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Event keeps the spirit alive by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer Cortona Park senior Living Center helped keep the Spirit of ’45 alive last weekend with fabulous ’40s music by Vocal Ease and the Heritage High Jazz Band, dancing, displays and dignitaries. For many, though, it was the haunting memories of veterans that they’ll remember the longest. “We wanted to give an opportunity for the seniors who were in the war in 1945 to tell us their stories and work with kids in local high school … and those will be kept on the record forever so we can share with the whole world the powerful stories we’ve heard today,” said Lisa Pinguello of Cortona Park. Sponsored by Cortona’s parent company, Brookdale Senior Living, the event was part of a national effort to capture the spirit of those momentous times through interviews conducted by Heritage students and uploaded to the archive site, www.spiritof45.org. Charmed by the dulcet tones of Vocal Ease’s repertoire of classics from the period and by the smooth jazz sounds of the Heritage Band, many young-at-heart Cortona residents showed they could still cut a rug. Irene Barr, one of the dancers, said her

Leonard Angus, who fought against the Japanese in World War II, was one of several veterans whose memories were recorded for posterity at Cortona Park Senior Living Center last weekend. Photo by Rick Lemyre

thoughts turned her husband, George, who served in the Army during World War II. “He loved to dance,” Irene said as she put her dance partner, Pinguello, through the paces. “I’ve been thinking about him all day today, and shedding a few tears.” One veteran who shared his story was Leonard Angus. The 86-year-old was a mem-

ber of the Army’s Americal Division, the 182nd Infantry. Angus fought in the Philippines and the Solomon Islands, and at times had trouble maintaining his composure as he told his story. “It brings back memories, bad memosee Spirit page 18A

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NFL fans in Europe got a Super Bowl Sunday bonus when the Niners’ Gold Rush Girls made a morale-boosting appearance. Page 4A

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Mini crime wave hits police seawall by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer Brentwood police this week made four arrests that might help solve a number of recent robbery and burglary cases in the city. Last Saturday, two juveniles were arrested for armed robbery in the downtown area, and police are investigating their possible connection to a series of similar crimes in recent months. Detective Sgt. Mark Misquez said the police were called at about 10 p.m. Saturday to the 600 block of Diablo Way – in the vicinity of three armed robberies in December

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Both suspects were on probation, he added, and both are being held at the County Juvenile Detention Facility in Martinez. Then on Tuesday, police arrested Andrew Izvernari, 21, and Aaron Lawson, 39, of Tracy on suspicion of burglary and possession of stolen goods. The bust came after an attempted truck burglary was broken up by an alert citizen.

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Police converged on the area, stopped a car that matched the suspects’ vehicle and found items linking the suspects to at least seven recent vehicle break-ins. According to Misquez, “There might be others” victimized by the two suspects, who focused their efforts on Ford pickup trucks. Other possible victims should call 925634-6911 and ask for Detective Mark Louwerens. The arrests in the two cases come on the heels of others made last month. Daniela Rodriguez, 18, of Antioch; Sergio Eovva, 19, of Brentwood; Ansee Crime page 18A

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go to news/press releases Antioch’s Lynn House Gallery devotes major wall space to aspiring talent.

A high-achieving but playoffcursed soccer team finally posted a W when it mattered most. Page 1B

Plus: Business .............................12A Calendar ............................ 19B Classifieds ......................... 12B Cop Logs ............................15A Entertainment ................. 10B Health & Beauty ................ 6B Opinion ..............................14A Sports ................................... 1B

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Prisoner release could challenge County by Dave Roberts Staff Writer Some of the 20,000-plus convicts due to be released early to relieve overcrowding in state prisons will begin arriving in East County by the end of this year or early next year, according to David Fraser, chief of staff for County Supervisor Federal Glover, speaking at last week’s meeting of the Antioch Crime Prevention Commission. “You should know that individuals coming out of prison and returning to the city, many of them actually end up going right back to prison,” Fraser said to the two dozen people at the meeting in the community room of the Antioch Police Station. This is due to “social, economic factors and some individuals are simply hardcore criminals not bent on doing any thing good. They like the crazy life and doing harm.” The prisoner-release program was announced in September in response to a U.S. District Court ruling in August that state prisons, which are at nearly double their capacity, have two years to reduce overcrowding to no more than 137 percent of the prison space. That would require a reduction of about 40,000 prisoners, but Fraser believes the number returning to California communities will be about half of that. State officials responded with a

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can watch them all. The police agencies are really strained financially. It would be nice to say, ‘Just lock them up.’ (But) they can do a lot of harm before our officers can get to them.” The bulk of the ex-cons returning to Contra Costa County will be headed to Richmond, El Cerrito, Concord, Bay Point, Pittsburg and Antioch, according to Fraser, who has experience in overseeing correctional facilities. The key to deal with the problem, he said, is to provide programs that help keep the convicts from returning to a life of crime.

That, of course, is a lot easier said than done. He cited the example of HIVpositive prisoners who quickly returned to crime after being paroled because they were unable to afford medication on the outside that had been provided free to them in prison. “They thought the best way to stay alive was to go back to prison,” said Fraser. “All of the prisoners are not doing it with those motives – there are bad apples out there as well, hell bent on doing damage.” Things that can be done for the not-so-rotten apples include reuniting and bonding them with their families, particularly with their children, before they get out of prison as well as providing job training, health care and counseling after they get out. The problem is finding the funding to provide those services and programs. “In Oakland they have a large number of community-based organizations that are involved in providing services for those who are incarcerated,” said Fraser. “We don’t have that luxury here in Contra Costa County. The weight falls on public agencies that don’t have money.” State funding did provide a $75,000 grant to an organization called Urban Strategies that was focusing on providing ex-prisoner support services only in see Prisoner page 10A

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Super experience across the pond by Samie Hartley Staff Writer While most Americans were enjoying the Super Bowl from the comfort of their couches earlier this month, Tasha Ghiggeri was surrounded by 3,000 NFL fans at the largest Super Bowl party London has ever seen. But why would a Discovery Bay girl travel all the way to England to watch the New Orleans Saints whoop the Indianapolis Colts in the mostviewed Super Bowl telecast of all time? It’s simple: it’s just another day’s work for a 49er Gold Rush cheerleader. Ghiggeri was one of 11 Gold Rush Girls selected to travel to England as part of a mass-media tour to promote the big game. She did radio interviews and TV spots, and at the end of a four-day whirlwind of press and promotions, she performed alongside her squad mates at Super Bash, a Super Bowl party that takes place in an arena the size of HP Pavilion in San Jose. “We did three performances at Super Bash to get the crowd warmed up,” Ghiggeri said. “American football has a cult following in England, so the energy was so intense in that room. NFL hasn’t quite caught on over there, but the people who follow

it absolutely love it. Because of the time difference, the game didn’t even start until about 11:30 p.m., but they didn’t care. Everyone was having a great time.” Ghiggeri never thought she’d be a cheerleader. She tried cheering in sixth grade, but she didn’t like the “rah-rah” style. She preferred to dance, and her love of dance convinced her to try out for a cheerleading position for the San Jose SaberCats, a local arena football team that she cheered with for three years, and from there she moved on to the 49er squad. Ghiggeri said it was a privilege to travel to England to represent the Niners and the NFL, but her favorite part was her trip to the University of Birmingham, where she and the squad met a group of English-bred American football cheerleaders who cheer for the Birmingham Lions. “It was such a wonderful experience,” she said. “The girls were so welcoming and greeted us with such enthusiasm. They treated us like celebrities - which we’re not, but they were so nice. And these girls are dedicated to cheering, but they’re also focused on school. Some of them are studying to be chemical engineers. They’re brilliant girls and they squashed the cheerleader stereotype in an instant. I really admire them.”

The tour was Ghiggeri’s first trip to London, and it might be the perfect way to cap off her professional cheering career. After two years with the Niners, 28-year-old Ghiggeri said she thinks it’s time to “hang up the pom poms” and move on to her next adventure. Ghiggeri is a Member Services Consultant at Delta Valley Athletic Club in Brentwood, where she helps sign up new members and coordinates club activities. While her job allows her to fulfill her passion for health and fitness, she’s also looking for a way to keep the entertainment side of herself active as well. Ghiggeri, who recently graduated with a communications degree from California State University East Bay, said she’d like to do something in entertainment broadcasting. She spent four years as a reporter for the show “Latin Eyes” on KRON4, where she traveled around the country conducting interviews, including chatting with celebrities such as Nelly Furtado and John Leguizamo. Ghiggeri said she’d like to have a multi-faceted career like Ryan Seacrest, hosting TV shows, working in radio and even doing a little acting. But for now, she’s happiest spending time with her husband Joe and their see Super page 9A

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While on a whirlwind press tour promoting the Super Bowl in London, Discovery Bay resident Tasha Ghiggeri did a little sightseeing with her fellow 49er Gold Rush cheerleaders.

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Hacked off at cyber creeps My family and I have been living a very exciting life lately, at least according to an e-mail that all 200 of my e-mail contacts, including friends, family, school board members and my employers received. Apparently, my husband and I yanked all of our kids out of HANGIN’ IN school and jetted off HERE to the UK for a lastminute holiday. The story gets better. We got mugged! Although the details in the e-mail were sketchy, I imagine we were VICKI touring a castle or MCKENNA eating crumpets or something, when suddenly a masked man held us up at gunpoint and took all our money. Stranded at our hotel, I of course had no other option but to get on the computer and beg for money from everyone in my address book. I even supplied a bank account number to which you, my caring and compassionate friends, could wire money. “Any amount would be appreciated,” I pleaded. Yes, I had been hacked again. The morning the e-mail hit cyberspace, my relatives in Chicago called me at 7 a.m. in a panic, checking to see if what they had read was true. I wasn’t even aware of the e-mail at that point, but in a mat-

ter of minutes my phone began ringing off the hook with concerned friends and family checking on me and alerting me to the situation. I was forwarded a copy of the fraudulent e-mail. The hacker couldn’t even spell! I think I was more irritated that he was posing as me and using lower case “i”s that should have been capitals, and using poor grammar. First of all, anyone who knows me knows I can’t afford a vacation to Concord, let alone the United Kingdom. Secondly, if I could afford a vacation, it would be to Las Vegas, alone, not with my family. My mother-in-law called to say she knew the e-mail was a hoax. She knows I am deathly afraid of flying and can barely make it onto a plane to L.A. without first visiting the airport cocktail lounge and then ordering three beers from the attendant before the plane even starts the engine. I felt violated and helpless. Not only had the hacker deleted all my mail, but my entire address book as well. I couldn’t even send out a mass e-mail to everyone warning that it was a fake. I called the police and to my surprise they sent an officer to my house, but there was little he could do. What we needed was a cyber-sleuth, and I just happen to know one. Mike is a good friend who knows absolutely everything. Not just about computers, but everything. He is the guy

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Romance writing: it’$ all about the love by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer We’ve all seen them peeking out from the book racks in airport shops – those passion-filled bodice-busting Fabio-inspired novels known as romantic fiction. Long considered the red-headed stepchildren of the book world, the genre has an often-undeserved reputation as lightweight literature for the culturally challenged. But the truth is that romantic fiction is a billion-dollar industry in the United States and grabs TABKE the lion’s share of the consumer book market each year. Comprised of smart, educated, savvy authors – and readers – romance fiction is a blockbuster industry whose time has clearly come. “Romance sells, and if it ain’t broke, why fix it?” said romance author and Brentwood resident Karin Tabke. “I grew up reading those stories and I loved it. You can’t go wrong with happily ever after.”

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If you are one of the lucky ones that qualifies for one of the tax credits, congrats! But don’t get so caught up in the excitement and hustle and bustle of moving to forget to actually CLAIM the tax credit! It doesn’t automatically come to you, you have to ASK for it on your tax return. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irspdf/p4819.pdf - This is a summary document from the IRS that is surprisingly easy to understand, yet still chock-full of information about who qualifies for the various tax credits. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ i5405.pdf - This is the form you will need to attach to your return to claim the credit. [Stop by my office at 320 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood to pick up copies of these forms if you prefer.] Please note that the IRS still refers to the tax credits as the “First-Time

On March 6, writers and fans of romance will get a real-life opportunity to discuss happily ever after during a booksigning event at Caps Oak Street Bar & Grill in Brentwood. Hosted by the Black Diamond chapter of the Romance Writers of America, the signing begins at 3 p.m. and features Tabke as well as other East Bay authors, including Tawny Weber, Sophie Littlefield and Rachael Herron. “This (book signing) is a nice opportunity for writers to get together and also to give some of the published authors a little extra exposure,” said Tabke, who writes for Simon and Schuster. “For me, any chance to get together with this group is a good thing. It’s a wonderful group.” For the uninitiated, the world of romance fiction has a variety of sub-genres, including historical and romantic fiction, paranormal, erotic, young adult and mystery romance, to name a few. But while the categories vary, a true romantic novel is one in which the love relationship serves as the predominant storyline, and the hero and heroine ride off into the sunset together. “Romance (novels) are always happily ever after,” said Tabke. “You know

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Analyzing the nation’s demographics as they relate to the 2010 Census survey are Delta Vista Middle School students Roberto Garcia-Leiva, left, and Delaney Toms.

A lesson to count on by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau counts and records each resident – citizen and non-citizen – in the United States. This week, students at Delta Vista Middle School got a firsthand look at what it means to stand up and be counted.

“This is the first census for these kids and they won’t see another one until they are young adults,” said Delta Vista Principal Greg Hetrick of the 2010 U.S. Census. “So this was the perfect time for them to understand what the census does and what it all means.” see Count page 11A

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Tasha Ghiggeri, second from left, said her favorite part about her promotional tour to London was meeting the University of Birmingham American football cheerleaders. Ghiggeri is a cheerleader for the 49ers and went to England to help promote the Super Bowl overseas. Photo courtesy of Tasha Ghiggeri

Super from page 4A bulldog Gus, reflecting on where she’s been and where she’ll go from here. “If you told me when I was 12 that I would be having all these once-in-a-lifetime experiences, I would have laughed,” Ghiggeri said. “I never thought this could all be possible, but now I know anything is possible.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Romance from page 7A when you pick up the book you are not going to get mad or disappointed that the relationship doesn’t work out. In a romance book, they (the relationships) always work out.” Antioch novelist Sarah Sundin writes under yet another sub-genre – Christian romance, but admits she has struggled with the stereotype of the romance novel. “I have a hard time with the term “romance” because there is so much more going on than just the romance,” said Sundin, whose debut historical novel “A Distant Melody” hits the bookstores next month. “I consider myself on the border (of romance writing) because in my stories there is so much research and detail. “But I am a Christian writer and what that means is the stories usually end with a kiss or a wedding. We don’t cross any boundaries; things are left a little more to the imagination and that’s what most women want to read. They don’t need an anatomy lesson.” And just as the variety and scope of the romance novel has changed in recent years, so has its audience. “These are bright, educated women who are reading – and writing – them,” said Tabke. “I hesitate to say the main audience is middle-aged women, although that is a large percentage, because a lot of young women – and men – are reading us. Our writers are gals with master’s and doctoral degrees. Our chapter president (of BDRWA), for example, is a federal prosecutor. This is a world in which the readers and writers are very much in control of what they love to read.” The BDRWA book signing will be held on Saturday, March 6 at 3 p.m. at Caps, 144 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit the BDRWA Web site at www.bdrwa.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Prisoner from page 3A West County. “They didn’t realize that we are going to be hit on this end (of the county) as well,” said Fraser, a neglect that has since been rectified. So far there have been countywide meetings of county and police officials and community-based organizations to see what can

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be done. But Fraser acknowledged, “We haven’t gotten terribly far just yet.” Fraser said that one of the problems in preparing for the prisoner release is that state prison officials refuse to provide information to law enforcement agencies or county officials on how many prisoners will be released to

each community. Antioch Police Chief Jim Hyde, who returned to duty this month after taking two months off for shoulder surgery, agreed that support services need to be provided for released prisoners rather than simply dumping them on the streets. “California has ignored this

problem for decades,” he said. “Without your help we are going to struggle. This is a team effort. We cannot do it alone. We have to do it together. It’s really all of our problem. We are going to figure this out. We are going to struggle, but we are going to figure this out.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Count from page 8A Katherine Johnson, a language arts teacher at Delta Vista and organizer of the census week activities on campus, said the idea of every person in the United States being recorded is an important one. “I really felt that this was something they (the students) needed to know about,” said Johnson. “The students, of course, had no idea what the census was when we started talking about it, or that it provided money for schools and infrastructures, but they’re getting a better idea now.” The Census Bureau, in partnership with Scholastic Books, developed a teaching guide for educators designed to bring the 2010 Census a little closer to home. Throughout the week, students learned about the history of the census as well as how the data is collected and interpreted. They also participated in smallgroup role-playing activities designed to illustrate how individuals might fill out their census survey and what additional questions census takers might ask should they visit a family’s home. The program culminated in a campus-wide census activity at the end of the week highlighting the wide variety of backgrounds and groups participating in the census. Roberto Garcia-Leiva, a 13-year-old student in Johnson’s class, said this week’s classroom activities helped to demystify the census. “I’ve seen the commercials on TV and my parents have talked about it,

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so I kind of knew what it was, but now I know that it’s a pretty big deal. It’s like taking a picture of the United States.” The census numbers are used to allocate funds on local, federal and state levels, providing dollars for services such as education, housing and health care. This year’s census is the shortest in the survey’s history – just 10 questions – including name, address and number of people living together at one address. What the census won’t ask, however, is one’s legal status or social security number. And yet many residents, especially those of certain ethnic and racial backgrounds, are fearful that their private information might be used against them. “A lot of groups are wary of the census, and understandably so,” said Johnson. “But we’re trying to get the word out that the government cannot open and use any information obtained through the census for other purposes.” In fact, in an effort to promote honesty and accuracy, the law states that each batch of census reports must remain private for 72 years. “That’s part of the message we’re hoping will transfer from the classroom to home,” said Johnson. “Because the more accurate a count you get (from the census), the more money is available for funding and programs. It’s our best measure of a true picture of the country.” For more information on the census, visit www.census.gov. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Planning a wedding can be a stressful. Trips to the caterer, photographer and dress shop, not to mention the thousands of details to be considered, can leave a bride and her family feeling flustered. But on March 6, Brentwood merchants will help relieve some of that stress with A Bride’s Day Out a one-stop, all-inclusive free bridal fair designed to show brides – and grooms – that everything they need for their Big Day can be found locally. “Part of the purpose of this event is to show people that they don’t have to drive Vasco Road or sit on Highway

4 anymore to shop for their weddings,” said Annette Beckstrand, owner of His and Her Formal Wear in Brentwood and one of the organizers of the event. “When people realize that everything they need is right here, it becomes a more pleasant, fun undertaking and much less stressful.” This is the second season of A Bride’s Day Out – supported by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce – and this time around additional merchants and local vendors have signed on, allowing the fair to expand its reach to include more than 30 local businesses and vendors such as see Day Out page 13A

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Day Out from page 12A photographers, florists, caterers, limousine services and spa specialists. And of course, bridal gowns. Melinda Torgersen, owner of The Catwalk Boutique, an upscale, resale consignment shop on Oak Street, believes her selection of consignment – as well as new garments – is popular with brides, bridesmaids and mothers-of-the-bride alike. “This is my second year participating in A Bride’s Day Out and I’m really looking forward to it,” said Torgersen. “Last year was a great turnout and this time around all the merchants are just so excited to be doing this again. The vibe out there is really great.” Tena Parish, owner of TLCakes in the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center on Brentwood Boulevard, participated in the event last year and said she was impressed with the community turnout. This time, she expects an even larger reception. “The truth is that everything you need for a wedding is right here in town,” said Parish. “It’s convenient for a bride to not have to run all over. And in my business especially, which has perishable products, it’s nice not to have a long travel time. I’m excited for this year’s event; there has been a lot of support.” But in case quality merchandise, great prices and convenient shopping aren’t enough, visitors to A Bride’s Day Out will also have an opportunity to win a $1,000 gift card good for use at any one or a variety of businesses participating in the bridal fair. “The big thing this year is the Blackout Bingo,” said Beckstrand, referring to one of the fair’s featured attractions. “If you visit every merchant (participating in A Bride’s Day Out) and get your card stamped, you can enter it in a raffle to win the gift card. “Last year you couldn’t even walk through our store, there were so many people, and this time we have even more vendors and prizes and discounts. So we expect a great turnout. It’s a wonderful community event.” A Bride’s Day Out will be held March 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Brentwood. For a complete list of participating vendors, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 925-634-3344 or visit www. brentwooddowntown.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Giving people a voice: a Capitol experience Rep. John Garamendi 10th Congressional District

Jan. 27, 2010 It’s near midnight and time to go home to my apartment 10 blocks east of the Capitol. The crowds have dispersed, and the long hall connecting the Senate Chamber to the north and the House Chamber to UEST the south is empty. COMMENT The TV crews from around the globe have left Statuary Hall. A quiet calm has descended on our nation’s Capitol. President Obama’s first State of the Union was delivered. The east steps of the Capitol are directly outside the House Chamber, my usual route home when we have a late session. Lost in thought, I approach the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress on First Street. For some unknown reason, I turn around and there bathed in the midnight lights is our Capitol. It’s one of those moments when all the jaded and skeptical thoughts are gone, replaced by a young boy’s enthusiasm. The

goose bumps appear and out loud I say to no one but myself, “Wow! What a night.” For one evening, I have the rare honor to sit united with our federal government: the president and vice president, most justices on the Supreme Court, the military Joint Chiefs of Staff, all the cabinet secretaries but one, the Senate and House. All together in one place, each with a role in our present and our future, each participating in a ritual dating back to George Washington’s first year as president, presenting a State of the Union report to Congress as required by the Constitution. The minutes pass as I stand looking at our Capitol, pushing aside the terrible memory of the 9/11 terrorists who had intended to destroy the building. Pondering the evening’s events, I reflect upon my own words to my young staff: “Stop for just a moment and look around. You’re in the nation’s Capitol for your first State of the Union. It doesn’t get any better – remember this night.” And now on the street between the Capitol and the Library of Congress, I too stop there on the sidewalk, saying to myself, “John, remember this night but always remember why you’re here. It’s a privilege to be

LETTERS Education funding forum on horizon Editor: The news has been full of the dire warnings as schools slash budgets. My interest in education began years ago as a member of the League of Women Voters and as a concerned citizen. In my days as circulation manager for the Ledger Dispatch I had 500 East County school children delivering newspapers for me. My interest in education continued as I served on the Delta Learning Center Board and on the Antioch Schools Education Foundation. Now that I have

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a member of Congress, setting our nation’s policies and programs that affect 304 million Americans and the rest of the world.” As expected, President Obama gave a rousing speech and laid out his vision for the nation. I took it all in and did more than my share of clapping in enthusiastic style, but what moved me was the great honor given to me by the people of the 10th Congressional District to be their voice in the American government.

Feb. 20, 2010 I’ve been in the district the past two weeks, meeting with community leaders and hosting four town halls (I’ve hosted eight town halls since my election to Congress). Three time zones away, the allure of the State of the Union hasn’t worn off. Since the president’s speech, we’ve seen new economic numbers: GDP grew by 5.7 percent in the last three months of 2009, the highest growth rate in more than six years, and the nationwide unemployment rate has dropped to 9.7 percent. We know recovery programs are working, because we’ve seen more than a 90-percent improvement in job loss figures since President Obama took office. But our economy has a long way to go.

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two grandchildren attending school in East County, I’m particularly concerned about the current budget issues. Fortunately, the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley in the Delta region has chosen to sponsor a forum entitled Funding for Education in Crisis on Saturday, March 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pittsburg High School’s Little Theater. Speakers will be Barbara Wilson, superintendent of Pittsburg Unified School District; Nancy Vandell, legislative advocate for the California State PTA; and Anita Johnson, teacher at Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Come with your questions! There is no charge, and refreshments are provided along with child care and Spanish translation, if needed. I hope you join me at this important forum. Martha Goralka Delta Region League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley

School officials should make better choices Editor: Given the current state of our economy, school boards across the nation are being asked to make difficult and often painful decisions. Brentwood Union School District is no exception. I do, however, believe the recent decision of the board to approve a pay raise for the chief business official, assistant superintendent of

After my town hall in Concord, I spoke to a small-business owner who was ready to hire new workers at his store, but the banks refused to give him a loan. Wall Street reaps record bonuses but the money used to prevent the complete collapse of our nation’s financial institutions has failed to reach the people. That’s why I’m working with Congress to pass legislation that will make it possible to improve credit access for small-business owners. I’m the co-author of legislation to tax the Wall Street bonuses and use the money to guarantee small business loans through the Small Business Administration. President Obama has proposed transferring $30 billion from big-bank bailouts to small-business loans, and I think this is an important step for job creation. We know that small businesses are the primary incubators of job growth here and throughout America. Let’s get their employees back to work. If you have any questions on my work in Congress or suggestions for my next column, please don’t hesitate to call my Antioch field office at 925-757-7187. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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human resources and superintendent was misguided and inappropriate. In addition, future “automatic” raises to teachers – while in most cases are well deserved – would also be inappropriate. It is time for the district to put its fiscal house in order and remember whom it serves. The district’s primary responsibility must always be to the children, for they are our future and should be provided the best possible education. I ask you how these pay raises benefit the children. Saving qualified and experienced teachers should have a higher priority than raises at this time. Given the opportunity to comment, I bet most of our dedicated teachers would temporarily forgo a future pay raise and perhaps endure a few work furlough days to save as many teachers as possible and keep classroom size both manageable and constructive. A temporary shortening of the school year and some pay cuts would go a long way in preventing the laying off of 22 valued teachers and remove the threat of larger classrooms. Again, the responsibility is to the students. I would hope that our board can find people with their priorities in order, plus the moral courage and fiscal accountability to do what is right. There is time to undo past mistakes and make better choices in the future. Joann Briner Brentwood

Meaningful priorities Editor: In a city that consumes itself with fast food restaurants and a Starbucks on nearly every street corner in the town, the real question we should be asking ourselves is why don’t we have an animal shelter in Brentwood? Instead of paying high dollars that will go directly to waste, the city needs an animal shelter that will not only save the lives of animals but will also give our lives a little bit more meaning. Theresa Businger Brentwood

Back to battling over Urban Limit Line Editor: Well, (Brian) Swisher and (Annette) Beckstrand have reared their heads once again to challenge Brentwood’s Urban Limit Line (ULL). Funny that I called up a newspaper article from 2005, and it began with their names! They’ve gathered signatures from unknowing voters in front of Safeway and FoodMaxx to try and break our barrier once again. An article in another newspaper on Feb. 21 regarding the measure to add 740 acres to Brentwood’s western ULL states that “proponents perceive a decline in Antioch’s quality of life and want to ensure that there remains as much open space between the two cities as possible” – flip to page 2 of the article, and lo and behold, nothing has changed – “the measure would limit residential develsee Letters page 16A

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Feb. 13, 3:57 p.m. Two subjects were identified from surveillance footage of the burglary of a business on Brentwood Boulevard. They confessed to the crime and were released to their parents on Juvenile Affidavits. One of the subjects was discovered to be a runaway. Feb. 13, 4:06 p.m. An unidentified person stole the mailbox of a residence on Country Glen Lane at Brighton Drive. Feb. 13, 5:24 p.m. A vehicle stolen on Tango Lane at Charisma Way was recovered in Oakley. Feb. 13, 8:10 p.m. A subject found lying in bushes on Applewood Commons at Brentwood Boulevard was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 13, 8:30 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Balfour Road, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be in violation of a criminal protective order. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 13, 9:33 p.m. A resident of Ascot Place reported shots coming from the vicinity of Bonnie Lane. An extensive search was conducted, but met with negative results. Feb. 14, 12:34 a.m. On Balfour Road at the Highway 4 Bypass, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 14, 2:47 p.m. A resident of Empress Lane found five statues on her lawn that did not belong to her. Feb. 14, 4:57 p.m. Subjects seen trespassing at a swimming pool on Apple Hill Drive were found to be intoxicated and unable to care for themselves. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 14, 8:09 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Fairview Avenue, an unidentified person borrowed a cell phone and left the area without returning it.

LOGS Feb. 14, 9:56 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at Fairview Avenue, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a withheld license. He was released from the scene on a Notice To Appear. The vehicle was towed. Feb. 15, 3:34 a.m. On Lone Tree Way, 15 to 20 vehicles engaged in a sideshow and fled when officers attempted to stop them. Officers aborted the pursuit. Feb. 15, 10:09 a.m. An unidentified person cut through the office wall of a business on Village Drive and stole a petty cash drawer. Estimated loss: $60. Feb. 15, 3:45 p.m. On Central Boulevard, a subject kicked another subject following an argument. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 15, 6:46 p.m. An unidentified person stole mail from the mailbox of a residence on Fernwood Drive. Feb. 16, 4:58 p.m. An unidentified person broke into a vehicle parked on Rainier Street and stole a garage door opener. Feb. 16, 7:36 p.m. An unidentified person entered a school on Birch Street through a window and stole a computer valued at $1,200. Feb. 16, 11:24 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a subject stopped on his bicycle for a code violation was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 17, 8 a.m. An unidentified person entered an unlocked vehicle parked on Atherton Boulevard and stole a stereo, jacket and gloves. Estimated loss: $550. Feb. 17, 8:45 a.m. Two bicycles were stolen from the front of a residence on Rainier Street. Feb. 17, 8:55 a.m. On Balfour Road at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for a mechanical violation was found to be driving without a license. Feb. 17, 10:11 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Oak Street, a subject stopped for a cell-phone violation was found to

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A resident of Empress Lane found five statues on her lawn that did not belong to her. Feb. 14, 2:47 p.m., Brentwood be driving on an expired license and with expired vehicle registration. The vehicle was towed and stored. Feb. 17, 11:06 a.m. A subject surrendered several handguns and ammunition for destruction. Feb. 17, 3:36 p.m. On Crawford Drive, an unidentified person cut wires to path lights and stadium lights. No wires were found missing. Feb. 17, 4:34 p.m. An unidentified person broke into a vehicle parked on Tradition Way and stole a third-row seat valued at $1,000. Feb. 17, 5:09 p.m. A vehicle stolen on Balfour Road was recovered in Antioch. Feb. 18, 12:26 p.m. An unidentified person sent e-mail to a subject at a business on Brentwood Boulevard in violation of a court order. Feb. 18, 4 p.m. An unidentified person stole three drills from a business on Lone Tree Way. Estimated loss: $498. Feb. 18, 5:15 p.m. A commercial vehicle parked in a residential area on Minnesota Avenue was towed due to excessive unpaid parking citations. Feb. 18, 8:18 p.m. A subject asked to leave a residence on Blue Bird Lane refused to do so, was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 18, 10:05 p.m. Near Lone Tree Way at Empire Avenue, a subject assaulted by five or six males sustained visible injuries and was taken to the emergency room at Sutter Delta Medical Center. 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 For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/ citygov/police. OAKLEY Feb. 8 – An arrest warrant was served on the 3200 block of Main Street. Feb. 8 – Subjects were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol on

Big Break Road at Main Street and on Delta Road at Sellers Avenue. Feb. 8 – An incident of domestic battery occurred on the 400 block of Devon Court. Feb. 8 – A vehicle parked on the 1500 block of Neroly Road was burglarized. Feb. 8 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 3200 block of Main Street. Feb. 8 – On the 4600 block of Big Bear Road, a subject was arrested for public intoxication. Feb. 9 – On Main Street at Vintage Parkway, a subject was found in possession of narcotics. Feb. 9 – An unlicensed driver was stopped at Main Street and Vintage Parkway. Feb. 9 – A subject presented false identification to police on Bridgehead Road at Main Street. Feb. 9 – An adult was reported missing from a residence on the 5000 block of Miguel Drive. Feb. 9 – A commercial burglary occurred on the 4900 block of Empire Avenue. Feb. 10 – On the 4500 block of Tokay Drive, a subject was charged with violation of probation. Feb. 10 – Vehicle accidents with property damage occurred on Main Street and Monte Linda Street. Feb. 10 – Vehicles were towed from the 300 block of Stony Hill Circle and the 1900 block of West Summerfield Court. Feb. 10 – Vandalism was reported on the 1800 block of Concannon Drive. Feb. 11 – On the 1000 block of Neroly Road, a subject was found in possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana. Feb. 11 – Subjects were found in possession of dangerous drugs on the 2500 block of Main Street and the 200 block of Merlot Lane. Feb. 11 – A subject was found to be under the influence of drugs on the 2500 block of Main Street. Feb. 11 – An arrest warrant was served on the 900 block of Main Street. Feb. 11 – On Almond Drive at Rose Avenue, a subject was arrested for DUI.

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wood is of no benefit to our community, much less open space and wildlife. The poor planning by not one but two school districts does not warrant bulldozing our western hills. Commuters who have no alternative route but west Balfour to Deer Valley/Marsh Creek roads to travel to jobs west of our city (due to the wall you hit on Highway 4) would

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have road and housing construction in their path for years to come. In this era of economic uncertainly, Brentwood houses foreclosed on and rented, you think it’s a great idea to build west, and “require builders to do everything in their power to sell their homes only to those who will live in them”? Does this “plan” sound reasonable to you? The opponents who defeated Measure L in 2005 are still here and ready to go to battle again. Please join me in my strong opposition to expanding Brentwood’s western ULL. To join our coalition, e-mail gmcgriffin@comcast.net. Kathy Griffin Brentwood

What happened to being a kid? Editor: Do you remember being a kid? I do. I remember spending the early afternoon hours after school running around the neighborhood with my friends until the street lights came on and my Mom called me in for dinner from the front porch; spending the couple hours after dinner cuddling up with my parents on the couch to watch the Disney special or “Tim the Tool Man Taylor.” Sometimes we played games or just talked about our day. This time spent with my family was one of my favorite parts of the evening. There was always time for family when I was a kid. A child’s life today: School, tutor, homework, extracurricular activities such as baseball, dance, gymnastics, more homework, dinner, shower, bed – rinse and repeat. There is no time these days for a kid to be a kid! Today my fourth-grader’s teacher e-

mailed me and “reminded” me that we must be present for an after-school performance that would be part of my child’s grade. It is required that these children be to their class by 6:10 p.m. Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. If he/she is not present, it will affect his/her grade. I was under the impression that after 3 p.m. was family time and as a parent I had rights. Obviously I got that wrong. No time for family in this day and age, nor do parents have the right to make decisions as to what is right or wrong for their children. The standards for children academically are now set to Susie Q Study, who is an only child with a stay-at-home Mom/Dad, not for Joe K Average, who has two working parents and siblings. How are we supposed to encourage our children to succeed when the bar is raised so high? How are they supposed to be emotionally stable individuals when there is no time left in their hectic academic schedules to spend quality time with their families? How are we supposed to support our children and keep our sanity? Sure, I had to do homework after school and for a while during the long-division phase of my life I had a tutor, but it doesn’t even compare to the amount of responsibility and work that they are heaping on elementary school children these days. I am 30 years old; I have two children in the Brentwood school system today. My oldest is in fourth grade and my youngest is in first. I fear for my 2-year-old daughter … by the time she makes it into kindergarten, will she be required to write a 1,000-page thesis paper to graduate to the first grade? Amber Moss Brentwood

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Centennial celebration

Irene Barr, right, and Cortona Park Marketing and Sales Director Lisa Pinguello swing to some ’40s music provided by the Heritage High School Jazz band at Cortona’s Spirit of ’45, Keep it Alive event Saturday.

roop 298, Pack 298 and Venture Crew 300 along with Father Aris Rivera recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts at a Scout Sunday service at St. Albans Church in Brentwood. Here we see the Scouts and Fr. Aris share a moment at the church following the service. Congratulations to Scouts everywhere! – Contributed by Jody Hansen

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Spirit from page 1A ries,” he said, frequently pausing as his quiet voice cracked with emotion. “There were so many men killed.” In one incident, Angus and the 150 men of his company had been on a hill directing mortar fire on Japanese snipers near Cebu City in the Philippines in 1945 when the order came to retreat. “We got orders to pull back off the hill,” he said, tears welling up in his eyes. “I got to the bottom, and the whole hill blew up. Everybody on the hill was killed, or wounded. It wiped out my whole … my whole company. Except for the 12 of us.” There was another time when his survival was tinged with the sacrifice of others. “I stopped a bullet by the top of my spine,” he recounted. “When they re-

moved it, the doctor said that if that bullet had gone one-sixteenth of an inch farther, I’d be paralyzed from the neck down. If it had hit me full force, I wouldn’t be here today, but that bullet had to go through another person’s head before it hit me.” And the other person? “He was still alive when I last saw him, but he wasn’t conscious. He would be layin’ in the bed, and he would sit up and hold his hand out like he had his mess kit in it and he would say ‘Cousin’ – Cousin was one of our cooks – he said ‘Cousin, I want some potatoes,” adding after a long, thoughtful pause, “He loved potatoes …” Angus said he had four brothers in the service during the war, all of whom survived. His return to the United States after the war was “indescribable. I felt like a man was due to be executed, and he gets

a reprieve. That’s basically what we got. If we had (invaded) Japan, I wouldn’t be here, I’m sure of that.” Angus said there had been a girl who wanted to marry him before he left, but he demurred. “I didn’t want to leave a widow. I knew where I was going.” She married someone else while he was overseas. Still, by the time the surrender was signed, he wasn’t going to let anything get in his way back to the U.S. – even his rank. “I got up to sergeant, and when the war was over, I resigned my stripes,” he said. “The top sergeant said, ‘Why?’ and I said I came in here to win the war; the war is over; I want to go home.” For a video on the Spirit of ’45, Keep it Alive event, go to www.thepress.net. Austin cook contributed to this story. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Crime from page 1A drew Rivera, 19; and a juvenile female were arrested in connection with the robbery at knife point of two teenage girls on Jan. 28. Earlier that same day, police arrested Bakari Fields, 31, suspected of robbing a gas station, a drug store and an attempted robbery of a department store last November. Fields’ suspected accomplice in those cases, Maurice Shavers, was killed by police during the robbery of an Oakland store on Jan. 20. “We’ve been pretty busy,” Misquez said. “My people have been working hard.” Misquez added that investigations are ongoing in all the cases, and those with information should notify the police at 925-634-6911. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA-09-0028-BS Title Order No.090668448 APN 075-470-037 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/08/2006. 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 03/29/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/26/2006, as Instrument 20060304359-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: SCOTT JAMES PREBLE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and LENDER’S INVESTMENT CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Lender (Original Lender) and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3817 WARBLER DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims

any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $576,047.13 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 02/23/10_ HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap.com or www.priorityposting. com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3462289 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch No. 061617 Publish Dates February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale # CA0954098-1 Loan# 172176284 Order # 4233914 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/10/2007. 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 03/23/2010 at 10:00AM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/18/2007 as Document No. 2007-0207629-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, MARK ALLEN RODGERS AND PAMELA RODGERS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, HOME LOAN CENTER, INC., DBA LENDINGTREE LOANS, 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 AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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 describing the land therein: APN # 075-324-014-2 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED PER SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2445 GRIMSBY DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. 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 Trustee’s Sale is: $437,295.67 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that 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 of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 ï€± Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 02/26/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: PAULA GUTIERREZ, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)730-2727, (714) 724-7500, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949)

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ings 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. If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office. RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By:Pamela Schneider, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3460332 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

nius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@ ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. In any court challenge of City Council decisions, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: Feruary 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN No. 053-141-009-0 TS No. 090168614 Title Order No. 09-8-524572 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/02/2005. 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. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSE DE JESUS PALOMINO, A MARRIED MAN., dated 12/02/2005 and recorded 12/13/2005, as Instrument No. 20050477358-00, in Book , Page of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00 AM, 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: 4304 AVILA COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. 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 $503,607.97. 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 sav-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 9, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: A rezone (RZ 10-001) to amend Chapter 17.506 of the Brentwood Municipal Code by clarifying the development regulations, including those related to permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses. Other signiﬁcant changes include adding a list of prohibited uses and an amortization schedule for nonconforming and prohibited uses. The amendment applies to all properties zoned PD-56 (Planned Development No. 56) and located within the Sunset Industrial Complex, north of the Sunset Road and Elkins Way intersection. Applicant: City of Brentwood The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application on February 16, 2010, and recommended that it be approved by the City Council. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 516-5136 or jzilm@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. In any court challenge of City Council decisions, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: February 26, 2010

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Deer Valley’s 5-foot-3-inch guard Imana Samuels drives to the hoop past taller Freedom players in an easy Wolverine playoff tuneup Friday.

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Deer Valley’s girls basketball team appeared primed and ready to go for the NCS playoffs Friday, finishing the regular season with a 90-41 drubbing of Freedom, smashing the team’s previous game high this season of 79 points scored. The win also

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gave the Wolverines an impressive 141 BVAL and 20-6 overall record. After getting a first-round bye, Deer Valley launches its playoff run at home beginning at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Feb. 26, against the winner of Tuesday’s game between Livermore and Mission San Jose. To read the rest of this article, visit www.thepress.net.

The Liberty Lions wrestling team was perfect on the championship mat Friday night at the Bay Valley Athletic League Championships, hosted by Antioch High School. But the host Panthers frequented that spot more often, and used that advantage to claim the tournament title, outscoring Liberty 193-184. The Lions claimed the overall team title for the year, however, having won the dual meet title. The dual meet standings count for 60 percent of the points in the overall standings. As a result, all Liberty needed was a top-two finish at the tournament to claim another league championship banner. All five Lion wrestlers who reached title matches in their weight classes won on Friday, but 10 Antioch wrestlers reached the finals. Both Antioch and Liberty placed 11 of their 14 wrestlers in the top three of the league, ensuring those individuals an automatic berth in the North Coast Section Championships this weekend at Newark Memorial High School. Three of Antioch’s 10 finalists claimed league titles. Leading the way was 152-pounder Anthony Cress, who collected back-to-back league titles in that classification and secured the top seed in this weekend’s section championships. Cress (38-3 record this season) pinned both his opponents in the first round, needing slightly more than 2½ minutes of mat time to stand atop the podium. Luke Hudson and Kyle Clark – at 160 and 215 pounds, respectively – also captured individual titles for the Panthers.

Liberty, meanwhile, saw a pair of freshmen start collecting the hardware to open the finals portion of the evening. Austin Solari (103) and Joseph Trujillo (112) both won titles with second-round pins. The two freshmen were followed on the first-place mat by teammates Nico Serrano (130 pounds), Jesse Baldazo (140) and Tyler Blank (285). For Serrano, the tight 15-13 victory over Antioch’s Joe Baynes represented back-to-back league titles for the junior. Baldazo confirmed his status as the section favorite with a 10-0 victory in his title match, before Blank wrapped up the evening for the Lions. The heavyweight trailed early in his match against Antioch’s Jarred Newberry, but turned the match around after an injury timeout in the second round and pinned Newberry 30 seconds into the final period. His victory gave the Lions five individual titles, the most of any school, to go with six consolation titles. In addition to Antioch, Freedom also placed three individual champions. Roman Garcia (119), Zach Wiley (125) and Dominic Dimercurio (135) all performed as expected, as all three wrestlers entered as the top seeds in their weight classes and made sure to hold true to those seedings. The Falcons placed third in the tournament, one point ahead of Heritage. Freedom saw six of its wrestlers place in the top three, while the Patriots gained eight top-three finishes, despite not placing an individual champion. Deer Valley claimed two individual titles. Philip Farmer (171) and Erik Dwyer (189) won in consecutive classifications, while one Pittsburg wrestler, Frank Ferrante (145), took first during the championships. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Bills to increase safety by Dave Roberts Staff Writer On Feb. 2 an El Cerrito High basketball player collapsed during a game and was hospitalized for more than a week. On Jan. 29 an El Sobrante basketball player collapsed during a game and died. Last fall a De La Salle player collapsed and died during a basketball game. Fortunately, while minor injuries occur just about every week in East County sports, local teams have not experienced similar tragedies. And recently proposed state legislation could help keep it that way. AB 1646 would add training on concussions, neck injuries, asthma attacks, heatstroke and other potentially catastrophic injuries to the CPR and first aid certification required of all California high school coaches. AB 1647 would require medical clearance from a health professional before a student could return to play following a serious sports injury such as a concussion. Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan, who represents far East County, said at a recent press conference that she has personal reasons for becoming a cosponsor of the Assembly bills. “(My oldest) son had a brain tumor in July of 2007, went through six surgeries, almost 60 days in the hospital,” she said. “It wasn’t related to his many years in sports. But I got to see firsthand through that whole process the impact of brain injury on individuals and on families. So this measure is welcomed. All we can do to prevent brain trauma we should be doing.” Buchanan added in a posting on her

Web site: “Over 40 percent of high school players return to play too early after experiencing a head injury, placing them at risk for another concussion and for related health problems such as sleep disorders, memory loss and depression. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that the incidence of catastrophic head injuries, including brain bleeding and swelling, is more than three times greater among high school football players than college players. Oregon, Texas, and Washington have already enacted similar laws to protect high school athletes.” In the last academic year, 18 youth athletes in California died, according to the California Athletic Trainers’ Association. They are among 125 youth athlete deaths nationwide along with 40 life-altering injuries suffered by middle and high school athletes. AB 1647 would also require that a defibrillator – $1,200-$1,600 per unit – be available at sporting events, further burdening cash-strapped local sports budgets. Currently Freedom High is one of the few schools in the area with an on-site defibrillator available to restart a heart in the event of cardiac arrest at a game. “If the laws go through as they stand, it’s going to create some new challenges,” said Freedom Athletic Director Steve Amaro, referring to added costs to school sports budgets. “That’s not to say they shouldn’t be there, because safety is the most important thing. It would be nice if there were (government) financing to get everybody up to speed on that. The defibrillator should be important enough to be mandatory for all schools.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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SPORTS

Patriots from page 1B nior Dorian Hardy generated some oohs and aahs with a no-look, over-the-head pass to senior Meniru Ofodu for a driving layup. The Patriots extended their lead to 40-16 at the half. The third quarter was nearly a repeat of the second. Liberty did manage to create some offense as freshman Brandon White scored six in the quarter. But Lion turnovers spoiled any chance of a comeback. After White’s two free throws at the 4:31 mark, Heritage went on a 15-4 blitz that sealed the game. “We are going to enjoy this for a couple of days,” said coach Cruickshank, “and then get ready for Antioch, and then the NCS playoffs.” Preparation was definitely on display against the Panthers. Despite losing the rebound battle on nearly every missed shot, the Patriots managed to build a 13-

Liberty from page 1B of the goalkeeper for the only score of the game. “It was a quick pattern, a 1-2 combination that popped out to Mikayla and she did a great job of finishing it,” said Liberty Coach Tony Martins. “I’m very proud of the girls. They played hard, well deserved. We talked about doing what we needed to do to play a second season. They did well tonight.” Asked about finally getting a playoff win, Martins said, “It’s nice. We are starting to develop some consistency in the program

their lead with improved ball security, solid defense and unselfish play. Four players tallied at least four points, Winthrop scoring on a driving layup with 4:32 remaining to push the Heritage lead to 39-28. Antioch countered with baskets by junior Jamal Davis and senior Evan Grimes. But the Panthers missed several point-blank attempts, mostly off offensive rebounds. When Winthrop nailed a three with :38 remaining in the period, the Patriots’ lead was 13 at 48-35. The lid finally came off the rim for Antioch in the fourth, and offensive rebounds became easy put-backs. Junior Michael Crawley scored on a layup, Hoyle drilled a three-ball, and Grimes made a picture-perfect spin move for a layup, cutting the Heritage margin to 50-42 with 3:47 to play. As Antioch coach John Woolery urged his team to play tougher defense, the fouls began to mount, and

the Patriots would need to win the game from the charity stripe. The strategy was working; Heritage missed four of eight free throws while the Panthers were making baskets. Hoyle’s two free throws were sandwiched between two put-backs by senior Stanley Watkins to draw Antioch within four. Packard hit one of two from the line, but Hoyle was fouled on a three-ball attempt, and swished all three FTs to make it a 54-52 game. Packard’s two from the line iced the game with 10 seconds remaining. Harrity paced Heritage with 15 points, followed by Watson’s 12 and Winthrop’s 10. Antioch was led by Hoyle’s game-high 23 points; Davis adding eight and Gallop finished with six points and seven blocked shots. The Senior Night victory was the cherry on top of a great week in Patriot boys basketball history. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

– losing one game in league in each of the last four years; just consistently coming here (to the playoffs). But we’ve been successful early on. We had four seniors that have been part of that these four years. What a run for them. I’ve played on some great teams and don’t know too many that have lost just four games in their high school career in league and made the playoffs. Good for them. They’ve worked hard for it.” The win put Liberty’s record at 19-2-4 on the season (12-1-2 in league play). Asked whether the season is everything he hoped

and expected, the coach said, “Soccer’s a funny game. We do the things that we can do, control our controllables, and the chips fall where they may. What we can control, the girls have done very well. I think we’re starting to maximize our opportunities at the right time.” The removal of the monkey provided Liberty with the opportunity to face the No. 1 seed Castro Valley in the second round of the playoffs on Saturday. “We are excited,” said Martins after the Berkeley game. “What a huge opportunity for us to

see what the number one team is all about.” Unfortunately, what they saw was a very tough team that had beaten Antioch 3-1 and did likewise with Liberty by the same score. In other girls soccer action, Freedom provided revenge for Liberty’s first-round loss last year to Amador Valley by knocking off the Dons 2-1 in the first round of the NCS playoffs. But the Falcons then fell 0-3 in Saturday’s second-round action to San Ramon Valley. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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point lead in the third quarter and held off Antioch for a season-ending victory. A raucous Senior Night crowd inspired the Pats to start fast. Kevin Harrity scored 12 in the first quarter to spearhead Heritage to an 18-12 lead. Antioch’s senior Jordan Hoyle ended the quarter with a Gervin-like finger roll that wowed the crowd and gave the Panthers some momentum heading into the second quarter. “Mo” then changed jerseys as Antioch bolted on an 8-2 run to tie the game at 20 with 5:01 remaining in the half. Junior Jamal Davis hit a 12-footer, senior center Kris Gallop tapped in a miss, and Hoyle made a long-range three and was fouled for a four-point play, eliciting a timeout from Coach Cruickshank. He inserted Watson, who promptly scored eight straight and helped restore the team’s lead to 31-25 at the half. In the third, the Patriots extended

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000153-00 The name of the business (es): Asset Solutions & Restoration Located at: 955 Whitehall Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joah Widman, 955 Whitehall 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: Joah Widman This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: January 7, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000166-00 The name of the business (es): EVANS FLOORING Located at: 2847 Savoy Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian A. Evans, 2847 Savoy Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/8/10. Signature of registrant: Brian A. Evans This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 8, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: January 8, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000308-00 The name of the business (es): INTERIOR COMMERCIAL INSTALLATIONS Located at: 3670 CONCORD AVENUE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ELIZABETH LEILANI MOORE, 3670 CONCORD 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: Elizabeth Leilani Moore This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: Januiary 13, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: January 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000346-00 The name of the business (es): Dos Amigos Landscape Located at: 1541 Tule Lane In: Knightsen, CA 94548 Mailing: P.O. Box 228, Knightsen, CA 94548 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Orwood Recycling, LLC, 4251 Orwood Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Kristin Gallego (Presdient) This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 14, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: January 14, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000389-00 The name of the business (es): ForeclosureRadar, Inc. Located at: 14850 Highway 4, #290 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ACUREO, INC., 14840 Highway 4, Suite #290, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/09. Signature of registrant: Sean O’Toole, CEO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: January 15, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000162-00 The name of the business (es): Property Innovations Located at: 1679 Greenyard Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: P.O. Box1358, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mary Ann Puppo and Dennis Puppo, 1679 Greenyard Court, 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: Dennis Puppo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 8, 2010 By: Marilyn A. Myers, Deputy Expires: January 8, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000803-00 The name of the business (es): Cal Tech Enviro Pest Management Located at: 2444 Berkshire Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 4635, Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BCAM Corporation, 2444 Berkeshire Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/8/98. Signature of registrant: Robert Gonzaga, Jr. President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: February 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000312-00 The name of the business (es): Happy Paws Dog Walking; Greater Water Awareness Located at: 891 Blossom Drive In: Brentwood, CA Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Garrett Wagner, 891 Blossom 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: Garrett Wagner This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2010 By: Dancia Cox, Deputy Expires: January 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000436-00 The name of the business (es): World of Travel Located at: 1815 Surfside Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dolores L. Aguirre, 1815 Surfside 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: Dolores L. Aguirre This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: January 19, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000533-00 The name of the business (es): ADS Wines Located at: 712 Bancroft Road, #463 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tri-Star Marketing, Inc., 712 Bancroft Road, #463, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. 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: Anthony Scotto This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 22, 2010 By: Pamela A. Rails, Deputy Expires: January 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: January 28, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: BRV PARTNERS INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 100 SUMMERSET DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-6426 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47-ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Date(s): February 19, 26, March 5, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F#0000614-00 The name of the business (es): Access Capital Company, Inc. Located at: 476 Pecan Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Access Capital Company, Inc., 476 Pecan Place, 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: Lenore J. Thielen, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: January 26, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000718-00 The name of the business (es): WOODEN IT BE GREAT Located at: 1516 THISTLE COURT In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ROCK M. HUDDLESTON, 1516 THISTLE 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: ROCK HUDDLESTON This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 29, 2010 By: Pamela A. Ralls, Deputy Expires: January 29, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000309-00 The name of the business (es): THE COUNTERTOP STUDIO Located at: 3850 BALFOUR ROAD, SUITE M In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, Mailing: 3670 CONCORD AVENUE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ELIZABETH LEILANI MOORE, 3670 CONCORD 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: Elizabeth Leilani Moore This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: January 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000965-00 The name of the business (es): Delta Consulting Services Located at: 2700 Serene Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andres S. Salcedo, 2700 Serene Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on: 01/10. Signature of registrant: Andres S. Salcedo This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 9, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: February 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0000986-00 The name of the business (es): Fingers & Toes Located at:120 Guthrie Lane In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kortney D. Maddock 3637 Brookdale Circle Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kortney D. Maddock This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/09/10 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 2/9/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 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: January 27, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: KULLING ALAN KEITH KULLING SHERYL ANN The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 14870 HWY 4, SUITE A DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505- 2238 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): February 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000796-00 The name of the business (es): A.STYLE & DESIGN Located at: 2042 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Audrea Mia Lyons, 2042 Bridgeport Loop, 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: 2/2/10. Signature of registrant: Audrea Mia Lyons This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: February 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000421-00 The name of the business (es): Creative Energy Concepts Located at: 5411 Azure Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jo Ann Bischof, 5411 Azure Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/19/10. Signature of registrant: Jo Ann Bischof This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: January 19, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000579-00 The name of the business (es): POSCON TRADING COMPANY Located at: 30 Jib Court In: Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hyun Sug Kim, 30 Jib Court, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. 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: Hyun Sug Kim This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:January 25, 2010 By: Marilyn A. Myers, Deputy Expires: January 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000888-00 The name of the business (es): D & S MIND, BODY, SOUL Located at: 2880 SPANISH BAY DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DIANE L. NOBLE, 2880 SPANISH BAY, 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: Diane L. Noble This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: February 5, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ronald Javier Manalo, 2129 Abbot Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 45 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 BRANCH NAME: Pittsburg Superior Court PETITION OF: Ronald Javier Manalo FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER N10-0091 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ronald Javier Manalo (AKA) Marjorie Javier Manalo has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioner’s name to: Marjorie Manalo 2. Petitioner has also filed a petition for a decree changing petitioner’s gender from male to female and for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting the gender and name changes. 3. 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 peti-

tion should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/18/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 4. 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: January 21, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: January 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000637-00 The name of the business (es): SESSANT CONSULTING Located at: 1230 ACACIA COURT In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RODNEY PETTIS, 1230 ACACIA COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/27/10. Signature of registrant: Rodney Pettis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 27, 2010 By: Pamela A. Ralls, Deputy Expires: January 27, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000640-00 The name of the business (es): Jodi on the Job Located at: 941 Randy Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jodi Lynn Wellman, 941 Randy 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: Jodi Wellman This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 27, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: January 27, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-000503-00 The name of the business (es): Marquita’s Little Angels Located at:3205 Dimaggio Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marquita Biagas-Holmes. 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: Marquita Biagas- Holmes This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 22, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: January 22, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2006-6896 The name of the business (es): Fertado Real Estate Located at: 311 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Barry Allen Gursky, 958 Randy 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: 8/18/06. Signature of registrant: Barry Allen Gursky This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: January 15, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA-NM-096050 YOU ARE EN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/4/2005. 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 March 18, 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, ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JUDY SCOLARl, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 10/14/2005, as Instrument No. 20050393539- 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, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the

total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 010- 440-019-7 From information 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 288 BLACK AMBER WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. 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 $360,537.74. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714- 730-2727 or www. ﬁdelityasap.com Dated: 02/19/2010 ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By Georgina Rodriguez, Foreclosure Assistant ASAP# 3458902 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mogeeg Weiss SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sayyid Mohiyudin Karim FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0217 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sayyid Mohiyudin Karim ﬁled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sayyid Mohiyudin Karim to Proposed Name: Sayyid Mohiyudin Hashimi 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: 4/12/10 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: February 16, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 26, March5, 12, 19.

CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3447464 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000409-00 The name of the business (es): Silver Skillet Restaurant Located at: 8300 Brentwood Boulevard, #A In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maribel Gonzalez, 756 Campanello 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: Maribel Gonzalez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 19, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: January 19, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000563-00 The name of the business (es): Goldilocks Located at: 809 Blue Mesa Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stephanie R. Parsons, 809 Blue Mesa 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: Stephanie R. Parsons This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000739-00 The name of the business (es): Green Carpet Clean; Delta Daycare Located at: 2564 Crescent Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jesus Horn, 2564 Crescent Way, 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: Jesus Horn This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 1, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: February 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000675-00 The name of the business (es): Foreclosure Stoppers; The Foreclosure Stoppers Located at: 2468 Majestic Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: P. O. Box 523, Byron, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cathy Cross, 470 Coletas Way, Byron, CA 94514; Todd Chambers, 2468 Majestic Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513; Patrick Gallagher, 470 Coletas Way, Byron, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Co- Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/- 09. Signature of registrant: Patrick Gallagher This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 28, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: January 28, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000555-00 The name of the business (es): EPIC INSURANCE GROUP Located at: 4603 Chelsea In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William P. Grady, 4603 Chelsea, 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: 1/25/10. Signature of registrant: William P. Grady This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: January 25, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000301-00 The name of the business (es): Professional Office Team Located at: 72 Moore Court In: San Ramon, CA 94583 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Trina Dilsaver, 72 Moore Court, San Ramon, CA 94583; Sharon Haworth, 2040 Great Meadow Lane, 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: Trina Dilsaver/Sharon Haworth This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: January 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0066060 Title Order No. 08-8241152 Investor/Insurer No. 009480559 APN No. 035-431- 005-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RIGOBERTO GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 01/10/2006 and recorded 01/27/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0028272-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 26/2010 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: 931 CHIANTI 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 $479,458.35. 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: 09/- 24/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-232897-C Loan No. 0044172211 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/27/2006. 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 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: JOEL B. TORIO, a married man Recorded 10/3/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0312936-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/22/2010 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: 353 GULL PL PITTSBURG, CA 94565 APN #: 085-330-031 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $498,441.00, 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. T.S. No. WC-232897-C Loan No. 0044172211 ETS Services, LLC Date: 2/15/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 915043120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3432892 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS PRO MSP10-00120 CHARLES R. RAUCH, State Bar No. 176163, GARRY COHEN, State Bar No. 177859, GRATHWOHL, RAUCH & COHEN PC, 100 Marine Parkway, Suite 305, Redwood City, CA 94065 Telephone (650) 5928600, Fax (650) 592-2019 Attorney for Trustee Chester Moore IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA NOTICE TO CREDITORS PRO MSP1000120 IN RE: THE EMMA BLACK TRUST CREATED OCTOBER 20, 2009 BY: EMMA BLACK, DECEDENT Notice is hereby given on the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94063 and mail a copy to Chester Moore as trustee of the Emma Black Trust dated October 20, 2009 which the Decedent was a settlor. Decedent’s address was 2514 Taylor Way, Antioch, California. A copy of the claim should be mailed to the trustee at 100 Marine Parkway, Suite 305, Redwood City, CA 94065. Claims must be filed within the later of four months after date of publication, or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed to or personally delivered to you, or you must pettion to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code Section 19103. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000949-00 The name of the business (es): R Pleasure Printing Located at: 2433 Cypress Street In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Brown, 2433 Cypress Street, Antioch, CA 94509; Staci Rochin, 2730 Winding Lane, Antioch, CA 94531. 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: Staci Rochin This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 8, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: February 8, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06531-6 . Loan No. 4001889718 Title Order No. 090814662CA-DCI APN 017- 470-007 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 30, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 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 April 7, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0108959- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: CHARLES COLLONDREZ AND CYNTHIA COLLONDREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY 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: 1420 MINNESOTA AVE, 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 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 $493,833.63 (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. 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: February 24, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714508- 5100 By: Lisa Bradford Authorized Signature The 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 or 2923.55. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Lisa Bradford Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714259-7850 ASAP# 3456661 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

as Instrument No. 2006-0133401-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 26/2010 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: 1173 TROPICANA LN, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945135165. 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 $567,352.10. 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: 09/- 07/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3450881 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m·s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): CONTRA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 725 Court Street, Post Office Box 911, Martinez, California 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LYNN A. SHINMOTO (Bar No. 94808] Devirian & Shinmoto Prof. Corp., 11400 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90064. (310) 312-9587 Fax (310) 286- 1429 DATE (Fecha): Oct. 05, 2009 by L. DIAZ,Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/10CNS-1794075# BRENTWOOD PRESS Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010

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: 02-11-2010 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# 3448193 02/19/2010, 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0150372 Title Order No. 09-8-453339 Investor/Insurer No. 1698321978 APN No. 013- 390-068-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/18/2005. 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: KELVIN TA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 03/18/- 2005 and recorded 04/19/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0136470-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 12/2010 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: 454 SILVERWOOD ST, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945135509. 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 $388,630.18. 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: 01/- 14/2010 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# 3441875 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-31891-2 Title Order No.E840591 APN 071- 031-009-5 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/02/2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/11/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/04/2005, as Instrument 20050429777-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: BRIAN E. MCCARTHY AND JENNA R. MCCARTHY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA as Beneficiary (Original Lender) and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA, as current Servicer/- Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s

check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2740 CAPISTRANO ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. 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: $326,987.01 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 02/16/10 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)7302727, www.fidelityasap.com or www. priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3453654 02/19/2010, 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010

out 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: $514,884.36 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 02/08/10 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)7302727, www.fidelityasap.com or www. priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3444943 02/19/2010, 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010

Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 2/11/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 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# 3433377 02/- 12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Teresa C. Ramos, 1637 14th Street, San Pablo, CA 94806 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Teresa Celeste Ramos FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0147 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Teresa Celeste Ramos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Teresa Celeste Ramos to Proposed Name: Teresa Celeste Ramos Holmes 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:3/30/10 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: February 1, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Samuel Devonne Robinson, 4213 Bardoz Court, Antioch, CA 94531 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Samuel Devonne Robinson FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0139 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Samuel Devonne Robinson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Samuel Devonne Robinson to Proposed Name: Samuel Devonne McNab 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: 3/23/10 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: January 25, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, March 5, 12, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Charles Darling and Stephanie Jzyk Darling SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Charles Darling and Stephanie Jzyk FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0150 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Charles Darling and Stephanie Jzyk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Tanner Gerald Jzyk Darling to Proposed Name: Tanner Gerald Darling 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: 3/26/10 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: January 28, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0060891 Title Order No. 08-8222048 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 018-520-034-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/18/- 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, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ALEJANDRO COLLAZO,JR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/18/2006 and recorded 04/28/06,

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): L0909556 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): individually and doing business as A & A REINFORCING STEEL & POST TENSION CABLES; ANTHONY FIDEL ALAMILLO; and JOHN DOES 1 TO 100 Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): A & A READY MIXED CONCRETE, INC., a corporation, doing business as A & A CONCRETE SUPPLY, INC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.°AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 437421CA Loan No. 3061610667 Title Order No. 145352 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-21-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-11- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-28-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0061225- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: KARL KRUGER, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, 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 41, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7844, FILED FEBRUARY 19, 1999, IN BOOK 407 OF MAPS, PAGE 39, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL INTEREST IN SUB-SURFACE MINERAL RIGHT BELOW 300 FEET, AS RELINQUISHED TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, UNDER THE OWNER- S STATEMENT OF SAID SUBDIVISION 7844. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $537,842.18 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2 PANORAMA COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 010-470-022 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35109-2 Title Order No.090622345 APN 056-110-073 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/11/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/12/2006 , as Instrument # 20060012525-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: KEITH DADE AND CHALISA DADE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, J/- T, as Trustor, HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC. (Original Lender) and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4927 WATERFORD WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but with-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-324996-CL Order # 282454 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/29/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): COLETTE KINLEY AND KELLY KINLEY, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/12/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0219389-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 4/2010 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: $480,052.10 The purported property address is: 4726 APPALOOSA CT ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessors Parcel No. 053-470-005 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 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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1250159-02 APN: 035- 464013 TRA: LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5567 REF: Savage, Casey IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 27, 1992. 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 March 11, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 05, 1992, as Inst. No. 92 196222 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Casey Savage, An Unmarried Woman, 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: 1953 Chardonnay Drive Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $79,695.17. 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. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘ 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 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: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 5901221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 16, 2010. (R-288563 02/19/10, 02/26/10, 03/05/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010

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: 4908 PINEHAVEN WAY, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. 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 $490,877.27. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/- 22/2010 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# 3450883 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010 SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ELIZABETH ARMIJO POMMIER YOU ARE BEING SUED Petitioner’s Name is:PAUL POMMIER CASE NUMBER: D09-05058 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. CASE NUMBER: D09-05058 1. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA-COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 PINE STREET, P.0. BOX 911, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: PAUL POMMIER(IN PRO-PER) 1370 PARADISE DRIVE MARTINEZ, CA 94553 Prepared by: DENISE FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE, 1215 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 L.D.A. - C.C.CTY. (925) 2295460 DATE: October 30, 2009 Clerk, by: C Gray, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are serveda. as an individual Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Published: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1249513-02 APN: 041- 210-051 TRA: 19006 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9242 REF: Edwards, Troy D IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 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. On March 18, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 04, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0314805-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Troy D Edwards and Carol A Edwards Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or

a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2181 El Lago Dr Oakley CA 945614143 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: $82,398.68. 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. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘ 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 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: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President For sales information: MonFri 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: March 01, 2010. (R-288542 02/26/10, 03/05/- 10, 03/12/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

charges: $391,776.15 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 503 SILVERSPUR LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 034-160032 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 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) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 02/10/2010 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3433417 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010

the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 02/18/2010 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.ﬁdelityasap.com or www.priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Ofﬁcer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3458135 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

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: Dwayne A. Newman and Janine Redinger-Newman, husband and wife Recorded 3/15/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0079081-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 3/12/2010 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: 3501 CATALINA WAY DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514- 0000 APN #: 011-323-0643 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $406,185.00, 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: 2/9/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3428909 02/- 19/2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-232402-C Loan No. 7439508664 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/8/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. 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: MELISSA FUJIYAMA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 6/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0218627-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/- 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: 24 NAUTILUS COURT PITTSBURG, CA 94565 APN #: 095-191-029 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $332,308.00, 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: 2/12/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3422688 02/- 19/2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 09-05552 Loan No.: 7000015505 A.P.N.: 055-160-011 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s

check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: GAIL BURTON, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/13/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0076413-00 in book , page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Date of Sale: 3/23/2010 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $535,643.42 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2209 MARK TWAIN DR ANTIOCH, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-160011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a Final Order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. 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. Date: 02/26/2010 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Manager ASAP# 3461053 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF SUMMONS CASE NO. CV09-6646GAF(CWx) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA California Ironworkers Field Pension Trust; California Ironworkers Field Welfare Plan; California Field Iron Worker Vacation Trust Fund; et al. Plaintiffs, v. C & F Alamillo Steel, a California partnership, aka C & F Alamillo Concrete & Rebar; et al. Defendants. TO: DEFENDANT(S): C & F ALAMILLO STEEL, a California partnership, aka C & F CONCRETE & REBAR, et al. A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 20 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the ORDER ALLOWING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION amended complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff’s attorney, Kerry K. Fennelly, Esq., whose address is: 3444 Camino del Rio North, Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92108. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the releif demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. Clerk, U.S. District Court By: Natalie Nongria(sp), Deputy Clerk Dated: September 14, 2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0154687 Title Order No. 09-8470633 Investor/Insurer No. 105666489 APN No. 055-270- 041-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/07/2005. 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: THANH LIEU. THI. LE AND HA DINH HOANG, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/07/2005 and recorded 09/15/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0351658-00, in Book -, Page -), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/19/2010 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-02418-US-CA Loan No. 6830022705 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED06/ 06/2008. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JACK W. INGRAHAM AND DANA M. INGRAHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 06/13/- 2008 as Instrument No. 2008- 0132558-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 03/04/- 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35375-2 Title Order No.090675240 APN 055-430-025 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/18/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/30/2004, as Instrument 2004-045803100 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MICHAEL BARBANICA AND KRISTINE BARBANICA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) (Original Lender) and HSBC NY, as current Servicer/ Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5469 FIELD BROOK COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. AKA: 5469 FIELDBROOK COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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, towit: $597,108.77 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-01222-US-CA Loan No. 9900176867 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED04/ 21/2003. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RONALD V. CORTEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND LAURA E. LOMAS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 05/01/- 2003 as Instrument No. 2003- 0200093-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 03/11/- 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $247,052.76 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 307 MALICOAT AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-350070 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 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) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 02/16/2010 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3434757 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-231980-C Loan No. 0592802508 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/7/2006. 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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-199300-C Loan No. 0032261422 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: ELSA IRENE VEGA and ALFONSO VEGA, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded 2/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0058676-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/5/2010 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: 1951 HEMLOCK DRIVE OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 035-612- 015 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $57,813.00, 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: 2/1/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3435480 02/- 12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010

ant 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: 2/16/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 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# 3420179 02/- 19/2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010

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: Lorena Enriquez Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap. com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850ASAP# 3446431 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

Section 2923.55.CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.ﬁdelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting. com Deborah Brignac 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# 3425014 02/19/- 2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, Match 5, 2010

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: 02-15-2010 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# 3422015 02/19/2010, 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010

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: $477,255.19 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 24 PUFFIN CIRCLE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 037-480-016 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: 02-08-2010 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# 3415272 02/12/2010, 02/- 19/2010, 02/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: CHRISTINA ATANASSOVA CHOPOVA, 65 Donegal Way, Unit B, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: CHRISTINA ATANASSOVA CHOPOVA FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0097 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christina Atanassova Chopova filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christina Atanassova Chopova to Proposed Name: Christina Chopova Van Ness 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: 3/19/10 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: January 22, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0082939 Title Order No. 08-8305776 Investor/Insurer No. 601892024 APN No. 037-400- 038 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TANYA JELAINE TAYLOR, AND HENRY TAYLOR JR, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS TENANTS IN COMMON, dated 08/10/2006 and recorded 08/18/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0262960-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 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: 1900 WEST SUMMERFIELD COURT, Oakley, CA, 945613076. 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 $442,371.41. 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: 11/05/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3453740 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: SARA BRUNTON, 2400 DIABLO AVENUE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Prepared by: DENISE FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE, 1215 PINE ST., MARTINEZ, CA 94553 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: SARA BRUNTON FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0111 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SARA BRUNTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. ANTONIO ROBERTO SAMPSON PANDO III to Proposed Name: ANTONIO SAMPSON BRUNTON 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: 3/22/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS b. NOTICE TO BIOLOGICAL FATHER IS HEREBY DISPENSED WITH Date: January 25, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jacqueline Dever Celenza, 425 Iron Hill Street, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jacqueline Dever Celenza FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:N10-0190 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jacqueline Dever Celenza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jacqueline Dever Celenza(AKA) Jacqueline Dever to Proposed Name: Jacqueline Jean Dever 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: 4/1/10 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: OAKLEY PRESS Date: February 3, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000973-00 The name of the business (es): Lil Manuel’s Custom Decals Located at: 1487 Mallard Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Manuel Lee Padilla, 1487 Mallard Lane, Oakl ey, 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: 2/9/10. Signature of registrant: Manuel Padilla This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 9, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: February 9, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-325490-CL Order # 090788230-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/6/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): RALPH A. FREY, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 10/14/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0393912-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 12/2010 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: $470,942.00 The purported property address is: 234 MERCEDES CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-300-056 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 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 pursu-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06464-6 . Loan No. 0022542955 Title Order No. 090811751CA-DCI APN 035- 450-006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 9, 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 March 18, 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 November 30, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006- 0382176-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: HEATHER WILSON RIOS A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MULTICORP 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: 4914 MONTAGUE AVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561-1948 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 $317,322.49 (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. 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: February 21, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714-508- 5100 By: Lorena Enriquez Authorized Signature The 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439430CA Loan No. 0729348664 Title Order No. 235902 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-02-2006. 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 03-12- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-08-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0250913- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MICHAEL J HEDRICK, AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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: PARCEL ONE: AN UNDIVIDED 1/- 162 INTEREST IN AND TO LOT ‘’A’’, SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ‘’COMMON AREA’’ ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7139, FILED APRIL 10, 1991, MAP BOOK 356, PAGE 12, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: UNIT 3, AS SHOWN UPON THE MAP REFERRED TO IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE. EXCEPTING FROM PARCELS ONE AND TWO: RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 1940, BOOK 559, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 259, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS NOW OR AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER SITUATE THEREIN AND THEREUNDER, TOGETHER WITH ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT FOR THE PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION THEREOF AND THE EXPLORATION AND TESTING OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND ALSO THE RIGHT TO DRILL FOR, PRODUCE AND USE WATER FROM THE SAID REAL PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS DRILLING OR MINING OPERATIONS THEREON.’’ SAID RIGHTS WERE LIMITED TO BELOW 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 13, 1968, BOOK 5645, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 327, AND BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED MARCH 4, 1969, BOOK 5824, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 157. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $345,694.39(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3673 WELLS ROAD OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 032-351-003 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”. DATE: 02-16- 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439647CA Loan No. 0689086726 Title Order No. 271709 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-03-2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-12- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-12-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0169770- 00, , and as modified by the Modification of Deed of Trust recorded on 03-06-2009, Book , Page , Instrument 2009-0047556- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: CLIFTON GOSSE AND ALMA GOSSE, 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 63, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7426, FILED MARCH 26, 2001, IN MAP BOOK 429, PAGE 15, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCE, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN THE UPPER 500 FEET THEREOF FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM KENNETH CROCKETT, ET AL, RECORDED AUGUST 12, 1987, BOOK 13832, PAGE 143, OFFICIAL RECORDS. RESERVING THEREFROM: ALL MINERALS, AND ANY REMAINING INTEREST IN AND TO 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 BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. ALSO RESERVING THEREFROM: GRANTOR RESERVES UNTO INSELF, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, ALL THE SUBSURFACE WATER NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED, LYING BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR SUCH WATER WITHOUT RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING SUCH WATER. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $449,632.26 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2155 CONNIE LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-300- 003 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439716CA Loan No. 3011485731 Title Order No. 277476 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-07-2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0305- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-142007, Book , Page , Instrument 20070045291- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ALI NAMDAR AND SANDRA A. COOK, 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 16, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8679, FILED FEBRUARY 17, 2005 IN BOOK 475 OF MAPS, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: RIGHTS RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM E. F. MILLERICK, ET AL, RECORDED JUNE 4, 1986, BOOK 12920, PAGE 773, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS; ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OF 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 THE UPPER 500 FEET THEREOF FOR SUCH PURPOSES. RESERVING THEREFROM: 1. ANY REMAINING 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 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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439745CA Loan No. 0757858386 Title Order No. 278477 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-05-2008. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0311- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-162008 Instrument 2008-0134034-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: VERONICA ALVAREZ WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS VERONICA PRADO, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK,, 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 27, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8678, FILED FEBRUARY 23, 2005, IN MAP BOOK 475, PAGE 50, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT RIGHTS OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED IN INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $426,755.13 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 42 MATISSE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-430027 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 email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-18-2010 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# 3427997 02/19/2010, 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010

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 40, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7797, ‘’DELTA POINTE’’, FILED FEBRUARY 11, 2002, IN BOOK 439, AT PAGES 10 THROUGH 15, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASING HEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR 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 OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF; BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF’’ AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROBIN D KUHL, TRUSTEE OF THE PROCTOR FAMILY TRUST, RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1994, SERIES NO 94-305768 OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $453,925.47 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4766 MAMMOUTH LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-390-009 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: 02-22-2010 S 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# 3432703 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

sociation, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2099 GARDEN 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 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: $318,416.49 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 02/05/10 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)7302727, www.fidelityasap.com or www. priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3443077 02/12/2010, 02/- 19/2010, 02/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010

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. ASAP# 3430058 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0150455 Title Order No. 09-8453407 Investor/Insurer No. 1701967346 APN No. 037- 480-025-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/11/2006. 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: JOSE DE JESUS TAPIA AND PATRICIA TAPIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/11/2006 and recorded 08/23/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0267124-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/12/2010 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: 21 SNOWY EGRET CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611679. 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 $450,263.40. 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: 01/- 14/2010 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# 3435213 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FMB- 86622 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/8/2007. 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 March 12, 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: JOSEPH MATEU III, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 1/- 12/2007, as Instrument No. 2007- 0011433-00, 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. 034-290-006 From information 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 698 FRAZIER DRIVE , 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 $359,499.46. 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. ‘e2ÄÉ Dated: 2/13/2010 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# 3437411 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0061280 Title Order No. 08-8223879 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 041-190-004-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/14/- 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSE A PRIETO-ESPARZA, A SINGLE MAN., dated 04/14/2006 and recorded 04/27/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0130656-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 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: 4695 LA CASA 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 $525,672.62. 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: 09/13/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3452894 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FMB- 87138 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/6/2006. 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 March 19, 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 corpora-

tion, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JOSEPH A. SLANEY, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND RANDEE L. GROVER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 10/12/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0323392- 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. 034-430-026 From information 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 703 SOLITUDE DRIVE , 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 $539,599.93. 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. Date: 02/20/10 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# 3444855 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

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 not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 2/- 11/2010 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# 3449410 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Gary W. Maderos Case Number P10-00140 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Laura Marie Debardeleben 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Laura Marie Debardeleben in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA 3. The Petition for Probate requests that:Laura Marie Debardeleben be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examinarion in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 3/16/10 Time: 9 a.m. Dept: 61 Room: 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553-1201 7. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provide in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 10. Attorney for petitioner (name): Laura Marie Debardeleben, Attorney at Law (Address): 1736 Clayton Way, Concord, CA 94519 (Telephone): (925) 825-9416 Antiocy Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000692-00 The name of the business (es): Fire Protection Services Located at: 20 Lowell Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: P.O. Box 589, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mark Simonsen, 20 Lowell 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: 1/28/10. Signature of registrant: Mark Simonsen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 28, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: January 28, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439992CA Loan No. 3060733221 Title Order No. 291344 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-14-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-19- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-21-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0488433- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: FERNANDO TORRES, A MARRIED MAN, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-34880-3 Title Order No.090584499 APN 041-230-040 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/02/2004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/04/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/09/2004, as Instrument 2004-0429146-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JOSE MANLAPAZ AND TERESITA MANLAPAZ, as Trustor, HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) (Original Lender) and HSBC NY, as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan as-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090015002933 Title Order No.: 090776805 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/19/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/28/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0187357-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KELLIE A EVANS, 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: 03/04/2010 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: 976 W CYPRESS RD, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-354-009 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 $43,736.46. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-273896-CL Order # 090281843-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007. 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): BRYAN BOGOSIAN AND SHERI BOGOSIAN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0051117-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2010 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: $312,818.11 The purported property address is: 3461 WELLS RD OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 032- 351-073 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 10350 Park Meadows

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

the San Francisco Grand Opera Cinema Series presentation of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Showtime is 2 p.m. All tickets are $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Music Friday, Feb. 26 Delta Jazz Duo The Delta Jazz Duo performs on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Scottie’s/ Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant at Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925516-4131 or visit www.shutterbrasserie.com or www.deltajazztrio.com.

Thursday, March 4 Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest Harvest Park Bowl of Brentwood hosts the International Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest, one of the largest and most exciting karaoke competitions in the United States. Competitions are held every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. and conclude in the month of May. For more information, call 925-516-1221.

Saturday, March 6 Preservation Hall Jazz Band Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre presents New Orleans’ jazz performed by the renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for youth. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elcampaniltheatre. com or call 925-757-9500.

Sunday, March 7 ‘Don Giovanni’ The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch hosts

Saturday, March 20 Friends of Music Series Don Pearson plays the Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece 958 Digital/Pipe organ to celebrate the 325th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Ignatius Church in Antioch at 7:30 p.m. A champagne and cake reception follows. The concert is free, but a good will offering will be received. For more information, call 925-778-0768.

Events Saturday, March 20 Kids Rock Benefit Concert Disney’s Ralph’s World Live presents a concert at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek to benefit Contra Costa County’s fallen public safety officers. Bring the family and enjoy jugglers, a balloon artist, and get your child fingerprinted. For showtime and more information, visit www.kidsrockbenefit.com.

Saturday, Feb. 27 Tamayo Spring Release & Barrel Tasting The Co. Co. County Wine Company of Brentwood hosts a free, fun-filled afternoon starting at 1 p.m. complete with music, food, tastings of new releases and a barrel

El Campanil Theatre 602 W. Second Street Downtown Antioch (925) 757-9500 www.ElCampanilTheatre.com

COMING ATTRACTIONS Sunday February 28, 2010, 2:00 pm Last Sunday of the Month Film Series

Boy’s Town (1938) Spencer Tracy & Mickey Rooney Adults: $ 6 Seniors (62 & Over): $ 5 Youth: $ 5 GENERAL SEATING

Saturday March 6, 2010, 8:00 pm

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Adults: $ 25 Seniors (62 & Over): $ 22 Youth: $15 Gold Circle (1st 3 rows): $40

Sunday March 7, 2010, 2:00 pm SAN FRANCISCO OPERA GRAND OPERA CINEMA SERIES

Don Giovanni All Seats: $10

Sat. Mar. 13, 7:30 pm • Sun. Mar. 14, 2:00 pm El Campanil Children’s Theatre Presents

Charlotte’s Web Adults: $ 12 Seniors (62 & Over): $ 10 Youth: $ 8

Saturday March 27, 2010, 8:00 pm

An Evening With Paula Poundstone Adults: $ 30 Seniors (62 & Over): $ 27 Gold Circle (1st 3 rows): $40

To list an event, e-mail information to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post events anytime at www.thepress.net. tasting of a selected item from the outstanding 2009 harvest. Reservations are required. For reservations and more information, call 925-513-8463.

Saturday, March 27 Museum’s Opening Day It’s Opening Day at the East Contra Costa Historical Society & Museum, 3890 Sellers Ave. in Knightsen/Brentwood, from 11 a.m.4 p.m. Enjoy the day with vendors, house tours, a car show, music and hot dogs. Vendors are welcome and tables cost $20. For more information, call 925-679-1024.

Shows Friday, Feb. 26 Cap’s Comedy Night Cocktail Show Don’t miss comedian and former cop Michael Mancini’s high-energy show loaded with real-life-experience laughs. A regular at clubs, colleges and corporations, Mancini performs at Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill, 144 Oak St. in Brentwood, at 9 p.m. Admission is $15. For information and tickets, call 925634-1025.

Saturday, Feb. 27 Quilt Show at the Museum This is your last day to see The Antioch Historical Society Museum’s quilt show, from 1-4 p.m. Stitchers are still needed, as museum members are creating two Centennial quilts to represent the Riverview Union High School’s 100th anniversary. For

more information, call 925-757-2409 or 925757-5353.

Sunday, Feb. 28 ‘Boy’s Town’ The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch presents a screening of the 1938 classic “Boy’s Town,” starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. Showtime is 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and youth. For tickets and more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Tuesday, March 2 Photographers Going Places The Los Medanos College Art Gallery presents the work of four Bay Area photographers who have taken their passion on the road. The Gallery is open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through Thursday, March 4. For more information, call 925-439-2181, ext. 3463.

Saturday, March 13 ‘Charlotte’s Web’ The El Campanil Children’s Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web,” the cherished children’s tale by E.B. White. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth. For tickets and more information, visit www. elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-7579500.

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, Feb. 26 Lenten Fish Dinners The Knights of Columbus Council 7467 of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church cooks up delicious fish dinners – deep-fried fish, fries, slaw and a drink for $11 – at the church for the next five Fridays during Lent. Dinnertime runs from 4:30-7 p.m.

Freedom High Fundraiser Through Sunday, Feb. 28, Freedom Winterguard hosts an Avon Fundraising Event to pay for new equipment, uniforms, plus competition and coaching fees. Visit www.youravon.com/rbraun and click on eParties to purchase superb Avon products at low prices.

American Girl Book Club The club meets at Barnes & Noble in Slatten Ranch at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the American Girl book and meet kit, and make a craft to take home. For more information, e-mail llkennealy@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Feb. 27 Make a Blanket Day Show your support of Project Linus and help sew a blanket for kids in need of security. Volunteers are needed from 8:30-4 p.m. at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church in Discovery Bay. For more information, call Jeanne at 510-459-7457 or e-mail jakin@ pacbell.net.

Hawaiian Culture Aloha! Have you ever wanted to learn more about Hawaiian culture and the beauty of the hula? The Hawaiian/Hula group holds open enrollment for new students (children 6 and older, teens and adults – men as well as women) on Saturday, Feb. 27. For more information, call 925-550-5656.

East County Idol Applications are being accepted for the East County Idol competition. Auditions are held Saturdays, Feb. 27 and March 6 at Somersville Town Center in Antioch. Applicants must be high school students residing in East County. For applications, stop by the Somersville Town Center information desk, visit www. antiochmusic.org or call Walter at 925-756-7628.

World Music Lesson and Showcase Travel the world through the beautiful folk music of Africa, Australia and South America at 2 p.m. at a free event in the Oakley Library. Don O’Brien and son Shane will teach you how to play instruments from around the globe. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Rummage Sale Creekside Christian Church in Brentwood holds a rummage sale from 8-9 a.m. for church members, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for the public. Choose from furniture, toys and much more.

Scrapbook Day St. Anthony Columbiettes host Scrapbook Day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Parish Hall, 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley. The $30 fee includes a light breakfast and buffet lunch. For more information, call Karen at 925-726-5983.

Sunday, Feb. 28 Overeaters Anonymous Do you have a problem with food? Overeaters can help. Every Sunday this group meets in the boardroom of Antioch’s Sutter Delta Medical Center from 8-9 a.m. No dues, fees or weigh-ins are required.

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

Tuesday, March 2 Antioch Riverview Garden Club Rose Loveall from Morning Sun Herb Farm in Vacaville speaks on the cultivation and use of herbs, and provides plants for sale. The meeting takes place at the Antioch Library at 7 p.m. Guests and new members are always welcome. For more information, call Janice at 925-439-4483.

Wednesday, March 3 Trinity Christian Open House Parents are invited to visit the campus, meet teachers and check the programs of Trinity Christian School in Oakley at an informational open house gathering from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Trinity is a secure campus. Call 925-625-9014 to reserve a spot and bring your ID.

Thursday, March 4 Climbing Legend Royal Robbins Royal Robbins presents a slide show of his many daring exploits and signs copies of his new book, “To Be Brave – My Life: Volume One.” The event is held at REI in the Streets of Brentwood at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-3540.

Sign-ups Quit Smoking Today Sutter Delta Medical Center is now offering weekly Smoking Cessation Classes on Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The class is free and open to everyone. For more information or to sign up, call 925-779-3613.

Charter schools, are now accepting applications for their annual lottery for the upcoming school year. The lottery is held March 22 and 25 at 4 p.m. and is open to the public. For more information, call 925-755-7311 or 925-755-1252.

Opportunity Junction The Junction’s classes offer job training and placement information, English as a second language, plus free and low-cost job training workshops in many East County cities. For more information, call 925-776-1133 or visit www.opportunityjunction.org.

Free Tax Help Those who earned less than $52,000 in 2009 can get their taxes prepared through the Earn It! Keep It! Save It! free income tax assistance program conducted at the Brentwood Senior Center, 195 Griffith Lane (925-516-5444) or East Bay Works Career Center, 281 Pine St. in Brentwood (925- 634-2195). For more information, visit www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org.

Historical Society & Museum The East Contra Costa Historical Society & Museum holds docent/volunteer get-toknow-you days at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 21. See what’s involved in being a docent in the 1878 farmhouse and other interesting roles. For more information, call Dave or Joyce at 925-679-1024 or Pat at 925-625-3553.

On the Horizon Get to Know Your Bicycle

If you made $52,000 or less in 2009, Opportunity Junction in Antioch helps you e-file your taxes for free on Friday nights at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. through April 10. For more information or to sign up, visit www.opportunityjunction.org/taxes.

Join an REI bike specialist/technician to maximize your comfort and safety on the road and trail and learn how to take care of your bike. Classes are held every Saturday afternoon in March at the Action Sports desk by the bike shop at REI in the Streets of Brentwood. For more information, call 925516-3540.

East Diablo Youth Soccer League

Antioch Blood Drive

This competitive soccer team conducts tryouts for boys and girls 9-14 on weekends through March 7 at the Streets of Brentwood soccer field. For a list of age-appropriate dates and times for tryouts, or for more information, visit www.edysl.net.

The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Saturday, March 6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at First Family Church, 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch. Call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: firstfamily) to schedule an appointment. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

Do-It-Yourself Tax Assistance

Tennis Classes The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department offers tennis classes taught by pro Sandi Johnston. Classes are held every month twice a week for three weeks at the Creekside Park tennis courts. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us or call 925-516-5444.

Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer Coaches are needed for Delta Patriots’ cheer and football teams for the 2010 season. If you’re interested, e-mail deltatpatriots@ deltapatriots.com. For information on the league, visit www.deltapatriots.com.

March Madness Kick off the 2010 summer recreational swim season with the SeaWolves’ March Madness. This highly instructional clinic is designed to improve your swimming technique. Discounts are available for early registration and payment. For more information, visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com.

Antioch Charter Academy Lottery Antioch Charter Academy and Antioch Charter Academy II, both California Public

Breast Cancer Support Group Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch holds a Breast Cancer Support Group meeting on Wednesday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, call Regina at 925-439-1846 or Margaret at 925-7577820.

Poopology for Kids Kids in grades K-6 can get the inside scoop on their animal neighbors on Wednesday, March 10 at 4 p.m., when park ranger Mike Moran comes to the Delta First Five Center, 760 First St. in Brentwood. Younger children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 925-516-5290 or visit www. ccclib.org.

Oakley Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Thursday, March 11 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. drive at Laurel Ridge Community Church, 2459 Laurel Road in Oakley. Call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood. org (sponsor code: oakley84) to schedule an appointment. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0156573 Title Order No. 09-8-475837 Investor/Insurer No. 1699510172 APN No. 031-131- 028-8 & 031-131-049-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/16/2005. 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: DONALD WOLF, A SINGLE MAN, dated 08/16/2005 and recorded 08/25/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0321942-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 19/2010 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: 3704 STONE ROAD, BETHEL ISLAND, CA, 94511. 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 $329,931.35. 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: 01/- 24/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 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# 3451049 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0064921 Title Order No. 08-8-235881 Investor/Insurer No. 4000162909 APN No. 094- 264-002-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/20/2004. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: FERMIN C TORRALBA III AND MARY ANN C. TORRALBA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/20/2004 and recorded 07/29/04, as Instrument No. 2004- 0292133-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/12/2010 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: 2229 RIDGECREST WAY, 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 $382,594.90. 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: 09/- 20/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3445741 02/12/2010, 02/- 19/2010, 02/26/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0151262 Title Order No. 09-8-455412 Investor/Insurer No. 1694488901 APN No. 034- 220-012-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/29/2003. 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: JAMES GEORGE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 12/- 29/2003 and recorded 01/08/04, as Instrument No. 2004-0005913- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 12/2010 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: 41 WALLEN 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 $226,014.13. 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: 01/- 15/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 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# 3440416 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010, 02/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 12, 19, 26, 2010