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Church offers Day of Compassion

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Charity, as the saying goes, begins at home, and the adage is especially true in these tough economic times. So in keeping with the spirit of giving, members of the Harvest Time Assembly of God, along with local volunteers, will be hosting a communitywide event this weekend. And while it’s unlikely that organizers will be turning water into wine, they’ll most certainly be providing sustenance – and hope – to those in need.

It’s called the Day of Compassion, and will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Harvest Time Assembly of God in Brentwood. The event is open to the public and will provide bags of groceries, free haircuts and complimentary dental and medical screenings to anyone

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Pastor Dennis Reynolds, in background, of Harvest Time Assembly of God Church, watches as food is unloaded off a truck for Saturday’s Day of Compassion event. who shows up.

“People are hungry, and especially right now, with the hardness of what’s going on,” said Pas-

tor Dennis Reynolds. “So we got this idea to have one big event, and it’s really taken on a life of its own. It’s going to be fabulous.”

Reynolds and his congregation began gathering interest, along with food and pledges, last October while making their way throughout the community in their mobile food wagon. Realizing that the need was greater than they could handle, the congregation decided to host an event on the ample church grounds.

“The response to this has been overwhelming,” said Reynolds. “We’ve got about $20,000 worth of groceries, and dentists have said they will provide free vouchers for those who need dental work. We’ve even got students and faculty from Los Medanos College coming to help out. It just keeps growing and growing.”

Other local businesses involved in the event include Delta Fence, Rancho Furniture, Oakley Chiropractic and Miller see Church page 21A

City to design new trash transfer site

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

The Brentwood City Council has voted to proceed with the design process for a new solid-waste transfer station that will be located farther away from playing fields at Sunset Park.

The existing transfer station, located north of Elkins Way, where waste collected from brown, blue and green cans is taken to be sorted before it’s removed from the city, is outgrowing its location. City staff began planning for an expansion of the current site, but later determined that building a new station on a new site, while the current station continues to operate, would be a better solution.

Assistant Public Works Director Paul Eldredge told the council at its Feb. 24 meeting that the proposed design process is estimated to cost more than $200,000, part of the $7.4 million budgeted for the expansion. Funding for the project has been part of the city’s garbage rates for years, and therefore will not

“We’ve adapted to these conditions over the years, but we can’t stay at this location forever.

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Paul Eldredge require an increase in current rates.

The proposed site will be more efficient because it will be a fullyenclosed station, unlike the current station that is open to the elements and subject to delays due to weather conditions, Eldredge said. An enclosed facility prevents waste from blowing around or becoming saturated with rain water, which makes waste materials more difficult to load into removal trucks.

“We’ve adapted to these conditions over the years, but we can’t stay at this location forever,” Eldredge said. “The weather conditions slow the operations down and impact the overall efficiency of the facility. With an enclosed facility, we wouldn’t have that problem.”

An enclosed facility would also limit noise pollution and the odor emitted outside to the nearby ball fields.

The new site would also feature a drop-off recycling area for use by the public, and allow for citysponsored Free Dump Days, where residents could drop off specified waste. The existing site is closed to the public.

The new facility is proposed to be built 1,000 feet north of the current site, expanding the facility from 2.8 acres to 5.7 acres. Since the proposed site is so close to the existing location, the city will be able to save on an environmental impact report, since staff will be able to utilize most of the key information from the re-

port done for the current site.

While the proposed expansion and relocation will improve the transfer station’s efficiency, moving the site to a new location will also reduce the current facility’s aesthetic shortcomings. If the transfer station is moved, the current site could be cleaned up and used for an expansion of the sports complex.

After 30 minutes of discussion, the council approved the proposal with a 4-1 vote, Councilman Brandon Richey opposing.

Richey said while he supports moving the transfer station away from the ball fields, he was unsatisfied with the unanswered questions presented in the proposal regarding the project’s ultimate cost, questioning whether approving the proposal was the financially responsible move.

He suggested that the city consider contracting with a regional transfer station rather than spending the money to build a new facility.

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THIS WEEK

Council coup enlightening

A group of high school students stormed the council chambers and found some big seats to fill.

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All’s Fair in science expo Penny planes and balsa bridges dominated the handiwork at a recent science soirée.

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Beneficial beginning

The Lions pounced back from a one-run deficit to win their leadoff game of the season.

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Sheriff’s office to cut East County patrol Police urge residents to speak up for service level

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office is looking to slash an estimated $10 million and a possible 75 positions from its overall budget this year. According to Lt. Mike Burton of Delta Station, the cuts are coming, and if Discovery Bay residents want their voices heard, the time to speak is now.

“It’s a long way from Discovery Bay to Martinez,” said Burton, whose Delta Station beat includes Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Bethel Island. “And I think it would benefit the town for people to go down there (to the Board of Supervisors) and tell anyone that will listen that Discovery Bay is no longer a sleepy little town and that they need to be counted.

“Right now we’re maintaining the same level of service we always have, but we are definitely down to the bare bones.”

A single full-time deputy is currently assigned to Discovery Bay, augmented by a resource officer and the marine patrol

– which also covers Knightsen and Bethel Island. Cutting any additional baseline services from an already minimal level of coverage, said Burton, is definitely cause for concern.

The good news, however – depending upon whom you ask – is the pending arrival of two new resident deputies paid for with Discovery Bay P-6 funds. The dollars, which have been accruing over the years from extra taxes paid by some communities in Discovery Bay West, are earmarked for enhanced police services.

The plan to put the deputies on the street is awaiting approval from the county, and would be independent of the level of service the town currently receives.

In other words, the two new P-6 deputies could not be touched, even in the event the sheriff cuts the town’s current baseline of service.

But the specter of impending cuts has some residents worried that the guarantee of two new Discovery Bay deputies might make the decision to cut the current beat a little easier to swallow.

“I knew months ago that the sheriff would be coming under intense budget pressures, and the worry all along is that he could chop the base level with the see Patrol page 20A

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Students at Antioch’s Sutter Elementary School help the Network of Care by packing snacks for distribution to families whose children have been suddenly hospitalized.

They Care if you’re crabby The Network of Care will host its third annual Crab Feed and Comedy Show March 14 at Veterans Hall in Brentwood.

The Network of care provides bags of non-perishable foods and distributes them to community hospitals with pediatric wards. Nurses and social workers hand them out to families whose child has been suddenly hospitalized. The gift of food provides strength, support and comfort

to families under the stress of an injured child. The network now provides service to 39 hospitals throughout the state.

In addition to dinner, the event will feature raffle prizes and a silent auction.

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.S. Navy Cmdr. Jeff Webber, seen above with his family, was welcomed home to Brentwood on Feb. 8 after a tour in Iraq. As are many returning veterans, Webber was escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders, but with the unusual twist of becoming a part of the motorcycle caravan after finding his bike waiting for him at the Livermore rally point (he was returning from San Diego by car). Webber was greeted in Brentwood by a party in his honor at Sweeney’s Bar and Grill, hosted by the members of the Brentwood post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

U .S. Army Pfc. Joe Pace, above with his mother, Donna, and father, Joe, was welcomed home from Mosul, Iraq on Dec 15.

A helicopter repairman with the 4/6 Air Cavalry Squadron, Pfc. Pace was returning from his second trip to Iraq.

A 2007 graduate of Liberty High School, Pace is now stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash.

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red “Spike” Schau takes his re-enlistment oath in a ceremony aboard the USS Hornet on Feb. 8. The Oakley resident had been out of the service for several years after serving 16 years in the Navy. It took the 49-year-old Schau four years of wrangling to gain his re-enlistment – persistence that paid off last month. The event was attended by hundreds of his fellow Patriot Guard Riders, members of other veteran motorcycle groups, appreciative veterans to whom Schau and his comrades have provided welcome-home escorts, and other friends and family. Schau voiced his pride and love for those who attended the event, as well as numerous renditions of his signature cry of “Go Navy, baby!” Bsn. Mate 2 Schau will serve as a cargo handler at the Alameda Naval Station.

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.S. Army Spc. Ryan Schultz, at left chatting with a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, returned home to Brentwood March 1 on leave from his second deployment to Iraq. He was met at SFO by his family and members of the Patriot Guard, who provided a motorcycle escort through pouring rain and high winds to his home in East County. The entourage was greeted there by two dozen well-wishers, including members of the Brentwood Police Department and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. Schultz, who attended Liberty High School, is a member of the 2/5 Field Artillery Regiment out of Ft. Sill, Okla., and will return to Iraq when his 30-day leave is over.

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Adams thespians earn accolades on big stage Students from Adams Middle School in Brentwood joined more than 300 middle school students from Santa Cruz to Placer counties at the recent eighth annual Middle Stage Drama Fest in Sacramento, competing for medals by performing monologues and scenes.

Actors in Motion, Adams’ Drama Club, raised money through various performances to provide a bus and entrance fees for all students who wanted to attend the competition. Competitors were Katherine Cheng (gold/silver), Abby Eelsing (gold/silver), Kaylin Morford (gold/ silver), Cassie Moronez (gold/silver), Jada Campbell (silver/bronze), Taylor Flory (gold/bronze), Ariel Ryan-Threatt (bronze/bronze), Ashley Burgdoerfer (bronze/bronze), Rachel Rodriguez (bronze/bronze), Lexi Aguilar (bronze/ bronze), Harmony Ayers (bronze), Keith Belk (bronze), Christina Lee (bronze), Hailey Legge (bronze), Kyle Marshal (bronze), Madison Mills (bronze), Alejandro Miramontes (bronze), Olulani Oisaghie (bronze), Jenifer Romero (bronze), Rachel Rodriguez (bronze), Gary White (bronze) and Taylor Yahne (bronze).

“We did not come home empty handed,” said drama teacher Donna Mendez.

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Spirit and Spunk.” Medal winners are eligible to perform at the annual California Youth in Theatre Day March 24, 2009 at the state capitol.

“Our theatre students really shined at the festival, bringing home not only their award medals, but memories of an experience they will never forget,” said Mendez. “It takes a lot of confidence to perform in front of judges. Our students stepped up and did their best. The entire community should feel proud of their accomplishments.”

Mendez emphasized that Adams students learn essential skills in drama and music classes that translate into many other disciplines. “Every job requires communication and cooperation, and these are fundamentals of performing arts. Theater training is not just about preparing students to join California’s third-largest industry, entertainment; it also teaches self confidence, discipline and creativity. If the benefited outcome is better test scores, then we should make it a priority to keep our programs. I am extremely proud of what our kids can do.”

Mendez added that College Entrance Examination Board data from 2001-05 shows that student actors, musicians and see Adams page 11A

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NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

That’s right, my first Seinfeld reference! If you weren’t a fan, there was an episode about a restaurant that sold soup, but if you didn’t act correctly, the proprietor yelled at you and threw you out. The US government is taking a somewhat similar approach to doling out stimulus funds. (I’m mostly kidding. C’mon, lighten up…)

For example, President Obama announced his Housing Rescue Plan recently.

The focus of this plan is to help people stay in their homes by avoiding foreclosure. The biggest tool they have to work with is to assist homeowners who have lost equity to refinance into lower rate mortgages. This should help them continue to make their payment and stay in their homes. This will be especially helpful for those people who face a current or future large payment reset to an un-affordable amount.

Sounds great, right? Well, this plan applies to only those homeowners where the original loan was $417,000 or less, and where your home is not more than 5% upside-down. This

means you can’t owe more than 5% of what your home is worth. Both of these qualifiers hit our area especially hard. It wasn’t that long ago that a “starter” home around here was $500K, so most of us have loans over $417,000. And we’ve seen values drop more like 50%, not 5%.

According to several different studies I’ve seen, that means that less than 5-10% of the homes in the Bay Area will qualify for this new plan.

This is the smallest percentage for any area in the country.

So, if you live in the Bay Area, “NO SOUP FOR YOU!” But if you live somewhere else, the same studies show that this could help almost 25% of all homeowners (mostly out of California). So it is a “good” plan, it just tends to exclude our area.

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Getting ahead with the pre-school Boogie Hundreds of students from East County Performing Arts Center in Brentwood have entered preschool ahead of the game. Their dance classes have taught them important life skills, the same skills they’ll be introduced to in preschool.

Nina Koch, owner of ECPAC, says that dance classes designed for the development of dancers 2 to 4, like her Boogie Babies program, help prepare them for preschool. The program is successful not only because it echoes the lessons children will learn in their early education, but because of the teaching staff.

“One of the ways we have been able to see such success with the children is we have educated teachers who understand how children learn,” said Koch. She also credits her teachers for demonstrating a passion for teaching and strong belief in the philosophies of the school.

Nini Westlake has been teaching Boogie Babies at ECPAC for five years.

Westlake has a background in dance and education and says that she loves specializing in teaching the youngest dancers. “I enjoy working with the kids,” said Westlake. “They give me unconditional love.”

Kristine Cataldo enrolled her daughter Alexandra in Boogie Babies when Alexandra was 4. Cataldo chose dance because she felt it would give Alexandra confidence, grace and exercise. Cataldo has found that dance has impacted her daughter in positive ways: “She was a bit shy as far as expressing herself in front of others.

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Boogie Babies, from left, Gianna Altamirano, Gabriella Paz, Brooke Gibson, Brianna Pires and Savannah Wirkus enjoy themselves, blissfully unaware that their dancing is also good for them. Hannah Dodson, at far right, displays fine form at her Boogie Babies class.

Now, in her kindergarten Christmas singing program, she knew the words and hand movements that went with each song. It was amazing at how confident she was.”

Koch has worked many years to cultivate this program. “A lot of research” has been required to find ways to keep the program fun and structured at the same time.

She strives to integrate proper dance technique and terminology in a way that will keep the children interested. “The children are not only expanding their imaginations

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but learning dance positions and placement without even realizing it,” said Koch.

Although the children have many chances to flit around like butterflies, Koch says these classes are not a free-forall. After years of teaching, Koch and her staff know that children appreciate structure, and by using positive reinforcement techniques and rewards, the structured classes still feel like fun. She has created a balance between keeping the children challenged and ensuring their success

in class, a balance echoed in many preschool curricula.

Koch knows how important it is to give children a strong educational foundation; her 6-year-old has been dancing since the age of 2. “It was important to me to develop a program where I knew my own daughter would flourish,” she said.

For more information on the Boogie Babies classes at East County Performing Arts Center, call 925-240-5556 or visit www.brentwooddance.com.

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Credit union Liberty students to help fire victims scholarships Through a program offered by Travis Credit Union, 20 seniors graduating from local high schools will each receive $1,000 scholarships.

All graduating high school seniors are eligible. Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be bound for a two- or four-year college or university, and be a member of Travis Credit Union in good standing. Students who live in Travis Credit Union’s 12-county service region and are not yet members may join the credit union and apply for a scholarship at the same time.

According to Travis Credit Union president and CEO Patsy Van Ouwerkerk, “In the last five years we have received a tremendous response from young members who have exhibited a commitment to academic excellence and community service. We look forward to recognizing even more of our deserving young members this year.”

Scholarship applications are available at any branch location. Students may also apply online at Travis Credit Union’s Web site, www.traviscu.org. In addition to a completed application, other requirements include a 250-word essay, a certified high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Completed applications must be received no later than the close of business on Friday, March 13, 2009.

The Liberty High School Leadership class is working to collect items to donate to a Bethel Island family who lost everything when their home burned down last month.

The family lost all of their possessions and their dog perished in the fire, so Liberty senior Vannessa Rodriguez has taken charge of the committee to help raise money and collect donated items to help them

get back on their feet.

“When I heard about the story, I knew I had to do something,” Rodriguez said. “The couple has a 5-year-old and a 2-month old, so we are looking for clothes, food, health supplies – anything to help this family start their lives again.”

Rodriguez said she would continue collecting items for donation – from blankets and pillows to diapers and baby

formula – during spring break. “It’s horrible what happened,” she said. “You never know when these things are going to happen. You never know if it might happen to you. I hope the community will come together to help support this family.”

Donations may be dropped off at the Liberty Career Center. For more information or to make a donation, call Rodriguez at 925-209-1542.

Honors for admirable attendance Discovery Bay Elementary School has announced its attendance honorees for the second trimester of the school year.

Perfect Attendance – students recording no absences and/or less than three excused tardies: Kindergarten and first grade: Trevor Austin, Wesley Carter, Drake Delay, Kennedy Dethlefsen, Sean Gasperson, Tristan Gianni, Cole Harrison, Adam Hultz, Kellen Hutchings, Christina Knight, Bella Krassow, Jeremy Lepore, Josue Lopez, Ivan Macksyine, Jordan Mann, Kameron Martin, Chase Melanson, Skylar Rose Mendes, Michael Nienaber, Cole Park, Austin Parlog, Andrew Prater, Victoria Rivera, Katarina Rodgers, Fabiola Rodriguez, Brooke Romeo, Calvin Shaffer, Shivani Sharon, Madelyn Souza, Braedon Steele, Joseph Storey, Samantha Taylor, Stephanie Trego, Xenobia Weber and Clayton White.

Second and third grades: Jesel Anthony, Gilda Argueta, Trent Aslin, Makena Bohannon, Ivonnique Brown, David Burns, Joshua Capps, Kenady Craig, Molly Cunningham, Sierra Dethlefsen, Kaden DeWitt, Tristan Diaz Galan, Jessica Dobbie, Giana Duncan, Adrianna Ellis, Juliana Flores, Joseph Frakes, Abigail Freeman, Conner Gasperson, Jamie Greene, Marcellus Harris, Natalie Hodgson, Burgess Hu, Christian Incze, Sophia

Incze, Bradley Jansen, Jacob Kirby, Elizabeth Leon, Aracely Lopez, Melanie Lucia-Evans, Felipe Magana, David Majewski, Maria Marquez, Courtney Martin, Kyle Martin, Tyler Musser, Cameron Northington, Jessica Peralta, Jonathan Peralta, Hannah Perry, Jakob Romeo, Nicole Schaffer, Serena Simpson, Robert Soliven, Alexis Steele, Justin Storey, Luis Tapia, Charlis Vega, Shane Watkins, Callahan Wieland, Malory Wride, Sandra Yerena and Jesse Young.

Fourth and fifth grades: Jacob Archibald, Marisol Aguilar, Travis August, Hunter Austin, Kai Bohannon, Nathanael Burns, Jose Campos, Kyle Coonan, Connor Cunningham, Adriana Duncan, Mariah Ellis, Annika Estrada, Deanna Fuchs, Haley Fuller, Jordan Fuller, Francisco Garcia, Savannah Golden, Sierra Golden, Taji Haley, Robert Hodgson, Valerie Knight, Rachel Landro, Robert Lucas, Garrett McCulley, Alex Macksyine, Veronica Muha, Gabriella Mujica, Haley Neri, Hannah Neri, Sierra Nolan, Austin Oliver, Alyssa Olson, Jaid Osheroff, Alexis Pangilinan, Kayley Park, Amanda Parlog, Brooke Rodriguez, Ariah Salinas, Daniel Sandoval, McKenna Schroeder, Timothy Sellers, Evan Shaffer, Emily Stark, Clayton Stull, Francisco Vega, Arielle York, Aurora York, Mackenzie Wieland and Rianna Wilson.

Honorable Mention Attendance – students

recording one excused absence and/or not more than five excused tardies: Kindergarten and first grade: Nicholas Doran, Summer Farage, Steven Fernane, Denielle Fuchs, Leila Haddadin, Dominic Hofferber, Zachary Jansen, Deven Krause, Alejandra Leon, Paloma Madrigal, Andrea Magdaleno, Marie McKay, Megan Nelson, Sandra Picos, Jared Sabin, Santos Soto Mejia, Jacob Wells, Peyton Wride and Gilberto Yerena.

Second and third grades: Alonso Aguilar, Stuart Correa, Kirsten d’Almada-Remedios, Dylan Davidson, Morgan Davidson, Miranda Fagundes, Jonathan FloresFernanda Guzman, Katelyn Hall, Cassidy Harrison, Hailey Holzschuh, Perry Kendall, Marilyn Knight, Jayden Krause, Cristian Lewis, Emily Lichlyter, Mikayla Little, Blaine McCall, Noel Niccum, Roman Pedro, Thomas Prater, Aubrey Robinson, Kaden Rodgers, Summer Ross, Jacob Sabin, SummerLynne Scheib, Hannah Vallerga and Isabella Waller.

Fourth and fifth grades: Sydney Baker, Siera Boss, Jamie Calma, Abigail Correa, Hayley Finetti, Alexandra Futrell, Magdalena Hernandez, Brianna Howell, Tenia Lewis, Ana Lopez, Alyssa Majewski, Jennifer Moran, Dominic Pedro, Michael Pereira, Antonio Perez, Monica Rodriguez, Luis Sanchez, Jared Schroeder and Tyler Turcotte.

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Bristow from page 12A wound rubber band and weigh no more than a penny.

During a series of three time trials, 18 students cast their planes into the air of the Bristow gymnasium, but only Bristow student Uriel Erostico’s penny plane flew for more than three minutes.

While the penny plane trials took place, Walbridge assisted with the bridge-breaking competition in which weights were added to bridges made of balsawood. Weight was added until the bridge broke, or Walbridge ran out of 500-gram weights. Bristow students Nathan Sorenson and Alexis Gomez tied for first place when their bridges refused to break, bearing the weight of 8,500 grams.

“I had no idea my bridge could win,” Alexis said. “It looked like a fun and easy project, so I just started drawing it out on graph paper and then I built it in two days. I didn’t think I had a chance of winning. This is exciting.”

Drew Davidson, with the help of dad Jeff, built a helicopter that took home first place. It flew for only a few seconds, but was the only helicopter in the competition to fly at all. “It was fun to make, but a lot of hard work goes into it,” Drew said. “You have to sand the propellers to make sure they aren’t too thick or too thin. It’s a lot of work to find the balance.”

Drew also took home third place

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for the CO 2 Cars, tiny derby cars propelled by a carbon dioxide cartridge.

The cars zipped along the stage at the front of the gym throughout the evening. The competition was supervised

by Adams Middle School teacher Patrick Rockenbaugh, but the winners were from Bristow. Austin Hines and Austin Loren won the novice CO 2 and Pro CO 2 competitions, respectively.

In the Rugby Runner competition, remote-controlled cars with homemade attachments went head to head to see whose car could retrieve a volleyball at the center of the gym and then move it to the other side of the gym without being knocked off course by the other cars.

Zach Sorenson, brother of Nathan, won with his design that included a claw made of coathangers.

The combination of plastic and wire hangers allowed his hot rod to overtake the competitors, who armed their cars with cardboard and plastic buckets. Zack, who also participated in the penny plane competition, said the rugby runner was the most fun because he got to play with the remotecontrol car.

The final competition, the AMA Cub planes flight, was won by Charlie Glennon, the only one to compete.

Glennon also took second place in the rugby runner competition.

The top three winners in each competition received a medal at the end of the evening.

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It’s a Matter of Law

By Barbara A. Frantz

NO, DELLA, I DO NOT BELIEVE MY CLIENT IS GUILTY (PERRY MASON) This month, I told you that I would discuss how real life court actions and TV shows compare. Once you are the subject of a law suit, it is important to put the situation that threatens you into proper perspective, Most of us use TV as the “acid test” for what will happen to us.

There are a number of shows that have crossed our screens over the years…

Perry Mason, Boston Legal, LA Law, The Practice, Law and Order, Judge Judy, and of course the real life trial of OJ Simpson.

I would say that of all the TV shows, Law and Order is the most realistic.

For example, in Boston Legal, it was not unusual for the Partner of the firm to be asked to “make an appearance in the afternoon in court for a murder case.” In really large firms partners rarely make appearances. They are instead responsible for “rainmaking” or bringing in new clients. In TV shows, you hardly ever see an attorney carrying a file folder. Most of the time, in real life, we are dragging boxes and boxes of evidence with roll carts. Also, the likelihood of making an appearance without hours of research, and expert witnesses is remote. Cases are often continued numerous times to assure that each side is fully prepared to go forward.

In TV shows, it always looks like the judge and/or the attorneys are the most important people in the court setting. In actuality, most attorneys realize that it is the court clerks who have all of the power.

Why? Because knowledge of the details is where the power resides, and clerks have all of the specific knowledge about the details.

Less than 10% of all cases go to trial. Most cases are settled before one actually appears, and in most TV shows, especially Perry Mason, the protagonist always wins. This is unusual in real life.

Most of the time, there is no clear winner.

Even if you win the case, you may never receive the money.

The information above is not a substitute for seeking legal advice. Barbara Frantz, local resident for 16 years, has 31 years of legal experience, offering proven solutions for business owners to increase revenues and achieve their long range goals. For a free special report on “Filing Small Claims Court Actions”, please call the office at 925-516-1617 or email Barbara at barbara@bfrantz.com. Law Offices of Barbara A. Frantz, All Rights Reserved – Advertisement

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters

By Trevor Frey

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by Cuba Gooding Jr. while he made the most important financial decision of his family’s life.

For anyone being foreclosed, r bring threatened with foreclosure, here in California, “Show me the note!” is the battle cry for fighting the foreclosure.

On two recent occasions in California restraining orders have been in place to stop foreclosure proceedings because the lender(s) were not to the provide the bankruptcy courts the documentation needed to prove they truly owned the note – therefore they could not prove they had the right to foreclose on the property in question.

With the very recently released Office of Thrift Supervision study, announced by managing director Grovetta Gardineer, providing evidence that 55% of all “modified loans” re-default within the first six months, it’s truly relevant to begin discussions on alternative ways of saving your home.

Since California permits foreclosure proceedings to begin without the homeowner represented by legal counsel, for anyone in foreclosure, or threatened with foreclosure, it’s come to a point where hiring, or at least looking into, legal counsel should be a serious thought. Instead of paying for a loan modification that promises no finish line, or exact results, why not at the very least investigate the idea of a real estate attorney, or a bankruptcy attorney to save your home? Quoting from yet another film, this time the 1972 classic, The Godfather, “every great wealth comes from a great crime.” The very same lenders, brokerages,

and trading firms that made hundreds of millions (in some cases, billions) from the housing boom, are also the same sloppy companies that apparently did not pay enough attention to the details – such as the needed documentation to confirm ownership of many mortgage notes. With over $810 billion in mortgages converted into securities and made available for trading in 2006, it is not becoming apparent in the courts that not every lender executed the proper paperwork to transfer some of those mortgages to the investors who thought they bought them, and so now those investors are being told by the courts they cannot foreclose on those loans!

Simply stated, if the party trying to foreclose can’t provide proof they own the note on your home, how can they possibly call said note due and retain ownership of the collateral, thus foreclosing on your family? In court, by law, if they lender cannot provide the needed documentation - the original note – within 5 years of it being requested (5 years is the statute of limitation for these cases) than the homeowner is free of any obligation on the mortgage. As former federal bankruptcy Judge Glen Ayers stated, banks looking to reap the benefit of the note “may not be able to show the judge they have the right to foreclose.” More and more Judges nationwide are taking a page out of Johnny Depp’s book while they tell lender’s to “forget about it” just as he did in the 1997 film, Donnie Brasco!

As always, I welcome all questions and or concerns pertaining to real estate lending on my cell phone, 510-798-0060, or via email, tfreymortgages@yahoo.com.

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An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 08-33) to allow the continued operation of a landscape design and construction business, Dan Mercado Landscaping, at a single-family residence, located at 430 Lone Oak Court (APN 016080-018).

Applicant: Dan Mercado Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 734 Third Street, 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.

Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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Applicant: Darren and Frank Williams

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 17, 2009, hold a public hearing to consider the following:

Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 08-34) to allow the continued operation of the existing Williams Sanitary Service business at a single-family residence located at 61b Hanson Lane (APN 018230-021).

Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Debbie Hill (925) 516-5135 or dhill@ci.brentwood.ca.us in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.

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Chiropractor Blamed For Huge Explosion!

Brentwood – Local chiropractor, Dr. James Martin D.C. was found to be responsible for a huge explosion in Brentwood. He was going on about his business helping Brentwood men and women eliminate a serious life altering medical condition in his clinic when he unknowingly got himself into a precarious situation.

A very slick medical equipment salesman from Florida talked Dr. Martin into buying a very large expensive shiny new machine with lots of digital displays that was supposed to be the next big thing for eliminating a serious medical condition that affects over 80% of the population during their lifetime.

This health condition that affects a large portion of the population does not really have a successful treatment. Lots of different treatments are tried only to fail, leaving its victims helpless and hopeless, only to suffer this affliction for the rest of their lives.

herniated, bulging and degenerated discs from all over the nation, sometimes over 400 inquiries per month. As a result, he has three non surgical disc machines. Two for low back and leg pain and one to treat neck, arm and hand pain from disc problems in the neck.

Local Doctor Duped By Slick Salesman?

Dr. Martin thought he had been duped by this fast talking salesman from Florida, when this new medical treatment for a seemingly incurable disease was supposed to be a new miracle treatment showed up in a huge moving truck.

The doctor reluctantly looked on as some technician from this Florida based medical equipment manufacturer assembled a mammoth, shiny, metallic spectacle covered in beeping flashing numbers.

After a few hours of clanking, ratcheting and drilling Dr. Martin was asked to verify and sign for this huge mechanical beast. Skeptically the doctor signed and the technician left the doctor with an appointment for a Training Doctor who was going to train him and his staff to operate this big machine.

He is also looking to hire doctors to work for him to keep up with the demand.

If you are suffering with SERIOUS back pain, leg pain, neck pain or hand or arm pain caused by a bulging, herniated or degenerated disc, pay attention. This may be the most important article you read this year!

Just What Had The Doctor Done?!

Dr. Martin could have bought a Ferrari, but instead ended up with this machine! Well, the “Training Doctor” came, did her training and left. Dr. Martin then began treating this seemingly incurable condition with this alleged miracle breakthrough treatment.

Dr. Martin then performed these treatments over the course of four weeks and he was absolutely floored by the results of this new medical breakthrough!

Dr. Martin Had Found The Biggest Breakthrough In The Treatment Of Back Pain And Leg Pain As Well As Neck Pain And Arm Pain Caused By Herniated, Bulging, And Degenerated Discs!

He just could not believe that he was watching hopeless cases of back pain and leg pain that would not get better after chiropractic treatments, physical therapy, pain drugs, epidural pain shots in the spine, and even back surgery GET BETTER! How could this be?

And this is why Dr. James Martin has been blamed for the huge explosion in Brentwood. His office has literally exploded with so many people that are suffering with back pain and leg pain he had to hire extra staff and add office hours to keep up with demand for this new treatment!

Dr. Martin’s office receives inquiries about his new non surgical treatment for

ment machine I’m calling my squashed disc machine.

How Do Discs Go Bad? Over time the discs in your back tend to get squashed or compressed, especially if you’ve played certain sports when younger or have a job that requires lots of sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time. Car accidents, lifting things, very physical jobs just to name a few.

It’s kinda like a cookie with cream filling, and the cream filling will start to ooze out from between the sides of the cookie if pressure is applied on top of the cookie (like gravity on our spines). Eventually this happens to a lot of us. Statistics are something like over 80% of Americans will suffer with back pain sometime in their life.

Back to my new computerized squashed disc machine. You’re probably wondering how this new machine works.

Dr. James Martin D.C.

Do You Have A Disc Problem?

If you experience any of the following, chances are your pain is due to a disc bulge, herniation or degeneration: A vice squeezing your back, Sitting causes back or leg pain, Stabbing pain at the belt line, Turning over in bed without hurting, Numbness in your toes, Fire down your legs, Prickling in your thigh.

Finally, Some Good News If you have been suffering with back pain or leg pain caused by a disc bulge, disc herniation or squashed or compressed discs.

It’s all because of 14 recent medical studies on spinal decompression.

Until recently, the only advice for many of you suffering in pain was to try what you’ve been told: Try exercising, Try physical therapy, Try pain medications, Try muscle relaxers, Try pain shots, Try dangerous back surgery, Just live with it.

If you’re like most, none of these have worked for you or you are afraid of what could happen if you do try some of these.

Exercising makes you hurt more, pain medications and muscle relaxers cover up the problem and give you side effects. Pain shots can cause more pain, don’t work or don’t last very long or FIX the problem, back surgery didn’t work or made you worse. Or maybe you were one of the lucky ones that back surgery actually helped, but now the problem is back with a vengeance.

Whatever your situation, you owe it to yourself to check into a Breakthrough Computerized Non-Surgical Treatment for back pain and sciatic or leg pain as well as neck pain or arm pain caused by a bulging, herniated or squashed disc or discs. It has helped dozens of people who were suffering just like you. This new treat-

How Does This Machine Work?

Haven’t you ever had the thought… ”Gosh, if somebody could just pull me apart. I would feel a whole lot better”.

Yeah, I know you have. And it kinda makes a bit of sense.

Well someone else, actually a medical manufacturer, back pain specialists, neurosurgeons and engineers have come up with just that. A machine that gently pulls you apart, stretches the disc to a certain point that causes a drop in pressure inside the disc (like a little vacuum in the middle the cream filling) causing the cream filling to suck back in!

Warning: Decompression is NOT like old fashioned traction or hanging upside down which can send you into severe spasms and squeeze the discs even harder!

In my clinic, I’ve successfully treated dozens of patients with spinal decompression so there’s no reason your back problem should be any different.

In fact, I’m so confident we can help you, I’m willing to back it up…but not with empty promises.

I GUARANTEE you will only be accepted into our program IF YOU QUALIFY for the treatment AFTER having THE MOST THOROUGH AND COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT YOU HAVE EVER HAD or I will buy you lunch!

(I haven’t bought one yet!)

Yes! I am very confident, but I can’t help EVERBODY. You see, there’s a very small percentage of folks we can’t help.

Here’s what a couple applicants said after I told them both I couldn’t help them: “I was treated very nicely. The doctors have listened to me and they didn’t rush me out of the office, despite the fact I wasn’t a candidate. The exam I had was super, the best I’ve had anywhere. The doctor explained things to me that no one else ever has.”

Non-Candidate, Brentwood, Ca

“I thought I’d write a note to you and all of those potential patients who have serious doubts (as I had) about your decompression treatments. Actually, I thought your procedure was more of a psychological placebo designed for everyone, instead of a non-sur-

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gical process that could repair injured vertebral discs. Imagine my surprise when you advised me that my condition was too severe for your procedure to correct. To me, that refusal added world’s of credibility to your program. It showed me that you are only there to help patients; not just to take their money. I assure you that I will recommend you to anyone I know or meet that suffers from spine and/or disc pain. I can do this knowing full well that they will be treated right.”

Non-Candidate, Antioch, Ca

And that’s why I’m offering a limited time…

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“I had severe back pain and was losing ability to function. My problem started 13 years ago and it got severe in the last 2 months or so. After the first treatment, the numbness in my left leg and foot went away.”

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Libraries on life support Editor: I was absolutely flabbergasted this morning. Why? I saw the schedule for the Marsh Elementary School Library. The library will be closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I know I heard Walter Ruehlig say that he was really interested in literacy. Well, that must have been a slogan to get elected.

Here is what has happened to the libraries in the Antioch Unified School District in the past few years: the district library was closed; the position of district librarian was eliminated; all the library clerks were fired; and now the librarians are working at two different elementary schools.

How can children be literate unless they read? How can they read varied and interesting literature without a library and a librarian to help them? How can they do research without encyclopedias and the Internet?

I am very surprised there hasn’t been a public outcry about this. It’s funny how this district can afford administrators at hundreds of thousands of dollars. They can afford a spin doctor (oh, excuse me, a public relations person) but they cannot afford libraries and librarians – who, by the way, are now called media technicians. Nobody knows what a media tech is. Is that why it’s so easy to eliminate them?

Changing the name doesn’t change the importance of libraries in the civil society. The school board needs to look at this.

Sharyn Obrigewitsch Antioch

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the southwest corner of the lake near Acadia and the Oasis bridge that looked like something of a military bivouac.

The big DB pumper truck was there, as well as a couple of other work trucks and cars. I recognized Virgil, our town manager; Diane Stevens from the HOA, and at least a half dozen other DB faces working intensely on what was obviously some emergency event.

At first I felt disappointed, as I realized that Discovery Bay had experienced yet another (sewage) spill.

But after stopping and talking with Virgil, I felt much better once I heard how the town was handling the incident.

Virgil and town staff arrived minutes after being notified of the spill, and Veolia, our town’s new water company, responded within 30 minutes. Virgil had already contacted the Department of Emergency Services, and through them, the Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Department of Health were also contacted. Randy from Common Interest Management was on his way, and Brandon from the Hoffman Company was also en route.

The pumps had already been turned off, and town staff and the crew from Veolia were working on solving the problem, which according to Virgil, appeared to be a broken coupler. Safety cones and warning signs had already been deployed, bleach was being sprayed on the concrete and plans for taking water samples from the lake were already underway.

During the 10 minutes I was there, Virgil was on the phone four times, and he also warned pedestrians and passing

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dog owners to steer clear of the area.

I took my camera out and shot several photos to document the efficiency unfolding before me, and as I got back into my car and headed to work, my wife and I nodded to CSD Director Ray Tetreault, who had just arrived on the scene.

But what impressed me even more was that when I drove my son home from a late evening at school, Virgil’s truck passed my car within the Lakes’ gates.

The fact that he was still there and on the job clearly shows that the CSD and its staff have come a long way since the (first) Lakeshore spill.

Chris Finetti Discovery Bay

Highway heroism Editor: My family and I were heading home from Dublin and we were going westbound on Highway 4. We almost made it to the Bay Point exit, when all of a sudden our green Pontiac Grand AM decided to just stop running right in the middle of the freeway at 7 p.m.

It was already pitch black dark and there were lots of cars on that freeway.

We were shocked and scared at the same time. My husband turned on the emergency lights and was trying to start the car but the car did not want to start.

Imagine being in a little sports car in the middle lane of the freeway and it is very dark outside and you have cars and also semis roaring past you and there was nothing that we could do.

I was on the phone with AAA and they said that they were going to send a

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They’ve come a long way Editor: Early Monday morning, as I drove through The Lakes to take our daughter to school, I noticed a commotion in

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tow truck and the Highway Patrol. All this was happening like in a five-minute period and no help had arrived yet and my husband and I were thinking in any minute a car or semi are going to hit us from behind, and our children were seated in the back. We were going to be squished to smithereens!

Thankfully, a man in a big black truck offered to push us to the side of the freeway. This kind soul was risking his life to save ours. Thankfully, we all made it safely to the side of the freeway. The truck was all black and it had a red line on the side. My daughter said that there was a company name on the side but I didn’t notice due to the fact that I was so scared and worried.

My family and I are very grateful to the man who saved our lives. “I’m sure there’s a place reserved for you in heaven, kind sir, for the courageous act that you displayed to my family.” I hope the Great Spirit gives you and your family a long life.

Rosie Mendez Oakley

Thanks, Flor Do! Editor: On behalf of the Nunn/Wilson families I would like to thank the Flor Do Hall and its Board of Directors and all the volunteers for the fundraising efforts at the spaghetti feed for the children. Also to the very kind businesses that donated items for the raffle. You all have amazing hearts and the children know that we love them all!

Jim Frazier Oakley

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FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH LOGS

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

BRENTWOOD Feb. 18, 3:16 p.m. The front and rear license plates were stolen from a vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road.

Feb. 18, 9:11 p.m. A vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of a business on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 20, 4:21 p.m. In a trash receptacle on Brentwood Boulevard, a wallet was found containing credit and debit cards, driver’s licenses, a passport and miscellaneous items all belonging to different people.

Feb. 20, 6:37 p.m. A resident of Prominent Drive reported that two guitars had been stolen from her home.

Feb. 21, 1 a.m. Officers responding to a shots-fired report at a loud party at a residence on Heartland Circle contacted a subject in the driveway who was too intoxicated to care for himself. During a welfare check of the residence, officers located another subject hiding in a closet.

Both were both placed under arrest. The first subject was taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. The second was released to his parents.

Feb. 21, 3:23 p.m. An unidentified person set fire to a water valve in a parking lot on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 22, 12:10 a.m. A subject contacted at a business on Sand Creek Road during an alarm call resisted officers during the investigation. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Feb. 22, 7:30 a.m. On Jasmine Place, a subject was found in possession of suspected marijuana.

Feb. 22, 1:23 p.m. An unidentified person carrying a bag entered a business on Lone Tree Way and stole five GPS systems.

Feb. 23, 3:43 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Feb. 23, 12:21 p.m. A resident of Lone Tree Way turned in ammunition for destruction.

Feb. 23, 2:37 p.m. An unidentified person

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An unidentified person set fire to a water valve in a parking lot on Lone Tree Way.

attempted to use the credit card of a resident of Sawyer Way. Feb. 23, 2:57 p.m. An unidentified person who telephoned a resident of Somersby Way, claiming that she had won a prize, requested money up front to cover the shipping cost.

Feb. 23, 4:59 p.m. An unidentified person left an annoying message on the cell phone of a resident of Heather Place.

Feb. 23, 10:40 p.m. A subject engaged in a verbal dispute with employees of a business on Walnut Boulevard refused to leave and was escorted from the store. Upon exiting, the subject broke the glass entry door and threatened to harm the person escorting him from the building. Upon arrival, officers found the subject to be intoxicated, in violation of his probation conditions. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Feb. 24, 5:09 a.m. On Maple Street at Second Street, a driver stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be DUI. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself.

Both were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Feb. 24, 5:15 a.m. On Shady Willow Lane, a subject with an outstanding warrant was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Feb. 24, 8:21 a.m. A driver struck the front of a business on Brentwood Boulevard with her vehicle.

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.

helicopter made an extensive yard-toyard area check, but the suspects were not located. The investigation is ongoing, and those with information should call the Antioch Police Department at 925-7782441.

Feb. 26, 9:50 a.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of a carjacking in the 2300 block of Spanos Street. The victim was working on site when he was approached by two black males in their 20s, one armed with a sidearm. The armed suspect ordered the victim to give him his money.

The victim gave the suspect $100. The armed suspect then ordered the victim to give him the keys to the victim’s truck, a black 2003 Ford Ranger, and fled. A countywide bulletin was sent to Contra Costa law enforcement agencies regarding the incident. The vehicle was located, unoccupied, later in the day in downtown Antioch. No one was injured in the incident. The suspects’ identities have not been determined and the investigation is ongoing. Those with information regarding the incident should call the Antioch Police Department on the non-emergency line at 925-778-2441.

Feb. 26 Officers of the Antioch Police Department served search and arrest warrants at a house in Pittsburg for 29-yearold Chevelle Payne, who is wanted for a rape that occurred on Jan. 21. Payne was not living at his house of record, but family members convinced him to turn himself in, which he did at department headquarters. He confessed to the crime, as well as a sexual assault against a minor in 2005. Those with information regarding this crime or similar crimes should call Detective Robert Green at 925-779-6932.

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

ANTIOCH Feb. 25, 5:52 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of a possible bank robbery in progress at the Metro One Federal Credit Union on Lone Tree Way. The caller reported that two males entered the bank wearing dark hooded jackets and ski masks, each armed with handguns. The suspects jumped the counter, robbed the credit union of an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot. Upon arrival, officers accompanied by a K-9 unit and

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OAKLEY Feb. 17 – A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 200 block of Las Dunas Avenue.

Feb. 17 – An incident of battery occurred on the 1000 block of Neroly Road.

Feb. 17 – Fraudulent documents were re-

ported on the 100 block of Susie Court.

Feb. 17 – Grand theft from a vehicle took place on the 4300 block of El Dorado Street.

Feb. 18 – On the 200 block of Merganser Drive, a subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs.

Feb. 18 – On Empire Avenue at Main Street, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.

Feb. 18 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on the 100 block of Carol Lane.

Feb. 18 – On Main Street at Norcross Lane, a subject was caught driving with a suspended license.

Feb. 18 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 100 block of Monticello Court.

Feb. 19 – On Las Dunas Avenue, a subject presented false identification to police officers.

Feb. 19 – Misdemeanor battery was reported on the 200 block of Delta Road.

Feb. 19 – On Fontes Way, a subject was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Feb. 20 – An arrest warrant was issued on Del Antico Avenue at Main Street.

Feb. 20 – Terrorist threats were made on the 200 block of Stony Hill Circle.

Feb. 20 – Incidents of vandalism were reported on Robert Way and the 4100 block of Mehaffey Way. Feb. 20 – Malicious telephone calls were made to a resident of the 4800 block of Bayside Way. Feb. 21 – A vehicle was stolen on the 1900 block of Teresa Lane.

Feb. 21 – In incidents on Main Street at Rose Avenue, and West Cypress Road and Fall Lane, two subjects were arrested for driving under the influence.

Feb. 21 – On the 100 block of Kenwood Court, a subject was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Feb. 21 – Incidents of petty theft were reported on the 1000 block of Neroly Road, and East Cypress Road at Main Street.

Feb. 21 – An illegal entry was reported on the 5600 block of Sellers Avenue.

Feb. 21 – On the 100 block of Kenwood Court, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

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Open Mic turned on Those with a passion for literary art are invited an Open Mic evening at Gabby’s Grind in Brentwood on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction, or any other creative work – is welcome. Bring your own or the work of another writer. Any subject or style is welcome as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive.

Everyone is welcome, whether performing or just listening and enjoying.

Refreshments will be available for purchase. There is no charge for admission.

Presented by the Brentwood Writers’ Guild (an adjunct of the Brentwood Art Society) and the Brentwood Community Library, Open Mic is hosted

by Brentwood’s Poet Laureate, Diane Lando.

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Vasco project gets $10M

he Alberti family – from left, Kim, Emmalee, Ethan and Jeff – conducted some important business at City Hall on Main Street in Disneyland: they registered their fondness for their Hometown Weekly Newspaper by being Seen with the Press on the last day of the kids’ fall school break. In observance of Disney’s Halloween theme, the Albertis donned black shirts – but flashed not-so-ghoulish smiles. Grandma, holding the camera, flashed back.

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Contra Costa County District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho has announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission has granted $10 million for the Vasco Safety Improvement Project.

Construction is currently estimated to begin in the summer of 2010.

Vasco Road has become a major commuter thoroughfare, serving as an alternative to the congested I-680 and SR4 corridors, and has been a top priority for Piepho since her first term in office.

The new allocation of funds comes in response to an earlier request for funding to support the safety project.

The funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In addition to the federal stimulus funds, the project will be funded with Propo-

sition 1B funds, developer fees and a federal earmark from the City of Brentwood. The funding will be used to build the project’s first phase, located in the Brushy Peak area. A 1-mile concrete barrier will be raised and a southbound 1-mile passing lane will be lengthened to form a continuous passing lane of 5½ miles.

Both phases of the project will improve safety on Vasco’s Brushy Peak section, which has historically seen the highest concentration of severe collisions, although community and public safety efforts have culminated in more than two years of zero fatalities on Vasco Road.

For more information, call Piepho’s office at 925-240-7260.

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Patrol from page 3A ‘cover’ provided by the P-6 enhanced services,” said resident Bob Mankin. “The base level, by my best guesstimate, is at only 25 percent of FBI guidelines for unincorporated areas of the West. To even think of chopping that further in this unincorporated area is insane. It’s literally dangerous.”

Baseline coverage, insists Burton, will not be supplemented with P-6 dollars.

“They (sheriff) can’t touch the P-6 (deputies),” he said. “From my perspective as an acting chief of police, that’s not going to happen. It’s not ethical or proper and it’s not the way we do business … There has not been, to my knowledge, any talk

and encourage viewers to support the protection of the West’s vulnerable natural, cultural and historic treasures for generations to come On McConnell’s accompanying Web site, www.openroad.tv, visitors can find more information about the stories they see on television and links to conservation groups and helpful travel resources. The Web site, a traveler’s video guide to the West, is filled with video, stories and tips from Doug’s extensive travels over the years throughout the West. Those who check in are encouraged to pass along their own tales of travel in the region and their recommendations about things to do, places to visit and organizations to support.

– Contributed by Shelly Lewis about ‘if they get one (P-6 deputy), then we’ll take one (resident deputy).’

“Whether or not Discovery Bay gets the resident deputies, whatever cuts are made will not be based on that. I’m just hoping that this issue (budget cuts) allows people to stand up and take notice.

If there are any discretionary dollars out there, Discovery Bay should let their voices be heard.”

The sheriff’s budget, which will include Discovery Bay, is scheduled for discussion at the next Public Protection Committee meeting in Martinez. The committee usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month. For date and time confirmation, contact Supervisor Mary Piepho’s office at 925-240-7260.

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Councilman Chris Becnel said that while looking at regional collection might be something for the future, now isn’t the time to pursue that possibility. “That raises the bigger issue as to whether the city should be responsible for its own waste collection. That’s beyond what the city needs at this point.”

Vice Mayor Erick Stonebarger said he was on the fence after hearing the staff report. While he thought it was “fantastic” that the proposal suggests a new site away from the ball fields, he mentioned he too was concerned about the costs of the design project.

“I thought you (staff) were going to say it would be something like $50,000 (for design costs) but I guess that was the pie in the sky for me,” Stonebarger said.

Mayor Bob Taylor said in support of the proposal that since the city already owns the land of the proposed site and there is no need to conduct an extensive environmental impact report, the proposal’s economic benefits can’t be ignored.

City staff plans to contract the design project by the end of the month. After the design is 50 to 60 percent complete, Eldredge said the design process will pause, as city staff reviews the design to make sure it works within the city’s budget. If the project is apGraphic courtesy of the City of Brentwood proved after the milestone review, the complete design is expected The City of Brentwood is considering expanding the solid waste transfer station by building a new to be finished by the end of the year. facility 1,000 feet north of its current site on Elkins Way.

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eer Valley’s Emily Allard elevates for a jumper in a 57-26 blowout of San Ramon Valley in the Wolverines’ first playoff game Friday night. Allard scored 15 points and pulled down 10 rebounds while Patrice Saindon also scored 15. Deer Valley played its quarterfinal game at home Wednesday night against Berkeley, the results of which were not available at press time.

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After a period of clinch battling, it seemed that McCorriston began to get the tie he wanted and threw five or six knees to the body and head of Antolin until the bell sounded.

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The Heritage varsity boys basketball team advanced in the CIF North Coast Section playoffs last Friday with a 57-39 victory over the Pinole Valley Spartans in front of a large and raucous crowd in Patriot Gymnasium.

Pinole Valley had a tremendous advantage on the offensive boards, but missed nearly a dozen second-chance shots in the paint. The Patriots’ Jimmy Enomoto nailed a three-pointer, and his hustle and veteran savvy helped Heritage take a 12-6 firstquarter lead.

In the second frame the Spartans began to show signs of life, hitting several treys and getting a few putbacks to fall, closing the gap to two points at the half.

In the third quarter, both teams started nailing their shots, but baskets by senior Jordan Knox and junior Mark Winthrop gave the Patriots a slight cushion. Enomoto provided an emotional boost with a gorgeous assist to sophomore Justin Bunting that brought the Heritage fans to their feet.

But the Spartans didn’t wilt, tying the game at 28. From that point on, however, it was all Patriots, as the Spartans could not put the ball in the hole. A 14-4 Heritage run spanning the third and fourth quarters was capped off with a driving layup by Chris Santucci, giving Heritage a 45-35 lead. Despite multiple second- and third-chance shots to draw closer, Pinole Valley continued to miss golden opportunities in the post. Meanwhile, Heritage milked nearly each possession for 20 seconds, many of which resulted in either a back-door layup or a trip to the freethrow line. The Patriots outscored the Spartans 19-4 in the final period.

The Patriots traveled to Hayward High School on Wednesday to take on the Hurricanes in third-round NCS action, the results of which were not available at press time.

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nthony Vega, who graduated from Freedom High in 2005 and Los Medanos College in 2007, is now an ace relief pitcher for the 6-0 San Jose State University Spartans. Vega has chalked up a perfect three saves in three appearances this season.

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Held on the Heritage campus, the camp features Los Medanos College volleyball head coach Joe Shahabi and San Jose State University Women’s Volleyball head assistant coach Jeanine Haldi.

The camp runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26 and is open to boys and girls 7 and older.

The cost is $75 (additional family members receive a $5 discount). The Heritage High main gym is located at 101 American Ave. in Brentwood. For more information and registration, e-mail Haldi at bhaldi@msn.com.

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Heritage falls to champs The Heritage varsity boys volleyball team played superbly last week in a losing effort against College Park High, a perennial powerhouse and the 2008 NCS champions.

The Patriots’ performance earned them respect and praise from College Park for a well-fought match. The first game Heritage players had a “why are we here? We’re going to get killed” look, which they lost 9-25.

And then the Patriots played a match to remember.

The match featured rallies that were long and intense. The second game, a nailbiter that Heritage lost 26-28, gave the team confidence to win the third game 25-23.

Josh Ibarra led the defense with 22 digs, six kills, four aces and one block. Jacob Fredrickson notched 12 assists, 10 digs and one kill. Tanner Cook and Daniel Regan both recorded 11 digs, three kills and one ace. Michael Favalora made seven kills, six digs and two aces, and Kyle Jones contributed eight assists, five digs and three kills.

Heritage’s junior varsity team also played a spectacular game, considering that it was the very first volleyball match for three of its players. The team took a solid lead during both games, but College Park was able to chip away at it and clinch the victory.

Matt Maderos recorded six digs and four aces. Phillip Benotti led the offense with three kills, two blocks and two aces. Logan Jones made four kills, four aces and three digs, and Christian Nagkowski notched three digs and two blocks.

The Patriot’s next game is at home against Livermore on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m.

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Brilliant bee Brentwood resident Allison Koontz, a seventh-grader at Bristow Middle School, won Bristow’s annual Spelling Bee and will advance to the Contra Costa County Spelling Bee in Walnut Creek on March 28. Last year Allison won the County Bee and participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee held in Washington, D.C. Congratulations, Allison! We at the Press are wishing you the best of luck in your upcoming competition.

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Engaged Anthony Orozco and Reneé Orozco of Brentwood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chantaé Orozco to Brian Hergenroether, son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Hergenroether.

The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Liberty High School and Los Medanos College in 2005. She has studied at San Jose State University and University at Hawaii at Hilo. She has managed several companies before taking a position with Prometheus Real Estate Group Inc. Chantaé is now working as the resident relations coordinator for Villa Serra in Cupertino.

Brian is a 2001graduate of Los Positas College and Los Medanos College in 2005. He is project manager/CNC operator for Splash Events in San Jose, and is developing the trade of furniture alongside his father, Danny Hergenroether, owner of Dan’s Upholstery.

After nearly seven years of dating, the couple will be tying the knot. The wedding will be held May 16 at Shadow Lakes Golf Club in Brentwood. Wish the couple well at www. brianandchantae.com.

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Storyteller (and former Brentwood Parks and Recreation staff member) Kirk Waller will be spinning yarns at the Brentwood Library on March 10.

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Waller weaves words

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Former Brentwood Parks and Recreation staff member Kirk Waller will return to his former stomping grounds next week to bring his storytelling talents to the Brentwood Library.

The program Tales That Take You Far Away was inspired by Waller’s experiences reading to children, and now he travels across the Bay Area sharing his love for fables and stories.

“Almost 20 years ago I was a recreation coordinator in the East Bay, reading stories to children every day,” Waller wrote in an e-mail. “As I realized I was familiar with the stories, I put the book down and began telling the stories with my own style.

“As I looked in the children’s eyes and they looked at me and they smiled and laughed and responded to the story, something magic happened. I discovered that storytelling is living and dynamic and the audience helps shape the energy and outcome of the story by their response.

That living magic, the relationship between the teller and the listener, is what I enjoy the most.”

After discovering his passion, he soon began traveling around Northern California, performing an average of 15 shows per month at schools, libraries, churches, storytelling festivals, businesses and special events. He’s a member of National Storytelling Network, National Speakers Association, Storytelling Association of Alta California and Delta Wordweavers.

Waller is known for telling a variety of stories, from cultural tales to personal stories to his series of animal stories entitled “Quack, Gabble, Squawk, and Other Animal Tales,” which he will perform at the library.

Last year he released his first CD of stories based on the animal series. The disc includes seven stories with titles such as “Who’s Trippin’ on my Bridge?” and “Curly Locks and the Macaroni and Cheese.”

Youth Services Librarian Lindsay duPont said she’s seen Waller perform in the past and thought his performance would be ideal for Brentwood youngsters.

“He’s hilarious,” duPont said. “Storytellers have to be extremely dynamic and charismatic to keep an audience’s attention, and Kirk provided superb voices for his characters and brought his whole body into the story. He has a natural flow that seems informal, almost like you’re hearing a story from a friend.”

Waller visits the Brentwood Library on Tuesday, March 10 at 4 p.m. Admission is free.

To hear samples of Waller’s storytelling, visit his Web site, www.kirkwaller.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000498-00 The name of the business (es): Learn + Play in Discovery Bay Located at: 305 Fareham Ct. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Holly von Mulldorfer 305 Fareham Ct. 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: 1/23/09. Signature of registrant: Holly von Mulldorfer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 23, 2009 By: Courtney Munn, Deputy County Clerk Expires: January 23. 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000540-00 The name of the business (es): Platinum Asset Management Group Located at: 2010 Crow Canton Place, Suite 100 In: San Ramon, CA 94583 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elizabeth Louise Lamb 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 Louise Lamb This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: January 26, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000541-00 The name of the business (es): Long Walk Home Productions Located at: 3158 Hosie Avenue In: Byron, CA 94514 Mailing: P.O. Box 611, Byron, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Derek Zavala, 3158 Hosie Avenue, Byron, CA 94514. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/09. Signature of registrant: Derek Zavala This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: January 26, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001105-00 The name of the business (es): Precious Pet Portraits and Debbie’s Darling Mini’s Located at: 980 Fairview Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debra L. Hergenroether, 980 Fairview 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: Debra Hergenroether This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 17, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: February 17, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000561-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Bike Co.; Brentwood Bike Company Located at: 7750 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Bike Co., LLC, 7750 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite C, Brentwood, CA 94513This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/1/08.

Signature of registrant: Barbara K. Michalski, Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 26, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: January 26, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000851-00 The name of the business (es): ADDA BEAR CONCESSIONS Located at: 3824 Washington Street In: Byron, CA 94514 Mailing: P.O. Box 614, Byron, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Warner Joseph Dean, 3824 Washington Street, Byron, CA 94514. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Joseph Warner This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 5, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: February 5, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: PATRICIA CONTRERAS PACHECO, 434 Collins Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Patricia Contreras Pacheco on behalf of Jose Mario Contreras FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0252 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Patricia C. Pacheco filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jose Mario Contreras to Proposed Name: Mario Contreras Pacheco 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 peti-

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Date: 4/21/09 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 a. Notice to biological father is waived by order of the court. Date: February 23, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001008-00 The name of the business (es): Enderlin Enterprises Located at: 64 Haystack Court In: Brentwood, CA94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Justin Enderlin, 64 Haystack 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: 2/11/09. Signature of registrant: Justin Enderlin This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 11, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: Justin Enderlin Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001156-00 The name of the business (es): Red Door Dance Studio Located at: 817 First Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Antonia B. Todd, 1842 Pheasant Runn Terrace, 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: Antonia B. Todd This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 18, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: February 18, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001310-00 The name of the business (es): All Dolled Up Located at: 4016 Capstan Place In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Deborah Doll, 4016 Capstan Place, 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: Deborah Doll This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: February 24, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001365-00 The name of the business (es): Alicia Holder Photography Located at: 307 Pondlilly Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alicia Maria Holder, 307 Pondlilly 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: 2/25/09. Signature of registrant: Alicia Holder This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: February 25, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Long Wang, 5900 Alameda Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Long Wang FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0293 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Long Wang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Long Wang to Proposed Name: Reima Yang 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: 4/24/09 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 24, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0000-816-00 The name of the business (es): Shanza Photography Located at: 580 Orange Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shannon Mercurio, 580 Orange 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: 2/4/09. Signature of registrant: Shannon Mercurio This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February

4, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: February 4, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bryan Vincent Beauchamp, 1275 Central Boulevard, #241B, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bryan V. Beauchamp FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0109 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Bryan Vincent filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Bryan Vincent Beauchamp (AKA) Bryan Vincent Broussard (AKA) Brian Vincent Beauchamp to Proposed Name: Bryan Vincent Broussard 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: 3/24/09 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 26, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009 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 7, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: GLASPER DORIS JEAN The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2415 EMPIRE AVENUE SUITE 208 BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-5323 Type of license(s) Applied for: 21-OFF-SALE GENERAL Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): February 20, 27, March 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000959-00 The name of the business (es): GABBY’S GRIND Located at: 729 First Street, Suite C In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alice Castillo, 565 Mendota Street, 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: 2/10/09. Signature of registrant: Alice Castillo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 10, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: February 10, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-198091-CL Loan # 0124347352 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. 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): ILEANA PATRICIA LOPEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/17/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0014674- 00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 26/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $671,030.98 The purported property address is: 809 PRARIE ROSE WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 013-380- 095-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. Date: 2/26/2009 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# 3010741 03/- 06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009

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. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, 1 SECOND STREET, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: GEOFFREY W. RAWLINGS, 740 FRONT STREET, SUITE 115, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060 DATE: January 14, 2009 Clerk, by: Pablo Giron, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served a. as an individual defendant. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Published: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2009 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: MICHAEL ACKERMAN-TA; MELISSA Y. NGUYEN; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: ANACAPA WALK CORPORATION, a California nonprofit, mutual benefit corporation CASE NUMBER: 562008- 00323573-CL-CL-VTA 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 maylose 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. CASE NUMBER: 562008- 00323573-CL-CL-VTA The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’ s attorney, or the plaintiff without an attorney, is: Scott A. Hunter, Attorney at Law, 1000 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 126, Camarillo, CA 93010 DATE: July 24, 2008 Clerk, by: V. Pons, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Published: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000737-00 The name of the business (es): Taylor Made Real Estate Located at: 590 Brownstone Road In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stephanie Taylor, 693 Anderson 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: Stephanie Taylor. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: Februry 2, 2014 Oakey Press No. 03-0477 Publish: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001046-00 The name of the business (es): Mike’s Beef ‘n’ Brew Located at: 2083 and 2085 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mike Fagan and Vicky Fagan, 1608 Dupre Way, 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: Mike Fagan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 12, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: February 12, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2009 BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District will, on March 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at BIMID Hall, 3085 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA, hold a public hearing to consider adopting Ordinance 1 (Relating to Defined Terms Applicable to Certain Ordinances, Resolutions and Regulations of the District). The ordinance would create a set of defined terms and rules for interpreting terms that could be incorporated by reference into ordinances, resolutions, regulations and other documents of the District. The above is a summary of the proposed ordinance. A reading of the entire proposed ordinance may be necessary in order to obtain a full understanding of all of the matters contained in the proposed ordinance. Copies of the proposed ordinance are on

file and open for inspection at the District’ s Office located at 3085 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511. The proposed ordinance itself may be amended by the Board of Directors at the hearing.

Dated: February 17, 2009 /s/ Marguerite Lawry, President of the Board of Directors Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 27, March 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 07-0032482 Title Order No. 07-8125143 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 072-221-012-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/19/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CHARLES E. SETTLES II, A SINGLE MAN, dated 11/19/2005 and recorded 11/29/05, as Instrument No. 20050459157-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 19/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 4036 ROCKFORD DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA, 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $625,060.53.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 27/2007 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 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, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3004747 02/27/2009, 03/06/- 2009, 03/13/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE’S SALE # 08-2831- CA LOAN NO. 0032502585 TITLE ORDER # Q800816 APN NUMBER: 076-284-009-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-15- 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. ON 03-13-2009 AT 10:00 A.M., ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 02-24-2006, book -, page -, instrument 2006-005803800 of official records in the office of the recorder of CONTRA COSTA county, California, executed by: ADRIAN VILLASENOR, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, 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. Place of sale: 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 ON 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: 3232 SOUTH FRANCISCO WAY 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 will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said not(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: Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $339,393.90 (ESTIMATED) ACCRUED INTEREST AND ADDITIONAL ADVANCES, IF ANY, WILL INCREASE THIS FIGURE PRIOR TO SALE The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2009 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, AS TRUSTEE ATTN: FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 920 VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA CA 91724 (626)9674302 FOR SALE INFORMATION: WWW. FIDELITYASAP.COM OR 714) 7302727 CRIS A KLINGERMAN, ESQ. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 2996101 02/20/2009, 02/27/- 2009, 03/06/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 06-0029592 Title Order No. 068-233971 Investor/Insurer No. 2031971 APN No. 013-290- 061-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/26/2005. 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: GREGORY W WEBB AND DARIA L WEBB, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/26/2005 and recorded 02/01/05, as Instrument No. 20050036793-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 6763 ALLEN COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $516,761.91.

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: 03/- 22/2007 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 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, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3012269 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009 SUMMONS (Family Law) (On 2nd Amended Petition) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: MATT PAUL SMITH YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PETITIONER: MICHELLE PHYLLIS SMITH CASE NUMBER: FL 027448 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0036761 Title Order No. 08-8150831 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 055-110-076-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: FABIO GARCIA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 12/15/2006 and recorded 12/29/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0416448-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/19/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 2305 ANTLER 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 $553,468.17. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 26/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 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# 3005371 02/27/2009, 03/- 06/2009, 03/13/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 2009 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: February 19, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: HUMPHREYS ON THE DELTA LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1 MARINA PLAZA ANTIOCH, CA 94509-7905 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47-ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Date: March 6, 2009

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CITATION TO APPEAR ARTURO ESPINOZA, 956 Almaden Circle, Oakley, CA 94561 IN PRO-PER Denise L. Reposa, Prepared by Denise Family Law and Divorce Document Assistance, 1215 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553 L.D.A. - C.C. CTY 925-229-5460 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 In the Matter of the Petition of: ARTURO ESPINOZA On Behalf of: VANESSA MARIA MERLOS,A Minor CASE NUMBER: A09-00004 CITACION TO APPEAR The People of the State of California To:CARLOS ALBERTO MERLOS By order of this court you are hereby cited to appear before the judge presiding in Department 22 of this court on March 17, 2009 at 1:30 p.m., then and there to show cause, if any you have, why VANESSA MARIA MERLOS, a minor, should not be declared free from your parental control according to the petition on file herein to free the minor for adoption. The address of the court is: 751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553 The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of custody and control of VANESSA MARIA MERLOS, as set forth in Section 237.5 of the Civil Code. 1. At the beginning of the proceeding, the court will consider whether or not the interests of VANESSA MARIA MERLOS require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of VANESSA MARIA MERLOS do require such protection, the court will appoint councel to represent him, whether or not she is able to afford counsel.

VANESSA MARIA MERLOS will not be present in court unless he so requests or the court so orders. 2. If a parent of VANESSA MARIA MERLOS appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court must appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both VANESSA MARIA MERLOS and her parent. 3. The court may appoint either the public defender of private counsel.

If private counsel is appointed, he or she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the court. That amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not be the minor, in such proportions as the court beleives to be just. If, however, the court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county. 4.

The court may continue the proceeding for not more than 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case. DATED: January 21, 2009 By: C. Gray, Deputy Clerk Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009

County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/22/- 05 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 2/22/10 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: March 4, 11,18, 25, 2005 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-153595-C Loan No. 0307707446 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: EVELYN TOLLIVER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 5/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0134732-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/13/2009 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: 813 CHIANTI WAYOAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 035-474- 007-8 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $428,371.42, 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.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 2/17/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2987412 02/- 20/2009, 02/27/2009, 03/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 1182324-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX5259 APN: 033-410-039-3 TRA: REF: GRANADOS, FRANCISCO RAD IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 20, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On March 26, 2009, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 27, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007- 0087865-00, in book - , page - , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: FRANCISCO GRANADOS AND CLAUDIA GRANADOS 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, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 105 KINGS CANYON WAY OAKLEY CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $426,756.28.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)259- 7850 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION

525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 06, 2009 By: S/- AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Authorized Signature ASAP# 2997111 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-168778-C Loan No. 0474911583 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/31/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: THOMAS VANDERVER AND BARBARA VANDERVER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 8/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0231355- 00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 3/13/2009 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: 4720 BAYSIDE WAY OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 035-740- 104-1 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $404,229.51, 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. Date: 2/- 13/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2983240 02/- 20/2009, 02/27/2009, 03/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. FD-113910-C Loan No. 0325984375 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: JAYRALD RATUITA, a single man Recorded 10/10/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0320302-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/27/2009 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: 3619 CLAYBURN RD ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 071-181-006 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $435,933.05, 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.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 2/24/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3006524 03/- 06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-169844-C Loan No. 0359493268 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: JAGIR SINGH, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 3/6/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0066537 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/- 20/2009 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: 195 DOUGLAS ROAD OAKLEY, California 94561-0000 APN #: 033070-055-0 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $457,800.80, 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. Date: 2/- 19/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Digna Del Fonso, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2992370 02/- 27/2009, 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 2009

ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEEDS TO K. H. HOFMANN, ET UX, RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1981, UNDER RECORDER’S SERIES NO. 81-144031 AND 81- 144032, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $384,577.53 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4494 FALL LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-263-068 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-19-2009 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# 2994660 02/20/2009, 02/- 27/2009, 03/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009

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# 3004292 03/06/2009, 03/- 13/2009, 03/20/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 708911 Loan No. 0217030041 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/12/2009 at 10:00AM, Max Default Services Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/22/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0083848- 00, in book -, page -, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed

by Marcus Muldrow and Tracy Muldrow, Husband and Wife, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 037-510-018 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 78 Vella Circle, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $446,504.23 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Dated: 2/- 16/2009 MAX DEFAULT SERVICES CORPORATION Ryan Remington/Authorized Signature Max Default Services Corp. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714259-7850 ASAP# 2982077 02/20/2009, 02/27/2009, 03/06/- 2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale # CA0927128-1 Loan# 1009554484 Order # 080044175 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/12/- 2009 at 10:00AM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/21/2007 as Document No. 2007-0082226-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CALIFORNIA, executed by: TAHMAL T FLEMING A SINGLE MAN AND MAYLING G OROZCO A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, 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 # 056-110-083 PARCEL ONE: LOT 74 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5573, FILED MARCH 25, 1980, IN MAP BOOK 236, PAGE 9, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: “ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DE-

SCRIBED 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”, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., RECORDED AUGUST 26, 1981, IN BOOK 10465, PAGE 365, OFFICIAL RECORDS PARCEL TWO: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE, ABOVE, FOR RECREATION, LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE EASEMENTS, SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS, EXECUTED BY KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED MAY 14, 1980, BOOK 9851, PAGE 90, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS OR ANNEXATIONS SUBSEQUENT THERETO, OVER THE SOUTH 3 FEET (MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES) OF LOT 75 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION (236 M 9). PARCEL THREE: ALL EASEMENTS, RIGHTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY, PROVIDED FOR AND SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS, EXECUTED BY KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED MAY 14, 1980, BOOK 9851, PAGE 90, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS OR ANNEXATIONS SUBSEQUENT THERETO. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5236 WOODSIDE 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 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: $338,158.58 (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 2923.5: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5 have been meet. See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924.8: See Exhbiit “B” attached hereto and made a part hereof. Dated: 02/20/2009 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: ALEJANDRO C. VELEZ, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 2112 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, IRVINE, CA 92612 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)730-2727, (714) 724-7500, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 ASAP# 2995350 02/- 20/2009, 02/27/2009, 03/06/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-168612-C Loan No. 0359328617 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/12/2006. 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: ANDRES SAN JUAN, JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 7/- 18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0225712-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/13/2009 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: 227 DOUGLAS RD OAKLEY, California 94561-0000 APN #: 033-070-047-7 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $544,614.22, 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. ETS Services, LLC Date: 2/13/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Digna Del Fonso, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2984573 02/20/2009, 02/- 27/2009, 03/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001119-00 The name of the business (es): C.A.T. Cleaning Service Located at: 27 Renoir Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christine V. Naves, 27 Renoir 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: 2/9/09. Signature of registrant: Christine Naves This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 227584CA Loan No. 0697134690 Title Order No. 602111465YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/12/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01/05/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0003622- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JOSE JIMENEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 68, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7837, FILED FEBRUARY 2, 1995, IN BOOK 377 OF MAPS, PAGES 32 THROUGH 36, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM CARL NEWBURY, ET AL, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1964, BOOK 4746 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 284, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF (1/2) OF ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, IN, ON AND UNDER SAID LAND, OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED, RECOVERED OR SAVED FROM SAID LAND WITH THE RIGHT OF ENTRY ON SAID PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING, TAKING, REMOVING, DISPOSING, MINING AND OPERATING FOR OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, AND ALL RIGHTS REASONABLE AND INCIDENT TO SUCH PURPOSES, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGE TO LAND, CROPS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON WILL BE PAID TO GRANTEES, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, IN THE EVENT DAMAGES ARE CAUSED BY THE EXERCISE OF ANY OF THE RIGHTS ABOVE RESERVED.’’ QUITCLAIM DEED FROM NANCY L. NEWBURY, ET AL, RECORDED NOVEMBER 9, 1977, BOOK 8584, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 479, WHICH EMBODIES THE FOLLOWING: ‘’THIS DEED IS GIVEN TO ELIMINATE THE RIGHTS OF THE GRANTOR TO THE SURFACE AND THE UPPER 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE.’’ ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON 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 OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 427950CA Loan No. 0729502849 Title Order No. 602112559 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/01/2006. 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 03/26/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09/22/2006, Book -, Page -, Instrument 2006-0300313- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: SEAN DAVIES AND AMBER SHINODA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, 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 65, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 4759, FILED NOVEMBER 8, 1978, IN BOOK 219, OF MAPS AT PAGE 6, CONTRA COSTA RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM 1/2 OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND SUBSTANCES AND ALL OTHER MINERAL AND ASSOCIATED SUBSTANCES WHICH ARE AT OR BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREFROM, WITHOUT ANY RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS GRANTED IN THE DEED TO MARY FERNANDEZ BY QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED MARCH 2, 1978, IN BOOK 8730, PAGE 314, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $365,650.39 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 992 ALMOND DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-353-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone;

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 03- 02-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000421-00 The name of the business (es): DieHard Baseball Academy Located at: 24 Grove Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ron Perkins, 24 Grove Court, Oakley, CA 94561; Ed Feldman, 318 W. Country Club Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513; Gary Alexander, 15 Lowell Court, Oakley, CA 94561.

This business is conducted by: a Joint Venture The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/21/09. Signature of registrant: Ron Perkins This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:January 21, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: January 21, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: February 13, 20, 27, March 6, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-31548-3 Title Order No.E831460 APN 033- 280-064-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/14/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/12/2009 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/21/2006, as Instrument 2006-0372450-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: DIVINA VEGA, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and LIME FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD. 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: 1145 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, 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: $ 468,990.48 (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: 02/10/2009 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# 2994008 02/20/2009, 02/- 27/2009, 03/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009

low, 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 85, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7193 RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 1989 IN BOOK 330 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 28, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. THE UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST IN ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS, OTHER MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BERTHA DEL MONTE, AS TRUSTEE TO FRANCISCO DAL PORTO, ET AL, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1950, BOOK 1635, PAGE 334, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2.

ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MARION JEANNE MICHELOTTI, TO HOFMANN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1981, BOOK 10178, PAGE 83, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 3. 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 OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROBERT A. DAL PORTO, ET AL, TO HOFMANN CONSTRUCTION CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED DECEMBER 24, 1981, BOOK 10623, PAGE 710, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $364,911.86 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1393 BYNUM WY OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 037-333018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-17-2009 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# 2991499 02/20/2009, 02/- 27/2009, 03/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009

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): SHARRON A. JONES, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 9/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0278894 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 30/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $399,025.52 The purported property address is: 5087 PITTA CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 450-025-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5 ( c), the beneficiary or authorized agent declares as follows: See the attached Declaration marked as Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. 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. Date: 2/27/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (877) 867- 7378 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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instatement 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# 3001519 02/- 27/2009, 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FMG- 61745 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/24/2007.

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 27, 2009, 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 JEFF S. YEE AND JOYCE R. YEE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustors, recorded on 8/2/2007, as Instrument No. 20070222644-00, 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, towit: TAX PARCEL NC. 041-050-027-6- 01 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 4528 LARIAT LANE, 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 $1,013,218.28. Dated: 3/4/2009 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee MELISSA HJORTEN, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT 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# 3006045 03/06/2009, 03/13/- 2009, 03/20/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-207254-TC Loan # 3002652174 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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 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): CANDELARIO BARRAGAN, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 12/22/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0409066-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 12/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $508,401.96 The purported property address is: 1200 SIERRA TRAIL ROAD OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033-440-054-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims

any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. Date: 2/15/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 2982218 02/20/2009, 02/27/- 2009, 03/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 20, 27, March 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-210338-CH Loan # 51527022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/12/2006. 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): NELSON PLEITEZ AND MIKA PLEITEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 5/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0165546 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 26/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $423,276.60 The purported property address is: 1708 CHANDON WAY OAKLEY, CA 945613050 Assessors Parcel No. 037-264-008-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. Date: 3/3/2009 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# 2998281 03/- 06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009

ED 08/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RICHARD D ROBERSON, AND ALEXIS M ROBERSON, dated 08/19/2005 and recorded 08/26/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0323406-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 26/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 1034 NUTMEG DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 945614603. 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 $438,132.74. 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: 08/- 16/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 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# 3005510 03/06/2009, 03/- 13/2009, 03/20/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-218327-PJ Loan # 3061321091 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/25/2006. 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): JOEL MESINA and ALICIA MESINA, husband and wife Recorded: 1/31/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0032388-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 26/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $434,649.10 The purported property address is: 2130 CHICORY DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 041- 130-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. Date: 3/6/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Ave-

nue 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# 3000084 03/- 06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 6, 13, 20, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-214540-JB Loan # 40212078 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2006. 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): MOURAD SOLIMAN AND SAMIA SOLIMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0242335-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $350,988.53 The purported property address is: 4631 Bayside Wy Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-730024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. Date: 2/25/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 2990444 02/27/2009, 03/06/- 2009, 03/13/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000791-00 The name of the business (es): First Place Dentistry Located at: 2225 Buchanan Road, Suite E In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amita K. Suvarna PC, 1793 Romulus 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: 10/17/08. Signature of registrant: Amita K. Suvarna DDS, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 4, 2009 By: Mike Oliver, Deputy Expires: February 4, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. Loan No. 0697590727 Title Order No. 602111389 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/09/2006. 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/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02/22/2006, Book -, Page -, Instrument 2006-0054166- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: GERALD D RUDY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown be-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-07-121928-RM Loan # 0325611390 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/25/2006. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-189524-SH Loan # 0021504816 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): RYAN HUMPHREY, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 2/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0057733-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 19/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $493,394.73 The purported property address is: 931 JORDAN CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 460-019-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5 ( c), the beneficiary or authorized agent declares as follows: 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.

Date: 2/19/- 2009 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 Re-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0049107 Title Order No. 08-8185194 Investor/Insurer No. 93919052 APN No. 034-300- 045-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DAT-

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

Music Friday, March 6 Dinner Jazz Pianist Dave Roberts and bassist/vocalist Betsy Stern play jazz standards, bossas and originals at Shutters Brasserie, a French-American pub/bistro at Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www. shuttersbrasserie.com or www.deltajazztrio. com.

Karaoke Local restaurants host Karaoke with Carole, featuring Charlie on the blues harp, every week from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Wednesdays at Wild Idol in Byron; Thursdays at Broken Wheel in Oakley; and Fridays at Grazie’s in Brentwood. For more information, call 925634-9223.

Saturday, March 7 Dinner Jazz Pianist Dave Roberts and bassist/vocalist Betsy Stern play jazz standards, bossas and originals at Shutters Brasserie, a French-American pub/bistro at Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www. shuttersbrasserie.com or www.deltajazztrio. com.

Live Music Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company features live music on the first and third Saturdays of the month. For more information, call 925-634-9463.

Wednesday, March 11 ‘Freedom Area Community Concert’ To celebrate Music in Our Schools month, Delta Vista Middle School and Freedom High School music groups will be performing at Freedom in Oakley at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event. For more information, e-mail chilcott@ libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Saturday, March 14 Rick Ellis Sings Sinatra Watch Rick Ellis and his band capture the charismatic life force that was Frank. Showtime at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch is 8 p.m.

Tickets are $35 for Gold Circle; $25 for adults; $22 for seniors and $15 for youths. For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Michael Paul Band Get wild at the Wild Idol in Byron with the Michael Paul Band, featuring new hot country and southern rock. The show runs from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.themichaelpaulband.com.

Events Saturday, March 14 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner The GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the clubhouse, 509 G. St. in Antioch, from 6-8 p.m. The event benefits the nearly century-old building’s restoration fund. Admission is $15; $7.50 for guests 12 and under. For more information, call Margaret at 925-778-4535 or Susan at 925-757-1383.

To have an entertainment event listed, e-mail information to calendar@ brentwoodpress.com by noon, Friday, at least one week prior to publication.

Or post your event online at www.thepress.net.

Saturday, March 14 Crab Feed The Knightsen Youth Association, which helps support 4-H and other youth groups, holds a Crab Feed at the Flor de Oakley hall.

Tickets are $50. For more information, call 925-634-3681.

‘Oliver’ with a Twist Heritage High School in Brentwood performs “Oliver!” – the musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic – on Friday, March 6 through Saturday, March 7. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door: $12 for adults; $10 for students and seniors.

Sunday, March 15 Corned Beef and Cabbage

Saturday, March 7 ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

The Bethel Island Lions Club celebrates St. Patty’s Day with a feast of corned beef and cabbage at the Scout Hall on Ranch Lane starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12. For more information, call Lion Al at 925-625-3586 or Lion Helen at 925-684-0968.

The Children’s Theatre at El Campanil in Antioch performs “The Emperor’s New Clothes” on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and $8 for youths. For tickets and more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Shows Friday, March 6 ‘In the Mood’ The El Campanil Theatre hosts performances of the 1940’s big-band, swing dance musical “In the Mood” at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for orchestra level, $35 for loge level and $25 for opera level. For tickets and more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Tuesday, March 10 Wives, Witches and Wicked Women Discover the myths and facts about fascinating local women in our area’s history with local resident and writing coach Les Rae at the Oakley Library at 7 p.m. This is a free program for middle school and up. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Little Women

Thursday, March 12 ‘Proof’

The Liberty High School Playmakers present “Little Women,” the Broadway musical, at the Liberty performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6 through Saturday, March 7. General admission is $12.50; $9.50 for seniors and students. Tickets are available through www. showtix4u.com. For showtimes, visit www. lhsplaymakers.com.

Hapgood Theatre Company of Antioch performs “Proof,” the story of daughter of a newly deceased, brilliant but disturbed mathematics genius. Showtimes are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 4 p.m. at the Nick Rodriguez Theater, 213 F. St. in Antioch. For tickets, call 925-757-9500 or visit www.hapgoodtheatre.org.

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, March 6 Friday Fish Fry During Lent, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Brentwood hosts Friday Fish Fry (dine in or take out) from 4:30-7 p.m. every Friday until Easter. The cost is $10. For more information, call 925-634-4154.

Saturday, March 7 E-Waste Event

To have a community event listed, e-mail information to calendar@ brentwoodpress.com by noon, Friday, at least one week prior to publication.

Or post your event online at www.thepress.net.

Antioch Sports Legends Museum Sports history buffs won’t want to miss the fascinating exhibits at the Antioch Sports Legends Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Special tours may be arranged by calling 925-325-3255. Admission to the museum is free.

Thursday, March 12 Republican Women

La Paloma High School hosts an e-waste event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school, 6651 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. Electronics will be accepted, but no appliances.

The East Contra Costa Republican Women Federated will hold their March meeting at Johnny Carino’s in Antioch at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Howard Hall from Lawrence Livermore Lab will be the guest speaker. For more information and reservations, call Lynn at 925-634-7826.

SEED Gala

Open Mic

A Casino Night fundraiser for the SEED Foundation takes place at the Discovery Bay Country Club. For tickets and sponsor information, call Shelly at 925-634-0850.

Gabby’s Grind in Brentwood will host a free Open Mic night at 6:30 p.m. Poetry, stories or any other creative work are welcome. For more information, call 925-634-6655 or e-mail shortkati@yahoo.com.

Biddy Outdoor Soccer Children 3 to 5 get a six-week introduction to soccer and team sports for one hour per week on Saturday mornings at Bristow Middle School in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/ emotion.

Local Artists Show Fridley Art Gallery, 613 First St. in Brentwood, hosts a show featuring the work of local artists.

Delta Word Weavers Delta Word Weavers, a local group promoting oral storytelling in the community, offers workshops for teens from 1-2 p.m. on Saturdays, March 7 and 14. A $40 donation is suggested. For more information and to sign up, call 925-437-1360.

Sunday, March 8 Historical Society Volunteers are needed to help the new season get underway at the East Contra Costa Historical Society. This is the last Orientation Day, starting at 1 p.m. Opening Day is Saturday, March 28. For more information, call Dave or Joyce at 925-679-1024 or Pat at 925-625-3553.

Monday, March 9 Delta Quilters If you love quilting, come to Golden Hills Community Church in Brentwood for the group’s general meeting every second Monday of the month. For more information, call 925-684-3876.

Bylaw Vote The Discovery Bay Property Owner’s Association will open its election committee bylaw vote counting to public viewing at 6 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church in Discovery Bay. For more information, e-mail ralyman@mac.com.

Tuesday, March 10 LEAP The Brentwood Union School District invites parents of Brentwood K-5 students to LEAP – Learning Excellence About Parenting – a free workshop at Krey Elementary School.

For more information, e-mail schurch@ brentwood.k12.ca.us.

Wednesday, March 11 Free Workshop Gibb Financial Services, Inc. will host a free workshop, How to be Financially Secure, at Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Antioch at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925- 978-1053.

First 5 Grants First 5 Contra Costa offers grants of up to $10,000 for projects that benefit children 5 and younger. Applicants must attend a mandatory information workshop on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Church of Christ, 1020 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch. For more information, visit www.first fivecc.org or call 925-771-7311.

Sign-ups Diehard Baseball Camp Baseball Camp runs daily from Monday, March 16-Friday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freedom High School. The cost is $150. For more information, call 925-625-7591.

Delta Patriots Online sign-ups for Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer have begun, and an open house and walk-in registration is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Delta Patriots headquarters in Brentwood. For more information or to register, visit www. deltapatriots.com.

East County Youth Football and Cheer ECYF football and cheer sign-ups begin Sunday, March 15 for kids 7-14. Meetings are held at Aladino’s Pizza in Oakley. Sign-up fees are $35. For more information and other sign-up dates, visit www.ecyflions.com or call 925-625-1698.

East Diablo Youth Soccer League Team selections and online registration has begun and will continue for the next weekend at the Liberty High School stadium from 9 a.m.5 p.m. For more information and later dates, call 925-516-8260 or visit www.edysl.net.

Football and Cheer Delta Valley Wolfpack X-Man youth Football and Cheer sign-ups take place on Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. at Mountain Mikes Pizza, 3612 Lone Tree Way. No tryouts are required; no cuts will be made. For more information, e-mail deltavalleywolfpack@yahoo.com.

East Bay Bat Busters The Bat Busters fast-pitch softball team holds tryouts for its 16U and 18U teams for the next 30 days or until the roster is full. For more information, e-mail dan9gom@aol.com or call 925-584-5979.

Delta Xplosion Competition tryouts for the Delta Xplosion

U13 soccer team are held Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 in Pittsburgh’s city park.

For more information, e-mail Ed Prieto at prieto14@sbcglobal.net.

Patriot Volleyball Camp Volleyball camp for boys and girls 7 and older begins at the Heritage High gymnasium in Brentwood on Monday, March 23 and runs through Thursday, March 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $75. For more information, e-mail bhaldi@msn.com.

Online Driver’s Ed for Teens Learn the rules of the road in a fun, interactive, online course and earn a DMV-approved Certificate of Completion. This class is a prerequisite for teens under 17½ who wish to obtain a learner’s permit and driver’s license. The fee is $59. Call 925-779-7070, ext. 0 to sign up.

On the Horizon Respite Care Services The Delta Family YMCA in Oakley provides respite care to families with special-needs children 3-11 on Saturdays, March 14 and 28.

Services are provided by appointment only, so call 72 hours in advance to make a reservation. For more information, call 925-692-2330 or e-mail Ana at dfyspkids@mdrymca.org

Free Aerobics Class Power For Living Ministries of Antioch is offering a free aerobics class on Saturdays, March 14-April 25 from 10-11 a.m. at the Youth Center located at 707 W. 10th St. For more information, call 925-978-7356.

Life Line Screening Reduce the risk of stroke and get a Life Line screening at Golden Hills Community Church in Brentwood on Wednesday, March 18.

Appointments begin at 9 a.m. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 800-697-9721 or visit www.lifelinescreening. com. Pre-registration is required.

Adult Basketball Tournament The City of Oakley Recreation Division hosts a recreational Adult Basketball Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 and 29. The cost is $100 per team. Please register by March 19. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

Cheery Crab Feed The Deer Valley Youth Football and Cheer league hosts its ninth annual Crab Feed on Saturday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Hall in Brentwood. Tickets are $40 in advance; $45 at the door. For tickets and information, call 925-473-5215.

Delta Informal Gardeners The owner of Brentwood Iris Garden speaks at the Brentwood United Methodist Church Social Hall on Monday, March 23 from 7:309:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Jon at 925-240-6060 or visit www. deltainformalgardeners.org.

Intro to Blogging Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers a class for older adults in how to journal, create online postings, and blog. The class is held Thursdays, March 26April 9 from 3-5 p.m. The cost is $35. For more information and to register, call 925-634-2565.

Prepare for U.S. Citizenship Liberty Adult Education in Brentwood holds a free, six-class workshop beginning March 28 designed to prepare you for the U.S. Citizenship test. An intermediate/advanced ESL level is required. Classes run from 9 a.m.-noon through May 9. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

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