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Balfour project heads for ballot by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer Obligated by election law to place an initiative seeking to annex 740 acres to the city’s southwest border on the June ballot, there was little the Brentwood City Council could do Tuesday except order the issue sent to the voters for a decision. That didn’t prevent supporters and opponents from turning out at Tuesday’s meeting to let their views be known at the outset of what could be a contentious campaign. “This latest attempt to add 740 acres to Brentwood’s southwestern border is simply an attempt by developer advocates and land-grab specialists to be able to build 1,300 homes and commercially develop the area,” said Kathy Griffin, who is organizing opposition to the

proposed Balfour Road Initiative. Besides being an “inappropriate” area for development, she said, the initiative’s promised amenities are described in vague, deceptive terms such as “trying” to sell the homes to owner-occupiers; “encouraging” contractors to use local labor; and “recommending” that the County Flood Control District allow a sports complex to be built in a drainage basin. “None of this is tangible,” she said. “It’s bright, shiny promises like these that voters need to know can’t and will never materialize.” The initiative, which qualified for the ballot in a petition drive in February, drew more supporters than opponents to the podium Tuesday. Among those in favor was former mayor Brian Swisher, who see Balfour page 18A

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Spring Forward March 14

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ur Moon is more than an object of awe and wonder; she’s an indispensable partner in Earth’s dance through the cosmos. For musings on our lunar consort – facts and fantasies – see page 6A.

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Work will proceed on a $9.8 million solid waste transfer station in Brentwood after the City Council decided it makes the best sense for ratepayers. The facility, which will be able to handle the city’s garbage through build-out (75,000 residents), had come to the council last month but was put on hold when a representative of Garaventa Enterprises offered to pay for a third party’s thorough analysis of Brentwood’s trash operation. The representative said he expected the analysis to show it was a better financial deal to use Garaventa’s Pittsburg facility rather than build the new station. A subcommittee of councilmen Chris Becnel and Erick Stonebarger was appointed to

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challenged the assumptions used in the smaller review concerning the impact the trips to Pittsburg would make on the life expectancy of trucks. One resident said he did not like the idea of using a transfer station instead of hauling the waste to Pittsburg, because the latter is a full-service Mixed Refuse Facility (MRF) and could do a better job keeping up with everchanging laws about recycling and greenhouse gas reduction. The planned facility was just a concrete floor and four walls, he said,

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and it would cost millions more to upgrade its recycling handling capability. Becnel, however, said the city did not intend to enter the recycling business, as it was more cost effective to send the waste, presorted by customers, to a facility that can do it better. Stonebarger said he favored moving the facility from its current location next to Sunset Fields to city-owned property about a half-mile north, but he opposed spending the money at this time. He preferred to wait until the station was closer to capacity, possibly five to 10 years down the road, depending on how fast the economy recovers. The current facility now handles 160 tons per day, and can handle up to 200 tons per day. see Trash page 18A

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School budget cuts inspired a statewide event that sent Sacramento a clear-cut message. Page 3A

Season to get seasoned

The Liberty and Heritage tennis teams are full of fresh faces raring to face veteran opponents across the net. Page 1B

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East County sends SOS to Sacramento by Samie Hartley

Teachers at Krey Elementary School in Brentwood gathered in front of the school as part of the statewide Stand Up For Schools campaign last Thursday.

Staff Writer Some held rallies in the morning. Others waited until the afternoon. But the message was still the same: S.O.S. – Save Our Schools. Teachers, parents, students, school board members and administrators and staff throughout the state united in the “save our schools” chant during the Stand Up For Schools demonstration last Thursday. Although national coverage of the event focused on the rallies on college campuses, East County students of all grade levels, from kindergarteners to high school seniors, joined in the action, dressing in pink, waving posters and doing whatever they could to let people know that public education in California is in crisis. In the past two years, California education has taken a hit, losing $17 million in funding. Now, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed another $2.5 billion in cuts, and public education in K-12 will be hit the hardest. Funding per student is expected to drop from the 2007-08 school year mark of $8,364 per pupil to $7,417 for the 2010-11 school year – an 11.3-percent reduction. “It’s ridiculous,” said Oakley Union School District Superintendent Rick Rogers. “Those bozos in Sacramento have really messed things up, and they need to find a better solution to deal with the statewide budget issues. Education should be priority number one, and they need to look somewhere else to

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the teachers and teachers are supporting the administrators. We all recognize that this is a state problem and we need to work together to bring about some kind of change.” Things aren’t as amicable at the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD), where some teachers are frustrated by the way district officials are handling the cuts. One elementary school teacher, who asked to remain anonymous, said she won’t be getting a pink slip, but she’s still “disgusted” with the situation. “I am not proud of this district right now. Instead of leading the charge, they chose to sit back and remain quiet.” The BUSD is expected to make $1.9 million in cuts for the upcoming school year,

eliminating programs and laying off teachers, but the school board recently approved the pay raise for three of the district’s highest paid-employees, including Superintendent Merrill Grant. Despite the frustration of the district’s teachers and parents, they set aside their anger to join in the March 4 event. One teacher at Garin Elementary, who’s also disappointed by the way the BUSD is handling cuts and asked to remain anonymous, described the demonstration as sad. “We understand that there is a budget crisis, but wish people did not have to lose their jobs. We (the district) are losing 42 temp teachers and approximately 20 permanent teachers. … Of course we understand cuts have to be made, but the way cuts are made can be quite different,” referring to the more open approach taken by Antioch Unified School District Superintendent Donald Gill. Gill posted a podcast on the district’s Web site explaining the budget crisis and what changes will be occurring throughout the district. “The dire situation we are facing this year is greater than any budget crisis of past years. I have to emphasize that this is a direct result of the reduced funding from the state and not from district mismanagement or misappropriation of funds. … If we fail to act now (making districtwide cuts), the consequences for our district will be severe. We will lose control of our district, which means a state administrator will assume full control see SOS page 15A

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Buchanan backs tax hike extension by Dave Roberts Staff Writer The sales and income tax hikes passed by the state legislature last year to help reduce California’s budget deficit should be extended for several more years, Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan told 20 people at a pancake breakfast meeting in Oakley Saturday. Buchanan represents the 15th Assembly District, which includes far East County. In February of 2009 Buchanan joined with her fellow Democratic legislators and a handful of Republicans to pass a 1-percent sales tax increase and a .25-percent income tax hike. The sales tax increase, which went into effect on April Fool’s Day of last year, has resulted in a 9.25 percent tax on purchases in Contra Costa County. It remains in effect until July of next year. Last May California voters rejected by a nearly 2-1 margin a state legislaturesponsored proposition seeking to extend the tax increases. That vote saved California residents about $16 billion in tax payments. Buchanan prefers that that money instead be sent to Sacramento to deal with the state’s $20 billion budget deficit for the remainder of the current fiscal year and next. Asked by a woman at the meeting in the Oakley Community Annex building what cuts she would like to make in the state budget, Buchanan couldn’t name any. “It’s hard, because I can’t identify one major area and say, ‘Cut that area,’” she said. “I believe that

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State Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan discusses the issues at a pancake breakfast in Oakley Saturday. we have got to change the process.” That process currently consists of the governor and heads of the two major parties in the state Assembly and Senate meeting behind closed doors to hammer out agreements on the budget and other major legislation, which then are presented to the rest of the legislators for passage, often in all-night sessions in which they are not allowed to leave until the legislation has been passed. Instead, said Buchanan, the budget process needs to

be done in the open. Buchanan, who was elected to her first term in the Assembly in November of 2008 and came in third last September in a bid to run for Congress replacing Ellen Tauscher, said another fix to the legislative process should be the elimination of term limits. California voters in 1990 approved a proposition limiting Assembly members to three two-year terms and state senators to two four-year terms.

Being in the Assembly for only six years is not enough time to master the complexities of governmental issues and develop working relationships with other legislators, said Buchanan. “Everyone wanted term limits to get rid of Willie Brown (who was in the Assembly for 30 years, 15 of them as speaker),” she said. “But we are more paralyzed than we have ever been. If someone is not doing the job, vote them out. You have term limits and haven’t changed anything.” Buchanan said that one of the reasons the state faces a perennial budget crisis is that the current method of budgeting rewards department heads for spending money instead of saving it. “Because you spend it or lose it,” she said. “If you lose it, your (budget) base is smaller for the following year. There’s no incentive to not spend it or be more efficient.” She has cosponsored a bill to convert state finances to performance-based budgeting. “That doesn’t mean we will find (enough) revenue,” she said. “But we will make better decisions and know where our money is going if we force agency heads to ask the tough questions: ‘What is our mission, our goals? Do we have (performance) metrics? How do we know we are accomplishing it? Should we be spending less money?’ You will have better decisions. Right now we are not doing that.” Buchanan has also been an outspoken opponent of the water legislation hammered out behind closed doors by the Big Five and see Buchanan page 9A

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Walk It Out for Diabetes by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Each year more than a million Americans are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. In 2005, Kristen Capps’ young son was one of them. “This was a major change for our family, and devastating for our son,” said Capps, a Discovery Bay resident. “As my husband and I found ourselves seeking out as much information as we could about diabetes, we realized that the resources were scarce in our community.” So in 2009 Capps founded Active 4 Diabetes, a support group for insulindependent diabetics and their families. Promoting physical fitness, nutritional education and general support for diabetics of all ages, the nonprofit organization is devoted to helping those suffering from the disease live longer, healthier lives. On March 20, Active 4 Diabetes will host the Walk It Out for Diabetes fundraiser on the Liberty High School track from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Money raised from the event will go toward a fitness and family day this summer, where coaches and fitness instructors will work with diabetics on things they can do for a healthy lifestyle, as well as educate schools on how to deal with emergency diabetic situations,” said Capps. Local sponsors including Brentwood’s First Five and the John Muir Outpatient Clinic, will be on hand to help support a

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Kristen Capps, seen here with her two sons, is the founder of Active 4 Diabetes, a nonproﬁt group supporting those with diabetes and their families. The group will be hosting Walk It Out for Diabetes on March 18 through 20 at Liberty High School. healthier lifestyle for all individuals. Area businesses and vendors have pledged their support for the second annual event, and drinks and food will be available. Diabetes is an auto-immune disease that affects people whose bodies produce little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that breaks down sugars in the body and moves those sugars – or glucose – through the bloodstream to the cells. If the body doesn’t properly produce insulin, the glucose stays in the bloodstream, creating high blood sugar levels that can damage the kidneys, liver, eyes, legs and other organs. Understanding diabetes and its long-

term effects is critical, said Capps, and one of the primary reasons for the nonprofit’s Walk It Out for Diabetes event. “Getting community support (for diabetes) and community awareness is key,” said Capps. “A lot of people don’t necessarily understand diabetes, and nutrition is a big deal in controlling the disease. We’re hoping this event will help shed some light on diabetes and will bring the community out for a great cause. We’re looking forward to it.” For more information on the Walk It Out for Diabetes event, call 925-437-9855 or visit www.active4diabetes.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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The golden age of lunar equilibrium Like an angel of heaven, she’s a creature of reflected glory – you can gaze on her and not be blinded. She’s a lesser power, yet she rules the domain of night unchallenged, delivering us from darkness but troubling our imaginations. She can blot out the Sun or blush the color of blood. She has conjured images of werewolves and goddesses; fascinated ancient astronomers TAKE IT and enticed modern astronauts. UTSIDE The Moon – Earth’s eternal mistress. When it comes to the Moon, I can’t claim objectivity. In the course of roughly 200 solo night hikes, most guided by lunar light, I’ve seen the Moon – as I might see an old friend or lover – in GER countless moods from countless ERICKSON angles: the slenderest of crescents suspended featherlike in the delicate updraft of dawn, or as fragments of pale gold flashing randomly through gaps in trees as I run through the forest. I’ve seen her as a pearl glowing from the Milky Way’s river bed as clouds flow past her like leaves caught by the current. And I’ve seen her in eclipse, an angry queen robed in red, majestic and terrible. No matter your take on the Moon – adoration, trepidation or indifference – consider yourself lucky she’s up there. Without the Moon in our equation, we’d be inhabiting a radically different Earth. Our Moon is unique. Several other planets in our solar system are circled by moons (Jupiter’s number 63), but none boasts a moon so large relative to the parent planet. And that’s a good thing for us. Over

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Unlike the steady light of our Sun, moonlight waxes and wanes as our lunar companion whirls around planet Earth. Many ancient civilizations believed that the crescent Moon was a sign that a voracious sky creature was in the process of devouring the Moon goddess, who would gradually be restored to full glory every month. the eons, the Moon’s mass has exerted a stabilizing effect on Earth’s 23½-degree axis of rotation. Without that consistent tilt, Earth would resemble Mars, wobbling like a top in collapse. Earth’s axis wobbles only slightly, allowing our planet to develop consistent

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Outside from page 6A The Moon hasn’t always been a pearlescent orb subtly gracing our sky. Fast rewind 4½ billion years: Earth is a red planet, not blue; a molten globe seething in the blackness of space. Then it happens: Earth is sideswiped by a planetoid half its size, which shears off and carries out into Earth orbit a huge glob of that magma mantle. The debris forms a ring, and through the alchemy of gravity gradually coalesces into a sphere. In that original state, the Moon was the ultimate NEO (near-Earth object). The modern-day Moon orbits Earth at a distance of about 240,000 miles. The primordial Moon’s distance from Earth was a scant 12,000 to 18,000 miles. Imagine the Moon 15 times larger in the sky than it appears today. But nothing in the universe stands still. In the ages since that colossal impact, the distance between Earth and Moon has been increasing. Right now is a good time to be alive: among other benefits, Moon and Sun are roughly the same size as viewed from Earth, providing us the awe and wonder of the solar eclipse. Eventually the receding Moon will appear smaller than the Sun, and the solar eclipse will be a vague memory buried deep in human DNA. One image buried deep in our DNA is the face of the Moon – “the Man in the Moon.” Since our ancestors first looked up at that haunting

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image in the night sky, we’ve seen only one hemisphere of our planet’s satellite – what we call the “near side” – right up until A.D. 1959, when unmanned spaceships took the first photographs of the far side. In December of 1968, human eyes finally gazed down onto the far side as the Apollo 8 astronauts made the first manned lunar orbit. Ever wonder why only one side of the Moon faces Earth? Well, just as the Moon has helped stabilize Earth’s axis of rotation, Earth has helped stabilize the Moon’s period of rotation. As the eons rolled along, Earth’s mass slowed the Moon’s rotation until it equaled its period of revolution. The Moon is now tidally locked (“phase-locked”) with Earth: it takes the Moon 27.3 days to rotate once on its axis and 27.3 days to revolve once around Earth, preventing earthbound Moon mavens from viewing the heavily cratered far side. Early risers should consider themselves fortunate. This weekend, a sliver of crescent Moon will hover low in the east at dawn. Set your alarm a few minutes early, step outside and enjoy the spectacle of “earthlight”: the light of the pre-risen Sun caroming off our planet and flooding the entire lunar disc with a muted radiance. If you’re thinking it’s crazy to roll out of bed early on Saturday, I’m thinking: Exactly – it’s the golden age of Luna. Earth’s Moon. A good time for lunacy. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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PRICES GOING UP (OR NOT?) I normally try to steer away from making predictions. Mostly because I hate being embarrassed when my predictions don’t come true. There is nothing like making a prediction based on fundamentally sound arguments and logic, only to have the results turn out completely different, based on some unseen event. Seems like we have a “once in a lifetime crisis” every few months. Anyways, here is my prediction: We are going to see median prices go up over the next 18 months, and you will start seeing all kinds of banner headlines on the news talking about this. Now, before you start popping champagne bottles, let me explain how this may NOT mean that YOUR house will be worth more. Changes in median prices do not necessarily reflect how the value of our homes have changed. They only reflect the value of WHAT HOMES SOLD during that time frame. I’ll give you a crazy example to help make sense of this conundrum. Let’s look at Ike Investor. He did very well in the boom times, and owns hundreds of rental properties of all types. In 2007, he rewards himself by buying a personal residence for $10 Million. Starting about 2008, he sees the writing on the wall, and starts selling

all his larger single-family homes, but keeps his lower-end rentals. In 2009, he starts selling all his lower-end rentals. Then in 2010, he sells his personal residence for $5 Million, half of what it was worth just 3 years ago. So if you were to run the median prices on his sales, you would see huge median price drops from 2007 through 2009, but then a big rebound in 2010. Our market is going through a similar cycle. When the crash first started, it hit the first-time homebuyers first, so they were the first foreclosures. At the same time, the upper-end home sales slowed considerably (so there were fewer closings). The next wave of foreclosures is expected to be the middle to upper-end homes as unemployment takes it’s toll and the ARM resets start hitting. So even though they will be selling for much less than what they were just a few years ago, on average they will be higher-priced homes than what sold the last year or two, so look for median prices to rise. If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty – Advertisement

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Edna Hill eighth-grader Bradley Mustoe, dressed as Abraham Lincoln, listens to former Civil War re-enactor Roy Wells as he discusses how the Union Army was formed in the 1860s. Photo by Samie Hartley

Civil War dramatized for Edna Hill students by Samie Hartley Staff Writer When the shots rang out at Edna Hill Middle School, there were a few screams but no one panicked, aside from the birds fleeing the trees. Some students clapped while the teachers smiled. No need to worry; Roy Wells is a professional. Wells, a military historian and former U.S. Air Force officer who has been giving history presentations for more than 20 years, visited the Brentwood middle school last week to deliver a Civil War presentation that

brought history to life. Part of the presentation included firing blanks from authentic replicas of Civil War rifles and muskets. According to teacher Toni Day, the firing of the weapons was one of the highlights for the eighth-graders who viewed the presentation as part of their social studies class. “Eighth-grade students seemed to thoroughly enjoy the presentation, as evidenced by their comments throughout the next day,” Day said. “Even sixth- and seventh-graders wanted to know from the eighth-graders if the presenter was coming back so they could see Civil War page 9A

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Civil War from page 8A Edna Hill eighthgrader Ivan Oseguera sports the uniform of a Confederate artillery soldier.

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see him the next time around.” During the presentation, student volunteers “joined” the Union and Confederate armies and got the opportunity to wear period-appropriate uniforms. As Wells dressed each soldier with a coat, hat and satchel, he explained the various roles in the army, including cavalry, infantry and artillery. He also explained what life was like for soldiers. He even illustrated how a 1860s field hospital handled amputations, using authentic medical tools to demonstrate the process, explaining that disease and infections killed more soldiers than bullets. Social studies teacher Phil Rodriguez said the information gathered during the presentation would be reinforced in the classroom when he discusses battles and weaponry used in the war. He said he’d also show clips from the movie “Glory” to help illustrate interest-

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ing aspects of the war. Wells, however, said Hollywood is one of the biggest culprits of spreading misinformation about history, which is one of the reasons he decided to start giving free presentation to local schools so that students could get a living look at history uncluttered by the errors found in many textbooks. “I would like them (students) to understand that 2 percent of the U.S. population died in that war,” Wells said. “It wasn’t fun; it wasn’t clean; and it wasn’t at all like the movies. Movies tend to show a battlefield strewn with bodies. But Civil War battlefields were strewn with body parts.” Wells also delivers a similar presentation about the Revolutionary War and plans to return to Edna Hill to give that demonstration in the fall. For more information about Wells’ programs, visit www.historywell.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Buchanan from page 4A passed in an all-night session of the legislature last fall. That legislation included an $11 billion water bond that will be on the November ballot, which Buchanan is urging everyone to vote against. “We don’t believe (the water legislation) was good policy,” she said. “It was an effort to cram through legislation to show we could get something done. It was not a good deal for Northern California at all.” The legislation requires urban and industrial areas to conserve water but places no limits on agriculture, which uses 80 percent of the water in California, she said. The Sacramento area, which is represented by state Senate leader Darrell Steinberg, who spearheaded the water bills, isn’t required to use water meters until 2025. The legislation also paves the way for construction of a peripheral canal that could rival the size of the Panama Canal. It would take fresh water from the north Delta and send it to Central and Southern California, bypassing the rest of the Delta. “If we understood the beauty of the Delta we wouldn’t even be having this conversation,” said Buchanan. “But most people just look at it as a source of water. They look at is a place to put a straw in and send the water south. If we don’t pass the bond in November, that will change their policies.” Buchanan has scheduled another pancake breakfast meeting at the Oakley Community Annex (known as the White House) at Second and Acme streets on Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. To RSVP, go online to www.democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/ a15 and click on the Pancake Breakfast link. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters By Trevor Frey

The Sweet Spot According to Wikipedia.com, the sweet spot “is a place, often numerical as opposed to physical, where a combination of factors suggests a particularly suitable solution.” Individuals looking to purchase real estate in this market should base their own personal sweet spot on two numerical factors: home prices and interest rates. Fact about home prices: They’re going down. According to Deutsche Bank analysts, the percentage of negative equity mortgages may escalate to 48% by 2011, versus 26% as of March 2009. Negative equity is a big deal. In fact, a recent study by economist Stan Liebowitz found that it trumps unemployment, poor credit, loan resets, and other factors in precipitating foreclosure activity. While only 12% of homes in Liebowitz’ research sample had negative equity, they accounted for 47% of all foreclosures. And remember those interest only loans I touched on last week – the ones that Freddie Mac was discontinuing because of poor performance? As their interest only feature matures, their monthly payments can increase by as much as 75%. Trouble with a capital “T”! According to First American CoreLogic, 9% of total outstanding mortgage debt across the nation is an interest only loan, and by year-end 2011, more than half of those loans will have matured. Fact about interest rates: They’re going up. Back in March of 2009 I wrote an article

whose title all but summed up the reasoning for the soon-to-be increase in mortgage interest rates, Why is the Federal Government trying to eventually buy $1 trillion in Treasury bonds and U.S. mortgage backed securities? Although that total eventually increased to $1.25 trillion, the goal always remained the same: the government hoped to guarantee the purchase of mortgage backed securities in order to keep interest rates low. Fast forward to March 2010 and we only have $34.80 billion in funds remaining and four weeks in which to spend it (from the beginning the program had a shelf life of April 1, 2010). Once the program is terminated, and the money is gone, it’s a guarantee mortgage rates will rise. Analysts are already projecting the nationwide 30-year fixed average to be at 5.50% by late 2010! So, you have rising rates but falling home prices. Only you can determine how much of a discount in home price you are willing to wait for. While you’re waiting, however, keep in mind that rates will be increasing, which might altogether wipe-out the discount you received on your home’s price tag. Call me and we’ll chart the numbers together to ensure simply mathematics, versus human emotion, helped you find your sweet spot. If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to write me at tfreymortgages@yahoo.com or call me directly at 925-726-1444. – Advertisement

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Honors from page 11A Michael Bowen, elementary principal, Brentwood Union School District; Brian Burnight, elementary principal, Bryon Union School District and Teresa Sidrian, business services administrator, Knightsen School District. “I am very proud of the talented leadership we have here in East County and it makes me especially proud because I have worked with so many of these honorees and call many of them my friends,” said Roger Macdonald, president of the ACSA Delta Charter.” Of East County’s 10 recipients, two honorees – Isadore and Vinciguerra – were chosen from among the 21 charters in Region 6 to go on to the state level competition. The winners will be announced in November. For Isadore, who shares co-principal duties at Deer Valley High School with Scott Bergerhouse, winning the award and going on to the next level of competition has been humbling. “This is a very prestigious award, and I’m just honored and humbled to be considered and acknowledged by my peers,” said Isadore. “But I want to recognize my teachers, because my successes could not have been there if not for my staff, and of course working with Scott (Bergerhouse) has been an inspiration and a blessing.” Vinciguerra, a former principal at Deer Valley High School when Isadore was the school’s vice-principal, said the timing of this year’s awards was espe-

cially welcome. “I think with everything that is going down this year with the budget and with everything that people are going through, it’s nice to have something positive,” said Vinciguerra. “It’s so nice to be recognized by my colleagues and I feel very honored.” East County’s winners were expected to be honored Thursday night at the annual Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) dinner held at the Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch. For many, the gala offers not only a chance to honor the recipient’s work, but is also an opportunity to mix, mingle and catch up with coworkers. “Our annual dinner is an opportunity to celebrate the fine work that so many of our peers do on a daily basis,” said Macdonald. “Our charter serves as an opportunity to build community among the seven school districts in East County, and to support our educational leaders, while ensuring that all students have the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel and to champion public education. This is such a great opportunity to honor and celebrate the fine work that so many of our peers do on a daily basis.” The ACSA was established in 1971 and is the largest organization of school administrators in the nation, serving more than 16,000 education leaders. The ACSA’s goal is to support the state’s administrators and champion public education. For more information on the ACSA, visit www.acsa.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Prisoner release a criminally dumb idea Of all of the dumb plans that have come out of Sacramento in recent years, the dumbest – and most dangerous – is the plan to release tens of thousands of prisoners onto the streets of California in order to relieve prison overcrowding. Somewhere between 20,000 and 40,000 convicts could be released in the next two years – and some of them might be coming to a neighborhood near you, thanks to federal judges and DITORIAL your elected state representatives. It’s a safe bet that many of those criminals will once again commit crimes. About half of all paroled felons wind up back behind bars in two years. Which means that the crowding relief provided by their release will be temporary when they’re again locked up. State prisons might as well install revolving doors at the entrance. Meanwhile the rest of us might want to consider putting bars on our windows, turning our homes into pseudo-prisons while the convicts walk free. Clearly, another solution must be found before the

state starts the prisoner dump later this year. One promising solution was provided in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s state of the state speech in January in which he advocated privatizing state prisons. One of the main reasons why the state budget has been running multi-billion dollar deficits is because too much money is spent on state employee salaries and benefits. For example, state prison guards average about $70,000 in base salary and several thousand receive more than $100,000 annually due to overtime – on top of generous benefits that include seven weeks of combined vacation time and holidays along with pensions at nearly full salary for career employees. Prison guards in other states earn about half of that. As a result, it costs $50,000 each year to house a prisoner in California, while it costs only $32,000 to house inmates in the country’s 10 largest states. And it could be done even cheaper if a private company were in charge. New Mexico houses 40 percent of its prisoners in institutions owned by companies like the Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), which does the job at half the cost by paying private

LETTERS Board takes false steps Editor: I, for one, do know the difference between a true step increase and a raise. Based on what I’ve heard around town, so do many, many others. A step increase is an established salary increase, at pre-determined intervals, for all new employees. Once they have reached the top step, they will not get another increase in salary unless there is an across-theboard raise for everyone in their same job category. A raise, on the other hand, changes the dollar amount an employee gets at each step interval. It alters the steps themselves. This is exactly what those administrators have done with their contractual 3 percent raises (2 percent for Dr. Grant). I believe they have gotten this 3-percent increase each year for the last three years, by the way. This translates to a +9 percent increase over the course of the last three years. How-

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ever, when confronted at the meeting about their raises for this year, they call them “step” increases. I question the validity of that statement. In the article, Dr. Grant states, “Because, technically, all three are employees of the school board; their salaries and contracts are negotiated and approved by the board.” Their salaries come out of the same budget (public funds) as everyone else’s. What that statement says to me is that they (the three administrators) aren’t bound by the constraints of a salary schedule at all. The school board is entrusted with the management of those public funds. I question whether they are capable of doing that in light of their seemingly contradictory budget approval. The district needs to cut $1.9 million from its budget. It’s mentioned in the article that there will probably be more budget cuts in the future and that the “controversial increases” might actually disappear in the coming months. My question is: “Why wait?” Why not do all they can, right now, to save whatever money they can? That would be the prudent thing to do! However, the board decided to increase class size, cut computer classes, lay off teachers, and implement a two-day work furlough for all employees; and increase the salary of the top three administrators. Something is very wrong with this picture. A furlough doesn’t look too bad when you’ve just gotten a 2-percent or 3-percent raise that will offset that proposed furlough. Maybe the next step should be to replace the entire board with people who can make the tough decisions necessary in order to continue to provide the children in this community with a quality education. Carrie Brodie Brentwood

market wages and benefits. In addition, CCA representatives say they can build a prison in one year at a cost of $100 million while it requires the State of California $200 million and three years on average. “If California’s prisons were privately run, it would save us billions of dollars a year,” said Schwarzenegger, who wants to plow the savings into subsidizing higher education. While that’s a worthwhile goal, we believe the money would be better spent providing enough prison space so that criminals aren’t released early to our neighborhoods, committing robberies and assaults, overtaxing depleted police departments and the courts – and winding up back in prison in a year or two. Some of the leftover savings could be spent providing better support services for inmates to help transition them back to society, reducing the temptation to return to crime. But most of the savings should be returned to the hard-working, law-abiding, over-taxed citizens of California struggling to get by during this too-long recession. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

EDITOR On the receiving end of broken promises

Editor: Joel Keller of the BART Board is a resident of Summerset. In a recent news article he discussed a park in Summerset. Summerset has been waiting 10 years for this park. He states “that the disparate treatment that has gone on so far for a decade needs to be reviewed by the city.” Sounds exactly like what has happened to the people of East County. I guess the money paid “is not for building but maintaining city parks,” just like our BART payments “are not for building BART but for maintaining it.” The shoe is on the other foot now, Mr. Keller. How does it feel? Martin Fernandez Brentwood

Arrogant and unprofessional Editor: Thank you for your Feb. 19 article regarding the Brentwood Union School District granting pay increases for three of the district’s highest-paid employees (which includes Superintendent Merrill Grant). I agree that this is absolutely unconscionable when neighboring district superintendents are taking voluntary reductions as a show of solidarity to teachers who are getting laid off. I attended the Feb. 10 board meeting and I too witnessed what was described in your article as Merrill Grant being “openly hostile and incredibly agitated.” Merrill Grant, Scott Anderson and Margaret Kruse obviously have no shame. The Brentwood Union School District does not need this type of arrogance and unprofessionalism. I feel very sorry for the

non-unionized Brentwood Union School District teachers. Scott Hatch Brentwood

Don’t add to our problems Editor: I would like to express my dissatisfaction with the misleading tactics that project leaders Tom Koch and Emil Geddes have used in making people think that extending the urban limit line would be good for the city of Brentwood. The individuals working to collect signatures on their petition were telling people this was being done to be able to move the urban limit line so the traffic problems on American Avenue could be corrected. What they failed to tell people was that its primary objective is to the build up to 1,300 units (homes) that could include up to 200 apartments, townhouses and/or condominiums that based on history could bring more crime and bad elements into our city. What they also failed to point out was the number of cars/traffic (2,600-plus more cars based on two cars per unit history) that this proposal would add to the major traffic issues on Balfour Road already. The efforts that have been made by councilmen Erick Stonebarger and the committee he put together have made a difference. The traffic is still difficult to deal with during the morning and afternoon hours, but it is better. To use the traffic issue as an ace in the hole to be able to have a developer pay for an American Avenue extension is inappropriate and misleading, as it won’t help the problem overall because you will be adding an additional 3,000-plus more cars at the same time. I realize that councilmen Becnel and see Letters page 17A

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Feb. 22, 12:14 p.m. On Shady Willow Lane, a subject went for a walk and became lost. Feb. 23, 5:35 p.m. An unidentified person entered an unlocked vehicle parked on Torrey Pines Drive and stole a PlayStation video game and Nintendo D.S. players. Feb. 23, 9:02 p.m. A subject brought two BB guns and a marijuana smoking pipe to police headquarters for destruction. Feb. 23, 11:57 p.m. An unidentified person kicked open the side garage door of a residence on Yardley Place but failed to gain entry into the residence. Feb. 24, 3:06 a.m. On Central Boulevard at Minnesota Avenue, a subject involved in a rollover accident was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested, and his vehicle was towed and stored. Feb. 25, 4:56 p.m. On Apple Hill Drive at Central Boulevard, a driver struck a security gate and proceeded to strike a parked vehicle. Feb. 25, 11:05 p.m. A subject was caught stealing fuel from a construction site on Sand Creek Road at Garin Parkway. He was booked at the Brentwood Police Department and released on a Promise To Appear. His vehicle was towed. Feb. 26, 2:58 p.m. An unidentified person used the account information of a resident of Anjou Parkway to cash fraudulent checks. Feb. 26, 6:09 p.m. On Second Street, two unidentified subjects stole another subject’s cell phone and fled. Feb. 26, 8 p.m. A subject appeared at a residence on Rice Street in violation of a restraining order. Feb. 26, 10:02 p.m. Two subjects attempting to steal a bottle of liquor from a business on Second Street were detained by loss-prevention personnel. One was released on a Promise To Appear; the other on a Juvenile Affidavit. Feb. 27, 7:10 a.m. An unidentified person stole a vehicle from the driveway of a residence on Cerritos Road. Feb. 27, 9:06 a.m. At a residence on Brent-

LOGS wood Boulevard, an unidentified person entered a fenced yard, broke into a trailer and stole a welder and other items. Feb. 27, 1:09 p.m. An unidentified person used the personal information of a resident of San Margarita Way to open a fraudulent Facebook account. Feb. 27, 5:23 p.m. A subject caught urinating in a public place on Brentwood Boulevard was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear. Feb. 27, 6:11 p.m. On Main Street at Brownstone Road, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was cited for driving without a license. It was discovered that his passenger had a no-cite warrant. The passenger was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 27, 9:24 p.m. On Harvest Park Drive at Brentwood Boulevard, a vehicle was towed for displaying registration expired in excess of six months. Feb. 28, 1:29 a.m. On Fairview Avenue at Lone Tree Way, two subjects contacted during a traffic stop failed to produce identification. They were taken to the Brentwood Police Department for fingerprinting. Feb. 28, 1:32 a.m. A subject contacted in front of a business on Walnut Boulevard was found to be too intoxicated to care for his own safety. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 28, 7:28 a.m. An unidentified person forced entry into a business on Sand Creek Road by smashing a window, and stole numerous computers and monitors. Feb. 28, 5:38 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Village Drive, a driver whose vehicle rearended another vehicle was found to be DUI. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 28, 6:48 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Grant Street, a vehicle parked in a bus zone and displaying registration expired for more than six months was towed. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/pd/reports/index.cfm. ANTIOCH March 1, 5:56 p.m. On the 500 block of West 19th Street, a 5-year-old female reported to her parents that she was almost

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On Shady Willow Lane, a subject went for a walk and became lost. Feb. 22, 12:14 p.m., Brentwood kidnapped in front of her family home. The girl stated that she was playing in her front yard alone when she was approached by a man who asked her if she wanted some candy. She told the man no, and he grabbed her by her head, covered her mouth with his hand, and dragged her toward his car, which was parked in front of her house. Her brother ran toward them and the man let her go, got into his car and drove away. The suspect is described as a black male adult, 30 to 40 years old; 5 feet 10 inches; 180 pounds; wearing an orange hoodie, green Tshirt and red shoes with blue laces. The man was driving a white, two-door vehicle with blue racing stripes on the hood. Those with information regarding this case should call 925-779-6926. March 3, 6:34 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of a shooting at the Pizza Hut on Contra Loma Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found 20-year-old Antioch resident Joseph Martinez collapsed on the floor, suffering from gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation indicates that two groups of Hispanic males got into a verbal altercation in front of the restaurant. As the victim was leaving in his vehicle, one of the subjects pulled out a gun and fired several rounds, striking the victim, who ran into the restaurant and collapsed. The shooter fled the scene. The victim was transported to John Muir Medical Center, where he was admitted in critical condition. For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/citygov/ police. OAKLEY Feb. 23 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on East Cypress Road at Main Street. Feb. 24 – On West Cypress Road at Mellowood Drive, a subject was found in possession of narcotics. Feb. 24 – Identity theft occurred on the 2000 block of Truman Lane. Feb. 24 – An incident of child abuse was reported on the 200 block of West Bolton Road. Feb. 24 – A subject was caught shoplifting at a business on the 2500 block of Main Street.

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Feb. 25 – A hit-and-run accident occurred on Empire Avenue at Laurel Road. Feb. 26 – A strongarm robbery occurred on the 100 block of Malicoat Avenue. Feb. 26 – Subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on West Cypress Road at Waterford Way and on Big Break Road at Vintage Parkway. Feb. 26 – Arrest warrants were served on the 1700 block of Fairhaven Court and on East Cypress Road at Main Street. Feb. 27 – Subjects were arrested for being in possession of dangerous drugs on the 3800 block Marsh Way and on El Monte at Empire Avenue. Feb. 27 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Empire Avenue at Truman Lane. Feb. 28 – A residential burglary occurred on the 900 block of Carpenter Drive. Feb. 28 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 4600 block of Live Oak Avenue. DISCOVERY BAY Feb. 1 – Grand theft was reported on the 200 block of Cypress Point. Feb. 7 – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred on the 1900 block of Dolphin Place. Feb. 7 – Felony vandalism was reported on the 5600 block of Schooner Loop. Feb. 11 – A resident of the 5600 block of Berwick Court was the victim of credit card fraud. Feb. 11 – A residence on the 400 block of Emerson Court was burglarized. Feb. 13 – A burglary occurred on the 4800 block of South Point. Feb. 16 – A resident of the 2400 block of Santa Barbara Court was the victim of identity theft. Feb. 17 – A vehicle was burglarized on the 5600 block of Schooner Loop. Feb. 20 – On the 1900 block of Windward Point, a subject was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Feb. 22 – Identity theft was reported by a resident of the 3500 block of Sailboat Drive. Feb. 22 – Misdemeanor vandalism took place on the 5500 block of Riverlake Road. Feb. 26 – On the 4600 block of Discovery Point, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Feb. 28 – A disturbance involving harassment occurred on the 4100 block of Beacon Place.

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BANC ramps up It’s that time of year when members of the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) begin looking for the city’s most outstanding front yards as contenders in the committee’s Home of the Month program. Beginning in April, one home in Brentwood will be selected each month to receive the honor of Home of the Month. BANC members consider homes exhibiting creative and beautiful landscaping, as well as overall curb appeal. Members meet monthly to travel to the winning home and present the winner with the award, which consists of a yard sign announcing their winning status, plus coffee mugs and a parking pass conferring special parking privileges at The Home Depot. While BANC members always have an eye peeled for winning homes, anyone can nominate a home for consideration by visiting the City of Brentwood Web site, www.ci.brentwood.ca.us, and clicking on the link for BANC. The committee is currently seeking businesses wishing to donate prizes; past donors include Perez Nursery and Brian Sharp Realty. To donate or inquire further about the Home of the Month program, e-mail BANC at banc@ci.brentwood.ca.us. BANC meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Brentwood Technology Center, 101 Sand Creek Road, Suite B, and is currently accepting new members.

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SOS from page 3A over all aspects of budgetary decisions with little or no concern for our local needs.” As if all the televised press coverage from last week’s event didn’t get the attention of state officials, school districts around the state are encouraging parents and community members to join teachers in the fight for education by taking part in a letter-writing campaign. Most school districts are providing pre-written letters available for download on their Web sites. During the community awareness event at Discovery Bay Elementary School, members of the Parent Teacher Association handed out packets containing letters addressed to Schwarzenegger, Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan and State Senator Mark DeSaulnier. PTA President Tina Duncan said volunteers handed out more than 250 packets of letters outside Discovery Bay Elementary, and other schools in the Byron Union School District were doing the same thing. Duncan said teachers joined parents during the demonstration before and after school hours, but the parents, dressed in pink, remained outside while classes were in session to talk with passersby and raise awareness about the budget situation. “Most everyone was very supportive, taking flyers, honking their horns in support,” Duncan said. “We didn’t get any negative response to our activity. Many were surprised that so many people’s jobs were affected. And that was the point: to make everyone aware of how sobering this situation is for our schools.”

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Aubre Savage, a first-grade teacher in the BUSD, said she hopes the various events held around the state will alert the community to the severity of the budget cuts. “As teachers, we need to stand up for our profession, our schools and our colleagues,” Savage said. “This (the demonstration) is a way I could show my community that I care about our schools and what is happening. I think that some of the people in the community are unaware of the way the budget is going to affect our schools. Being out there was a way for parents to realize that we do care about our students and our schools.” Over at Krey Elementary in Brentwood, nearly 100 teachers, parents and students stood outside the front of the school during the morning drop-off period. In front of the demonstrators were empty chairs with signs that read “One credentialed teacher pink slipped – an entire community affected” and “One K-3 music teacher gone – 500 students affected.” Since other budget cuts remain unknown, some signs were inscribed with a large question mark. Districts have until March 15 to hand out the first round of pink slips.

Krey Principal Brian Jones and Krey second-grade teacher Leslie Shirley wrote in an e-mail to the Press that they hope the events of Stand Up For Schools illustrated how children and local public schools will be impacted by the cuts. “We hope that state officials give more consideration to the impact that their decisions have on our school communities,” they wrote. “There are children and parents that are being impacted by this decision as well as educators. We want them to carefully consider the decisions that they are making and the impact for the future on the education of our children.” Even if some residents don’t have children enrolled in local schools, Savage said everyone needs to take the budget cuts seriously. “It is so important for all of us to remember, as cliché as it may sound,” Savage said, “these children are our future, and by cutting their funding for education, we doing a disservice to all of us.” To view a video and photo slideshow of Stand Up For School events throughout East County, visit www.thepress.net.

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Tastings by the barrel Hannah Nicole Vineyards invites the public to visit the vineyard for its fifth annual Barrel Tasting and sample some of the finest local wines around. “It’s just a casual, kick-back, relax, bring-your-chairs-blanket-and-picnic, dosome-barrel-tasting, listen-to-music and enjoy-yourself type of day,” said HNV Vintner Glenda Cohn, who added that, by popular demand, they’ve brought back singer and guitarist Steve Marvel to entertain both Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the three-day event – March 12, 13 and 14 from noon to 5 p.m. each day – is $15 for HNV Wine Club members (and includes a souvenir wine glass); $20 for nonmembers; and $25 at the door for everyone. “We will be sampling the ’07 Merlot, ’09 Sauvignon Blanc and our amazing ’09 Chardonnay and many more,” said Toni Starick, HNV tasting room manager. The perfectly blended tastings will be poured ripe from the barrel room and tank area (children are not permitted in the barrel room or near the tanks). Those looking for a bargain won’t need to whine to get it. The award-winning winery is offering its wine club members a 40-percent discount on purchases of six packs or cases of their favorite futures (non-members receive a 30-percent discount). Futures are wines purchased during the event and readied for pick up at maturity – July for whites and November for reds. On Saturday and Sunday of the Barrel Tasting event, samples of locally made

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Hannah Nicole Vineyards will be rolling out some of these barrels for the ﬁfth annual Barrel Tasting this weekend. cheese served with fresh-baked bread will be available, plus an array of olive oil blend tastings compliments of Brentwood Olive Oil Company. All samples are available for purchase in the HNV gift shop. In addition, Brad and Ken Perks of Perks Photography will be in attendance to autograph their new vineyard landscape book, “Inspirational Harvest and Hope.” For more information or to buy tickets in advance, visit www.hnvwines.com or call 925240-WINE (9463). Hannah Nicole Vineyards is located at 6700 Balfour Road in Brentwood, between Sellers Avenue and Byron Highway.

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Letters from page 13A Brockman will support this proposal because they have clearly demonstrated in the past that they don’t care about the standard of living the majority of the residents of Brentwood are looking for, but with three remaining strong councilmen that do care, they can defeat this proposal. This proposal is not good for Brentwood, so don’t (be swayed by) the tax-generating commercial uses (or) designated areas for schools (this city doesn’t need any more schools). Two incorrect school building locations have caused all these problems in the first place. I also find the statement a possible $2.4 million sports complex interesting and once again a misleading tactical lie to all of us as residents of the city of Brentwood. The western section of Brentwood was allowed to be overdeveloped during the housing boom some six or seven years ago and now we are dealing with excessive crime, foreclosed homes, Section 8 issues and traffic concerns already, so we don’t need more homes to be built in this area. To think that adding 1,300 units (homes), which could include 200 apartments, townhouses and/or condominiums, possibly more schools, and some 2,600 more cars is going to help improve the problems we have been forced to deal with every day in our communities is clearly not going to be the case. Help us out and vote down this proposal and keep it off the June ballot. Johnny Merrill Brentwood

Nonsensical decisions Editor: Regarding the Urban Limit Line: Measure L was defeated in 2005. Why will this be put on the ballot again? It is a waste of taxpayers’ money, especially now when the money could be used for other purposes. What is the sense in even voting, when it keeps coming back? There are a lot more new people in the Heritage High school area and they are hoping to get rid of the gridlock created on Balfour. All of that should have been better planned before they built the high school; now there will be more bumper-to-bumper traffic, if this passes. All of us who take Balfour to Deer Valley to go to Kaiser will have to leave two hours prior if this passes and the hills will be bulldozed. It does not make sense, but look what was done to the Brentwood Park, which land had been donated only for a park and the city decided to do what they wanted. Nothing makes sense. Helen Torres Brentwood

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American Avenue at the expense of adding 1,300 homes and “tax generating commercial uses” is not the answer. Nothing good will come of this expansion unless you’re a developer or landowner. Let’s consider the bigger picture for a change. The bypass is already choked with traffic in both directions that only stands to get worse with the added homes. Vacant commercial space is everywhere in Brentwood, especially along the west end of Balfour. Construction in that area, including widening Balfour, will likely cause even more traffic issues than we have today. Not to mention what all these new homes will do to our existing home values. Where is the rosy outlook about home values from Mr. Koch? And then there’s the construction jobs. Great idea, except making a decision to develop 750 acres should not be based on temporary jobs, which these most certainly are. Many people will benefit from this temporary work but the finished product will never go away. Mr. Koch was nice enough to suggest that low-income housing would be built only if “we” asked for it. I suppose this is where the part about controlling Brentwood’s future is supposed to be gained. As it says in the article, Mr. Koch represents the landowner. The potential benefactor(s) of a large sum of money from a developer(s) who also stand to reap a substantial monetary gain. His whole presentation is a sales pitch aimed at those who only read and accept news articles like the one I refer to here. But we as existing citizens have to start using common sense about expansion. What do all these bells and whistles that Mr. Koch describes really mean? What are the consequences for adding people and cars to an area that sits in the middle of previous poor planning (American Avenue and single lane of Highway 4)? Particularly in a corner of the city where there’s only one way to go unless you do your shopping in Concord or Antioch. Think about the logistics of all this. Think about it quickly because the choice to use common sense is coming soon. Whether it’s called Measure L or any other name, the existing residents of Brentwood will see and experience a substantial “quality of life” degradation if this proposal is even partially implemented. When the dust settles, the developers and perhaps even the landowners will have moved on, but we’ll be stuck with all the pitfalls that come with expansion. I applaud Kathy Griffin and will gladly support her efforts to vote down this proposal. Chris Wakefield Brentwood

ULL proposal is bad for Brentwood

Despicable lessons taught

Editor: This is in response to an article run by the Brentwood Press on March 4 entitled “City to vote on expansion.” The article tries to explain the merits of expansion but completely ignores how it will affect anyone living in that area of the city. I’ve been using American Avenue since Heritage High School/Adams Middle School opened up and will continue to do so for the next nine years. I know how bad it is each morning and, along with all the other parents, curse the poor planning involved with this highly used street. However, expanding

Editor: The Brentwood Union School District is laying off 22 teachers, yet the top three administrators are getting raises (?)! How can one of these administrators look one of these teachers in the eye, hand them a pink slip, tell them too bad they’re losing their job, and then live with themselves? I guess, like with any job, it sweetens it up and is easier if you know you’re getting paid well and extra to do it. To me it’s despicable. It’s also evident that our school community has yet to move beyond the “good ol’ boy” system, as the school board simply

rubber-stamped this deal for the administrators with loving approval when other options were available. The lessons our top educators are teaching here? 1. There is little morality in public education. 2. It’s better to be the oppressor than the oppressed. Sarah Wilkens Brentwood

School site a disaster waiting to happen Editor: Recently I received the final comments on the environmental impact report for the fourth new high school in the Liberty Union High School District. I found many contradicting statements, incomplete answers, and not very much time to respond before the big meeting to approve it. I do want to say that I am very proud of and highly respect the Liberty High School District Board of Directors. The district does a fine job in educating and assisting our young adults into the mainstream of society. However, when it comes to this new high school location, I differ. The more information provided on this proposed new campus outside the urban limit line, next to cropdusted agricultural lands, without improved roads, near two major railroad crossings, more than a mile from any retail center with food or gas, where the nearest sidewalk is 2 miles away, and on an old sand quarry filled back in with who knows what type soil, I realize what a very poor location it will be built on. Now I hear rumors and read newspaper articles that the selling landowners may be in litigation with the district to get more money for the property. These reasons are just a few to prompt a reconsideration of the location at Sellers and Delta Road – unincorporated Contra Costa County on an island of land between two cities that will need to be annexed to one of those cities. The site has been voted by the people not to have development on it. This raises serious concerns. While the City of Brentwood had this property in their sphere of influence at one time, they do not want this school in their city. Why? Simply because it does not create enough revenue for them versus the demand on services. So to circumvent the logical use of municipal services from the closest and fiscally strongest municipality, the school district will get sewer and water from the City of Oakley’s main providers. This places pressure on the City of Oakley to annex a piece of land that does not generate revenue yet draws heavily on services. This will create a financial hardship for the City of Oakley unless the school site is relocated to an area of new development and retail access. So, in conclusion, the plan is to build a school at Sellers and Delta Road with basically nothing around it to service the school (not all students will eat and fuel their cars on school property). Therefore, it appears the county or City of Oakley eventually will provide law enforcement, street maintenance, etc. to a school that has the students driving on narrow country roads to the nearest food and gas, which are located in Brentwood. This entire project location will create more issues than it solves. It’s a disaster waiting to

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happen. The City of Oakley plans thousands of homes in the Cypress corridor. Locate the school there so the City of Oakley can at least recoup some revenue for its services and allow the majority of students to travel safe, improved roads with retail services located nearby. The solution is: give the land back to the landowners, drop the litigation, use the funds to purchase a better location in the Cypress corridor and begin a Mello Roos for that area of new development. This reminds me, the Liberty Union High School District will also probably ask us for yet another bond/tax to pass for construction costs of this poorly located fourth high school. They could get the funds through Mello Roos from the projected new homeowners in the Cypress corridor, creating the need in the first place. Citizens need to rally to urge the reconsideration of this site to another site that is appropriate. John A. Gonzales Knightsen

A matter of good and evil Editor: I want to first thank staff writer Dave Roberts for this factual, fair and balanced article. Of all the news media, radio and TV coverage, Mr. Roberts and Channel 5 news told the true story. True history can help us learn and correct mistakes for the betterment of us all. It amazes me how so many people take offense to changing the name of our mountain. They quote history and the long-standing name, even the cost factor to the change when the cost would be to the mountain’s name only as per BGN adjudication. It is a hard thing to understand why (changing) a derogatory racial name of long standing is justified but not a religious profane, derogatory name. The issue of good and evil is being presented to the communities that surround the mountain and each person will choose. So choose you this day, But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Oh, by the way, the first surveyor who chose the mountain as the meridian point for all of Northern California and part of Nevada called it “The Mountain.” I suspect he too knew it was a profane name, as our state legislators did back in the1850s, else our county would have been named Devil’s Mt. (Diablo) County. May God bless the city of Oakley and it citizens. May the LORD help our city’s fathers and mothers in the decisions that are in front of them in these troubled days ahead of us. Arthur Mijares Oakley

Fine follow-through Editor: My thanks to a couple employees of the City of Brentwood. I took a couple problems to them and they said they would take care of it – and they did! John Carlson for getting us enough cans to handle our recycling needs. Steve Kerseyan for getting us a legal walkway to the post office across Oak Street. We appreciate your efforts. John Shaner Southpaw from Brentwood Senior Commons

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Brentwood roads Bay Area’s best For the second straight year, Brentwood has earned recognition from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for providing the Best Streets in the Bay Area. The city recorded an average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score of 85 (out of 100 possible) for the 2006-09 period. PCI scores of 90 or higher are considered “excellent.” These are newly built or resurfaced streets that show little or no distress. Pavement with a PCI score in the 80 to 89 range is characterized as “very good,” and shows only slight or moderate distress, re-

Trash from page 1A During the staff report on the item, Assistant City Engineer Paul Eldredge informed the council that the new plant would take about three years to build. About $7.1 million of the costs have already been set aside, he said, and the remaining $2.7 million would come from fees already built into the city’s trash rate; there would be no increase in trash rates to customers. Councilman Bob Brockman said that, given the current construction climate, the money already in the bank that must by law be spent on the city’s solid waste operation, and the fact that the city had been planning for this facility for many years, “We would be foolish if we didn’t pursue” the facility as planned. He also expressed dismay over an avalanche of nearly identical e-mails

Balfour from page 1A said opponents of the plan “lacked vision.” He saved his strongest criticism for the environmental group Save Mt. Diablo (SMD), whose director of land development, Seth Adams, had called the signature-gathering process that qualified the measure for the ballot “cynical and deceptive.” Adams said the project would result in Brentwood and Antioch butting up against each other without a promised buffer zone between. “Expanding to the edge of Antioch in order to not become Antioch” doesn’t make sense, he said. Swisher, however, said that 2005’s Measure L covered the same area plus hundreds of acres more, included more homes, and yet had been supported by Save Mt. Diablo. “Why? Because they were going to get some money” as one of Measure L’s provisions, Swisher said. The reason SMD opposed

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quiring mostly preventive maintenance. The “good” category ranges from 70 to 79, while streets with PCI scores in the “fair” (60 to 69) range are becoming worn to the point where rehabilitation might be needed to prevent rapid deterioration. The City of Oakley (78) and Antioch (70) fall into the “Good” category, while Pittsburg (64) streets were found to be only “Fair,” the lowest-ranking city in East County. Contra Costa County as a whole scored 80, the only Bay Area county to earn the “Good” designation. that swamped City Hall leading up to the vote, and noted the city’s unfavorable history with Garaventa. Garaventa had been Brentwood’s trash hauler in the 1990s, when rising rates resulted in the city’s decision to break its agreement with Garaventa (ultimately paying a $1 million penalty) and take care of its own trash. “We were married” to Garaventa, Brockman said. “We got divorced, and it was nasty. Now you want to get married again?” A motion to continue with the new facility’s design work passed 3-2, with Stonebarger and Richey dissenting. The project will come back to the council when the design is complete, prior to going out for construction bids. To comment, visit www.thepress.net. the current initiative, he said, was “Because they’re not in the deal.” On Wednesday, Adams responded to the accusation in an e-mail to the Press. After Measure L had qualified for the ballot, Adams wrote, “the city, the landowners, SMD and East Bay Regional Park District signed a side agreement in which we agreed not to oppose. In exchange the developers added a fee per unit for ag land preservation that would go to the city, and a fee per unit for open space preservation that would go to the Park District. Save Mount Diablo didn’t get anything. The public would have gotten more preservation.” Opponents spoke about empty homes already flooding the market, the more than 4,000 approved but unbuilt homes already in the pipeline, and an increasing number of empty commercial buildings as reasons to

rentwood residents Bob and Gail Groff stuffed a copy of the Brentwood Press into their luggage on a recent trip to Mexico, and ﬂashed it in front of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta. The church is a landmark, and the locals are proud of it. “We too have developed a fondness for the church,” says Bob, “and have attended mass here.” The Groffs took advantage of Puerto Vallarta’s sun-drenched skies and got tanned, while their Hometown Weekly Newspaper, of course, simply got bleached.

deny the project. Adding more homes meant more of a strain on Highway 4 as well. Proponents countered that the widening of Balfour Road included in the project was already badly needed and couldn’t be accomplished without additional development. The same goes for the daily gridlock on American Avenue near Heritage and Adams schools that the project’s roads would also fix. Furthermore, proponents said, the area under consideration had been in Brentwood’s planning area for years, and utilities in the area had been over-sized in anticipation of development there prior to the land being excluded from within the Urban Limit Line in 2001. Other issues in the discussion Tuesday included the desire to control an entrance to the city that otherwise might be absorbed by Antioch; that developing the area might not

be a bad idea, but that other plans should be considered; and that the initiative itself does not approve any development – it adjusts the ULL, amends the General Plan and zoning, and OKs a development agreement that would guide the project. Actual construction would still require the project to pass through environmental review and the city’s approval process. Prior to ordering the initiative to be placed on the June 8 ballot, the council received a report from city staff showing that the project, which includes 1,100 to 1,300 homes, 35 acres of commercial development, 100 acres of open space, and 15 to 20 acres of parks and other uses, would upon completion yield to the city about $800,000 in net annual revenue. Included in the cost are five new police officers. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION AND NOTICE TO VOTERS OF DATE AFTER WHICH NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD MEASURE MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Special Municipal Election will be held in the City of Brentwood on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, for the following Measure:

the Elections Code of the State of California, the City Council, or any member or members thereof authorized by the body, or any individual voter or bona fide association of citizens, or any combination of voters and associations may file a written argument, not to exceed 300 words in length, and must be accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, for or against the City measure. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, based upon the time reasonably necessary to prepare and print the arguments and sample ballots for the election, the City Clerk has fixed March 19, 2010, during normal business hours, as posted, as the date after which no arguments for or against the City measure may be submitted to the clerk for printing and distribution to the voters as provided in Article 4. Arguments shall be submitted to the City Clerk, accompanied by the

printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument at City Hall 708 Third Street, Brentwood, California. Arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council had determined that rebuttal arguments, not to exceed 250 words in length, as submitted by the authors of the opposing direct arguments, may be filed with the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the authors(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, by March 26, 2010. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any impartial analysis, or direct argument filed under the authority of the elec-

tions code will be available for public examination in the City Clerk’s Office for not less than 10-calendar days from the deadline for the filing of the arguments and analysis. Any rebuttal argument filed under the authority of the elections code will be available for public examination in the City Clerk’s Office for not less than 10-calendar days from the deadline for filing rebuttal arguments. Dated: March 10, 2010 ________________________ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk NOTA: Si desea obtener la versión en Español de este aviso legal, puede solicitar una copia de la misma llamando al Departamento de Elecciones, (925) 516-5400. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: March 12, 2010

hold a public hearing to consider the following: A General Plan Amendment (GPA 0701) to modify Special Planning Area P to change 5 acres of Semi-Public land use to Very High Density Residential land use, a Rezone (RZ 07-05) to establish development standards for the project site, and a Design Review (DR 07-12) for a 120-unit apartment project and related improvements known as Casa Bella. The project site is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Jeffery Way and Amber Lane (APN 019-032-001). Applicant: Loving & Campos Architects, Inc. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, 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. Before any court challenge of Plan-

ning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: March 5, 2010

west of Fairview Avenue, north of the EBMUD aqueduct and east of Henry Hart Drive. Applicant: City of Brentwood The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application on March 2, 2010, and recommended that it be approved by the City Council. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from 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. In any court challenge of City Council decisions, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: March 12, 2010

Shall the Initiative Adopting a City of Brentwood Voter Approved Urban Limit Line; Permitting Mixed Use Development; and Providing Funds for Jobs, Sports and Recreational Fields and Public Safety be adopted?

YES

The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of

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 April 20, 2010,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 23, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An ordinance for a rezone (RZ 10-003) to amend Chapter 17.485 of the Brentwood Municipal Code by adding text to reestablish the Agricultural Overlay Zone within a portion of the Planned Development 35 (PD-35) zone, located generally south of Lone Tree Way,

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Experience pays off for Panthers’ tennis program by Dave Roberts Staff Writer

In sports, experience usually pays off. That was certainly the case last week when Antioch’s boys tennis team, which lost only one star player to graduation last year, visited Freedom, where many of the players are getting their feet wet figuratively (and literally after recent rains) on the tennis court in high school competition. Antioch won 7-2, thanks to its top five players, who all won their matches (the top four needed only two sets for victory) and top two doubles teams, who also won two-set matches. It’s definitely helpful for a team when last year’s No. 1 player, Jordan Sabella, who was undefeated in league play and made it to the BVAL championship match (where he lost in three sets to Freedom’s Bob Harris), graduates and is replaced by a junior who also went undefeated in league play last year, Abid Ahmad. Ahmad, who was the No. 3 player last year, worked hard in the off-season and recently beat out

a senior, Jon Shu, for the team’s top spot. One of three Ahmad brothers on Antioch’s team, Abid won his match against Nicholas Arroyo 6-3, 6-4. “We’ve got a good seasoned team this year,” said Panthers Coach Larry Johnson, whose squad finished second last year with a 13-2 record. “We have a lot of depth, probably more depth than I’ve ever had since I’ve been coaching. Our top four JV players can probably play varsity doubles.” Shu is no slouch on the court. He was 14-1 last year and is a good athlete who played football last fall. He won his match over Jeff Matteri 6-4, 6-2. Antioch’s No. 3 player Amin Nabati, in his third year of singles competition, beat Jake Belarski 6-4, 7-5. The other two Ahmad brother also won: Zahid beat Matt Ploeg 6-2, 6-4 and Rashed prevailed over Justin Monge 4-6, 6-1, 76(5). In doubles action, Antioch’s Nick Malve and Fernando Melgoza beat Drake Miller and Jordan Diaz 6-3, 61. In the No. 2 match, Antioch’s Edzel Pacheco and Sean Lang beat Terry Liggins and Tyler Foster 7-6(5), 7-6(5).

Freedom’s two bright spots were their lowest-ranked players. At the No. 6 singles spot, Falcon Vince Sandoval beat Reynaldo Davila 7-5, 63. And Freedom’s No. 3 doubles team of Cameron Klein and Daniel Kwak beat J.R. Abad and Andrew Velo 67(5), 6-4, 6-4. So while it looks to be a learning year for Freedom, which dropped to 0-2 in league and 0-3 overall, Antioch appears on track to equal or better last year’s second-place finish. Its main competition will likely be Heritage and Deer Valley. “I definitely think we’ll be in the competition – one of the top three teams, I think,” said Johnson. “It’s kind of hard to say until we’ve played everybody once. But just judging on all our experience, I would hope that we would be right up there near the top.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Antioch’s Abid Ahmad won his match last week against Freedom’s Nicholas Arroyo.

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Cohesive champs ongratulations to the St. Anne’s fourthgrade American Division Girls, who won their East Diablo Region title with an impressive 9-1 record. The team plays with remarkable cohesion considering its players are drawn from four area elementary schools. In the front row, from left, are Jenae Packard, Kelly Photo courtesy of Sue Williams Williams, Jenna Kirk and Alex Brantome; back row: Coach Don Williams, Summer Ross, Aubrey Robinson, Kisa Porotesano, Hayley Reyes and Head Coach Becky Packard.

X-treme win The X-treme Tumbling and Cheer Gym’s Level 2 team took first place in its division at the recent Cheersport Grand Championships in Stockton. The squad will take advantage of a paid bid to Long Beach for the Varsity AllStar International Cheer Championships in May. The players are Ariana Monroy, Devony Clement, Je’Laine Alejandro, Kandise Fantroy, Alex Holland, Vanessa Jacobo, Angelina Jacobo, Lily Landa, Angelica Landa, Zandria Thorton, Armani Tolliver and Janessa Masinas. X-treme’s coaches are Kelly Allen (director/coach), Audra, and Taylor.

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iPlay, uPlay, we all play V-ball by Dave Roberts Staff Writer

Photo by Jeff Crump

Maddy Blaise of Brentwood is one of 95 participants in the iPlay Volleyball League, which is wrapping up its ﬁrst season and ready to serve up its second.

The iPlay Volleyball League, which is wrapping up its first season, has exceeded the hopes and expectations of its founders. Ninety-five East County kids ages 914 participated in the eight-week program, learning the fundamentals of the game and playing lots of games to put what they’ve learned into action on the courts at the Antioch Indoor Sports Center. “It was more successful than we thought it was going to be,” said League Co-director Tina Briggs. “I have been really surprised on how quickly the community embraced the league. We started out with probably 25 registrations from just people seeing it in the newspaper or seeing our banners. A lot of it was word of mouth. They would call us and say ‘How can we get in on this?’ We were hoping for about 70 kids and just kept expanding. At the end we had a waiting list because we didn’t have enough space for all of the

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kids to play. The community has been very supportive in getting this going.” The league launched in January with an evaluation of the kids’ skill levels along with a skills clinic put on by University of the Pacific volleyball coaches. The kids were then assigned to leagues based on skill level – Power, Rookie and Prep – and proceeded to play four to six games in scrimmages and tournaments on Saturdays. “One of the main reasons we are doing this is to promote volleyball in the area and get kids playing it at a younger age, and, hopefully, help all of the high school programs,” said Briggs, who coaches freshman volleyball at Deer Valley High and has seen a lot of progress in the iPlay players in the first season. “Part of it is the coaches. We have a couple of community members from Brentwood, hair stylists and their friends, working with the older teams. A lot of them are just the high school students who play volleyball, and they are good coaches. They are enthusiastic and work well with the kids. The

positive atmosphere that’s in the league is really helping the kids to learn.” The league charges $215 for a sevenor-eight-week session, which includes a T-shirt jersey that the kids wear in games. In contrast, some volleyball clubs geared toward more advanced players may charge upward of $1,000 for a half-year season, according to Briggs. “We are working on the introductory level,” she said. “We are all trying to help out the area high schools, because volleyball is a really expensive sport on the club level. So we are trying to help some of these kids who may not get an opportunity to play see if they like it on a lower level, and it will possibly apply when they get to the high school level.” The next iPlay season runs from April through June. To sign up, drop by the Antioch Indoor Sports Center, 1210 Sunset Drive, on Saturday, March 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. or go online to www.usvbclub. com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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So you want to go faster? Butler Amusements will bring thrills, chills and a lot of family fun to Antioch’s Somersville Towne Centre parking lot March 18 through 21. The Antioch Carnival runs Thursday and Friday, March 18 and 19, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, March 21 from noon to 10 p.m. Among the many popular rides available are the Zipper, the Scrambler, the Cyclone and the Lolli Swing. The carnival offers rides suitable to all ages and temperaments, from heartpounding roller coasters to the gentle carousel. Butler Amusements, the largest carnival company in the Western United States, operates carnivals and amusement rides for more than 100 events annually in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada and Arizona. Butler Amusements, a family-owned business started in 1970, continues to make sure that the cotton candy is ready, the stuffed bears are lined up to entice game players and that those who seek the spectacular thrill rides are not disappointed.

Teen Theater preps for spring shows The Brentwood Teen Theater will be putting extra spin on its upcoming spring session by presenting not one, but two new shows. The first session will offer a varietystyle revue show called “Best of Broadway,” a fast-moving production featuring treasures from the Broadway stage of yesterday and today. “Best of Broadway” debuts Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 9 (Mothers Day) at 3 p.m. The show offers many solos and ensemble opportunities for performers, and even a

few big production numbers. Casting for “Best of Broadway” begins immediately for actors 8 to 19. The Brentwood Teen Theater will also take a walk on the wild side with its second spring production, “Little Shop of Horrors,” featuring exciting, tight harmonies and colorful, empathetic characters. The Shop comes alive on May 15, 16, 22 and 23. Saturday evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Brentwood Teen Theater Artistic Director Steve Kinsella packs each session

full of exciting information for participants wishing to learn more about a career in theater arts. A sampling of areas covered include conquering stage fright, developing an on-stage persona, script analyzing, and understanding the “power of the breath” in singing, truthful acting, and audition skills. For ticket reservations or audition information, call 925-516-9009 or visit www.brentwoodteentheater.com. Tickets reserved in advance will receive priority seating.

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Schedule changes at El Campanil • Eddie Carroll as Jack Benny – “Laughter in Bloom” – has been canceled due to a serious injury to the artist. The event will be rescheduled at a later date. • Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro with Mariachi Mexicanisimo has been rescheduled

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 23, 2010 to consider the following matter: AMEND RESOLUTION NO.2009-183 REVISING THE 2009/2010 COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES TO ADD NEW FEES ASSOCIATED WITH TOURNAMENTS AND ADVERTISING AND REVISING CERTAIN EXISTING RECREATION PROGRAM FEESSaid hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101 B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 708 Third Street, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400. If you challenge the City Council’ s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: February 24, 2010 Brentwood Press 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 2010

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/12/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: February 16, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 26, March5, 12, 19, 2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001297-00 The name of the business (es): Custom Interior Creations By Lewis& Associates Located at: 71 Deerpark Ct In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Mailing: P.O. Box 791, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Suzanne M. Lewis 71 Deerpark Ct Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Suzanne M. Lewis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/23/- 10 By Pamela A Ralls, Deputy Expires 2/23/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001342-00 The name of the business (es): Marsh Creek Vineyards Located at: 83 Payne Ave In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Patricia M. Bristow 83 Payne Ave. 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: Patricia M. Bristow This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/24/- 10 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 2/24/15 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001166-00 The name of the business (es): Lauritzen Yacht Harbor Located at: 115 Lauritzen Lane In: Oakley, Ca, 94561. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): C. A. Lauritzen, LLC 115 Lauritzen Lane, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Unincorporated Association The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 1995. Signature of registrant: C. A. Lauritzen III member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/17/10 By Marilyn A. Myers, Deputy Expires 2/17/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: January 29, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: PUNZALAN NELSON RODRIGUEZ The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2222 RAILROAD AVENUE PITTSBURG, CA 94565-3856 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINEEATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): March 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000965-00 The name of the business (es): Delta Consulting Services Located at: 2700 Serene Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andres S. Salcedo, 2700 Serene Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/10. Signature of registrant: Andres S. Salcedo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 9, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: February 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jacqueline Dever Celenza, 425 Iron Hill Street, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jacqueline Dever Celenza FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:N10-0190 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jacqueline Dever Celenza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jacqueline Dever Celenza(AKA) Jacqueline Dever to Proposed Name: Jacqueline Jean Dever 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/1/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b.

The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: OAKLEY PRESS Date: February 3, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F0001523-00 The name of the business (es): Bezalel’s Guild Located at: 852 Stonewood Dr In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Pamela Jo Collins 2. Stephen Aaron Collins 852 Stonewood Dr 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: Pamela J Collins and Stephen Aaron Collins This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/3/10 By Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 3/3/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 12,19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File NF0001632-00 The name of the business (es): SENNE Enterprises Located at: 121 Discovery Bay Blvd. In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Paul Sennewald 2. Flora Sennewald 121 Discovery Bay Blvd. Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: Paul Sennewald This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/8/10 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 3/8/15 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001431-00 The name of the business (es): Jalisco’s Restaurant Located at: 6256 Beethel Island Rd In: Bethel Island , Ca, 94511. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Ezequiel Torres 2. Valentina Torres 8001 Balfour Rd 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: Ezequiel Torres This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/01/10 By Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 3/01/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001200-00 The name of the business (es): CR Framing Located at: 700 Harvest Pk Dr #I In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Martin Ramos 3725 Sailboat Dr. Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/18/10. Signature of registrant: Christopher Martin Ramos This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/18/10 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 2/18/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001441-00 The name of the business (es): Toasted Toad Cellars Located at: 4942 Cache Peak Drive In: Antioch, Ca, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Toasted Toad Cellars LLC 4942 Cache Peak Drive Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jeff Werter This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/1/10 ByT. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 3/1/15 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001553-00 The name of the business (es): Nor Cal Landscaping and Maintenance Located at: 151 Hanson Lane In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Antonio Raygoza 2. Kristian Raygoza 151 Manson Lane Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/ A. Signature of registrant: Antonio Raygola This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/4/- 2010 By Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 3/4/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA-NM-096050 YOU ARE EN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/4/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE,

725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JUDY SCOLARl, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 10/14/2005, as Instrument No. 20050393539- 00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 010- 440-019-7 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 288 BLACK AMBER WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $360,537.74. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714- 730-2727 or www. fidelityasap.com Dated: 02/19/2010 ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By Georgina Rodriguez, Foreclosure Assistant ASAP# 3458902 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

vicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: March 12, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., F/K/A AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711- 1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www. ascentex.com/websales. TAC# 887068 PUB: 03/12/10, 03/19/10, 03/26/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000796-00 The name of the business (es): A.STYLE & DESIGN Located at: 2042 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Audrea Mia Lyons, 2042 Bridgeport Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/2/10. Signature of registrant: Audrea Mia Lyons This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: February 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): Maxx Imprints Located at: 2340 Indian Springs Ct In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):1. Rem T. regan 2. Kathleen P. Regan 2340 Ondian Springs Ct 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: Rem Regan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/15/15 By Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 3/04/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001234-00 The name of the business (es): 1)East Bay Reliant Realty 2)East Bay Reliant Home & Mortgage Located at: 1245 Juniper Court In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Susan Chung 1245 Juniper Court Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Susan Chung This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/19/10 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 2/19/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000973-00 The name of the business (es): Lil Manuel’s Custom Decals Located at: 1487 Mallard Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Manuel Lee Padilla, 1487 Mallard Lane, 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: 2/9/10. Signature of registrant: Manuel Padilla This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 9, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: February 9, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0162165 Title Order No. 09-8-499327 Investor/Insurer No. 116908662 APN No. 041-310- 042-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAVID T. MANAOAT AND LEAH T. MANAOAT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/31/2006 and recorded 03/01/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0064425-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California,

will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 102 SONORA COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,032,416.58. 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: 02/- 03/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3451098 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale # CA0954098-1 Loan# 172176284 Order # 4233914 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/23/2010 at 10:00AM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/18/2007 as Document No. 2007-0207629-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, MARK ALLEN RODGERS AND PAMELA RODGERS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, HOME LOAN CENTER, INC., DBA LENDINGTREE LOANS, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 075324-014-2 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED PER SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2445 GRIMSBY DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is: $437,295.67 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 ‘efÄ’b1 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 02/26/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: PAULA GUTIERREZ, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *- TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)730-2727, (714) 724-7500, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 2528300 ASAP# 3462854 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0001211-00 The name of the business (es): Articles of Gold Located at: 449 Silver Wood St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Isaiah 61 Alliance of World Changers 449 Silver Wood St Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sheree Shannon President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/18/10 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 2/18/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000563-00 The name of the business (es): Goldilocks Located at: 809 Blue Mesa Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stephanie R. Parsons, 809 Blue Mesa Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Stephanie R. Parsons This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 25, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0000986-00 The name of the business (es): Fingers & Toes Located at:120 Guthrie Lane In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kortney D. Maddock 3637 Brookdale Circle Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kortney D. Maddock This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/09/10 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 2/9/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): Carrera Decorative Finishes Located at: 5450 Azure Ct. In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Trisha Crockett 5450 Azure 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 N/ A. Signature of registrant: Trisha Crockett This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/25/10 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 2/25/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 12 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001225-00 The name of the business (es): The Next 24 Hours Located at: 195 Payne Ave In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dittmore Gardens. Inc. 195 Payne Ave. Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an iCorporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Tony Dittmore, Secretary. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/19/10 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 2/19/15 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mogeeg Weiss SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sayyid Mohiyudin Karim FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0217 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sayyid Mohiyudin Karim filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sayyid Mohiyudin Karim to Proposed Name: Sayyid Mohiyudin Hashimi 2. THE COURT

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: H386326 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0030849954/- SIDRIAN Min No: 100024200010920300 AP #1: 066-156-002-9 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., F/K/A AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/- or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: MICHELLE P SIDRIAN Recorded January 3, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006-0000354-00 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded June 8, 2009 as Instr. No. 09-132826 in Book -- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 16, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 106 WEST 6TH STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express 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 as in said note provided, 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. Said sale will be held on: APRIL 5, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $556,977.84. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan ser-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0145741 Title Order No. 09-8-437763 Investor/Insurer No. 1705916104 APN No. 033- 420-054-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/24/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GENEVA JENKINS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 12/24/2007 and recorded 01/07/- 08, as Instrument No. 2008- 0002841-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/05/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32 ARCHES COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $401,469.26. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/- 03/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 3458484 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F001577-00 The name of the business (es): Leo’s Appliance Parts Located at: 1071 Detroit Ave Unit F In: Concord, Ca, 94518, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Leonel Arostegui 2.Martha Y. Arostegui 2219 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek, CA 94598. 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: Leonel Arostegui This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/4/10 By Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 3/4/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0120444 Title Order No. 09-8354595 Investor/Insurer No. 1698232570 APN No. 076- 091-009-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SAMSON VIRAMONTES AND JANICE L VIRAMONTES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 02/22/2005 and recorded 03/03/- 05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0072465-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/05/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1300 PUTNAM STREET, 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 $313,253.89. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 20/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3469128 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

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: $514,967.43 (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: 02/25/2010 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap. com or www.priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3466796 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 26, 2010.

at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 2/- 19/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3458096 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0060891 Title Order No. 08-8222048 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 018-520-034-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/18/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ALEJANDRO COLLAZO,JR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/18/2006 and recorded 04/28/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0133401-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/- 26/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1173 TROPICANA LN, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945135165. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $567,352.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 07/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3450881 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Title Order No.: 4227496 Trustee Sale No.: 69656 Loan No.: PC003714 APN: 034-420-068-8 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 10/03/2006. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 04/01/2010 at 01:30PM, FCI Lender Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10/19/2006 Instrument # 2006-0335460-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Nichelle Washington an unmarried woman, as Trustor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems as nominee for Resmae Mortgage Corporation, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s

check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 330 Shady Oak Drive, Oakley, CA 95461. 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: $543,160.89 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “ mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 3/5/10 FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Trustee 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-282-2424 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures. com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 190002)(03/12/10, 03/19/10, 03/- 26/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

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

The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: February 24, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714508- 5100 By: Lisa Bradford Authorized Signature The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Lisa Bradford Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714259-7850 ASAP# 3456661 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 02/18/2010 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)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# 3458135 02/26/2010, 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-36149-2 Title Order No.090764965 APN 094-140-023 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/26/- 2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/07/2006, as Instrument 2006-021450900 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: OSCAR HERNANDEZ, A SINGLE MAN AND JOSE HERNANDEZ, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC 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: 2114 CHESTNUT DRIVE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-273815-CL Order # 090281810-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): SAMUEL VARGAS AND SILVIA VARGAS , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/30/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0125716-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 25/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $812,147.87 The purported property address is: 2861 GARDENSIDE CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 018-380012 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06531-6 . Loan No. 4001889718 Title Order No. 090814662CA-DCI APN 017- 470-007 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 30, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on April 7, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0108959- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: CHARLES COLLONDREZ AND CYNTHIA COLLONDREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1420 MINNESOTA AVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $493,833.63 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35375-2 Title Order No.090675240 APN 055- 430-025 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/18/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/30/2004, as Instrument 20040458031-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MICHAEL BARBANICA AND KRISTINE BARBANICA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) (Original Lender) and HSBC NY, as current Servicer/- Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5469 FIELD BROOK COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. AKA: 5469 FIELDBROOK COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $597,108.77 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 09-05552 Loan No.: 7000015505 A.P.N.: 055-160-011 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: GAIL BURTON, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/13/2006 as Instrument No. 20060076413-00 in book , page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Date of Sale: 3/23/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $535,643.42 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2209 MARK TWAIN DR ANTIOCH, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055- 160-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a Final Order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: 02/26/2010 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Manager ASAP# 3461053 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FMB- 87138 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 19, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JOSEPH A. SLANEY, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND RANDEE L. GROVER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 10/12/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0323392- 00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 034-430-026 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 703 SOLITUDE DRIVE , OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $539,599.93. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Date: 02/20/10 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee. com ASAP# 3444855 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3817 WARBLER DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $576,047.13 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 02/23/10_ HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)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# 3462289 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch No. 06-1617 Publish Dates February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

emption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘ Mortgage Loan Servicer’ ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President For sales information: MonFri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 01, 2010. (R-288542 02/26/10, 03/05/- 10, 03/12/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: 03/11/2010 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Manager ASAP# 3467519 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-232516-C Loan No. 0042188219 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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:JORGE LEDEZMA, A MARRIED MAN Recorded 3/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0085668-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/29/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 34 ISLAND VIEW DRIVE BAY POINT, California 94565 APN #: 098-082-014 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $394,409.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 2/22/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3436788 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-232897-C Loan No. 0044172211 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: JOEL B. TORIO, a married man Recorded 10/3/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0312936-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/22/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 353 GULL PL PITTSBURG, CA 94565 APN #: 085-330-031 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $498,441.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant

to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. T.S. No. WC-232897-C Loan No. 0044172211 ETS Services, LLC Date: 2/15/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 915043120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3432892 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0084385 Title Order No. 098-243696 Investor/Insurer No. 781626 APN No. 019-770-017- 2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/- 13/2005. 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: KEVIN GRAHAM AND LYNET GRAHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, dated 07/13/2005 and recorded 07/15/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0260931-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 09/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2129 ROPER CIRCLE, 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 $712,117.02. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 24/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3476086 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $317,322.49 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: February 21, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714-508- 5100 By: Lorena Enriquez Authorized Signature The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Lorena Enriquez Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap. com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850ASAP# 3446431 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

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: $509,504.43 (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: 02/24/2010 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# 3464252 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-232896-C Loan No. 0048463822 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/18/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: RHONDA JONES AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 4/25/2008 as Instrument No. 20080090520-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 3/19/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 4513 FALLOW WAY ANTIOCH, California 94509 APN #: 055130-061 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $260,914.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 2/15/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3432856 02/- 26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F00012168-00 The name of the business (es): Paradise Construction Located at: 4880 Dawson Dr In: Oakley, Ca, 94561. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Antonio Gutierrez. 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: Antonio Gutierrez. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/22/- 10 By Marilyn A. Myers, Deputy Expires 2/22/15 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA-09-0028- BS Title Order No.090668448 APN 075-470-037 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/29/- 2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/26/2006, as Instrument 2006-030435900 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: SCOTT JAMES PREBLE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and LENDER’S INVESTMENT CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Lender (Original Lender) and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1249513-02 APN: 041- 210-051 TRA: 19006 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9242 REF: Edwards, Troy D IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 27, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 04, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0314805-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Troy D Edwards and Carol A Edwards Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2181 El Lago Dr Oakley CA 945614143 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $82,398.68. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of ex-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 09-05817 Loan No.: 1001466470 A.P.N.: 035-473-021 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/28/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant 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: MICHAEL A. BUCK AND TANYA A. BUCK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/31/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0109765-00 in book , page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 4/- 1/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $383,967.56 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 55 SIMONS COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561-000 A.P.N.: 035-473-021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a Final Order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06464-6 . Loan No. 0022542955 Title Order No. 090811751CA-DCI APN 035- 450-006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 9, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 18, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on November 30, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006- 0382176-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: HEATHER WILSON RIOS A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MULTICORP INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4914 MONTAGUE AVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561-1948 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35634-3 Title Order No.090706867 APN 068-332-017 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2005. 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 03/25/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/08/2005, as Instrument 20050472432-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RODNEY D. LONG, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and MILA, INC., DBA MORTGAGE INVESTMENT LENDING ASSOCIATES, INC. 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: 103 BROOKSIDE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06598-6 Loan No. 4001782871 Title Order No. 090825789CA-DCI APN 035- 594-003 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 14, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 25, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on October 24, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005- 0409894-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: JEFF LAMBERT AND NICOLE LAMBERT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS., as Trustor, in favor of AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1802 ISLETON CT, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $497,213.45 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 1, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714-5085100 By: Juan Enriquez Authorized Signature The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850ASAP# 3459968 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 81, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 4617, FILED AUGUST 31, 1977, MAP BOOK 202, PAGE 9, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: THE MINERAL RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM GRACE L. MUMA, ET AL, RECORDED JUNE 24, 1975, BOOK 7547, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 383, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, BELOW A DEPTH 500 FEET, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY.’’ Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $396,305.97 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1996 CHARDONNAY DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-334-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 03-09-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3448196 03/12/2010, 3/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 40, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7797, ‘’DELTA POINTE’’, FILED FEBRUARY 11, 2002, IN BOOK 439, AT PAGES 10 THROUGH 15, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASING HEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF; BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF’’ AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROBIN D KUHL, TRUSTEE OF THE PROCTOR FAMILY TRUST, RECORDED DECEMBER 30, 1994, SERIES NO 94-305768 OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $453,925.47 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4766 MAMMOUTH LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-390-009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 02-22-2010 S CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3432703 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $453,141.95 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 8, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent _17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714-508-5100 By: Chris Bradford Authorized Signature The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Chris Bradford Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 ASAP# 3472938 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

CARBONS, MINERALS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF; BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500- ) FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $283,199.49 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 510 MALICOAT AVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-350-019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 03-04-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3463957 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 08, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714508- 5100 By: Juan Enriquez Authorized Signature The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Juan Enriquez Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714259-7850 ASAP# 3473038 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 10/13/2006 and recorded 10/25/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0341399, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 05/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 378 HAZELNUT LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $454,844.16. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 13/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3455444 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 440326CA Loan No. 3013176957 Title Order No. 306645 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-16-2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-05- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-23-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0020719- 00, of ofﬁcial records in the Ofﬁce of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MANUEL IGLESIAS AND, LAUREL J IGLESIAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439992CA Loan No. 3060733221 Title Order No. 291344 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-14-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-19- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-21-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0488433- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: FERNANDO TORRES, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06986-6 Loan No. 0030762751 Title Order No. 090842935CA-DCI APN 037- 262-014 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 5, 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 April 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on October 14, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005- 0394300-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: HARRY S.D. MCGEE, JR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 601 CHANDON CT, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto).

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 240094CA Loan No. 0082066549 Title Order No. 299398 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-09-2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0326- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-222003, Book , Page , Instrument 20030525152- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RAYMOND BRIONES AND MARISSA BRIONES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 28, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7689, FILED OCTOBER 23, 2000, IN MAP BOOK 425, PAGE 42, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY PART OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDRO-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06902-6 . Loan No. 0015267578 Title Order No. 090841389CA-DCI APN 041- 200-017 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 12, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 30, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005- 0329149-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: THADDEUS E. APANASEWICZ AND ANNAMARIE APANASEWICZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4873 TRENTON STREET, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $434,886.55 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0061280 Title Order No. 08-8223879 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 041-190-004-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/14/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSE A PRIETO-ESPARZA, A SINGLE MAN., dated 04/14/2006 and recorded 04/27/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0130656-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4695 LA CASA DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $525,672.62. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/13/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3452894 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0085121 Title Order No. 08-8314862 Investor/Insurer No. 153973839 APN No. 035-480- 006-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 KRISTIN L. SMITH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Charles Darling and Stephanie Jzyk Darling SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Charles Darling and Stephanie Jzyk FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0150 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Charles Darling and Stephanie Jzyk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Tanner Gerald Jzyk Darling to Proposed Name: Tanner Gerald Darling 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/26/10 Time: 9:00 a. m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS b. Petitioner is to bring the birth certificate of the minor to the hearing. Date: January 28, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001542-00 The name of the business (es): Sals Auto Sales Located at: 5660 Main St In: Oakley, Ca, 94561. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Salvadar Ibarra 4300 Lorenetti Dr Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/10. Signature of registrant: Salvadar Ibarra This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/3/10 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 3/3/15 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001313-00 The name of the business (es): Global Home Living Located at: 4268 Spaulding Street In: Antioch, Ca, 94509. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Union Exports (PVT) LTD 4268 Spaulding St Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/23/10. Signature of registrant: Matthew Nazir President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/23/- 10 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 2/23/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN No. 053-141-009-0 TS No. 090168614 Title Order No. 09-8- 524572 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/02/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSE DE JESUS PALOMINO, A MARRIED MAN., dated 12/02/2005 and recorded 12/13/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0477358-00, in Book , Page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00 AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4304 AVILA COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $503,607.97. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal 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. If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office. RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/ - Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Pamela Schneider, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 3460332 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

ignation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 2/- 22/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended toa 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# 3459651 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 2/- 11/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3449410 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

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# 3449289 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-233408-C Loan No. 0044362416 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. 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:HERMELINDAR CONTRERAS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 11/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0374982-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:3/26/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 525 2ND ST OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 035-143-010 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $406,136.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 2/23/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3438781 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-328715-AB Order # 4322364 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): JOHN P ZIERKE, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND ALLEN NIGHTENGALE AND NANCY NIGHTENGALE, HUSBAND AND WIFE ALL AS TENANTS IN COMMON Recorded: 1/12/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0011504- 00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 26/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $383,641.75 The purported property address is: 1420 QUAIL VALLEY RUN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033-280-106-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If

no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/4/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3449165 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/4/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3449138 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010

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# 3447017 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0082939 Title Order No. 08-8305776 Investor/Insurer No. 601892024 APN No. 037-400- 038 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TANYA JELAINE TAYLOR, AND HENRY TAYLOR JR, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS TENANTS IN COMMON, dated 08/10/2006 and recorded 08/18/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0262960-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1900 WEST SUMMERFIELD COURT, Oakley, CA, 945613076. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $442,371.41. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/05/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3453740 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Case Number P10-00140 Attorney Laura Mari Debardeleben 1736 Clayton Way Concord, Ca 94516. Attorney for IN PRO PER Superior Court of California, County of CONTRA COSTA. 720 Court Street Martinez, Ca 94553. Estate of Gary W. Maderos decedent. 1. Publication will be in Antioch Press. 2. Petitioner Laura Marie Debardeleben decedent’s and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Laura Marie Debardeleben will be appointed executor and letters issue upon quailifcation. Full authority will be granted to administer under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Bond not required for the reasons stated in item 3b. 3. Decedent died on 1/18/2009 a resident of the County of Contra Costa. Decedent’s resident at time of death: 1814 B Clayton Way Concord, Ca 94519. Hearing Date: 3/16/10 Time 9:00 a.m Department 61. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001338-00 The name of the business (es): 1)Hair Gallery Salon 2) Hair Gallery Located at: 3670 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, Ca, 94509. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nancy J. Prout 306 Gladstone Dr. 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: Nancy J. Prout This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/24/10 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 2/24/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-271565-CL Order # 090262745-CA-DCO YOU 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 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): XAVIER L BROWN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 12/- 23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0491111-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 26/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $465,650.28 The purported property address is: 690 BYNUM COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-331-031-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common des-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-273896-CL Order # 090281843-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BRYAN BOGOSIAN AND SHERI BOGOSIAN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0051117-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/19/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,818.11 The purported property address is: 3461 WELLS RD OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 032- 351-073 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-325316-RM Order # 090787453-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): REBECCA M. SAUDE , A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0020336- 00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 25/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $518,557.03 The purported property address is: 4614 CHELSEA DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-340-029 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to EMC Mortgage Corporation 2780 Lake Vista Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/5/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-328811-CL Order # 090825092-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/31/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DARRELL HANSON AND JULIANNE HANSON , HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 4/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0125736-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 25/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $244,083.67 The purported property address is: 4425 MACADAMIA LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-481-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-329261-BL Order # 090829568-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): YVONNE HOEKE , A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 8/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0274704-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/- 25/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $477,464.91 The purported property address is: 4865 Claret Ct Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-332- 022 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Litton Loan Servicing LP 4828 Loop Central Drive Houston TX 77081 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/3/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-329572-CL Order # 090833085-CA-LPI 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 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): KATHY MARIE PFANENSTIEL , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/1/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0061124-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 3/26/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $358,578.28 The purported property address is: 833 OAKWOOD WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-270-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/3/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3447069 03/- 05/2010, 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 19, 26, 2010

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): GERARDO BORREL AND UZZIE J BORREL HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 11/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0366196- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 1/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $648,891.89 The purported property address is: 54 VINCA CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-480- 043-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to EMC Mortgage Corporation 2780 Lake Vista Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/11/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3456556 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

balance and other charges: $522,492.44 The purported property address is: 114 MONTEVINO CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 470-023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/11/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3456239 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

08/- 03/2008 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# 3472962 03/12/2010, 03/- 19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0058195 Title Order No. 08-8214782 Investor/Insurer No. 11779233 APN No. 037-253- 019-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/04/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by OSCAR VIRGEN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 12/04/2006 and recorded 12/15/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0400904-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1739 CHANDON WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $405,973.07. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 04/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3449177 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No.03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0080326 Title Order No. 09-8227276 Investor/Insurer No. 115156355 APN No. 037-470- 044-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/19/2005. 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 BRIAN MCCRANEY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/19/2005 and recorded 09/28/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0369796-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 05/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5008 MONTEVINO WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $551,256.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the

opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 10/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 3465105 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0011589 Title Order No. 09-8043887 Investor/Insurer No. 131808162 APN No. 037-500- 047-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 ANTHONY G BASTIAN AND LUCIA BASTIAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 09/08/2006 and recorded 09/22/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0300922-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/05/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1032 WARHOL WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $482,376.74. 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: 05/- 11/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3458401 03/05/2010, 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0066060 Title Order No. 08-8241152 Investor/Insurer No. 009480559 APN No. 035-431-005-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RIGOBERTO GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 01/10/2006 and recorded 01/27/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0028272-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest

bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 931 CHIANTI WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $479,458.35. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/24/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3447464 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

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: 03/08/2010 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap. com or www.priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 JESUS CONTRERAS, 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# 3478154 03/12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Robert Martin Ceragioli SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Robert Martin Ceragioli FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-0309 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Robert Martin Ceragioli filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Robert Martin Ceragioli to Proposed Name: Robert Thompson 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: 4/26/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: March 1, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0145590 Title Order No. 09-8-438246 Investor/Insurer No. 1704246260 APN No. 035- 612-016-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JUSTIN CASIDA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 06/26/2007 and recorded 07/09/- 07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0196093-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1961 HEMLOCK DR, OAKLEY, CA, 945612211. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $442,862.67. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/- 03/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3453722 02/26/2010, 03/05/2010, 03/12/2010 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Date: February 26, March 5, 12, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-330287-RM Order # 090839296-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING 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)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-330906-CL Order # 090850563-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/26/2005. 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. 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): ERIN MERIDITH PFLAUM , A SINGLE WOMAN AND DAVID ANTHONY DEBISSCHOP , A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/9/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0343256-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 1/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0043021 Title Order No. 08-8168557 Investor/Insurer No. 1701200462 APN No. 035- 740-059-7-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRYAN S SMITH, AND, AND MARITSA OLAN- SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/- 03/2006 and recorded 05/11/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0148487- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 09/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 427 BAYVIEW DR, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $463,248.47. 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:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35447-2 Title Order No.090688345 APN 055-020-006 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/05/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/12/2006, as Instrument 20060220019-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JOSE A GUAMAN AND MARCIA A. GUAMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE; J/T, as Trustor, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA (Original Lender) and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2000 SMITH PEAK CT., 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, to-wit: $613,596.87 (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

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

Music Friday, March 12 Delta Jazz Duo The Delta Jazz Duo performs on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Scottie’s/Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant on Sunset Road at Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www.shutterbrasserie.com or www. deltajazztrio.com.

Thursday, March 18 Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest Harvest Park Bowl of Brentwood hosts the International Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest, one of the largest and most exciting karaoke competitions in the United States. Competitions are held every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. and conclude in the month of May. For more information, call 925-516-1221.

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

Events Friday, March 12 Barrel Tasting Sample some of Contra Costa County’s best wines at Hannah Nicole Vineyards the weekend of March 12-14 from 1-4 p.m. Meet the owners, winemaker, vineyard manager and sip some wine still in the oak. For more information, call 925-240-9463 or visit www.hnvwines.com.

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

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

Shows Friday, March 12 ‘Pride and Prejudice’ “Pride and Prejudice” comes to Antioch’s

To list an event, e-mail information to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post events anytime at www.thepress.net. Nick Rodriguez Community Center on March 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.; March 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors (seniors pay $5 for Sunday matinees), and $5 for children. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

A Night at the Opera

Saturday, March 20 Cap’s Comedy Night Cocktail Show Laugh your socks off with Juan Canopii and Chris Warren at Cap’s in Brentwood starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information or to make a reservation, call 925-634-1025.

Girlfriends Unlimited presents an evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee bar and fashion shows by Chico’s and White House Black Market at Neighborhood Church in Brentwood from 7-10 p.m. Bring a clean prom dress (for local students) and receive a raffle ticket. Call 925-634-1415, ext. 1131 or visit www.brentwoodnc.org/girlfriends.

Friday, March 26 Christian Comedy Jam

Saturday, March 13

Saturday, March 27 An Evening With Paula Poundstone

‘Charlotte’s Web’ The El Campanil Children’s Theatre presents “Charlotte’s Web,” the cherished children’s tale by E.B. White. Showtimes are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth. For tickets and more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Tuesday, March 16

Come out to the cleanest,comedy show at 8 p.m. in Antioch High School’s Beede Auditorium. Tickets are $15 in advance and available at Graceland Christian Books and Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch – $20 at the door. For more information, call 510-228-7038.

Paula Poundstone visits Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre at 8 p.m. Armed with only a stool, microphone and can of Diet Pepsi, Paula will make your cheeks hurt from laughter. Tickets are $40 for Gold Circle, $30 for adults and $27 for seniors. To purchase tickets, visit www. elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Art Teachers Exhibition

Sunday, March 28 ‘Duck Soup’

An artists’ reception at 5:30 p.m. opens the Los Medanos Art Gallery’s exhibition of works of local high school teachers, which runs through April 15. The museum is open Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 925439-2181, ext. 3463 during regular gallery hours.

The Marx Brothers star in the 1933 classic “Duck Soup” at 2 p.m. in Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre for the final Sunday of the Month Film Series screening. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and youths. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925757-9500.

SHOP, WINE & DINE!

Every Thursday 5 – 8 PM

Enjoy a late night in Downtown Brentwood

Saturday March 13 5:30 – 9 PM

ST. PATRICKS DAY – CELEBRATION DINNER DANCE

Historic Downtown Brentwood 1st Street & Oak, Brentwood

Eskaton Lodge 450 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood Thursday March 18 5:30 – 7:30 PM

BRENTWOOD CHAMBER MIXER

Tuesday April 6 5 – 7 PM

EAST COUNTY 2ND ANNUAL MEGA MIXER

Tuesday April 13 5:30 – 6:30 PM

RIBBON CUTTING FOR WR PROPERTIES

Tres Jolie 236 Oak Street, Brentwood

Los Medanos College 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg

WR Propeties 651 First Street, Brentwood

MARCH 12, 2010

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, March 12 Lenten Fish Dinners The Knights of Columbus Council 7467 of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church cooks up delicious fish dinners – deep-fried fish, fries, slaw and a drink for $11 – at the church for the next three Fridays during Lent. Dinnertime runs from 4:30-7 p.m.

‘LifeRing’ This new alcohol and addiction support group meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Kaiser Sand Creek facility. The meeting will explore “How was your week in recovery?” For more information, call Bob at 925-7530231 or 925-382-5697.

Saturday, March 13 Webb Family Fundraising Lunch

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Thursday, March 18 Fibromyalgia Fighters Do you or does someone you know suffer from chronic aches and fatigue? Fibromyalgia affects millions of Americans. If you’re one of them, Frigard Chiropractic in Antioch offers the workshop for you on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925-754-1727.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anomymous Every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m., Kaiser Hospital Deer Valley in Antioch holds a 12-step program for people who are overweight, underweight or obsessed with food or body size and would like to maintain a healthy weight. For more information, call Carolyn at 925-516-7798 or Steve at 925513-3015.

Cessation classes Mondays from 6-8 p.m. The class is free and open to everyone. For more information or to sign up, call 925779-3613.

Brentwood Relay For Life Don’t miss your opportunity to join the fight against cancer. Sign-ups are held at REI at the Streets of Brentwood on Saturdays, March 13 and April 10 from 11 a.m-2 p.m.; and Delta Valley Athletic Club on Monday mornings during the month of April. Visit www.relayforlife.org/brentwoodca to register or call 925-634-7640.

Spring Youth Camps All Out Sports League is conducting signups for its basketball, kickboxing, cheerleading and volleyball youth camps. For more information, call Casey at 510-282-4986 or visit www.alloutsportsleague.com.

Butler Amusements

Soccer Camp

The unexpected death of Mike Webb last January left his young family in dire need of financial support. The community is invited to help by attending a lunch at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, 11 Worrell Road in Antioch, at 11 a.m. A donation of $10 ($5 for children) is greatly appreciated.

The carnival is coming to Antioch’s Somersville Town Centre parking lot March 18-21. Enjoy oldies but goodies rides such as the Zipper, Scrambler and Cyclone. This year Michael Jackson’s favorite ride, the Lolli Swing, comes to town direct from his Neverland Ranch.

Freedom High School holds a soccer camp for kids 6-13 March 15-18 from 9 a.m. to noon at the school. For more information, email freedomhighsoccer@yahoo.com or call 925-628-7819.

‘Simply DVine’ Gala Dinner/Dance

Wii and Board Games for Teens and Tweens

Deer Valley’s Educational Advancement Foundation helps students learn what they need to succeed in life beyond the classroom. The Foundation holds a dinner/dance from 6-11p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch. For more information, call Wanda at 925-325-0257 or e-mail wandahom@comcast. net.

St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance Brentwood’s Eskaton Lodge hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance from 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door, and may be purchased at Eskaton Lodge, the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, Health Hut and other local businesses. For more information, visit www.delta-comm. org or call 925-634-8275.

‘An Affair to Remember’ All brides are welcome to this wedding extravaganza, held at 2556 Somersville Town Center in Antioch from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Come shop and meet with the specialist to make your dream wedding a reality. For more information, call 925-757-1800.

Sunday, March 14 Corned Beef & Cabbage The Bethel Island Lions Club holds a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Sunday, March 14 at Scout Hall on Ranch Road in Bethel Island. The no-host cocktail social hour begins at 4 p.m.; dinner is served at 5. Tickets are $12. Call Lion Larry 925-625-4356 or Lion Al at 925-625-3586.

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

Tuesday, March 16 Mystery Book Club The Oakley Library’s Mystery Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The library has copies of the upcoming books available each month for checkout. The March 16 book is “Murder on the Lusitania” by Conrad Allen. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

The Oakley Library invites kids in grades 612 to play Wii and board games from 3-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-6252400.

Tea Party With the Easter Bunny From 4-5 p.m., Charley’s Grilled Subs at the Somersville Town Center in Antioch holds a Tea Party With the Easter Bunny for children 3-12. Charley’s will provide free sandwiches and more. For more information and to RSVP, call 925-754-5230.

Gary Bogue Spend an evening with Contra Costa Times pet/wildlife columnist, naturalist and author Gary Bogue to hear about his interesting adventures while enjoying a chicken/pasta dinner at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Antioch, starting at 5:30 p.m. The cost for the dinner and program is $20. For tickets, call 925-779-1079.

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

iPlay Youth Volleyball iPlay Youth Volleyball is looking for new players – girls and boys 9-14. To register and for more information, visit www.usvbclub. com or visit Antioch Indoor Sports Center in Antioch on March 13. The registration deadline is April 3.

Volleyball Skills Camp Looking for something for kids to do during spring break? Heritage High holds a volleyball skills camp March 15-18 from 9 a.m.-noon for all school-age boys and girls. For more information, e-mail bhaldi@msn. com or visit www.libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us/ heritage.

Quit Smoking Today Sutter Delta Medical Center offers Smoking

Hoops Unlimited Hoops Unlimited, Oakley’s only nonprofit 11-and-12-year-old boys basketball team, has openings for players. Practice is held every Friday at the O’Hara Park gym from 4:30-6 p.m. Come out and improve your skills or just to practice. For more information, call James at 510-743-3492 or e-mail hoopsunlimited@yahoo.com.

Delta United Soccer The highly ranked Xplosion Girls U14 Class 1 Gold Flight team conducts tryouts for girls 14 years of age. Interested players should call Ed at 415-794-2165.

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

East Diablo Youth Soccer League This competitive soccer team conducts tryouts for boys and girls 9-14 on weekends at the Streets of Brentwood soccer field. For tryout dates and times according to age group, or for more information, visit www. edysl.net.

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

Biddy Outdoor Soccer Children 3-5 will have a ball in this noncompetitive league/activity on Saturday mornings for one hour at Bristow Middle School starting April 10. Equipment is supplied. For more information and to register by the April 2 deadline, visit www. ci.brentwood.ca.us or call 925-516-5444.

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

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