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Construction relocates festivals by Samie Hartley

Construction worker Marcello Soto makes a measurement this week as work continues on the underground utilities for Brentwood’s new city hall. The construction has closed City Park downtown, forcing the annual CornFest and the Art, Wine and Jazz Festival to ﬁnd alternate venues for 2010.

Staff Writer The 2010 Art, Wine and Jazz Festival will jump across town to the Streets of Brentwood to escape ongoing Civic Center construction, while this year’s CornFest will sidestep the worksite by shifting one block west. Brentwood Chamber of Commerce CEO Harry York Tuesday presented the City Council with the nearly-fleshed-out plan to shift the city’s biggest annual event from Second to First Street, where it will stretch from Chestnut to Pine streets. Booths will run down the middle of the street, and scaledback entertainment will be staged in three places: A city-owned vacant parcel at First and Chestnut, the Bank of America parking lot near Oak Street, and a vacant parcel next to the Brentwood Funeral Home. Fireworks will be launched from the customary place, behind Liberty High School. York said much of the planning had centered on fencing, which will run down Diablo Way and Midway Alley behind businesses

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fronting First Street. Several meetings and responses to notices had indicated most merchants preferred their entrances to be inside the festival boundary and not faced by the festival’s perimeter fence. A spokeswoman for the Delta Cinemas, however, told the council that times were tough for the downtown fixture, which has already

made commitments to run major summertime films that weekend. She was concerned that movie patrons would be required to pay their way into the CornFest first. Talks are continuing about possible solutions to the theater problem, York said, and details concerning access for a couple of residences who would be fenced in

are also still being worked out. Other considerations in the complicated plan include shifting fences after hours so diners can still reach restaurants after the CornFest closes, and staging the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s Engine 54 so that it can exit via Diablo Way instead of First Street. This

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This Week Auto lovers get it in gear

Looking for a reliable mechanic or some deals on wheels? Our Spring Auto Care guide puts you in the fast lane. Page 1B

Bash for the past The East Contra Costa Historical Society heralds the new season with a flourish of fun and fascinating activities. Page 6A

Dial in the drama

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East County officials hear high-tech transit proposal by Dave Roberts Staff Writer When eBART was initially proposed in 2000, transportation officials envisioned that by 2010 there would be light-rail, diesel-powered trains traveling 23 miles from the Bay Point BART Station to Byron, stopping at stations along the way in Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood. Unfortunately, the most that will be happening this year is construction of an Source: eTranzUSA eBART transfer platform at the Bay Point A private company is proposing to provide BART Station. mass transit, possibly to Discovery Bay, for half The $500 million project was delayed the cost of eBART. and scaled back a couple years ago when

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Union Pacific Railroad refused to allow eBART trains to travel on its Mococo Line through far East County. Without access to an existing track, officials agreed that there was only enough funding to extend eBART 10 miles down the Highway 4 median from Bay Point BART to Antioch, with stations at Railroad and Hillcrest avenues. It could take many years for eBART to reach Oakley, let alone Brentwood or Byron, unless hundreds of millions more transportation dollars are found – a tall order for a federal government mired $12.6 trillion in debt and California struggling

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Tuition tuneup

go to news/press releases A vehicle maintenance service is helping high school seniors pay for college.

Our Sports Links hook you up with a colorful collection of athletic adventures. Page 20A

Plus: Auto Care Guide.................1B Calendar .............................19B Classifieds ..........................13B Entertainment ....................9B Food .....................................10B Health & Beauty .................8B Milestones ........................ 11A Opinion .............................. 16A Sports ................................. 19A

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Easter events abound in East County by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Easter arrives early this year – April 4 – so now’s the time to make your plans. Whether you’re searching for a sunrise service or bountiful brunch, there’s an abundance of bunnyful activities in East County to help you celebrate. Here’s a sampling of some local family-styled events: Palm Sunday, March 28 OAKLEY DELTA LIONS EGG HUNT 1100 O’Hara Ave., Oakley Now in its 19th year, the Oakley Delta Lions

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Club sponsors its annual Easter egg event for children 10 and under at O’Hara Park Middle School beginning at 1 p.m. Lunch is $2 and includes a hot dog, chips and a soft drink. A free Easter egg hunt follows at 2 p.m. Call 925625-7467 or visit www.oakleylions.com. Saturday, April 3 DISCOVERY BAY EASTER EGG HUNT Cornell Park, 505 Discovery Bay Blvd. The annual Discovery Bay Lions Club event begins at 10 a.m. (early arrival is recommended) and features refreshments and kid-friendly activities. For information, call 925-516-7234. PREWETT PARK EGG HUNT 4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch Egg hunts, face painting, arts and crafts, and visit from the Easter Bunny are provided for all age groups from 10 a.m. to noon. Antioch residents pay $5; non-residents $6. Register by April 1 by calling 925-776-3070. CHURCH ON THE ROCK EGGSTRAVAGANZA The Antioch Church on the Rock, 50 Walton Lane Church on the Rock’s Easter egg hunt runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event includes foods, games, face painting and a bounce house. Call 925-757-4359 or visit www.antiochcotr.org. CELEBRATE AT THE STREETS Enjoy an Easter weekend of family fun at The Streets of Brentwood. The two-day event boasts bounce houses, face painters and magic princess holiday bunnies. Stores will be open Easter Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Call 925-

516-8500 or visit www.streetsofbrentwoodca. com. Easter Sunday, April 4 GRACE RESURRECTION DAY SERVICE Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch’s worship service, held in Antioch High School’s Beede Auditorium, 700 W. 18th St., begins at 10 a.m. For information, visit www.gbfofantioch.org. ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICE 2800 Camino Diablo Road, Byron An ecumenical sunrise service is held at 6:30 a.m.; Mass of the Resurrection at 8:30 a.m.; Family Mass 10:30 a.m.; and Spanish Mass 12:30 p.m. For information, call 925-6346625. EASTER JAZZ CRUISE The Delta Jazz Trio performs at a champagne brunch Delta cruise from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 63-foot Island Serenade yacht at the Pittsburg Marina. For reservations, call 925-252-9300. For more information, visit www.deltadiscoverycruises.com and www. deltajazztrio.com. SPORTS BAR & STEAKHOUSE 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay A champagne brunch and egg hunt is held from noon to 2 p.m. Adults pay $37.95; Seniors $33.95; children (7-12) $12.95 and kids 6 and younger are free. Call 925-513-3435 for reservations. SHADOW LAKES GOLF CLUB 401West Country Club Drive, Brentwood Shadow Lakes’ annual Easter brunch and egg hunt runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults pay $27.50; children (7 to 12) $12.95, and kids 6 and

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Investigating East County’s unknown by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Most people like to kick back on Friday evenings and welcome the weekend, but for the investigators of Delta Diablo Paranormal, it’s time to get down to business. Armed with infrared cameras, electromagnetic field detectors, night-vision goggles, high-definition video cameras, digital voice recorders and their channeled sixth senses, the crew of DDP stalk through the night investigating locations of suspected paranormal activity in East County. Lead investigators Irene Ritchie and Raquel Rangel have been going on ghost hunts for years, exploring California haunts such as the Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach and the Preston Castle in Ione in search of physical evidence that ghosts exist. “I’ve always been interested with the paranormal and urban legends involving spirits,” Ritchie said. “I’ve had this curiosity all my life.” Ritchie said at age 3 she encountered a spirit in the form of an old man with long white hair and talon-like fingers, who tormented her for several months by following her around the house, aggressively asking if she wanted to play. Similarly, Rangel, Ritchie’s cousin, was visited by the spirit of an elderly man

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Delta Diablo Paranormal investigators Irene Ritchie, Patty Herrera and Raquel Rangel examine unexplained phenomena and paranormal activity in East County. Right, an unexplained mist appears in this photo taken in Lake Tahoe. The mist was not seen with the naked eye at the time the photo was taken. Delta Diablo Paranormal investigators suspect it is the manifestation of a spirit. who used to chase her through her grandmother’s house when she was a child. The two were surprised to find out years later that an elderly spirit visited both of them, but are unsure if it was the same old man. Nonetheless, the

incidents sparked a fire within both of them to find out what goes bump in the night. Ritchie and Rangel formed DDP earlier this year to formalize their hobby into an organization designed to as-

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sist people who might have encountered a spirit or other paranormal activity. They purchased sophisticated equipment to properly investigate places of see Unknown page 9A

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Oakley group aids family of homicide victim by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

A community organization is helping to defray funeral expenses for the family of a young Oakley woman killed last week during a domestic dispute. The Friends of Oakley donated $900 to the family of Elizabeth Reyes after learning of the family’s financial difficulties. “We heard that the family was experiencing a shortfall in completing the funeral arrangements, so we wanted to step up and help,” said Jim Frazier, a member of the nonprofit organization. “That’s what a community foundation is for, and we were glad to be of assistance.” Reyes, 21, was found dead in her home on Pheasant Way in Oakley on March 17.

The 21-year-old father of Reyes’ two young children has been formally charged with the murder and is being held on $1 million bail at the Contra Costa County Jail in Martinez. Authorities say Francisco Ayala-Lares called the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s dispatch around 4:30 p.m. on March 17 and admitted to involvement in an altercation at Reyes’ residence. Deputy Sheriffs picked up Ayala-Lares on the 400 block of West Fourth Street in Antioch and transported him to the Martinez Detention Facility, where he was booked on homicide charges. “Obviously it’s very sad,” said Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen. “There were obvious signs of blunt-force trauma and it

appears at this point that it was a domestic dispute. There was an altercation; he (Ayala-Lares) left the house and then called the dispatchers. A short time later he turned himself into the police.” The homicide is Oakley’s first since 2006. The couple’s two children, ages 2 and 11 months, are being cared for by Child and Family Services personnel. Those with information regarding this case should call the Office of the Sheriff at 925-646-2441.

Construction to close State Route 4 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will initiate a full closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 4 (SR-4) 1.1 miles east of the Old River Bridge beginning Friday, March 26 at 8 p.m. and ending Monday, March 29 at 4 a.m. Caltrans will perform one-way traffic control along this stretch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 through Friday, March 26. Crews will replace a culvert in this location. The work schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions.

For the westbound SR-4 detour, go southbound on Interstate 5 (I-5) (Los Angeles); merge onto westbound I-205 to (San Francisco/Oakland); merge onto northbound I-680 to (San Ramon/Walnut Creek); and merge onto eastbound SR-4 to (Pittsburg/ Antioch). For the eastbound SR-4 detour, go north on SR-160 (Isleton); eastbound on SR12 (Lodi); southbound on I-5; and continue south to SR-4. Since canals bracket the roadway on

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Museum to open in historic style City invites The East Contra Costa Historical Society holds its annual Opening Day Celebration on March 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring new displays of the Byron Hot Springs and Donner Party, WPA paintings of John Marsh, and a 1920 magician’s costume from the Brentwood Theater. The Society has also recently restored a 1947 Dodge truck used by the Byron Fire Department, and welcomes visitors to get their picture taken with it. Opening Day guests are also invited to bring their “cars of interest” for all the see at the celebration’s car show. Music will be provided by popular DJ Jared and his family, hot dogs will be fired up by Ed and his Angels, and vendors will offer handmade items for sale. The event also features tours of the 1878 farmhouse, originally owned by the Byer and Nail families; plus antique farm tractors, Model T’s, a caboose, fire trucks, Homer’s Tool Shed and the museum store. The store’s collection includes books about Camp Tracy (the prisoner of war camp located at Byron Hot Springs), the original Byron Hot Springs resort and many others pertaining to East County and the Delta. Museum tours are free, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds go toward keeping the Society and its museum in operation for another year.

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The East Contra Costa Historical Society holds its annual Opening Day Celebration on March 27, complete with a car show, live music and a barbecue. New this year are exhibits spotlighting the Byron Hot Springs and East County’s connection to the ill-fated Donner Party. The East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum is open every Saturday and the third Sunday of the month,

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The City of Brentwood Park Ad Hoc Committee is holding meetings inviting public input regarding issues related to parks, trails and recreation that should be considered for revisions to the documents. The committee would also like to be made aware of facilities and/or improvements not included in the present plans that could be funded by a citywide bond. The next public meeting will be held Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 101B Sand Creek Road. The City of Brentwood City Council has appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to review the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan and related documents and return to City Council with recommendations as necessary. Since its adoption in 2002, the Master Plan is the main document that has guided the development of parks, trails and recreation in Brentwood. The Ad Hoc Committee is also inviting written comments to be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department. To request a form, call 925-516-5444.

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Childhaven Preschoolers and their teachers pause for a Hop photo-op during their recent Hop-A-Thon beneﬁting “Jerry’s Kids” and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The amount they raised this year wasn’t known right away, but the school has been hopping for years, averaging about $650.

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Hopping for Jerry’s Kids On March 4 and 5, children from Childhaven Preschool in Brentwood were all giggles and cheers as they participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Hop-a-Thon benefiting “Jerry’s Kids” suffering from neuromuscular disease. Childhaven has been participating in the program for the past 10 years and is committed to spreading disability awareness and community acceptance. Hop-a-Thon is part of MDA’s national disability awareness initiative organized by childcare centers and schools across the nation. The Hop-a-Thon curriculum, provided free-of-charge by MDA, includes five lesson plans focused on educating children about people living with disabilities. Additionally, children and their parents collect pledges and donations based on the number of hops each child completes during a two-minute period.

Proceeds from the event will fund neuromuscular research, provide support for adults and children with neuromuscular disease and give MDA’s young clients the opportunity to attend MDA Summer Camp at Camp Westminster Woods in Occidental, Calif. The efforts of the students from Childhaven Preschool are shared by thousands of other children participating in the East Bay. MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat neuromuscular disease through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. In addition to funding groundbreaking research, MDA maintains more than 230 clinics nationwide, including clinics at UCSF and the Stanford Medical Center. – Contributed by Laura Firpo

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Unknown from page 4A inquiry, and officially began home investigations this month. “When you have a paranormal experience, you don’t know what to think,” Rangel said. “You might think you are imagining things, but if it is persistent, then you might think you’re going crazy, so we offer this service to give people peace of mind. Maybe you have some type of activity going on in your house – or maybe there’s a raccoon in your attic.” DDP services are free of charge, and residents don’t need to stay in the house while investigations are conducted if they don’t feel comfortable, but Ritchie said some people are interested in the process. So far, the DDP team has conducted investigations in the homes of friends and family, but is willing to travel anywhere on the west coast if it offers a chance to scientifically document the existence of spirits. DDP historian Patty Herrera, also a cousin of Ritchie and Rangel, is a novice to ghost investigations, but once Ritchie and Rangel found out that Herrera had been visited by a deceased uncle, Rangel’s father, in her dreams, they knew Herrera was a perfect fit for the team. Herrera said Rangel’s father periodically visits her in her sleep just to say hi and check in. During one of his visits, he told Herrera not to worry about her brother, which made no sense to Herrera at the time. But the following morning, Herrera awoke to news reports of a shooting at the New York New York casino in Las Vegas, where her brother was staying. While her parents, unable to reach their son, were worried, Herrera heeded the words of her uncle and knew that her brother was OK. “I can’t explain it,” Herrera said. “I’m not sure why he visits me, but he stops by and has conversations with me. It’s not scary. I talk to him just as I would talk to anyone face to face and then he goes off. Not sure where he goes, but he always seems to come back.” Herrera said as a researcher she’s learned about a lot of suspected paranormal activity in East County, particularly in Antioch. One of the most common legends is the story of the white witch of Black Diamond Mines. It’s believed that the spirit of Sarah Norton, a midwife who lived in the Antioch area during the 1870s, haunts the Rose Hill Cemetery, where she was buried against her will. Norton, who died in a horse carriage crash, had told her children that she didn’t want to have a formal service if anything were to happen to her, but since Norton was such an important member of the community, the townspeople insisted on a public service. Despite two attempts to hold a service, which were canceled due to violent rainstorms, the people decided to stick it out during the third storm and hold the funeral. Since the town went against her wishes, people believe the vision of white light, described as a gliding woman, who has been seen floating among

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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: 08/- 03/2008 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# 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. 09-0110386 Title Order No. 09-8320817 Investor/Insurer No. 137154328 APN No. 076-263- 032-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SHANE M PETERSON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 05/10/2006 and recorded 05/18/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0156775-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2838 SEVILLE CIRCLE, ANTIOCH, CA, 945094520. 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 $404,029.66. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest

as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 31/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3487624 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: H386326 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0030849954/- SIDRIAN Min No: 100024200010920300 AP #1: 066-156002-9 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 servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; 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 KIMBERLYTHORNE, ASSISTANTSECRETARY 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0169605 Title Order No. 09-8526938 Investor/Insurer No. 158615321 APN No. 037-480- 014-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/08/2007. 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 DON H HUEY, A SINGLE MAN, dated 02/08/2007 and recorded 02/16/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0047786-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California,

will sell on 04/- 16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 28 PUFFIN CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 945611798. 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 $560,809.29. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/- 20/2010 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# 3483980 03/19/2010, 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0126519 Title Order No. 09-8373072 Investor/Insurer No. 163907257 APN No. 033-232- 001-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ROBERT MEDEROS AND LINDA D MEDEROS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/30/2007 and recorded 04/06/- 07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0101252-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 61 YULA 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 $860,476.54. 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/- 26/2009 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# 3485953 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0143762 Title Order No. 09-8432886 Investor/Insurer No. 129343285

APN No. 037-221- 014-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: FRANK SARMIENTO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/21/2006 and recorded 09/07/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0283129-00, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1764 PECAN 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 $472,619.95. 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: 12/- 26/2009 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# 3494184 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0166799 Title Order No. 09-8518392 Investor/Insurer No. 039250219 APN No. 035-141- 008-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/28/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: STEPHEN H MCWILLIAMS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 08/28/2003 and recorded 09/11/03, as Instrument No. 2003-0452330-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 114 EAST HOME 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. 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 $179,040.50. 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/- 17/2010 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# 3492749 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and previsions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 14th DAY OF APRIL 2010, TIME 10:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Premier Self Storage, 2150 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: A-130 BERNICE MATIER A-261 LOUIS STEINMETZ A-295 MAURINE GONZALES A-308 DEBBIE HENRIQUES A-315 STEFANIE BARELA B-454 CHRIS DERRYBERRY B468 BRETT BARTHOLOMAI B-556 RICHARD BOSCH C-608 STEVEN SIMMONS C-633 JOSH WOLF C-637 SERGIO GASCA C-662 JUAN M. HERNANDEZ CUEVAS D-705 KRISTEN REMLINGER Property to be sold described as boxes (contents unknown), totes (contents unknown), child’s bike, garbage bags (contents unknown), hand truck/dolly, refrigerator, guitar, children’s toys, chairs, treadmill exercise machine, bed set, sofa, lamps, iron frame tables with glass, sofa, love seat, hutch, dressers, entertainment center, shop vac, wicker furniture, armoire, mini refrigerator, dvd player, golf clubs, microwave. Hand tools pool table musical equipment file cabinets camping gear /fishing poles, patio furniture, and more… Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this March 26, 2010 and 2nd Day of April 2010. PREMIER SELF STORAGE 925-679-8877 Auctioneer: Forrest O’Brian Ca, Bond #:00104533207 P O Box # 66 Bethel Island CA 94511 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 2010 ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and previsions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the14th Day Of April 2010, TIME 1:00PM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at TownCentre Self Storage, 345 Town Centre Terrace, Brentwood, CA 94513 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: RR-22 MARK GRAVATT A-136 JANEEN CYBULSKI CLOUD A-205 LATHRUM D-870 KYLE HALEY E-1044 MARY WYCHE E-1062 LETICIA JIMENEZ E-1100 LETICIA JIMENEZ E-1257 JOSIE VILLALOBOS C/O Sandra McClelan Property to be sold described as boxes (contents unknown), totes (contents unknown), mattresses, bed frame, headboards, foot boards, dining sets, couches, love seats, yard chairs, glass patio tables, ,yard tools, planters, ladders, fishing equipment, televisions, dressers, stereo equipment, speakers, shaws, computer compatible devices, children toys, clothing, purses and bags, shoes, lamps, tables, desks, futon, file cabinets, refrigerators, metal shelving unit, pillows, bedding sets, fans, men’s clothing, exercise equipment, holiday décor, Dryer sets, refrigerator, office equipment, tool boxes, work bench, drop lights, carpentry tools , movies, case, golf clubs, drill press,pattern books, board games for children, glider chair with ottoman, metal closet storage device, microwaves, books, bean bag chairs, baby items, car seat, crib, highchair, play pen, stroller, toddler bed, swing etc. and more…. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 26th of March 2010 and the 2nd day of April 2010 TOWNCENTRE SELF STORAGE 925-334-7779 Auctioneer: Forrest O’Brian Ca, Bond #:00104533207 P O Box #66 Bethel Island CA 94511 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits

on April 6, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An amendment to an approved conditional use permit (CUP 08-19A3) to allow for a revision to the master sign program for the retail development known as The Streets of Brentwood, speciﬁcally to allow a 63’ high pylon sign along the State Route 4 Bypass and a 38’ high monument sign at the main entry point along Sand Creek Road. The project is located at the northeast corner of Sand Creek Road and the State Route 4 Bypass (APN 019-110-067). Applicant: Continental Real Estate Companies Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: March 26, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on April 6, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 10-002) to operate an equipment rental business known as Brentwood Party Rentals, within a 2,540 square-foot accessory building located at 2610 Empire Avenue (APN 019-010015). Applicant: Paul Kelly Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: March 26, 2010 CORRECTED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND AVAILABILITY OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 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, hold a public hearing to consider the following: A General Plan Amendment (GPA 07-01) 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 019032-001). A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, to assess potential environmental impacts. The draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and accompanying initial study are available for public review and comment in the Community Development Department for 20 days beginning on March 26, 2010 and ending on April 14, 2010. The deadline for submission of written comments ends at 5:00 pm on April 14, 2010. Applicant: Mark Marcotte / 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 Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: March 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090015002986 Title Order No.: 090784459 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/17/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC,

as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/30/2005 as Instrument No. 20050328689-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: RICARDO LEON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/15/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 606 PUTNAM STREET, ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA 94509 APN#: 071-113-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $46,545.97. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 03/22/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3499099 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0170414 Title Order No. 09-8530589 Investor/Insurer No. 130654929 APN No. 011-460-019-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by STEPHANIE A. SIMPSON AND SCOTT SIMPSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND, dated 09/12/2006 and recorded 09/19/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0296013-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3111 CASTLE ROCK LOOP, DISCOVERY BAY, CA, 94514. 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 $584,435.98. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/19/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3501222 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

MARCH 26, 2010

MILESTONES

In Memoriam Margaret R. Vasquez March 29, 1948-July 9, 2009 arch 29 is a very special day for you Margaret … It’s your birthday and a celebration of your life! You know, even though we are given many precious gifts as we go through life, some we are allowed to enjoy for a long time and others only briefly. You turned your back on us when you heard the “Master” call, not knowing you took a big part of us; all hopes and dreams gone in too brief of a lifetime. You followed the path that the “Master” laid out for you. He chose you on purpose for a purpose! He knew you had that unique taste for music and had the best country, corridos and oldies. Margie, you are not too far away – you’re just across the way! Until we meet again, Happy Birthday! Missing you, Grace

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Engagement manda Bell, daughter of Ted and Joanne Bell of Oakley, met Jacob Meadows, son of Michael and Rebecca Meadows of Temecula, while attending Cal Baptist University in Riverside. Amanda and Jacob are planning a June 18 wedding in Northern California. Jacob is a business major graduating this spring and Amanda is a nursing major graduating in the spring of 2011. Congratulations, Amanda and Jacob!

Birth hris and Cassy Tesene of Brentwood are proud to announce the arrival of Luciano James Tesene, born at 2:46 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2009 at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek. Luciano weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20¾ inches.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters By Trevor Frey

A Moral Dilemma Before diving too deep into this subject, let us make it very clear that I am not suggesting, or leaning one way or another, rather, simply supplying information. And when I say “information” I do not mean legal advice – please CONSULT WITH A BANKRUPTCY SPECIALIST AND TAX ADVISER as this IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A PRIMER ON HOW TO AVOID YOUR DEBTS AND LOAN LIABILITY. So with that disclaimer, let’s get right into the thick of things and touch base on California’s anti-deficiency law - a law that originated during the Depression years to protect the banks, but is now doing just the opposite due to the rampant greed that kept them (the banks) from acting rationally in their own self-interest. You see California, as well as a handful of other states, have laws in place that allow a homeowner to simply walk away from their residence while not being held financially responsible for the debt they washed their hands clean of. In other words California has become the poster child for the “buy-and-bail” syndrome. As the numbers reflect, currently in California one out of every 204 loans has defaulted, many of you have either already had to, or will be, dealing with the moral dilemma of either letting your property go, or, according to Mr. Henry Paulson, “doing the right thing” and bleeding out your life-savings, IRA and credit card balances just to hold onto your house. Again, I’m not suggesting one way or another but let us be realists and come to grips with two very important facts when making any large financial decisions. First, it seems the only time we hear a finger-wagging lecture regarding money with content such as you “should”, or you “ought to”, is when it may be in your best interest to do the opposite; and second, the market will never function on

moral obligations alone…this is capitalism, and money should work. Obviously though, right now, money is not working, and not working on an extreme level which has caused Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to actually rework their foreclosure policies in order to deal with the difficult times we find ourselves in. These changes will have a direct bearing on the period of time from which you file for foreclosure until you can once again purchase a home: Situation Bankruptcy (All except Chapter 13)

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Fannie Mae allows for extenuating circumstances such as: • Death (not yours, of course) • Illness • Job Transfer • Accident Resulting in Sever Injury

Bottom line, if you are in agony over a pending decision to walk away from your home, please remember, your moral obligation is not to Paulson or your lender, nor is there any patriotic duty to bankrupt yourself to benefit others. Your moral obligation is to yourself and your family. As always, I welcome all questions and or concerns pertaining to real estate lending on my cell phone, 925-726-1444, or via email, tfreymortgages@yahoo.com. – Advertisement

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MARCH 26, 2010

Reservoir environmental reports released The Bureau of Reclamation and the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) have released the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Los

Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project. The purpose of expanding Los Vaqueros Reservoir is to develop reliable dry-year water supplies, provide additional water quality improvement

Ask the Vet By Debbie Sharp, DVM

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Dangers of Spring : “Now that the weather is warmer, I want to take my dog out for more walks. Is this safe?’

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: There are many seasonal dangers associated with Spring. Here are just a few…

Foxtails - A foxtail is a cluster of grass used to disperse seeds from the original plant. They are spear shaped with tiny barbs and as such have a strong propensity to migrate forward and not back out once it has penetrated tissue. For most of our canine patients this becomes troublesome once in the paw, inhaled in the nose or found in the ear canal. If your dog has been on a walk recently or out in the yard and comes in shaking his/her head, sneezing repeatedly and pawing at his nose, or limping he may have a foxtail. Cats often get foxtails in their eyes while poking around in bushes. Cats will often squint one eye when they have a foxtail behind their eyelid. All of these problems warrant a visit to the veterinarian right away. Rattlesnakes – Spring is rattlesnake season. Rattlesnakes are just beginning to emerge from their nests. Vaccinating against rattlesnakes does not prevent the need for medical treatment if they are bit, but does increase their chances of a full recovery.

External Parasites – The days are longer, the temperatures are rising, and parasites such as fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are out in force. These parasites thrive in temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees, so we have the perfect climate! We are all familiar with fleas and how annoying they can be to our pets and our families. Ticks and mosquitoes also pose additional health concerns with heartworms and many tick-borne diseases such as lyme disease. All pets should be protected from these parasites with monthly parasite treatments. Avoid over the counter flea medications purchased at grocery stores and drug stores as they can be very dangerous if applied incorrectly. Internal Parasites – Because many of us walk our dogs more in the Spring and Summer, internal parasites are more of a problem as well. Many of the internal parasites we see have the potential to be transmitted to humans so treating and preventing them is a concern for all of us. Pets should be tested annually for internal parasites and kept on a monthly preventative throughout the year. Be sure your pets are fully protected against the many dangers that are prevalent in the Spring. If you have additional questions, please call us at 925-634-1177. – Advertisement

for CCWD municipal and industrial customers, and provide additional emergency water supply for the San Francisco Bay Area. The EIS/EIR provides an environmental analysis of the proposed expansion of the existing reservoir from 100,000 acre feet to 160,000 acre feet and alternatives to 275,000 acre-feet. The Final EIS/EIR is the basis for decision-making for the federal, state, and local agencies. Reclamation will prepare a Record of Decision (ROD) following a 30-day notice of the publication of the Final EIS/EIR. The ROD will identify the decision and discuss the relevant factors considered. The CCWD Board of Directors is scheduled to consider certification of the Final EIR and project approval at a public meeting on Wednesday, March 31. If the board certifies the Final EIR and approves the project, CCWD will publish a Notice of Determination (NOD) on April 1 and file the NOD with the Contra Costa County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse. “Reclamation is very pleased to be part of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project – the first surface storage expansion project to move forward under the CALFED BayDelta Authorization Act of 2004,” said Donald R. Glaser, regional director of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Mid-Pacific

region. “Expanding Los Vaqueros will be instrumental in improving dryyear water supply reliability and water quality in the San Francisco Bay area. Reclamation and CCWD are committed to continue working with the State of California, water users, environmental groups and all other stakeholders involved in the Bay-Delta Conservation Planning process and additional storage studies.” The Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion is one of five potential surface-water storage projects identified in the CALFED Storage Program and the CALFED Bay-Delta Program’s Programmatic Record of Decision, dated August of 2000. The CALFED Bay-Delta Program is a 30-year program (2000-2030) based on four major resource-management objectives that guide actions designed to achieve a healthy ecosystem while supplying 25 million Californians with a reliable water supply. The objectives are ecosystem restoration, water supply reliability, water quality and levee system integrity. Reclamation plays a key role as the federal lead agency for implementing water-supply reliability actions in coordination with state and local partner agencies. The Final EIS/EIR is available at www.usbr.gov/mp/nepa/nepa_ projdetails.cfm?project_id=903.

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Festivals from page 1A year’s CornFest will be held July 9, 10 and 11. Plans for the relocation of the Art, Wine and Jazz Festival are going a lot smoother. After scouting out other potential locations in town to host the ninth annual festival, the Brentwood Art Society has struck a deal with the Streets of Brentwood to host the festival there on Aug. 28 and 29. Brentwood Art Society President Jack Gaughan said the Streets was the most viable option because there is plenty of room for parking and access to power outlets. “This year’s festival will take place at the center of the Streets of Brentwood, so it will be more linear and condensed than in City Park, but that will also make it easier to navigate your way through all the booths,” Gaughan said. “The Streets is a nice venue and it also has a tremendous identity in the community. People from here to Pittsburg know where it is, and a lot of people pass it when using the Highway 4 Bypass, so we’re hoping to see an increase in attendance this year.” Despite the change in venue, the size of the Art, Wine and Jazz Festival will not be altered significantly. In fact, Gaughan expects to provide more room for additional artists to display their work in the popular Artist’s Garden, which will be stationed near the Rave theatre. Since the festival is free to visitors, Gaughan hopes that many new patrons will discover the event as they do their shopping at the Streets and stop by to see what the festival is all about. And with access to more power outlets, the festival will host two music staging areas so that one band can be setting up

or tearing down its set while the other band is performing. Tracey Nobil, general manager of the Streets of Brentwood, said she’s happy to assist the Brentwood Art Society so that the festival can continue to be a part of the Brentwood community while the event’s home in City Park is under construction. Since the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department has decided to put the Starry Nights concerts series on hiatus until the Civic Center construction is complete, the Streets of Brentwood will also keep alive the Brentwood tradition of Friday night concerts this summer. Last year, the Streets hosted concerts on Wednesday evenings so as not to conflict with the Starry Nights concerts, but since the popular concert series is going dark for the next two years, Nobil said the Streets will move its concerts to Friday to fill the void. Another event that will relocate as result of the Civic Center construction is Brentwood’s annual Play Day, which is typically held in the park in June. Recreation Supervisor Barbie Gary, who helps coordinate Play Day, said she’s looking for a new location but hopes to host the event at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex later in the summer in conjunction with the Center’s 10-year anniversary event, which is scheduled for September. The Parks and Recreation Department hopes to hold other events at the Aquatic Complex this summer, hosting themed swim days to encourage families to come out and spend the evening together. Rick Lemyre contributed to this story. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Transit from page 1A with a $20 billion deficit. But a private company has come forward offering to provide a better mass transit alternative that would reach Oakley, Brentwood, Byron and possibly Discovery Bay for the same cost as it would take to get eBART just to Antioch. CyberTran International officials have been making presentations to East County leaders touting an innovative system with smaller, lighter, electric-powered, computer-controlled cars that don’t need drivers. The cars, which hold 24 passengers, can be accessed like an elevator: you push a button and go straight to your destination without stopping at stations along the way. And it promises to provide many more stations, perhaps one every mile or two. Because the cars are so much lighter (about one-tenth the weight of light rail), CyberTran’s construction cost could be as little as $25 million/mile, which is half the cost per mile of eBART and a fraction of the $200 million per mile of BART. Officials from CyberTran, which is short for cybernetic transportation, brought their proposal to the East County transportation board Transplan a couple months ago, to the Antioch City Council on March 9 and to the Oakley City Council on Tuesday. They are seeking letters of support, and have already received a couple dozen from federal and state leaders as well as the city of Richmond, with which they are partnering to test and develop the technology. The system has yet to be tried and

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proven in a real-world implementation. The company is looking to do a one-to-two-mile demonstration project with the help of federal funding, and plans to roll out a commercial system in about three years. “Somewhere in the Bay Area there will be a first system,” said Neil Sinclair, CEO and chairman of the board of CyberTran, which is based in Oakland. “Everyone wants to be second (after it’s been proven). There’s a real logjam in the way of innovation in this area (of transportation). Clearly the time has come for this. I think there are benefits for this region, for sure, that can come out of this.” Some East County officials are receptive. “I thought it was rather intriguing,” said Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor, who represents the city on Transplan. “Obviously, the door is open probably for any type of affordable transit that is possible. Obviously, there’s a tremendous amount of details to be worked out on it, et cetera. But it could be a long time before we have BART out here, so it could be an alternative.” Taylor said that at this point he sees CyberTran as more of an add-on to eBART rather than a replacement for it. “But you have to leave all doors open right now,” he said. “A lot of it has to do with economics, what are the pros and cons.” Antioch Councilwoman Mary Rocha said, “It sounds very promising, and it sounds very good.” On Tuesday night the Oakley City Council agreed to send a letter of support for the proposal. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Measure F: Locals seeking local control We wanted to take this opportunity to thank the more than 5,200 Brentwood neighbors who recently signed the initiative that would give Brentwood control over our property. We are proud of the proposal and were so gratified that so many people came to the conclusion that we have UEST known for a long COMMENT time. That is that Brentwood is the right agency to decide what happens with our property. We believe in Brentwood, are fortunate to be a part of this community, and have written this measure so that everyone can benefit from it. Much of this stems from the fact that we have owned our land, on average, for more than 20 years each.

The initiative is moving forward. The City Council has determined that all of the necessary steps had been done properly and placed the initiative on the June 8 ballot. The council acted after staff presented the fiscal impact report. Should the initiative succeed and be fully implemented, staff found a direct influx of $60 million to the city over time. Also, there would be an annual net surplus of $800,000 for the city to use on a variety of needed services including parks, police and roadways. We’re proud to do more than pay our own way. If you’d like to see the discussion of the initiative, please go to www.ci.brentwood. ca.us and look for the video of the March 9 meeting. We just learned that the initiative will be called Measure F. We hope you’ll take the time to learn more about Measure F

LETTERS Pennies for Peace a wise investment Editor: Everybody should donate money to Pennies for Peace. The first reason is to help kids in Pakistan and Afghanistan grow up and have a good education. The second reason is so all kids can grow up and have a good life. I know some people don’t want to give money to Pennies for Peace because Muslims were responsible for 9/11, and most people in Pakistan and Afghanistan are Muslims, but they aren’t all bad. They are people just like you and I. All children need an education. If everyone around the world didn’t have an education, people are not going to know how to read or do math. People won’t be able to get a job because they don’t have any skills. These people can lose hope and turn to terrorism as a way out. Kids around the world should grow up and have a good life. If kids don’t get an education, they have to depend on their parents to do everything for them. If they go and have kids, their children will rely on them

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and its many elements, which are designed to help make Brentwood an even better place to live, work and raise a family. Within the next week, our Web site will be available at www.putbrentwoodincontrol.com. Briefly, Measure F would establish Brentwood’s own Urban Limit Line. This would put the Brentwood council and city voters in control not only of our land but the perimeter of the entire city. Neither the county nor any other neighboring city should make these decisions for us. Only the people of Brentwood can fairly determine what is in their best interests, not outsiders, however well-intentioned they might be. Additionally, Measure F would rezone our land and potentially allow the city to permit a low-density project. If this happens, Measure F would create new local

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for help. The cycle of poverty and lack of education will continue. People might think, “Why should we donate money to these people? We don’t even know them.” I’ll tell you why we should give money to them. Just because Muslims were responsible for 9/11 doesn’t mean that we can’t donate some money. Maybe if we helped them get an education, they’ll like Americans more. You never know. Look online to find out more at www. penniesforpeace.com. Tyler Venters Falgham, fourth grader, and the rest of Mr. Landski’s Intervention class at Turner School in Antioch

Community can slow down teen crime Editor: There is a current national problem that is affecting the young adults of America, especially in the minority communities. Teen crime is one of the biggest issues sweeping the nation in a negative way. In my community, I have witnessed so many crimes that were committed by young adults. Since 2005, crime has risen gradually. Minority teenagers have a bad rep in Antioch for committing crimes and making the community less safe. Antioch is getting dangerous. Walking the neighbor trails, I witness people getting harassed or drug transactions. Most of the time, the criminals are the teens or young adults. Recently an elementary classmate of mine was shot and killed over a song disagreement downloaded on an iPod. He was shot and killed at a local gas station by another teenager. Over the summer, a classmate who dropped out of Deer Valley High School allegedly killed someone at the local park. The crimes are usually committed by foster kids living in group homes, teens that dropped out of high school or people who come from

jobs, help our schools, improve Brentwood’s economy and enhance public safety. Taken together, these factors should also result in higher property values. We also commit ourselves to fixing Balfour Road and American Avenue around Heritage High School and Adams Middle School. Those of us who have been part of the community for many years know how important all of these things are to Brentwood. Along with the significant contributions to the city’s budget mentioned earlier, this is a package we hope you’ll see as beneficial for you and your family. Please direct any questions, concerns and comments to putbrentwoodincontrol@ yahoo.com. Lee Hancock, Mark Harris, Sean McCauley and John Wong Brentwood

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high-crime communities. Many male minorities and teens are falling victim and end up as inmates in our overcrowded prisons. The community needs more organizations that provide job assistance, after-school programs and recovery centers. We need organized community activities and an organization that tries to help get people off the streets. There should be a paid community cleanup system that hires eligible teens and young adults to rebuild the community they live in. This kind of program would benefit the people of the community by creating a better-looking environment. I’m fully aware that teen crime can’t be eliminated; however, it can most definitively be slowed down. Darryl Malik Flaggs Antioch

Hazardous time for homeless students Editor: A recent article in your newspaper about homeless students has caught my attention. The population of homeless students in California between the preschool and 12th-grade levels has increased by more than 100,000 in the last three years. The federal government has attempted to address the issue with the 1987 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, but according to Barbara Duffield, policy director of the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, this money only gets to about 9 percent of the nation’s school districts. I am also a student at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill and I find this information extremely tragic. I am also a resident of Antioch, and that Antioch Unified School District receives no federal subsidies for these homeless students is ridiculous. I applaud organizations like Shelter, Inc. for collaborating with the district to provide

students with some of the services that they need, but I do not believe this is enough. I urge other students in the public education system to speak up on behalf of their fellow students in need and volunteer to help them out in any way possible. Every child deserves a chance at a bright future. Brandon Spearman Antioch

Relay represents community resolve Editor: Cancer has been taking the lives of many people for many years now. Relay for Life in Brentwood is an important event to our community that allows survivors, fighters and people who are healthy to show their support and dedication to finding a cure. Unlike the Avon Walk for breast cancer, Relay for Life does not have a certain amount of money for each participant to raise, which lets more people attend. Every penny counts when it comes to the cause. People who attend Relay for Life agree that the Survivor’s Lap is worth all of the money, time and energy put into this event. Seeing their faces and their attitudes about being a survivor encourages more and more people to come out and participate, or continue participating in the years to come. Having family members die from, live with and survive with cancer makes me thankful for all the things people do to help support people like my family members fight their disease. I plan on joining Relay for Life with some friends who have walked before. The more people who attend and raise money for this cause, the closer we can be getting to finding a cure. Sarah Ahlf Oakley see Letters page 17A

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Letters from page 16A Voter initiative good for Brentwood Editor: As a resident of Shadow Lakes and having experienced the horrific day-to-day traffic coming from the opening of Adams Middle School, I am 100 percent in support of the voter initiative that will move the extension of American Avenue closer to reality. The development of Adams Middle School and Heritage High School were never intended to concentrate the sheer volume of students, parents and traffic into the city’s largest cul-de-sac. Subject to the voters will, in taking this next step forward, will come a long term due diligence and planning process to ensure that the results match the rhetoric. Following four years of sitting on the Planning Commission and having had the pleasure of working with our economic development staff, planning and department of public works, I am confident that the wishes of the citizens of Brentwood will be well served. Jim Cushing Brentwood

Vote McNerney out of Congress Editor: Well, ever heard of the term “Watch what you ask for; you just might get it”? When President Obama and Jerry McNerney were elected, the people wanted change – we went from bad to worse, and so much worse our grandkids will never be able to pay for it. People should know better: every time the government gets involved in anything, they just screw it up – they just can’t help themselves. Last time the government tried to regulate was in the ’70s. I remember my parents waiting in huge lines to get gas. Hope you’re ready for long waits to see a doctor; the latest poll showed 46 percent of doctors will leave their practice because of Obamacare. And thanks to our Congressman Jerry McNerney, a puppet for Pelosi, for voting for the bill. Well, fellow voters, they didn’t listen to the message when they lost Massachusetts, and shoved this bill down our throat – so let’s stick it up theirs in November and vote McNerney out of Congress. Charles Handwork Brentwood

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Poor petition presentation Editor: This letter is in regard to your frontpage story entitled “Balfour Project heads for ballot,” about annexing 740 acres to the city’s southwest border; also known as the ULL issue. I want to inform you that a deception took place when I was asked to sign the petition that enabled this expansion. The petition that I signed was presented to me as “relieving city traffic congestion” or words very close to that. Period. I know I should have read the petition before signing, but I was loaded down with groceries, exiting a Safeway store, and I took the petitioner’s word for it. I now see it as a ruse, because the heart of the petition is about adding up to 1,300 new houses as well as commercial development. I would not have signed it had it been presented to me accurately. Now I wonder how many others, like me, thought they were signing a petition simply to relieve city traffic congestion, and if enough people would have even signed this petition to get it to the ballot had they been told the truth. It also leads me to wonder if the petitioners were paid to acquire these signatures, and if they were coached on how to present this important issue for signing. I am very disappointed and won’t be signing any more petitions. Carol McInerny Brentwood

Full disclosure expected Editor: The fourth high school Final EIR Report to Comments leaves much to be desired. I have read the Environmental Impact Report Response to Comments for the Liberty Union High School District’s proposed fourth high school. There are many comments and questions that were edited and/or omitted from this report. I find this completely unacceptable. The answers used are vague. I have talked with other local residents and agencies and all have seen the same thing. Their comments and questions were also edited or omitted. It is as if the district chose what to include or ignore, thus keeping many important concerns from the public. School district residents are concerned for the safety of our kids and are entitled to

read all comments and questions in their entirety. Over half of the question I asked concerning the safety of the railroad crossing on Sellers Avenue was left out. LUHSD’s response mentioned everything from widening Cypress Avenue to extending the Byron Highway, but never once is the Sellers Avenue railroad crossing mentioned. The Draft EIR, by contrast, does state that the railroad crossing would become unacceptable. The report also says that the Cypress Corridor lacked infrastructure to support a fourth high school campus, and ongoing lawsuits with the East Cypress Corridor Specific Plan EIR could significantly delay development within the corridor. There was no lawsuit when this site was selected and this should not be a reason for not building in the Cypress Corridor. Moreover, it’s ironic that the LUHSD brings up the matter of lawsuits in light of the fact that it’s currently being sued for elder abuse as well as for threatening the use of eminent domain to buy the property on Sellers Avenue for the new high school. This report is completely one-sided and neglects the district’s responsibility to address all concerns. I expect the LUHSD to do better. There is no doubt that the proposed school site at Delta Road and Sellers Avenue is the most unsafe and expensive site the LUHSD could have selected. This Final EIR was placed on the LUHSD Board meeting agenda for certification on March 10; then postponed. How ironic that this was the same night the school board made $3.2 million in budget cuts. I guess it wouldn’t have gone over very well telling parents that their kids would have larger classes, fewer teachers, counselors, librarians and, oh by the way, we are getting ready to ask you for another school bond to build another high school. Frank Spinelli Oakley

U.L.L. change increases problems Editor: Expanding the urban limit line in Brentwood is not needed and should be opposed. The justifications used to explain its necessity just do not add up. It is an obvious attempt by developers to make more money at Brentwood’s expense. Does Brentwood really need more

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houses and retail? Brentwood can’t fill the existing storefronts it already has. Brentwood already has approved housing developments that sit unfinished due to the economy but will be finished when the economy improves. And when will that be? Many experts say a strong economy is at least five to seven years away. So why expand the U.L.L? Brentwood is currently adding more housing and retail east of Brentwood Boulevard along the Sand Creek extension. How about all the empty retail stores that are already vacant throughout the city? Just how many more strip malls with empty storefronts does the city need? Be mindful of the empty storefronts in the downtown area. Why the rush to build more retail when Brentwood cannot fill the existing spaces? A report suggests expanding the U.L.L. will bring $800,000 per year tax revenue to the city. When the blight of empty stores, undersold homes and crime comes with it, Brentwood will spend far more than it takes in to fight the associated problems. Changing the U.L.L. will only add to the problems. More blight, more crime. Robert Walrond Brentwood

Sold on self-determination Editor: Thank you, Brentwood City Council, for allowing us to vote on the local control initiative. I signed the petition in January because we should decide what happens to our city, not outsiders. Some people think we need more growth to help get our economy going again. Some friends of mine say that growth is ultimately not a good thing. To me, regardless of where you stand on development, it is obvious that Brentwood’s voters and council should make decisions that effect Brentwood. In addition, safety for our students should be a priority for all. The ongoing traffic problems cause by the American Avenue cul-de-sac is an accident waiting to happen. Right now the Board of Supervisors and the voters of the whole county decide on our future. We have the right to make decisions for ourselves. I am voting Yes. Freeman L. Young Brentwood

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35096-3 Title Order No.090625184 APN 074-262-014 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 12/05/2005. 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 04/15/2010 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 2005-0473004-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: EDWARDO ORTEGA AND MERCEDES ORTEGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA (Original Lender) and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA, as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2608 TRUMAN CT., 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: $432,647.23 (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: 03/18/10 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap.com or www.priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Irma Barrios, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3497900 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Antioch Press No. 061617 March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0046580 Title Order No. 08-8-176142 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 056-380-0176 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TEDRIC RODRIGUEZ AND BRITA YBANEZ RODRIGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/22/2006 and recorded 09/29/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0309657-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5549 MCFARLAN RANCH DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $525,700.93. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code

and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/07/2008 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# 3500473 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 879 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 3.40, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE EMERGENCY COST RECOVERY THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 23rd day of March, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Becnel, Brockman, Stonebarger NOES: None ABSENT: Richey, Taylor ABSTAIN: None SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 880 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING 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, WEST OF FAIRVIEW AVENUE, NORTH OF THE EBMUD AQUEDUCT AND EAST OF HENRY HART DRIVE THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 23rd day of March, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Becnel, Brockman, Stonebarger NOES: None ABSENT: Richey, Taylor ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: /s/_______________________ Cynthia Garcia, CMC Assistant City Clerk Certified copies of the full text of the proposed ordinances are posted and may be read in full in the City Clerk’s Office at 708 Third Street, Brentwood, California, or copies may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Proposed date of adoption by City Council: April 13, 2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 26, 2010

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DV volleyball sets sights on fourpeat by Dave Roberts Staff Writer When it comes to sports dynasties, several come to mind for most fans: Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics in the ’60s, Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in the ’90s and the Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle New York Yankees in the ’20s, ’40s and ’50s. Perhaps it’s time to add to that hallowed pantheon Lou Panzella’s Deer Valley boys volleyball team, which went undefeated in league play last year and has won the BVAL championship three years in a row. Judging by their 3-1 league-opening victory over Freedom last week, Deer Valley could be a favorite to fourpeat this year. Asked about that possibility, Panzella said, “Talk to me in five weeks. I don’t know. Antioch is pretty good. Everybody is better, so we’ll see.” The Wolverines lost three of last year’s starters to graduation, but have three starters returning: Taylor Higgs, Jason Agopian and Kurt Kline. “Which is a nice place to start,” said Panzella. “With their experience – and they’re pretty good players – that should hopefully give our younger kids and less experienced players a little time to grow into what they have to do and where they have to be.” Two of the starters in the Freedom game were freshmen: opposite hitter Derrico Kwa and middle blocker Marcus Lee. Another starter, junior libero Brian Yi, has never played volleyball before. And Ago-

Deer Valley’s Noah LaBonte spikes the ball past Freedom’s Tommy Ahlf in a 3-1 Wolverines victory last week.

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pian, a 6-foot-6-inch third-year starter, has never played outside hitter before. “So we’ve kind of shuffled the deck a little bit, and there’s going to be a learning curve for these guys,” said Panzella. That learning curve was evident in the first game against Freedom, which Deer Valley lost 13-25 due to numerous hitting and serving errors. But the Wolverines settled down after that, winning the next games 25-15, 25-17 and 25-19. “Hopefully, we’re going to be a lot better at the end of the year than we are now,”

said Panzella. “And I don’t think we are that bad now. I think we’re pretty good. When we control the ball and cut down on our mental errors, we’re pretty good. But we’re going to make those mental and physical errors – some because of inexperience, some because that’s part of the game; they make errors. I’m pleased with the way we picked up our play as the match went on. I was pleased that some of the newer guys got a few kills and made good plays for us.” Agopian led Deer Valley with 14 kills and nine digs, followed by Higgs’ 10 kills,

10 digs and nine aces. Kline made 30 assists and nine digs. Although Deer Valley volleyball could be on the verge of becoming Dynastic Valley volleyball, the last thing Panzella wants is his players resting on past laurels. He said he told his team “that’s ancient history. It means nothing. All it means is that everybody’s out gunning for us. So we are either up to the task and face that, or trip by the wayside. I think we’ll be up to the task. We’re hoping we are.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Antioch Speedway kicks off golden anniversary by Michael Dixon Correspondent East County racing fans of all ages packed the bleachers of the Antioch Speedway Saturday night for nearly four hours of racing action, marking the start of the 50th season of racing on the dirt track at the Antioch fairgrounds. Scott Sanchez of Oakley, who brought his 9-year-old son Keegan, has been going to the races for 15 years, though Saturday was the first time in 10 years he wasn’t sitting in the pits. “It’s just exciting,” he said. “I came out here when my wife got me a Father’s Day gift years ago and got to go in the pits after we were fans out here (in the bleachers). It’s something to do on Saturday nights, it keeps you out of trouble, and it’s fun and exciting.” Eric Lahrs of Pleasanton brought his two kids, Emily, 8, and Dylan, 10, for the third year in a row. “It’s a lot of fun to watch the cars, it’s good racing, it’s a good atmosphere,” he said.

“Last year was our first year” said James Borba of Brentwood. “I finally had someone to go with” as he pointed to his 4-year-old son, Owen. “I grew up on the Peninsula, and they don’t have racing down there. But it’s always been something that I wanted to watch. So I came out on the first week and came pretty much every week after that. It’s fun to watch, excitement the whole time, doesn’t get boring too often. It’s a good value for a long night out. You really get your money’s worth.” Several close races and the threat of a crash helps keep the races interesting, even if one racer appears to be dominant. A good lead can be quickly lost by a slight mishap on a turn. If a crash occurs behind the lead cars, the race is restarted and the second-place car is positioned right behind the first-place car, even if the leader had a significant lead. Until the winning car takes the checkered flag, anything can happen at any time. If you’re thinking of going, you

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Gene Haney rockets past the grandstands Saturday at the opening of the Antioch Speedway’s 50th anniversary season. might want to bring ear plugs, especially for kids, because the revving engines roar throughout the racetrack, even during the practice laps when the racers aren’t driving as fast as during the races. Races are held

every Saturday starting at 6 p.m. through October 9, excluding holiday weekends. Scheduling and ticketing information can be found at www.antiochspeedway.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Going Gator Antioch High School senior Alyssa Thompson made ofﬁcial her intention to play soccer for San Francisco State University Gators.

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Martial mastery Cheyenne Lewis, 13, is one of only two females to win the Junior World Taekwondo Championship.

Flying Pan Am Diamonds shine The Black Diamond All Star Cheer and Hip Hop teams made a triumphant return to the JAMZ 2010 National Championships in Las Vegas

Super Dawgs The Delta Dawgs 12U baseball team won its ﬁrst championship of the 2010 season at the recent Super Series St. Patrick’s Day tournament held in Davis.

Belting it out Andrew Wagenaar, center, recently competed in the Pan American Championships.

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Homecoming Brentwood PONY Pinto Dodgers player Jacob Campa scored after belting out a triple in a game at the recent Jamboree.

Holy perfection The Holy Rosary ﬁfthgrade American girls CYO basketball attained perfection this season, compiling a 14-0 overall record and 10-0 in the East Diablo League.

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Antioch swim in another rebuilding year by Dave Roberts Staff Writer Although it wasn’t officially even spring yet, it definitely felt like “sumer is icumen in” (in the words of the Middle English song welcoming summer) on a warm, sunny afternoon at the Deer Valley High swim meet last Friday against Antioch and Pittsburg. It’s looking like another rebuilding year for the Antioch Panthers, which has only 12 swimmers, and as a result can’t field enough competitors in enough races to gain the points needed to win a meet. Antioch is 0-2 after losing the Deer Valley meet and after swimming uphill against Heritage two weeks earlier, both of which are able to provide a plethora of water racers and divers. Getting the Panthers up to speed has been an ongoing project for Coach Keri Miles, who took over three years ago when, she said, “the program was almost non-existent. We are trying to get it rebuilt – it takes a while. We have more swimmers than we did last year. It’s a slow process, but we are working on it.” Last year the Panthers fielded only nine swimmers. Adding to the challenge of being competitive this year is that Antioch is young, consisting mostly of freshmen and sophomores. On the plus side,

many of them have previous experience, having swum for the Antioch Delta Skimmers and the East County Stingrays. “We have a lot of really good swimmers,” said Miles. “They have a lot of potential – it’s just a matter of trying to get our numbers (of swimmers) back up.” Despite competing with just four varsity swimmers, the Lady Panthers managed to come in third last year in league competition, “which was really good,” said the coach. One of the better swimmers this year is senior Chris Tennow, who, Miles said, “is an incredible breast stroke swimmer and is working really hard to qualify for NCS (the North Coast Section championships). He may be two seconds away (from the qualifying time). We are working really hard to get him qualified.” As for many of the other swimmers, “They have a lot of potential,” said the coach. “I will give them another year, and I think they will surprise a lot of people. I think they will do really well in the coming years. I am really excited to have the kids that I do. I have an amazing assistant, Cali Robinson – she has coached with Antioch Delta Skimmers and has a lot of good ideas and is a good asset to the team.” To comment, visit www.thepress .net.

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Freedom working out the kinks in loss by Michael Dixon Correspondent Freedom’s baseball team is still trying to find its form after last year’s NCS championship. In Friday’s home opener the Falcons were defeated 2-11 by an experienced Foothill team that in many ways resembles Freedom’s squad of 2009. The game was never significantly in doubt as Foothill plated four runs in the opening inning and scored at least one in all but one inning thereafter. While not pleased with the result, Freedom Manager Gary Alexander found some silver lining. “We played a lot of young players that showed that they aren’t afraid,” he said. “The bottom line is we are playing in preseason with a brand-new team and trying to figure some things out. And we definitely figured some things out today on what decisions we are going to make in the future. So that’s a positive.” Asked about what areas he wants to improve on, he said, “We just need to learn the game. We just made a lot of mistakes, and the only way to learn from them is to make them and learn from them. The learning curve is huge right now. All I can ask is that when something happens, that we learn from it so it

doesn’t happen again.” The mistakes were apparent throughout the game, although they mostly weren’t egregious: a few fielding errors, passed balls and wild pitches. But Freedom was also victimized by not making fundamental plays, particularly in the early going. Starting pitcher Ryan Petrangelo, one of the few seniors on the team, was forced into early jams when his team failed to cut off throws from the outfield when there was no play at the lead base, allowed Foothill runners to advance. This put extra pressure on Petrangelo, who was forced to pitch for strikeouts, as well as on the defense, which had to “play in” to prevent the lead runners from scoring. Offensively, Freedom was a victim of bad luck, recording only four hits despite making solid contact with numerous pitches – and smacking balls right at Foothill outfielders. Freedom’s star of the game was defensive ace shortstop Javier Carrillo, whose strong arm gunned down several speedy Foothill runners. Carrillo went two for three at the plate and drove in one of Freedom’s two runs, bringing home Bobby Cook on a fifth-inning single. The other run, which came in the same inning, was scored by Dylan Fakhimi on a

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groundout by Joe Navilhon. The loss moved Freedom to 0-5. On Monday, the Falcons made their last preseason tune-up when they traveled to Union City to play Logan. On Thursday they opened their league schedule at

home against Liberty. On Tuesday they’ll visit Heritage, a team with great depth and experience – and one of the favorites, along with Deer Valley, to challenge for the BVAL title. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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have hung on through the past three years of the Great Recession. The Cordua family goes back several generations in Brentwood – Daryn’s grandmother Eunice Castoro was a longtime secretary for the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce. According to Tonya, grandma once lived in the John Marsh House. Daryn and Tonya ﬁrst met in ﬁfth grade at Garin Elementary School, lost touch and reconnected 15 years ago, when Daryn was dating a friend of Tonya. They’ve been married 12 years and have three children. Daryn got his start in upholstery when he

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was 16 and worked at Upholstery Unlimited in Brentwood for a couple of years. He left that job to become an installation technician for a telecommunications company, a job he still works at night. In his spare time as a hobby, he did upholstery jobs in his garage for friends and family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hobby became bigger than the garage,â&#x20AC;? said Tonya. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided that maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to go full bore with this.â&#x20AC;? They started out in a 1,500-square-foot space in the Brentwood Business Center, then moved to a space twice as large. Despite the economic slowdown, Daryn and Tonya have managed to stay in business by customizing hot rods every six weeks or so. They recently outďŹ tted the seats in â&#x20AC;&#x2122;58 Bel Air with a chevron pattern and an embroidered â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bel Airâ&#x20AC;? along with other customizations.

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Mark and Anita Baker of Oakley peruse the new car lot during a recent visit to Bill Brandt Ford in Brentwood.

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new car with whatever features you need or want and adorn it with high-tech gizmos such as a communication, entertainment or navigation system. And then there’s the conﬁdence you get from a full warranty and the lack of wear and tear to begin with. “Some people are just new-car people and others are just used-car people. There’s really no right or wrong answer,” said Steve Meister, general sales manager at new car dealership Bill Brandt Ford in Brentwood. “It’s really just a matter of what works best for each individual.” And what works best is having a plan, so prospective buyers should get their ﬁnancial house in order before heading out to the dealership. Conventional wisdom says that a car payment should not exceed 20 percent of the buyer’s monthly income, so tally up your monthly expenses before you fall in love with

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Whether you’re buying new or used, the key to remember is that you’re the one in charge. Both Hambaugh and Meister agree that a conﬁdent attitude – as well as working with a well-known, reputable dealer – can make the whole car-buying experience enjoyable. “The bottom line is that you’re the customer and you shouldn’t be put off by the salesperson or the whole scope of the operation,” said Meister. “For us (Bill Brandt Ford), the majority of our business is families and we are a family-run store, so when you come in with a price you want, we’re going to give you that price. We understand that your time is just as valuable as ours and we want you to be a customer for life. Buying a car should be, and can be, a good experience.” Why Buy New is located at 8111 Brentwood Blvd. For information, call 925626-7320 or visit the Web site at www. whybuynewautos.com. Bill Brandt Ford is located at 8100 Brentwood Blvd. For information, call 925-634-3551 or visit www. billbrandtford.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Prom apparel puts mom over a barrel “Mom, when can we go prom dress shopping? Junior is only eight weeks away!” my daughter Mary informed me with a sense of urgency in her voice. “Oh no,” I thought to myself. Wasn’t it just Winter Ball? The dollar signs flashed before me. Again. HANGIN’ IN Junior Prom. It’s a big deal and there HERE was no avoiding it. “Well, I guess we could go looking next weekend, but I can’t promise we’ll buy anything,” I unenthusiastically replied. She gave VICKI me that look only a MCKENNA 16-year-old can pull off. It’s a combination of disgust and irritation mixed with some “little sad puppy-dog.” You don’t know whether to slap ’em or hug ’em. That next weekend we headed to His and Hers Formal Wear in Brentwood with my 7-year-old daughter, Haley, along for the ride. Once there, I was happy to see many racks of dresses on sale, but Mary didn’t even notice them. Like metal to a magnet, she bee-lined over to the rack of beaded and bejeweled gowns worthy of a night at the Academy Awards. Mary firmly believes that she was switched at birth. How else can you explain the rest of the family’s hideous lack of fashion sense and her keen eye for style? She was obviously meant to go home with the Versaces. I started shaking my head right away. “No way,” I whispered to her. “That dress has got to be $300! Look at these over here, Mary. How about this purple one? Or this maroon one with the low back?” I was clutching my wallet a little tighter now. “Can I just try it on?” she pleaded, clutching the dress a little tighter. I knew this could actually work in my favor if the dress looked awful on her, but what if it fit her like a glove? Meanwhile, Haley had managed to pull a pink chiffon flowergirl dress off the rack and

was spinning around in front of a threeway mirror, completely absorbed in her own reflection. I finally relented. “OK, you can try it on, but let’s at least find out how much it is.” It’s never a good sign when there isn’t a price tag. The nice store clerk grabbed a catalog. “Night Moves” she said softly, flipping the pages. It’s never a good sign when the dress has a title that sounds like a James Cameron movie. It was $385. I stopped clutching my wallet and started clutching my heart. The store clerk showed her to a fitting room and I helped her climb into the dress. Haley rushed in, sweaty and out of breath from her incessant twirling. We zipped the zipper and fastened the hooks – and crap. Mary looked stunning. “Mommmmmm. Pleeeeeeease?” she begged. “I know it’s beautiful,” I said sadly. And honestly, she looked like a goddess in the darn dress. “But how do we pay for it?” A heavy silence hung in the air, and then two large tears began rolling down Mary’s cheek as she began to finally grasp the reality of the situation. I was frustrated. Times are tough, but Junior Proms aren’t going anywhere, and 16-year-old girls still want a fairytale dress. Mary deserved to have it. She had borrowed a dress for Winter Ball and did her own hair and makeup. She is a 4.0 student, a leader in Leadership and has never, ever missed her curfew. I couldn’t think of one reason why she didn’t deserve that dress. From around the curtain popped the store owner. I knew that she had probably witnessed these teary scenarios between moms and daughters many times before. She spoke calmly and quietly and with a warm smile, assured us that we could work something out. The smile that came across Mary’s face was worth a million dollars. “What about my dress?” asked Haley, still holding her chiffon dress. “I’ll buy you an ice cream instead,” I said, and she was just fine with that. For now … To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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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 #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 #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 12,19, 26, April 2, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File# F-0004852-00 The name of the business (es): Brookside Farm Located at: 130 Eureka Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Quong C. Tom; Anne W.C. Tom, 130 Eureka Avenue, 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: 7/9/09 Signature of registrant: Anne W.C. Tom This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 3, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 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 #F-0001568-00 The name of the business (es): RAH Clothing Located at: 549 Garcia Avenue, Suite H In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Alan Hammond, 261 Discovery Bay Boulevard, 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: Robert Alan Hammond This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 4, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: March 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F00001829-00 The name of the business (es): American Steel Detailing Located at: 2133 Prato St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1477, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Stoker 2133 Prato St 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 3/15/10. Signature of registrant: Steven Stoker This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/15/- 10 By Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires 3/15/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF SUMMONS CASE NO. CV09- 6646GAF(CWx) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA California Ironworkers Field Pension Trust; California Ironworkers Field Welfare Plan; California Field Iron Worker Vacation Trust Fund; (see Attachment) PLAINTIFF(S) v. C & F Alamillo Steel, a California partnership, aka C & F Alamillo Concrete & Rebar; et al. D

EFENDANT(S). TO: DEFENDANT(S): Fidel Cabral Alamillo, Anthony Fidel Alamillo, Carrie Ann Alamillo. A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 20 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it), you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached amended complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff’s attorney, Kerry K. Fennelly, Esq., whose address is: 3444 Camino del Rio North, Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92108. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court. Clerk, U.S. District Court By: Natalie Nongria(sp), Deputy Clerk Dated: September 14, 2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 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. 021273 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 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 F0001374-00 The name of the business (es): Foxx QSauce Located at: 1332 Tiffany Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Donna Yuette Williams 1332 Tiffany Dr. Brentwood Ca 94513 2. Michelle Denise Barber 1216 Picadilly 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 2/25/10. Signature of registrant: Donna Y. Williams This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/25/- 10 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 2/25/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F0001566-00 The name of the business (es): American RetroFit Systems Located at: 2136 Sand Pt Rd In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: P.O. Box 1325, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Greg Hubley 2136 Sand Pt Rd 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: Greg Hubley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/4/10 By Marilyn A. Myers, Deputy Expires 3/4/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 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 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0001309-00 The name of the business (es): Decol Construction Company, Inc. Located at: 1041 Meadow Brook Dr. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dencol Construction Co., Inc. 1041 Meadow Brood Dr 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 3/28/03. Signature of registrant: R. Colleen Lemmons This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/23/10 By Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 2/23/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 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 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. 02-1273 Publish: March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001533-00 The name of the business (es): Brookside Farm Located at: 130 Eureka Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Welling Beck Tom,130 Eureka Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/10. Signature of registrant: Welling Tom This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 3, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: March 3, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 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. 021273 Publish: March 12,19, 26, April 2, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001773-00 The name of the business (es): Bizzy Bee’z Housecleaning Located at: 1960 St Martin Place In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michele Sisneroz 1960 St. Martin Place Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/11/10. Signature of registrant: Michele Sisneroz This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/11/10 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 3/11/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0151396 Title Order No. 09-8455354 Investor/Insurer No. 105866618 APN No. 035-451- 010-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/05/2005. 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: AMOR ROHDE, dated 10/05/2005 and recorded 10/13/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0391889-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4945 MONTAGUE AVENUE, 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 $482,003.03. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/- 15/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 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# 3492705 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

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: 12/- 29/2009 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# 3493029 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0108443 Title Order No. 09-8311664 Investor/Insurer No. 135476073 APN No. 032-351- 049-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/27/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SANDRA NIX, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN., dated 03/- 27/2006 and recorded 04/03/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0101497- 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/- 16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3533 WELLS RD, 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 $356,023.65. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 31/2009 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# 3481353 03/19/2010, 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-172806-C Loan No. 0043442938 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: ALICIA GORDON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 8/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-024259900 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:4/ 16/2010 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: 4313 BEECHNUT LN OAKLEY, California 94513 APN #: 035-492-011 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $409,475.00, 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 pub-

lication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 3/16/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3491270 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0128491 Title Order No. 09-8381260 Investor/Insurer No. 147799448 APN No. 034-480- 030-5 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 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 Trus t executed by: DANG NGUYEN AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 01/- 16/2007 and recorded 01/30/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0029168-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 41 SORREL 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. 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 $528,118.65. 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/- 28/2009 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# 3485494 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-261406-ED Order # 090190554CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/9/2005. 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): TINA RANALLI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND JEFFREY ALTMAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 12/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0488143-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 15/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the

County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $803,737.99 The purported property address is: 324 PEBBLE BEACH DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 007-240013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does 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: 3/- 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# 3497818 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0001785-00 The name of the business (es): D. C. Sports Located at: 532 Sarah St. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stacy Del Chiaro 532 Sarah St. Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/8/10. Signature of registrant: Stacy Del Chiaro This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:3/12/10 By Marily A. Myers, Deputy Expires 3/12/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 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. 02-1273 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F0001696-00 The name of the business (es): Ziknet Located at: 1392 Maple Dr In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Xiao Lei Zhang 1392 Maple Dr Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a General Partneship The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jian Zhang This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/10/- 10 By Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 3/10/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TATEMENT 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. 021273 Publish: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0142837 Title Order No. 09-8430457 Investor/Insurer No. 147760939 APN No. 035-365- 003-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CATALINA WALKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 12/15/2006 and recorded 12/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0404634-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 450 ANVILWOOD 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 $426,861.96. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Title Order No.: 4227496 Trustee Sale No.: 69656 Loan No.: PC003714 APN: 034-420068-8 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, towit: $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: 714-2822424 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

and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $488,545.34 The purported property address is: 2120 CARRARA ST BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 019-890081 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: 3/18/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3464785 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010

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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0135891 Title Order No. 09-8401828 Investor/Insurer No. 128524454 APN No. 018-510- 018-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CORAZON L FERNANDEZ AND JULIUS P FERNANDEZ, WIFE AND HUSBAND, dated 06/22/2006 and recorded 06/26/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0200894-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2561 HANDEL WAY, 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 $662,187.16. 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: 12/- 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# 3491427 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1275 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

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: 12/- 09/2009 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# 3481865 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010

pany, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (949) 798-6002 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www. rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-6037342. 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# 190768) (03/26/10, 04/02/10, 04/09/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 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 2006-0220019-00 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 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)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 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0164115 Title Order No. 09-8506422 Investor/Insurer No. 117615531 APN No. 019-560- 027-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/28/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSE L. CARCAMO III AND HILDA M. CARCAMO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated

02/28/2006 and recorded 03/03/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0066011-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2603 SILVERMERE COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $847,246.72. 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/- 05/2010 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# 3478349 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010

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: 03/09/10 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 Irma Barrios, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3479771 03/19/2010, 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090187418966 Title Order No.: 235616 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/23/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/28/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0061470-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: RAYMOND A. DIETRICK AND ANGELA DIETRICK, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/08/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1169 JORDAN LN, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037460-036 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $406,973.38. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 03/15/2010 ASAP# 3469807 03/- 19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press NO. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 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 #F0001857-00 The name of the business (es): Legend Leather Care Located at: 17 Cindy Pl In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jorge Vega 17 Cindy Pl 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: Jorge Vega This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/16/10 By P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires 3/16/15 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 26, April 2, 9, 16 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-332307-CL Order # 090864006CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/10/2007. 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 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): BENJIE J. CORTES AND ARLENE J. CORTES , HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/19/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0017727- 00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 8/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0084385 Title Order No. 09-8243696 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0131930 Title Order No. 09-8391790 Investor/Insurer No. 113407432 APN No. 019-750- 019-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/15/2005. 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 JOSEPH J FISCHER, AND AGNIESZKA D FISCHER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/15/2005 and recorded 09/22/- 05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0361145-00, in Book -, Page -), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1919 LAS COLINAS DR, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945136601. 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 $660,288.09. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Title Order No.: 312922 Trustee Sale No.: 69234 Loan No.: 9041719949/001 APN: 013-310- 057 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 06/29/2005. 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 04/- 15/2010 at 01:30PM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on July 13, 2005 as Doc #2005-0257283- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Thomas Buck, A Married Man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: The Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: The land referred to herein below in situated in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, and is described as follows: Lot 57, as shown on the map of Subdivision 8138, filed October 27, 1998, in Map Book 403, Page 46, Contra Costa County Records. Excepting therefrom: All oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon products in or upon said property, together with the right to prospect, drill and produce any oil, gas or other hydrocarbon products in or upon said property and the right to extract and remove any of said products, from said property as conveyed to Margery H. Berl and Louise H. Roberts by Deed recorded November 5, 1962, Book 4237, Page 64, official records, and by Correction Deed recorded February 25, 1963 Book 4309, Page 299, official records; not excepting, however, the rights quitclaimed by Deed from Margery H. Strass, F/K/A Margery H. Berl, recorded April 5, 1992, Book 17390, Page 468, official records and by Deed from Louise H. Hellman, F/K/A Louise H. Roberts, recorded April 8, 1992, Book 17390, Page 471, official records. 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: 748 Craig Court, Brentwood CA 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $569,733.47 (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: 3/17/10 For: DSL Service Com-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35746-3 Title Order No.090729486 APN 067-333-034 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 07/11/2005. 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 04/08/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 7/18/2005, as Instrument 2005-0262433-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MARC KINCADE AND TRACEY KINCADE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and HOMELAND CAPITAL GROUP, 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: 5 STILLWELL CIRCLE, 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: $503,507.91 (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)

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0076484 Title Order No. 09-8224000 Investor/Insurer No. 147647469 APN No. 019-340-028-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/05/2007. 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: KAY TARANGO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 01/05/2007 and recorded 01/17/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0014575-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 124 PUTTER DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $542,842.81. 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: 09/09/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3494629 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

cuted 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: 3/10/10 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: 925-6037342. 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# 190219) (03/19/10, 03/26/10, 04/02/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jennifer C. Ehee, 460 Boundary Oak Way, Wamnut Creek, CA 94598 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jennifer C. Ehee FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0409TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jennifer C. Ehee filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jennifer Chihi Ehee to Proposed Name: Jennifer Chihi Lee Present Name: b. Ryan J. Ehee to Proposed Name: Ryan Jinwoo Lee Present Name: c. Olivia Jinsun Ehee to Proposed Name: Olivia Jinsun Lee Present Name: d. Edward Sewon Ehee to Proposed Name: Edward Sewon Lee 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: 5/10/10 Time: 9:00 a. m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: March 11, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2010 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): C1000131 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): WILLIAM S. CHARTER, NATIONAL CITY BANK AND DOES 1 through 20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.°AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que

usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede 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 COSTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 725 Court Street, 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): Law Offices of Glenn H. Wechsler, 1655 N. Main Street, #230, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 274-0200 DATE (Fecha): January 14, 2010 Clerk, by (Secretario): D. Wagner, Deputy (Adjunto)NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 2010

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. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 10, 2010. (R-301542 03/19/10, 03/26/10, 04/02/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0156526 Title Order No. 09-8-475793 Investor/Insurer No. 1009140538 APN No. 033- 280-062-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: KENNETH M TROEN AND AMANDA TROEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/- 22/2006 and recorded 07/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0240848- 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/- 23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1165 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $458,980.69. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/- 24/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 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# 3492913 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 08-00969-US-CA Loan No. 4800145119 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED12/ 16/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses

of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ANGELICA APOLINAR, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 12/24/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0615654-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 04/09/2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $323,639.16 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1308 PORTSMOUTH STREET, OAKLEY, CA 94561- 6362 A.P.N.: 034-380018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 03/15/2010 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3485308 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010

(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# 3491721 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0128892 Title Order No. 09-8384698 Investor/Insurer No. 202398517 APN No. 098-383- 007-6-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/02/2005. 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 L NAVA, A MSRRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 06/02/2005 and recorded 06/13/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0210944-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 130 SHARON PLACE, BAY POINT, CA, 94565. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $410,649.50. 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: 12/- 03/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3488523 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0140650 Title Order No. 09-8421613 Investor/Insurer No. 156726407 APN No. 035-541- 027-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/26/2007. 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: STEVE R CUNHA AND LAURA R CUNHA, dated 01/26/2007 and recorded 01/31/- 07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0030160-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1650 PORT WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 945611836. 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 $370,071.44. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or

savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/- 19/2009 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# 3494219 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0144466 Title Order No. 09-8435313 Investor/Insurer No. 163922297 APN No. 017-560- 016-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/12/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MYSHALLEE CHRISTIAN AND RODERICK CHRISTIAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 03/12/- 2007 and recorded 03/21/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0081836-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1360 SCIORTINO CT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945136559. 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 $725,909.84. 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: 12/- 29/2009 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# 3492667 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 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 #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. 030477 Publish: March 5, 12,19, 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Title Order No.: 4333492 Trustee Sale No.: 69158 Loan No.: PC326230 APN: 017-560002-2 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 06/01/2006. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 04/08/2010 at 01:30PM, FCI Lender Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on Jun 07, 2006 as Doc #2006-0179604-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Rita K. Wheeler, an unmarried woman, as Trustor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for USMoney Source, Inc. d/b/a Soluna First, 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: 1361 Sciortino Court, Brentwood CA 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $575,318.71 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore exe-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1250719-02 APN: 035- 333-010 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7358 REF: Atkinson, Mary IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 30, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 08, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 26, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0343931-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Mary Atkinson and Michael Atkinson, Wife And Husband, 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: 1980 Gamay Dr Oakley CA 94561- 1830 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: $27,775.75. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0139410 Title Order No. 09-8417130 Investor/Insurer No. 140682028 APN No. 037-480- 043-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/27/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: DENEILLE DAY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 07/27/2006 and recorded 07/31/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0240668-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 30 SNOWY EGRET CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611679. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $569,042.01. 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: 12/- 16/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone:

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0136242 Title Order No. 09-8-405923 Investor/Insurer No. 2200060467020 APN No. 035-740-122-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RODOLFO ZAMORA AND NORMA ZAMORA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 05/- 17/2006 and recorded 05/30/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0168657- 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/- 23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4524 WATERFORD 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 $506,525.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/- 15/2009 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# 3493197 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

dersigned 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: 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

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/- 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# 3465228 03/- 19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010

pany, 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0173020 Title Order No. 09-8543863 Investor/Insurer No. 143707192 APN No. 037-490- 042-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: GREG DENTON, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND JOE GARCIA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/07/2006 and recorded 11/15/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0366292-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10 MERGANSER COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $566,840.95. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 03/- 01/2010 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# 3492231 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 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 0405- 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, 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

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 714-259-7850 ASAP# 3473038 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. 09-0114503 Title Order No. 09-8331881 Investor/Insurer No. 115826750 APN No. 073-270- 064-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/23/2005. 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 LUIS NIEVES MARTINEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 11/23/- 2005 and recorded 12/09/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0474200-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/- 16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2080 MORRO DRIVE, PITTSBURG, CA, 94565. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $464,153.20. 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/- 06/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3486871 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0133845 Title Order No. 09-8397128 Investor/Insurer No. 153457830 APN No. 055-530- 036-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/28/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DWAYNE D. HUNT AND NICOLE HUNT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/28/2006 and recorded 10/18/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0330375-00, in Book

, Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5371 MOJAVE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $561,383.65. 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: 12/- 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# 3486707 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates March 19, 26, April 2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0182088 Title Order No. 09-8-584246 Investor/Insurer No. 0428314290703 APN No. 033- 070-044-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/21/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: LORRAINE WRIGHT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 01/21/2009 and recorded 01/30/09, as Instrument No. 2009-0018823-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14 FULLER 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 $318,803.79. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 03/- 25/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3494892 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

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 un-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-218327-PJ Order # 080110099CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOEL MESINA and, ALICIA MESINA, husband and wife Recorded: 1/31/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0032388-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 9/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $460,635.12 The purported property address is: 2130 CHICORY DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 041- 130-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser

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). 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 Com-

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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-313057-BM Order # 090654080-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): SCOTT A. SHEARER AND WENDY M. SHEARER , HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20060413384-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 15/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $447,450.07 The purported property address is: 4725 LA CASA DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 041-190-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Cenlar, FSB 425 Phillips Blvd Ewing NJ 08618. 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: 3/- 9/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3479383 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

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): EDWIN MILLER, A MARRIED MAN Recorded: 3/27/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0088412-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 15/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $341,884.45 The purported property address is: 1924 W SUMMERFIELD CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-400034 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has 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: 3/12/2010 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# 3484833 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/11/2010 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# 3482626 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010

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: 3/10/2010 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# 3479306 03/- 19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010

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# 3486709 03/- 26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0149344 Title Order No. 09-8448770 Investor/Insurer No. 135202223 APN No. 035-730- 041-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: WILLIAM J HARPER AND KAREN D THOMPSON-PRUETT, dated 04/24/2006 and recorded 04/28/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0133927-00, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4636 BAYSIDE WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 945613232. 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 $457,895.43. 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/- 09/2010 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# 3494104 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010, 04/09/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 26, April 2, 9, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-330906-CL Order # 090850563CA-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 balance and other charges: $522,492.44 The purported property address is: 114 MONTEVINO CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 470023 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 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# 3456239 03/- 12/2010, 03/19/2010, 03/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 12, 19, 26, 2010

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/- 15/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3459766 03/- 19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090187420854 Title Order No.: 090839362 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/01/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/08/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0284816-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: AMANDA LISTER, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/08/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13 HAMILTON CT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033350-006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $426,920.49. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 03/17/2010 ASAP# 3471530 03/- 19/2010, 03/26/2010, 04/02/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mark Ogren, 26 Da Vinci Court, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mark Ogren FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0209 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Mark Ogren filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jordana Young Johnson to Proposed Name: Jordana Young Ogren-Johnson 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: 4/2/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: OAKLEY PRESS Date: 2/3/10 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-327753-AL Order # 293966 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-328811-CL Order # 090825092CA-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: 4/- 16/2010 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: $245,791.99 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-330074-AL Order # 305129 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): ANGELINA M. PEARCE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0346695-00 in book XXX, page XXX and loan modification dated 12/3/2008 and recorded on 1/30/2009 as Instrument Number 2009-001951900, in Book XXX, Page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $441,167.11 The purported property address is: 57 NETTLE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034- 520-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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

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) 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 -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 16/2010 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: $651,969.98 The purported property address is: 54 VINCA CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034480- 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: 3/15/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-331655-RM Order # 090857246-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/1/1988. 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): RONALD A. DAVI AND JEAN ANN DAVI , HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 2/1/1988 as Instrument No. 88 23471 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $69,467.18 The purported property address is: 4000 MEADOWS LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033-260-003-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee,

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