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Press editor Citizen of the Year by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce has chosen Brentwood Press Managing Editor Rick Lemyre its 2010 Citizen of the Year. The announcement was made Thursday evening at the chamber’s annual Holiday Mixer. Harvest Park Bowl was also announced as the 2009 Business of the Year. “We are extremely proud of Rick for being named Citizen of the Year,” said Press Publisher and former Brentwood Citizen of the Year Greg Robinson. “Rick has been a mainstay in this community for years. He has volunteered his time for countless groups and organizations, and is very deserving of this honor.” Brentwood Chamber President Harry York agreed. “Because of the diversity of the things that Rick gives his time to, he is the perfect Citizen of the Year,” said York. “If it’s a nonprofit group or a charity, then he’s involved. He’s everywhere and does everything. Rick is so giving of his time, and that is worth everything. We’re very pleased he has been chosen.” And over the years there have been plenty

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Press Managing Editor Rick Lemyre has been named 2010 Citizen of the Year. of causes. The longtime Brentwood resident serves on myriad community service boards

and is a member of the Brentwood Diversity Committee, the Kiwanis Club and the Brentwood Regional Community Chest, to name a few. Discovery Bay residents Jim and Ann Wangeman’s Harvest Park Bowl is being honored as the Business of the Year. Throughout the years, the Wangemans have been strong supporters of the community, lending their business and time to a variety of fundraising groups and organizations including the annual Brentwood CornFest, the Strike Out Hunger Drive program and the BBQ King Cook-off, which benefits the Brentwood youth Police Activities League. “As a business they have continually given to all kinds of organizations,” said York. “They have been sponsors of the CornFest for years and they give to the Rotary and countless other organizations. They are always, always, ready to help, and we’re just thrilled they have been recognized this year.” The honorees will be feted at a gala dinner held Jan. 30 at Nines in Brentwood. For reservations or ticket information, contact the Chamber office at 925-634-3344. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Study: East Hillcrest eBART option iffy by Dave Roberts Staff Writer

The eastern location for the Hillcrest eBART station that Antioch officials prefer might not be worth the additional cost – possibly as much as $51 million extra, according to a recent study. “Despite modestly higher ridership, we find that implementing the Median-East Station alternative may not be cost-effective for ridership development,” concludes the

“ Despite modestly higher ridership, we find that implementing the Median-East Station alternative may not be cost-effective for ridership development.

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Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates study by Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates. City officials have been pushing for that station location, which is 700 feet east of the Median Sta-

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tion option, because it would allow for more transit-oriented development near the station, including 54 percent more residential units, 130 percent more retail space and 32 percent more office space. However, the big advantage of the Median Station location, which is about 1,200 feet east of the Hillcrest Avenue interchange with Highway 4, is that it’s fully paid for. Funds have been secured for the $462 million cost of constructing a 10-mile eBART line from the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station in the median of Highway 4, including stations in the median at Railroad Avenue and Hillcrest. Both Hillcrest station options would accommodate nearby devel-

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opment, but the difference might not be enough to justify the cost difference. “There is not likely to be a significant difference in the general economic development potential of these two station site alternatives,” the consultant’s report states. Although nearly 400 additional daily eBART trips would be generated at the Median-East station site, they “may not be worth the additional costs, which amount to approximately $130,000 for each additional daily trip.” That station is more expensive because it would include more track and relocation of eBART parking and maintenance facilities and extension of Slatten Ranch Road to a below-grade intersection with the planned Viera Avenue extension. But cost-saving alternatives could reduce the additional cost for the Median-East Station to $22 million, equating to about $57,000 for each see eBART page 22A

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Ally alliance cheers Aaron

An organ transplant candidate is relishing the support of someone who understands what he’s going through.

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Four seasons of giving The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s holiday charity blitz is matched only by its devotion to the community all year long.

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Torrid turnaround

The Lions’ hardwood heroines turned a season-opening loss into motivation to get rolling and take the Stonebarger title.

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by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Earlier this month when President Obama traveled to West Point to sell his plan for sending additional troops to Afghanistan, former Freedom High School grad Andrew Ng had a front row seat. This week, the nation got a front row look at Ng and his fellow cadets thanks to a Time Magazine cover photo featuring Ng and a throng of West Pointers awaiting their turn to shake NG the president’s hand. “It was pretty amazing to see that photo,” said Freedom High School Principal Eric Faulkner of the Dec. 14 Time cover. “I remember Andrew as a phenomenal student who not only took care of his academic life, but was very active in school as well. He played tennis and football and was a positive role model who was a popular, well-liked individual. We feel very proud that Andrew is a Freedom grad and to think that we maybe played a small part in some of his success.” His grandmother, Mary Ng is proud too. “Andrew and the rest of the Brigade Staff (he is now a Cadet Captain) were sitting in the front row,” wrote Mary in an e-mail to Faulkner last week. “Andrew got to shake the President’s hand … Needless to say we are so proud of him and the fact that he gradu-

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Ally pays it forward by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Just a few months after receiving a double lung transplant, Oakley resident Ally Jenkins is ready to give back. And she’s starting with a 4-year-old boy named Aaron Tanner. Tanner, a Brentwood resident who is currently awaiting a heart and kidney transplant, got to know the Jenkins family when the two families were at UCSF together over the summer. Aaron has since been moved to UCLA Medical Center, where he is at the top of the donor list to receive the double transplant surgery, and Ally came home in October following her successful surgery. “When I was in the hospital I met Aaron, and it was just amazing to me that someone who lives so close to me was just three rooms down from me in the hospital,” said Ally. “Every day I asked my parents how he was doing, and on my walks around the unit, I always made sure to pass by his room and give a wave or a smile. He is the cutest little boy ever.” Elizabeth Tanner, Aaron’s mom, said Ally’s daily rounds past Aaron’s hospital room were a huge support to them all: “Every time Ally walked by we would blow each other kisses and wave. She is such a sweetheart; a beautiful girl, and we’ve all bonded since Day One. I can’t wait to see what Aaron and Ally end up doing: something special and amazing, I know.” The relationship between the two families has continued to flourish even now that Ally’s home, and this weekend she is partnering with the American Red Cross to sponsor a blood drive at the Diamond Hills Sports Club in Oakley. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donate Life California will also be on hand to answer questions about organ and tissue donation. “This cause is very important to me,” said Ally. “I know that without people donating their blood and organs, I would not be alive today. I want to do for Aaron and his family what

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Ally Jenkins, right, is hosting a blood drive this weekend for Aaron Tanner, above. The two became friends during their extended stays at UCSF this summer. the community has done for me, and I encourage everyone to surround this family and support them as everyone had done for me.” Ally expects to be on hand at this weekend’s event despite an earlier hospital stay this week, when she was treated for a mild case of pneumonia. “We are so grateful we caught it in time,” said Vickee Jenkins, Ally’s mom. “Respiratory issues can be very serious for lung transplant patients. But her fever has broken and she is responding quickly to the antibiotics and eating well. This is just a short ‘tune-up’ visit.” In the meantime, Elizabeth said that the wait for Aaron’s surgery might be over before Christmas. “I just found out that Aaron is the very next patient

in line for the surgery,” said Elizabeth in a phone call to the Press earlier this week. “And it is very, very likely it will be in the next week or so. We’re positive and upbeat and ready for this (surgery). It will, of course, be frightening, but this is what we’re here (in Los Angeles) for. It’s what we’ve been working toward. It would be a wonderful Christmas present to have this behind us.” To schedule an appointment to give blood at the Dec. 19 event, log on to www.helpsavealife.org, sponsor code: Diamond925, or call 800-GIVE LIFE. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Delta group continues 2-Gates fight by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Members of the Discovery Bay grassroots group the San Francisco Bay and Delta Foundation (SFBDF) continue to build their resources – and their war chest – in an effort to slow down the controversial 2-Gates Fish Protection Demonstration Project. “What’s happened is that we have formed a fundraising committee because we really believe this is going to go to litigation,” said Mike Guzzardo, SFBDG publicity chairman. “We hope it won’t and we don’t want it to, but it may and we want to be prepared.” The 2-Gates project is a five-year experimental joint venture by the State Department of Water Resources, the Federal Bureau of Reclamation and the Southern California Metropolitan Water District. The program is designed to save the Delta smelt by rerouting them away from the water pumps on Old and Middle rivers in Byron, but many feel that the 2-Gates is the precursor to a peripheral canal. “We’re focusing on the Gates issue for right now, but yes, I think they are the precursors to the canal,” said Guzzardo. The proposed project would implement the installation of gates at Old River between Holland Tract and Bacon Island, plus a Connection Slough between Mandeville and Bacon Island. The automatic gates would be closed at various

facilitate what answers are required. “If we do an EIS (environmental impact study) there will be a whole period of scoping and there might be a (public) hearing, but again, we have to get the responses done first before anything else can happen.” Guzzardo says the optimist in him remains hopeful the Bureau will do the right thing. “I think that we have shown them (Bureau of Reclamation) some things in the 85 page document that they hadn’t considered, and we have been thorough and detailed,” said Guzzardo. “I understand that it is expensive and takes a lot of time (to do an impact report) there’s a reason for it.” Continuing to strike while the iron is hot, the SFBDG has plans to create a regional round table comprised of members of the foundation as well as regional government to work together to create a plan for moving ahead. “This really isn’t an us versus them mentality,” said Guzzardo. “The communication is very open and we just want to know how we can work together on the water issues that affect all of us. We’re all public citizens and it’s an environmental issue that we are all concerned about.” Donations to the SFBDF may be mailed to 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd., Suite 200, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. Additional information may be found on the DFBDF Web site at www.nodeltagates.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

times of the year for as long as 10 to 20 hours per day, depending on flood tides. The SFBDF was only recently formed, but in its short time, managed to get the Bureau of Reclamation to extend its public comment period by two weeks, to Nov. 30, and gathered hundreds of comments from local residents and folded those comments into an 85 page document highlighting the group’s concerns about the project. The report was submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation a few weeks ago and Guzzardo says they (SFBDF) are awaiting a reply. “We know that they (Bureau of Reclamation) have to respond to the comments, but I don’t know what the time period is,” said Guzzardo. “We would like them to agree to have a public hearing and decide to do an environmental impact report.” Pete Lucero, public affairs officer for the Bureau of Reclamation said Guzzardo’s request for a public hearing and environmental impact study, remains to be seen. “We are preparing responses to the over 1,400 comments we got (gathered from Discovery Bay as well as other Delta areas) and we have to respond in documentation,” said Lucero. “The Army Corp of Engineers still has their public comment period open until Dec. 31 and we’ll have to respond to those comments as well, so it takes a lot of effort and time. There’s no limit to the window (of response) it will take as long as it takes. Someone has to read the comments, categorize them and

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Holiday pet purchases prohibited The City of Brentwood Invites You Downtown to Enjoy the Holiday Season! While strolling downtown to visit the fine restaurants & shops, we will serenade you with The Liberty High School Carolers this Friday and Saturday, December 18 & 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. We hope this touch of holiday cheer will add seasonal delight to all!

I asked my kids to start working on their Christmas lists. A wish list, not an order form. We’ve had the “family talk.” You know, the talk that resolves that we’ll be celebrating Christmas much like the Whos from Whoville this year: circling around the sparsely decorated HANGIN’ IN Christmas tree holding hands and singing carHERE ols instead of opening presents – so keep the list short! Even Santa is on a tight budget this year. One thing I didn’t expect to see on my 10-year-old son’s list VICKI was a Gecko. I saw a MCKENNA picture of a Gecko in a pet store ad recently. They’re pretty cute. They actually smile! But then you need an expensive terrarium and the heat lamp, and who knows what they eat? My guess is something living. That’s the problem with pets. At first the idea is so appealing. You begin to imagine yourself head over heels in love with the smiling Gecko, or dog, or hamster, or kitten, without actually knowing what’s involved. I blame this on pet shop owners and breeders, who aren’t always too forthcoming with those details. They prefer you stay in your own little fantasy world of a fluffy kitty or a puppy with a big red bow tied around its neck popping out of a box on Christmas morning.

Remember, the pet guy is trying to unload his animal into your loving arms for a price. Take, for instance, the time I purchased a couple of fire-belly toads for my 9-year-old daughter. Oh, the pet store salesman was great at helping us pick out the large glass terrarium, rocks, small pond and a big stick, not to mention the bag of live chirping crickets. He told us when to feed the toads and how to hold them. He happily rang up my $100 purchase. What he forgot to mention was that in the middle of the night they begin barking like dogs! We had rearranged my daughter’s room so that she could almost sleep with the toads. The terrarium was placed on her bedside table inches from her head. This was no wimpy barking, mind you. I mean, these things were like Irish wolfhounds! The entire family woke up and followed the barking noise to my daughter’s room. She was sitting up in her bed crying! “I’m not sleeping with them!” she screamed. My husband, who hadn’t been consulted about the toads in the first place, carried the large glass terrarium down to the garage shaking his head. In the morning I called the pet store and reported the strange barking. The salesman calmly told me it was their mating call. “Well, you never told us that!” I said angrily.” I cannot live with barking toads! I need to return them!” “No refunds,” he said. “All sales are final.” I was furious! We ended up donating

them to my daughter’s school. How about my dog? “Oh, what a cute little Yorkie! Look at him sitting there looking like an Ewok from “Star Wars”! Oh honey, he’s the last one left in the litter! We can’t leave him! Imagine the kid’s faces when we give them a puppy for Christmas!” My husband had the same expression on his face as he did with the barking toads. The breeder smiled. She knew she had us. My husband asked the important questions while I cuddled with the puppy and let him lick my cheeks. “How much does it cost to take care of a Yorkie?” “Peanuts,” replied the breeder. “They really don’t cost much at all.” Not much at all? She failed to mention that puppies chew everything you hold dear: your shoes, socks, slippers, wallets, blankets and underwear. They also eat things you don’t hold dear – like cat poop, their own poop, used Kleenex and other assorted ick! Oh, and what about the fact that you need to have their anal glands “expressed”? Yeah, no one told us about that ! You can have this delightful procedure done for you, thank God, when you have him groomed for $75 every six weeks! “Peanuts!” So this year, I think I might conveniently drop the Gecko from the list. Unless, of course, he can get me a good deal on insurance. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Church group offers aid to families in need by Samie Hartley Staff Writer During the holidays, we are constantly reminded of the need to give to those less fortunate. Letters arrive in our mailbox requesting donations, schools host food and toy drives, and bell ringers stand outside local businesses donning Santa hats, repeating the message that this is a season of giving. It’s a season to give gifts, hope and support, but some local organizations keep the spirit of the season going all year round. One of those organizations is the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, an international organization of more than a million members in 132 countries. The local chapter, based at Brentwood’s Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, recently provided Thanksgiving dinner for more than 150 families, but the giving doesn’t end there. Each Friday, Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers assemble bags of groceries for Brentwood residents in need. “When we started this about 11 years ago, we were helping about 25 families each week,” said Gordon McPherson, president of the Brentwood chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. “Today, we help more than 100 families each week. We give out canned goods like tuna, beans, and fruits and vegetables, and we also give out rice and other dry foods.” McPherson, who has been involved with

the Society for seven years, said local grocery stores donate items (or sell them at discounted prices) such as breads and other foods that would otherwise be thrown out prior to reaching their expiration dates. Each week parishioners also donate food to be handed out as part of the Friday food program. Food donations are so abundant that McPherson and volunteers often take leftover bags of groceries to the Brentwood Senior Center, and Shepherd’s Gate, a local shelter for women and children displaced by abuse and financial hardship. McPherson said the generosity of the congregation is abundant year-round and even more appreciated during the holidays: “A lot of charities are hurting right now, but we’re surviving thanks to the generosity of the people at our church. We have a great bunch of people who help us out, and their support is overwhelming. Lately, we’ve been averaging about 11 new families a week who come to us for aid on Fridays, and we are grateful for the continued support of the parish.” The Friday food program is held from 9:15 to 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fairview Avenue in Brentwood. The program assists Brentwood residents exclusively so those seeking aid must provide proof of residence. For more information, call 925-634-4154. For more information about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, visit www.svdpusa.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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SO, HOW IS THE MARKET? As we approach the end of 2009, let’s take a recap of the past 12 months. Inventory, which is the number of homes for sale, has fallen from the first part of the year. For various reasons (moratoriums, loan modification programs, an attempt to create a “bottom,” etc.) the banks and the government have pulled out all the stops to try to slow the number of foreclosures hitting the market. And they have been successful. The number of bankowned listings appears to fall each month. Buying incentives are abundant. The homebuyer tax credits and historically low interest rates have thrown more gas on the fire for buyers to buy now and take advantage of these incentives before the credits expire or rates go back up. Affordability is back, big time! Compared to income, home prices are more affordable than they’ve been in years, if not decades. All the buyers that missed out on buying a home during the run-up in prices are back looking to get into a home. And

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Children from the So Big CoOp Preschool in Antioch recently spread a little holiday joy with their handmade ornaments for the residents of Antioch Rivertown Senior Housing. Photo courtesy of Vanessa de Vera

Bridging generations through holiday gifts The Generation Gift Program is a holiday event sponsored by Beacon Home Care, a local company that provides nonmedical home care to the elderly in the East Bay. During this season of giving, the children of So Big Co-Op Preschool in Antioch handcrafted holiday ornaments with the intention of donating them to the residents at Antioch Rivertown Senior Housing. “We wanted to involve the whole community in the spirit of giving,” said Beacon Home Care’s Jade Moore. “The act of making gifts instead of buying them is a labor of love that gives the child not only a sense of pride and accomplishment, but also teaches them the notion that giving back is better than receiving,” The support and efforts of the children, their parents, family members, the Beacon Home Care staff and the Staff at So Big Co-Op brought in more than 165 completed ornaments to be donated to 55 senior residents at Antioch Rivertown Senior Housing, in addition to keepsake

photos of some participants taken from the event. The ornaments were delivered to the residents on Dec. 15 by efforts made through Arcel Tolentino, social services coordinator for Antioch Rivertown Senior Housing and its sister location, Hillcrest Terrace Senior Housing. “I like the program’s idea of handmade gifts, especially during this recession,” said Antioch resident Joey Montilla. “The holiday season is about showing your gratitude and respect for loved ones and spending time with family and friends. That’s priceless.” Beacon Home Care is a local provider of non-medical home care services that help adults and seniors maintain their independence, age in place, and provide peace of mind for them and their loved ones. For more information, call 925-7061900 or visit www.beaconhomecare.com. For questions about Generation Gift or other upcoming events, contact Veronica Cruz at 925-706-1900.

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LUHSD board honors retirees he Liberty Union High School District Board of Trustees recognized two employees who are retiring after serving the district nearly 60 years between them. Cafeteria worker Gladys (Sue) Standridge has worked 32 years, and Principal’s Secretary Beverly von Krakau 25 years, both at Liberty High School. After being presented with a coveted personalized blanket as a retirement gift, each addressed the board and audience with a few words about their work, the friends they have made in the community and their plans for retirement. Far left, new Board President Ray Valverde congratulates Standridge, and, at left, secretary Beverly von Krakau.

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School board installs new president and clerk Outgoing LUHSD president Joanne Byer passes the gavel to new Board President Ray Valverde. Photo courtesy of Sarah Singrin

Last week’s Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) Board meeting took a festive turn, as the Freedom High School Choral Group, conducted by Director Eli Souza, performed holiday music for the crowd. Following the music, the trustees elected Ray Valverde to replace Joanne Byer as board president, and Yolanda Peña-Mendrek to replace Holly Hartman as board clerk. “I

love working on the board,” said Byer. “I feel like we’re helping shape the future, maybe even helping the future President of the United States. It’s a privilege.” Valverde was re-elected to the board in 2008 after serving from 1993 to 2006. Peña-Mendrek was elected to the LUHSD Board in 2006, having retired after serving as assistant principal to both Liberty and Heritage high schools.

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Discovery Bay hires landscape manager by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Discovery Bay has a new landscape manager; the first official overseer for the town since July, 2008. Fairin Perez, a former account manager with Valley Crest – one of the town’s two landscape vendors – was hired on Dec. 7, according to Discovery Bay General Manager Virgil Koehne. “Obviously we’ve been looking for someone to handle this (the landscaping) for some time,” said Koehne. “And it’s great to have found someone who has the experience and whom I can trust. I worked with Fairin briefly when she was with Valley Crest, and I know she will bring her expertise to the job.” And a familiarity with the area. “Valley Crest installed a lot of the landscaping in the Lakes projects and at Mountain House,” said Perez. “So I’ve worked out in this area and I understand the landscape out here. That will help me a lot as I begin my work here in Discovery Bay.” Perez will be responsible for everything from the town’s irrigation systems to overseeing the maintenance crews to soil testing and general landscaping care. “Basically you (a landscape manager) are responsible for everything in your client’s areas,” said Perez, who lives in Ripon and has 4-year-old twin boys and a 6-year old daughter. “Hopefully you are finding things before they happen and are always being proactive and letting your client know what they can do to improve or save money.” Perez understands that Discovery Bay’s water and soil pose unique landscaping challenges. She hopes in the near future to become actively involved in the town’s soil analysis and conduct some liquid-based fertilizer testing “to see how your garden can grow with the proper nutrients,” she said. “And of course everyone is looking toward water conservation, and I think they (the town) are very mindful of that. I know it’s on the town’s radar and there is some legislation in the works as well, so that is certainly something we will be looking toward in the future.” For now, however, Perez is working mainly to bring herself up to speed. “I’ve been spending the first couple of weeks getting acclimated,” she said. “I’ve been in touch with the county and different landscaping companies to touch base. And making sure we are up to code on all the things we need to be.” CSD President Ray Tetreault said Perez is a welcome addition to the Discovery Bay staff: “We need to have some focus on our landscaping and we need someone with the background

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Fairin Perez was recently hired as Discovery Bay’s new landscape manager.

and knowledge, and since Fairin has worked out here before, it is a marvelous match. I think we will all benefit from her expertise.” “I have to say that I am very happy to be here,” said Perez. “I love Discovery Bay, I love what I do and I love being hands-on. This is a wonderful opportunity and I feel very lucky to be here.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Antioch fights Section 8 lawsuit by Dave Roberts Staff Writer The City of Antioch’s legal team has come out swinging in response to a lawsuit filed by several African-American women alleging racial discrimination by Antioch police in attempting to get them removed from the Section 8 subsidized housing program and pressuring their landlords to evict them. The city’s lawyers in a 43-page memorandum filed Dec. 3 in U.S. District Court argue against the attempt to broaden the women’s complaint to a class action suit that includes all African-Americans who have ever lived in

or will in the future live in Antioch and “who have held, currently hold, may hold or are erroneously regarded by the City and officers and of the Antioch Police Department as holding Section 8 housing vouchers.” The city’s response argues that the lawsuit filed by the five women has no merit because police were only responding to numerous problems that those women were causing in their neighborhoods. It also pokes holes in the statistical reasoning of experts hired by the women’s legal counsel to support their case. And it argues that there is no reason to expand their complaints to other AfricanAmericans.

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The lawsuit was filed in July of 2008 by the Impact Fund and other Bay Area advocacy groups on behalf of Santeya Danyell Williams, Mary Ruth Scott, Karen Latreece Coleman, Priscilla Bunton and Alyce Denise Payne. It charges that city officials and the police department “have launched a campaign of harassment and intimidation against these residents and their landlords in an effort to reduce the African American Section 8 population and discourage other families receiving Section 8 assistance from moving to Antioch,” according to a statement on the Impact Fund Web site. In addition it state that the police department “violates their constitutional rights by conducting unlawful, warrantless searches of class members homes; engaging in heavyhanded police investigations of non-criminal activity; actively discouraging landlords from renting to Section 8 recipients; and soliciting complaints about class members from their neighbors.” In September of 2007 four of the women spoke at a City Council meeting, describing harassment by the police Community Action Team (CAT) officers who searched their homes despite their having done nothing wrong, then contacted the Contra Costa Housing Authority in an attempt to remove them from the Section 8 program. The women said the police actions have been stressful, terrifying and made them feel violated and victimized.

But the women aren’t the innocent victims they portrayed themselves to be, according to the city’s response and City Attorney Lynn Tracy Nerland. “From the beginning, Antioch’s community policing efforts have had a single goal and motivation: to address persistent criminal, drug and nuisance problems and to improve the quality of life for all residents,” Nerland said via e-mail. The city’s response to the class action request alleges numerous violations and problems at the five women’s residences: • One woman, who previously pled guilty to welfare and financial fraud, called the police more than 40 times, many for domestic violence involving her crack-addicted, alcoholic ex-husband, but also including her boyfriend, son and daughter. Police also visited the house numerous times dealing with problems such as drunk driving, a no-bail warrant, felony arrests, child neglect, theft, drugs and unlawful tenants. • Police came to the house of a second woman four times for things such as searching on an outstanding arrest warrant, loud noise at a party and searching for her missing daughter. The woman said she did not have any racial problems with the police in any of those encounters. • The third woman’s husband, who had numerous felony convictions, was not authorized to live in her Section 8 house but had been there for six months. She complained see Lawsuit page 15A

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Change on All Fronts As President Obama further expands our war efforts, announcing his plan to send over an additional 30,000 men and women of the United States Military overseas in 2010, our nation’s lending guidelines continue to contract. Beginning December 12, 2009 conventional financing will be harder to obtain as Fannie Mae releases new regulations that further restrict the maximum debt-to-income ratio a potential borrower is allowed to carry. That combined with the new credit score requirement of 620 – also taking effect December 12, 2009 – will only make financing for those who were on the cusp of homeownership even harder to obtain. But hey, it’s all for our own good right? Both of the above subjects are sensitive topics and almost taboo in certain circles. However, regardless of how you feel about those making these decisions, it is important that we continue to support those who have to carry out the orders. Homes will still be purchased and wars will still be waged. Brentwood’s Support Matters Troop Drive is still very much active and only so because of your support. So let’s show them that we care! The following items can be brought in at any time during operating hours to businesses throughout town: • Hand written cards and letters…plus blank tablets and pens for their use • DVDs (new or used) and card games • Protein/Granola/Cereal/Breakfast bars • Single-serving drink mixes/Single serving coco and apple cider • Beef or turkey jerky • Breath mints and gum • Single serving oatmeal

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Snow to fall on Streets Snow is predicted for the Streets of Brentwood this weekend, along with caroling, kids’ activities, the mayor in a turkey suit and, said General Manager Traci Nobil, another “surprise guest.” “This one actually out-ranks the turkey,” said Nobil. Snow (via snow machine) will fall on the Streets and on shoppers between 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. At the same time, musical entertainment will be provided by The Mistletones. Local charity Kids Helping Kids, one of the groups partnering with the Streets, will introduce Eric Peasah of the International Organization for Migration, with which KHK is partnering to combat human trafficking in Ghana. Kids will also be the focus of special activities at the KHK tree lot all day. The lot is located at the east end of the Streets next to the Holiday on Ice skating rink, which has expanded its hours to 12:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day through Jan. 3. Also Saturday, the Brentwood Regional Community Chest, another Streets charitable partner, will help Mayor Bob Taylor make good on his challenge to the community. Taylor’s The Mayor is a Turkey fundraiser (providing turkeys to those in need) collected more than 700 donations of $8, for which he will appear at the

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Mayor Bob Taylor will appear in a turkey suit at the Streets of Brentwood Saturday to thank the community for supporting his The Mayor is a Turkey fundraiser for the Community Chest.

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Lawsuit from page 12A when police, without a warrant, searched her home for evidence that he was living there, but police are not required to provide a warrant in searches involving paroled felons. â&#x20AC;˘ Police were called to a fourth womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home on reports of domestic violence, including an incident in which she admitted making false accusations, violation of a restraining order, lying to police and drug use. Belying her allegation of racial animosity by police, after the suit was filed she asked police to come to her house to counsel her daughter about the danger of contacting older men on the Internet. â&#x20AC;˘ Police also came to the home of the fifth woman numerous times to deal with things such as a 13-year-old driving a car, searching for a criminal suspect, barking dog complaints, domestic violence and theft of a cell phone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is unbelievable really, the complete absence of illegal or discriminatory conduct raised in the depositions of the 5 named plaintiffs!â&#x20AC;? states the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The complaint that racial animus inspired Antioch to cleanse the Section 8 program of African-American residents is hardly met by these plaintiffs.â&#x20AC;? The Impact Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class action request contends that there is statistical evidence for alleging racial discrimination because 58 percent of the Community Action Teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cases in its first six months of operation involved Section 8 residences, although those residences constitute less than 5 percent of Antioch households and about half of Section 8 residences are lived in by African-Americans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That bends the rules of statistical analysis and simply doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply to the real

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Antioch residents rallied around the police Community Action Team at a July 2008 City Council meeting. world,â&#x20AC;? responded Nerland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This claim requires someone to believe that every home in Antioch is equally likely to be the focus of police activity. To the plaintiffs, the home of a 60-year-old kindergarten teacher is exactly as likely to require police activity as the home of a 30-year-old convicted felon and drug user. This flawed reasoning is exposed by the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expert reports and by common sense.â&#x20AC;? Nerland pointed out that less than 7 percent of Antiochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Section 8 residents have been contacted by CAT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This completely undermines plaintiffsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; claim that the Community Action Team was

engaged in anything other than a professional response to complaints of persistent criminal, drug and nuisance problems,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If anything, this statistic reveals what Antioch residents already know: a lack of oversight and criminal background screening by the Contra Costa County Housing Authority allowed egregious behavior to go unchecked in a relatively small number of Section 8 homes. However, if you were living next to one of those homes and subject to assaults, gunfire and late night traffic peeling away from drug deals, most likely the statistics really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter to you.â&#x20AC;?

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The city hired Vacaville Police Chief Richard Word, an African-American and former Oakland police chief, to look over the CATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case files to see if there is a pattern of racial discrimination. He found no evidence of racial discrimination, and praised the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community policing efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my own experience, I have found that when crime and disorder are allowed to persist, residents can quickly lose confidence in the police,â&#x20AC;? Wordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eventually this lack of confidence turns to both a lack of trust and support. When confidence, trust and support are lost in the police, people grow apathetic and may choose not to call the police to report crimes in progress, such as drug dealing or prostitution, or disorder, such as noisy neighbors, barking dogs, illegal dumping, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When calls to the police department should be made and they are not, serious crime will likely follow, and with persistent serious crime, particularly violent crime, comes fear â&#x20AC;Ś Criminals prey on such neighborhoods. Those who commit crime and engage in acts of disorder learn quickly when neighbors are fearful and reluctant to call the police. And police officers know all too well that ground lost is ground which is difficult to regain.â&#x20AC;? Nerland added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The City of Antioch supports the rights of all of its residents to live in peaceful, crime-free neighborhoods. This was, and continues to be, the sole motivation for the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community policing efforts.â&#x20AC;? The class action dispute is scheduled to be heard by Judge Saundra Armstrong beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in U.S. District Court. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Police oversight board a bad idea by Jesse Zuniga An open letter to the Antioch City Council: I am a retired police officer and I have owned my private investigative company since 2002. I specialize in conducting investigations for the Peace Officers Research Association of California’s Legal Defense Fund (PORAC LDF). My duties are to conduct independent and factual investigations regarding police misconduct allegations. My investigations are UEST separate from that of a police COMMENT department’s internal affairs investigation, district attorney’s investigation, FBI investigation, civil rights groups or investigations conducted by citizen review boards (such as the one Reggie Moore and Mary Rocha are supporting). Throughout my tenure as an investigator, many of my investigations have proven that many citizen review boards are dysfunctional and in turn cost cities millions of dollars. The citizen review boards are often staffed by citizens who do not trust police personnel, have a personal agenda and lack knowledge of law and/or police procedures. The citizen review boards also make decisions about many police practices including the most common “use of force.” Section 3 of the recommended Civilian Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) indicates that the CPOC will assume complete control of the Antioch Police Department and in doing so, position itself as the supervising authority in all police and personnel matters. This language grants civilian personnel (who do not have law-enforcement training or experience) the authority to make decisions on police matters and it removes all authority from a chief of police and city officials. Example: The language in section 3 would include decision-making powers over the “use of force” and personnel matters such as disciplinary matters up to and including termination of Antioch police officers for alleged misconduct. According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the “use of force”

If you implement a CPOC, Antioch will experience similar negative effects that Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and Los Angeles are experiencing. must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene. Not a civilian or CPOC board. In the U.S. Supreme Court case Graham v. Connor (490 U.S. 386, 1989) the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit stated: “The Fourth Amendment ‘reasonableness’ inquiry is whether the officers’ actions are ‘objectively reasonable’ in light of the facts and circumstances confronting them, without regard to their underlying intent or motivation. The ‘reasonableness’ of a particular use of force must be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene, and its calculus must embody an allowance for the fact that police officers are often forced to make split-second decisions about the amount of force necessary in a particular situation (pp. 396-397).” Regarding personnel matters (up to and including termination), it has been my experience that the majority of discipline or termination cases sustained by a citizen review board are overturned during an officer’s appeal process (via arbitration and/or civil action against the employer). This has been a costly process to cities like Oakland (Rider’s 2001: $10.4 million), San Francisco, Los Angeles and Berkeley. Due to decisions made by civilian review boards (who are ignorant of the law and lack legal experience), officers are often reinstated with full back pay. These officers subsequently file lawsuits against their employers for labor law violations as a result of decisions made by civilian review boards. The majority of the lawsuits end in findings and compensation that benefit the officers. Civilian review boards are also credited for bringing morale to all-time lows within a police organization, because

LETTERS What’s being done about crime? Editor: I live here in Antioch and I have lived here for over five years. I have watched the city of Antioch and Brentwood develop and

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expand to an extreme with all the new shops and businesses. Many new homes and with it the many new members joining still both cities. The growth of these cities has brought a height to the crimes in the city as well. The biggest concern is for the children and teens of our cities! There have been too many deaths, and many other crimes that have occurred is just too sad and devastating to let this huge concern be ignored without having any changes made to keep our cities safe for our people of Antioch and Brentwood. I have heard very little of any precautions or any measures being taken to prevent any more incidents to occur. Besides more tragedies in the news or and what should be done, there’s not a lot on what has been done. I believe we need to take this issue and safety concern very seriously. Especially if it’s an ongoing issue and not much is being done besides a few cops settling in certain areas. I drive to and from work every day and I am out most of the time. I see teens around in large crowds around and at times they shouldn’t be out.

of the board’s improper decisions. Civilian review boards are also known to create a division between city officials and police organizations. The end result is police organizations are not able to retain qualified police officers. This is clearly another attempt by Antioch Councilman Reggie Moore to divide this community due to his personal agendas against police. In the past Mr. Moore has publicly commented about his distrust for police in general, Examples: Mr. Moore affirmed that APD may have violated the rights of the Section 8 litigants and Mr. Moore justified the murder of the four Oakland police officers on March 21, 2009. I believe Councilwoman Mary Rocha also has a personal agenda. During an April 2009 council meeting, Ms. Rocha stated she supports “my people,” a statement she made about the Hispanic community. As a Hispanic, I found Ms. Rocha’s statement offensive, as she is supposed to represent the diversity of the Antioch community, not a solo ethnic group. Due to our current financial constraints and the current pending litigation, we cannot afford to incur the financial deficits of a CPOC. Can the city afford hiring private investigative firms to conduct independent investigations, experts and/or polygraph examiners each time an investigation is needed or challenged? No! There are many agencies that oversee police practices, such as the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), the FBI, the Attorney General’s Office, and the state and federal court systems. The CPOC cannot provide more fair and impartial professional services than those currently in place. If you implement a CPOC, Antioch will experience similar negative effects that Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco and Los Angeles are experiencing. Therefore, the idea of a implementing a CPOC must be terminated immediately. I am asking community members to re-evaluate their support for Mr. Moore and Ms. Rocha, as their continued efforts to divide our community are extremely counterproductive. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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I hope this is an issue that a lot of the people of both cities are well aware of and agree with me and that something needs to be done to resolve it for the sake of us, our kids and our future. So we can have a safe, friendly and welcoming city of Antioch and Brentwood. Asena Nasrat Antioch

Who you gonna call? Editor: I have a question for those people who would foist an oversight board on the Antioch Police Department: If your home is burglarized, your car broken into or a family member assaulted, who are you going to call: Ghostbusters, the ACLU? No, you will call the police and they will respond and deal with your problem in a professional, non-partisan manner. Wise up, people, and kick this bad idea to the curb where it belongs. John Tiernan Antioch

Stalwarts in serving community Editor: The Delta Community Service would like to thank all those who participated in our recent money corsage giveaway fundraiser. The monies generated will go toward helping the local community with its many needs, especially in this economy. On Nov. 21, at the City of Brentwood’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Mayor Bob Taylor pulled the winning ticket. Surprise, surprise … Bill Putnam, former City of Brentwood Citizen of the Year, was the lucky recipient. In his generosity, Mr. Putman donated the $300 prize back to the Delta Community Service to help this nonprofit organization. The DCS continues its many local projects of service that include information and referral, pro bono legal, food, clothing and many other needs. Barbara Guise DCS Board of Directors see Letters page 18A

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Dec. 9, 10:25 a.m. An unidentified person forced entry into a model home on Pacifica Drive, stole outdoor furniture and damaged two refrigerators. Dec. 9, 3 p.m. On Second Street, a subject was found to be intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 9, 5:37 p.m. A vehicle was stolen from a job site on Ventura Drive at Concord Avenue. Dec. 10, 9 a.m. On Ray Street, an unidentified driver swerved off the roadway and struck a tree. Dec. 10, 10:45 a.m. An unidentified person passed a counterfeit check at a business on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 10, 11:23 a.m. An unidentified person was reported to be sending harassing text messages to a resident of Chiavari Court. Dec. 10, 1:21 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on Second Street. Dec. 10, 4:16 p.m. A subject appeared at the Brentwood Police Department lobby and turned himself in for an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 10, 4:38 p.m. On Roundhill Drive, an unidentified person pushed another person to the ground. Dec. 10, 8:06 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, two subjects in a dating relationship were engaged in a verbal dispute. Dec. 11, 1 a.m. On Walnut Boulevard at Armstrong Avenue, a subject contacted during a traffic stop was found to have an active felony arrest warrant from Oakland. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 11, 12:36 p.m. On Mediterraneo Way, a subject was found in violation of a court order. Dec. 13, 3 p.m. A vehicle reported stolen in Brentwood was located by the Stockton Police Department. The suspects are in custody. Dec. 11, 7:24 p.m. On Balfour Road at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject drove over an open manhole, causing damage to his vehicle. Dec. 12, 2:11 p.m. A vehicle abandoned on

LOGS Pear Tree Court was towed. Dec. 12, 4:29 p.m. On Berry Lane, a subject who brandished a butcher knife and resisted arrest was taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 12, 5:40 p.m. On Bypass Road at Sand Creek Road, an unidentified driver collided with another driver and did not stop to exchange information. Dec. 12, 6:52 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at the Highway 4 Bypass, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to driving a vehicle with registration expired for more than six months. Dec. 12, 8:20 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Shady Willow Lane, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without a license. Dec. 12, 11:15 p.m. On Canfield Court, a subject involved in a physical altercation with a family member was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 12, 11:32 p.m. Several subjects found inside a vacant residence on Dunedin Drive attending a juvenile party were arrested and released to their parents. The city’s Public Works Department secured the residence. Dec. 13, 3:24 p.m. A subject who attempted to pass a forged prescription for Oxycontin at a business on Lone Tree Way was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 13, 5:05 p.m. On Second Street, an unidentified person entered a classroom through an unlocked window. Nothing was taken. Dec. 13, 6:35 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Canada Valley Drive, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a suspended license. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/pd/reports/index.cfm. ANTIOCH Dec. 7, 11:45 a.m. The vice principal of Antioch Middle School reported a suspicious adult male had been on campus and had interacted with a male student while the student was in the restroom. The suspect said nothing to the student and did not touch the student, but the student became frightened, fled the room and then informed school of-

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On Brentwood Boulevard, two subjects in a dating relationship were engaged in a verbal dispute. Dec. 10, 8:06 p.m., Brentwood ficials. A school official observed the suspect as he walked off campus heading south toward West 18th Street. Antioch police officers conducted an extensive search of the area, but the suspect was not located. He is described as an African-American male; approximately 30 years old, 5-feet 10-inches to 6-feet tall; with a thin build; short, black and gray beard; and wearing a black sweatsuit and white tennis shoes. At this point the intentions of the suspect and why he was on campus are unknown. The student was not injured. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Those with information should call Detective Robert Green at 925-779-6932. OAKLEY Nov. 30 – On the 700 block of Calico Way, a disturbance was reported. Nov. 30 – A residential burglary occurred on the 2200 block of Truman Lane. Nov. 30 – A case of grand theft was reported on Main Street and Rose Avenue. Nov. 30 – A petty theft occurred on the 1000 block of Neroly Road. Dec. 1 – A subject was found in possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana on the 1000 block of Neroly Road. Dec. 1 – Vehicle accidents with property damage were reported on the 1000 block of Morning Glory Way and on the 400 block of Hill Avenue. Dec. 1 – On East Cypress Road at Rubens Way, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Dec. 1 – A commercial burglary was reported on the 2500 block of Main Street. Dec. 2 – A vehicle was stolen from the 1800 block of Santa Fe Street. Dec. 2 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on Fairhaven Way at West Summerfield Court. Dec. 2 – Vehicles were towed from the 1200 block of West Cypress Road, the 100 block of Big Break Road, the 4500 block of El Monte Court, and on Empire Avenue at Main Street. Dec. 2 – An arrest warrant was issued on Laurel Road at Main Street. Dec. 2 – At Calle De Oro and Oakley Road, a subject was arrested for DUI. Dec. 2 – Forgery and fraudulent documents were reported on the 100 block of Matisse Drive. Dec. 2 – On East Cypress Road at Main

Street, a subject was arrested for obstructing an officer. Dec. 3 – An arrest warrant was issued on the 3800 block of Cloverbrook Avenue. Dec. 3 – A petty theft was reported on the 500 block of Landis Avenue. Dec. 4 – On the 1000 block of Neroly Road and on West Cypress Road at Waterford Way, subjects were charged with possession of dangerous drugs. Dec. 4 – A juvenile was reported as a runaway on the 100 block of Diane Court. Dec. 4 – A robbery was reported on the 2500 block of Main Street. Dec. 4 – On Cloverbrook Avenue at Laurel Road and on Ibis Drive at Snowy Egret Way, subjects were arrested for DUI. Dec. 4 – Domestic violence was reported on the 800 block of Almond Drive. Dec. 4 – A disturbance at a party occurred on the 4700 block of La Vista Drive. Dec. 4 – Vehicle burglaries were reported on the 4000 block of Woodhaven Lane and the 1600 block of O’Hara Avenue. Dec. 4 – Petty theft from a vehicle was reported on the 100 block of Vella Circle. Dec. 4 – Misdemeanor vandalism occurred on the 1200 block of Quail Valley Run. Dec. 4 – A subject brought a weapon onto school grounds on the 4900 block of Frank Hengel Way. Dec. 5 – A vehicle accident with property damage was reported on Main Street at Shady Oak Drive. Dec. 5 – On the 1500 block of Ashwood Drive, a subject was arrested for interfering with a public officer. Dec. 5 – On Main Street at Raye Avenue and on Laurel Road at Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI. Dec. 5 – Misdemeanor battery was reported on Main Street at Teakwood Drive. Dec. 5 – A terrorist threat was made on the 200 block of Spindrift Court. Dec. 6 – On West Cypress Road at O’Hara Avenue, a vehicle accident with property damage was reported. Dec. 6 – A misdemeanor hit and run occurred on Delta Road at Main Street. Dec. 6 – Incidents of DUI were reported on the 200 block of West Cypress Road, on Main Street at Malicoat Avenue, and on Laurel Road at Rose Avenue.

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Letters from page 16A Unsung heroes Editor: You know, this time of year people start thinking about those less fortunate. You see in the paper about various organizations and food banks that are having their food drives to feed the hungry. Many of them boast of how they feed 250 families, or any other such number. All you have to do is get in line and get your free food, or a complete Christmas dinner. In some cases you have to just prove you live here to qualify. That is great! I give kudos to all those organizations because I believe the people, the neighbors and local businesses, should stand up and take care of those in need (more so than the government). That’s the way it was for ages, well before our time. The reason I am writing this letter is to recognize a couple that have been the lead of a food basket drive and distribution for Christmas dinners to families in need during this time of year. They have never boasted about what they are doing. They’ve always been very humble. On average they may have fed only 50 or so families here in Oakley each year. Through observation and other processes and techniques they have identified those that are truly in need. It might be a child that showed up to school on a cold winter day without a jacket. Not because the child forgot their jacket but because they didn’t have one. It might be a child that showed up to sports practice with raggedy shoes that were split open. Not

because they didn’t want to ruin their good shoes but because that’s all they had. Denise and Bill Arnold are the couple I’m talking about. For the past 15 years, with the support of the Oakley-Delta Lions Club and various teachers and school-related organizations, they have been feeding families truly in need. Sometimes the humblest deserve the greatest rewards. I know they won’t speak up for themselves, so that’s why I am. Thank you, Bill and Denise, and all the others that have helped over the years, for your generosity and the time you have given. Bruce Connelley President, Oakley-Delta Lions Club City of Oakley Councilman

White elephant under the TARP Editor: Is it just me? Am I totally naïve or merely oblivious to some greater plan? After giving billions of dollars of TARP funds to Wall Street, resulting in unimaginable payouts to executives of banks and financial investment firms while Main Street continues to close the doors to more small businesses every day, President Obama’s “best and brightest” now want to create a “backdoor” plan to give more money to these same people while removing any restrictions as to how it must be used. Look out! That giant white elephant almost stepped on you. What do you mean, you don’t see it? Oh, I see … you’re a Democrat blindly following your leadership no matter how foolish their plans may be. It should infuriate every American, no see Letters page 19A

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Letters from page 18A matter what political affiliation, that our leadership is determined to bow down to the power of money and ignore the needs of every citizen struggling from the aftermath of the financial meltdown brought on by these same greedy reprobates. Here’s an idea I asked openly when the rapid collapse of the American financial system began last year: Why not set up a national bank that loans money only to small businesses? I think we could have spent a lot less money with a lot better payoff by getting the money directly into the hands of the suffering businesses and letting Wall Street dig itself out of the hole it dug. So you think that sounds like socialism? Look out! That giant white elephant seems to be targeting me as if nobody else even knows it’s here! If buying ownership in Wall Street isn’t socialism, then nothing we citizens suggest could possibly be considered non-democratic. Let’s try thinking “outside Wall Street.” Before the paid supporters of the current Wall Street agenda pen a well-written speech for the president to present to those whose tunnel vision impairs them from seeing the obvious, I would like the general public to consider my idea and let their representatives know that, even if it takes an act of Congress to create such a plan, any plan offered by a citizen making less than the millions of dollars annually those financial institutes skim from our mere livelihood would better serve the millions of citizens than their current plan, which serves only the wealthy few.

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God Bless (what) America (used to be)! William McCullough Oakley

Saturn rides off into sunset Editor: I’m no “car guy,” but a recent “I regret to inform you” letter from the President of Saturn made me wax nostalgic. You see, Saturn is riding into the sunset to join Oldsmobile and the American cowboy in iconic retirement. Simply put, though it garnered several Car of the Year awards along the way, the early enthusiasm over the novel 1985 Saturn introduction got bumpy. The final fender bender was Saturn being spurned for a requested $3 billion infusion to revamp its lean product line. Why, then, my tugging heart? Guess I’m a soft touch for “buy American” and was fueled with hopes that Detroit could regain its glory years. Though some argued Saturn was, at best, simply a cheaper, knockoff version of a superior Honda or Toyota, it was more than a brand. It was an innovative philosophy. At its prime, Saturn was a bona fide maverick, born of the patented American can-do attitude. It boasted design and manufacturing autonomy from General Motors and touted a fundamental marketing makeover. Granted, its slogans – “A Different Kind of Company; A Different Kind of Car” or “Things are Different in a Saturn” – might have been Madison Avenue folksiness at its crafted best. Unarguably, though, there was a

refreshingly different salesroom ambiance. Drive in to a Saturn lot and you could exhale. Imagine actually getting out of your car without a salesman in gold chains and alligator shoes tattooed to you. The only pressure you sensed was in the lots’ tires. You never felt if you said you were “just looking” you’d invariably get a stare of frozen contempt or a challenging retort such as “funny, the last time I was only looking I wound up married.” Saturn, after all, introduced the nodicker sticker. Its soft-lit cubicles contrasted others’ neon-lit, open pits with upstairs management windows, à la Vegas casinos, looking down, if not, in fact, listening in on. To this day, I swear that at one of these dealers, while a salesman went to get his “closer,” a conversation of my wife and I was listened in on. That or clairvoyance. By contrast, come around lunchtime to Saturn in the early days and you’d likely be offered a coke and grilled burger. Buy their car, as I have three times, and you’d be serenaded at the curb by the management team. Expect mailed coffee cups, wallet-thin emergency keys and invitations to the annual company picnic in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Matters of planetary proportion? Perhaps not. Yet meaningful small human touches in an increasingly cold corporate world. But there I go, getting all sentimental over a car company. Saturn, you worked hard and you gave my family, and the country, a darned decent ride. That, in my book, counts for a tank full of gratitude. Walter Ruehlig Antioch

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Albatroz, a 5-year-old Brazil-born Lusitano stallion, looks like part of the décor before heading to the “dressing room” to prepare for Brentwood Oaks Equestrian Center’s recent debut “Sons of the Wind” Lusitano Showcase. Brentwood Oaks owner Theresa Hawkins and husband Rob, plus Bay area trainer Alison Knickerbocker recently began offering “Sons of the Wind” Lusitano horses for sale at Brentwood Farms in conjunction with Vitor Silva, founder of the Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts in Merrimac, Mass. The Rolls Royce of horse breeds, the Lusitano is known for its athleticism and nobility. “Sons of the Wind” Lusitanos are bred in Brazil according to Silva’s principles to provide riders of all levels and backgrounds with the ultimate equine partner. For those considering holiday horse shopping, Hawkins said you can have your choice of colors. Besides Albatroz, she has “Sons of the Wind” Lusitanos in grey and bay. She

ALBATROZ even “gift wraps” – each Lusitano comes with a big red bow. For more information, call Hawkins at 925-634-0378 or visit www. brentwoodoaks.com. – Contributed by Elizabeth McCall

Sandbags to be dispensed In anticipation of wet weater, free sandbags are available at the following locations (residents must provide their own shovel and transportation): • Ambrose Park and Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point; west side of the parking lot next to the fence line, approximately ¾ of the way back to the playing fields; 250 bags on site. • Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch; 250 sandbags are stored in the loft inside the maintenance

shop; the sand cradle is located north of the maintenance facility. • Byron Airport, 3000 Armstrong Road, Byron; 250 sandbags stored in pump house at the junction of Byron Hot Springs Road and Holey Road. The pump house is locked and alarmed. Contact airport personnel to open. The sand cradle is located west of the pump house. Information courtesy of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department

You’ve caught their foul scent and considered it ... inconvenient. But skunks are more than an inconvenience; they’re a risk to public health. Contra Costa County is home to two types of skunks – striped and spotted – and both are capable of transmitting rabies. That makes them one of the five vectors for which the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District provides free service. The district also provides free services for mosquitos, rats, yellowjackets and ticks. County residents that have evidence of skunk habitation on their property can contact the district for free inspection and advice from a state-certified vector control technician or inspector. The inspection includes checking the property for signs that the skunk has taken up residence, and detailed information on how to remove the skunk and prevent it from returning. The goal is to prevent the skunk from viewing your property as a safe haven. According to Vertebrate Program Supervisor Jonathan Rehana, “Skunks are nocturnal mammals that look for food, water and a place to set up a den. Key to discouraging skunks from moving in is to pick up fallen fruit and nuts, take in pet food at night and be sure your yard is treated to prevent the lawn pest known as grubs.” Skunks are also attracted to uncovered garbage cans, fallen birdseed and water sources. Once food is denied, removing options for shelter is the next step. “Skunks do not climb,” said Rehana. “They will not climb a fence or wall. They stay at

ground level, so it’s important to look under sheds, porches, decks and foundations to make sure those areas are sealed off.” Installing half-inch galvanized hardware cloth can prevent skunks from entering those areas. Additionally, skunks can find shelter in woodpiles and thick vegetation. Moving the woodpiles at least 18 inches off of the ground and thinning thick vegetation will discourage skunks as well. And winter is prime time to discourage them. “This time of the year, the skunks are mating, so the females are setting up their dens as a place to have their young,” said Rehana, who pointed out that during mating season, skunks can become aggressive, increasing odor in neighborhoods. They can also be destructive: scratching, clawing and digging. Homeowners with evidence of skunk activity on their property can call the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District at 925-771-6184 to request a free inspection. A district employee will contact the homeowner within five workdays to set up the inspection. The district provides detailed information during the free inspection and on our Web site, www.ccmvcd.dst.ca.us, on how to break the skunk cycle and rid your property of these pests that are more than an inconvenience. They are a risk to public health. The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District is a public health agency that has been protecting public health since 1927. Nola Woods is a community affairs representative who offers free presentations on the district’s services to all Contra Costa County residents and organizations. She can be reached at 925-771-6158.

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How to foil those holiday felons Our flurry of holiday activities often causes us to forget the basics of maintaining safety while shopping and at home. “It’s important to remember that opportunity is the criminals’ key to crime,” said Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen. “By staying alert and following a few crime prevention tips, you can ensure a holiday season that’s happy, safe and festive. “It’s important that people are aware of their surroundings and potential areas of danger, thereby closing the criminal’s window of opportunity. As much as we’d like to believe that the holidays bring out the best in people, we must face the reality that some people don’t become more generous, giving and charitable. During holidays, criminals become more creative and less compassionate. When you store your gifts, view those gifts as cash because that’s how criminals see them. “Crime is a reality of life, and some crime is more preventable than others. And when it comes to theft around the holidays, it’s entirely preventable. There are few things that bother me more than to see a hardworking family celebrate the holidays with no presents because

they were just too complacent and they didn’t protect themselves.” The following are some crime prevention tips to keep you safe this holiday season:

When shopping: • Be alert and aware of your surroundings. • Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable with a place or person, get away. • Park in a well-lit area. • Lock your vehicle! • Minimize the number of valuables left in your vehicle. • Keep valuables, electronics and gifts and other “theft attractors” out of sight. • Protect your purse or wallet and clean out any unnecessary items. • Don’t carry large amounts of cash or extra credit cards. • Never leave your purse, wallet or cell phone unattended in a public place. • Shop with a buddy – there is safety in numbers. • Role-play with children about what should happen in the event you are separated. • Have your keys out and ready when you

return to your vehicle. • Don’t leave your car unattended and its motor running.

At home: • Make sure all doors and windows have secondary locks – and use them! • Keep a master list of all credit cards somewhere secure at home. • Ensure that dark outdoor areas and entrances are lit. • Place gifts where they can’t be seen from the outside. • Avoid opening the door to strangers. • Investigate charities before donating. • Make online purchases only from trusted, secure Web sites. Look for “https” in the web address to verify security. • When traveling, use timers for lights and radios while you’re away. Ask a trusted friend, neighbor or Block Watch member to watch your home. Make arrangements for mail and newspaper pickup.

When driving: • Recognize that holidays can cause stress – keep emotions under control

while driving. • Give other drivers plenty of space and leave yourself a route to avoid an accident. • If you attend a party where alcohol is served, remember to use a designated driver. • Minimize distractions such as talking on a cell phone. • Take frequent breaks to avoid fatigue, especially when driving long distances. • Buckle up – that means passengers and kids, too! • Be patient! Give yourself extra time for travel, especially in rain. • Even in dry conditions, traffic during the holidays is heavier than normal and it will take longer than you expect to get around.

After the holidays: • Pay close attention to bills and report unauthorized charges. • Photograph and record the serial numbers of new items and add them to your inventory. If you’d like to report suspicious activity or ask questions, call the Oakley Police Department at 925-625-6700.

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Holiday DUI crackdown As the holiday season revs up and people hit the road for parties, shopping and visiting friends and family, motorists will be subject to increased danger from those careless enough to drink and drive. The Brentwood Police Department will join law enforcement across the state as part of California’s 18 Day Holiday DUI Crackdown Campaign, which will establish 300 DUI/drivers license checkpoints statewide. Funding for the special enforcement campaign, Dec. 16 through Jan. 3, comes from a grant by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Brentwood Police Department will be conducting a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Dec. 18 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. along Sand Creek Road between Highland Way and Linden Drive. In 2008, 11,773 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. In California 1,029 were killed on state and local roads driving with a .08 BAC or higher and another 28,457 injured in alcohol-involved collisions. According to Christopher J. Murphy, director of the California Office of Traffic Safety, “Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driving can be significant. Violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver’s license, higher insurance rates, attorney fees, time away from work and dozens of other expenses. So don’t take the chance. Remember, if you are over the limit, you are under arrest.” Law enforcement encourages everyone planning a family gathering over the holidays to think first about how your friends and family will get home after drinking. Everyone is encouraged to report drunk drivers by calling 911 describing the vehicle, its location and direction of travel. With everyone’s help, families won’t remember the holidays of 2009 as a time of loss at the hands of another drunk driver.

Aerial arborists he transformation of City Park drew a crowd last week as a pair of trees more than 20 years old were relocated in a sky-scraping move from one side of the park to the other. The trees, which Barry Margesson of the Parks and Recreation Department planted in 1989, were lifted by crane 50 feet in the air, swung over the other trees in the park, and repositioned along Oak Street. The trees, ﬁttingly enough, are live oaks, Margesson said, and one is affectionately known as the Forrest Gump tree after an older tree of the same variety was featured in the movie. Each of the trees weighed more than 28 tons, and the move went off without a hitch. Left, the ﬁrst tree gently glides to its new home as the city’s Christmas Tree stands sentinel.

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eBART from page 1A additional daily eBART trip. The report recommends seeking construction bids on both station alternatives, however, because of the current low-bidding environment. Due to companies seeking work during the recession, construction costs have been averaging 30 to 40 percent less in the past year for major projects. Antioch Councilwoman Martha Parsons is encouraged by that, and is not ready to pull the plug on the Median-East Station. “I believe that the Eastern station should be a bid alternate because it is the preferred station location,” she said via e-mail. “And until we see the actual bids in the current economic environment no one can accurately determine the incremental cost. If the bid turns out to be substantially less than $50 million, which is what many interested people including myself believe, then it still makes sense to have the Eastern station be the one built … assuming funding can be found.

“It brings the benefits of transit-oriented development and retail options for local jobs that would not be feasible with the current proposed station closer to the Hillcrest overpass.” Leaving aside the station location issue, the good news for East County residents is that eBART construction will start next year. A $30 million construction contract is expected to be advertised in February and awarded in March to build the eBART transfer station at the eastern end of the Bay Point BART Station and to realign the BART tail track to accommodate the narrower gauge eBART line. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for June, and the project is expected to take two years to complete. Next summer eBART planners will also seek bids for eight eBART diesel-powered cars, which are expected to cost in the $60 to $80 million range, according to Ellen Smith, eBART project planner. Three groups of two cars will be in service at any one time. Riders will cross a covered, 28-foot wide platform to go between the eBART and BART trains,

similar to the MacArthur BART Station. Many East County residents have criticized the eBART project, saying they deserve real or classic BART after having paid into the BART system for 40 years. Local officials agreed on eBART, however, due to the significantly lower costs for the smaller, lighter trains. The eBART line has the potential to be upgraded to classic BART in the future should additional funding become available. BART Board Member Joel Keller accentuated the positive in a report to the Antioch City Council last week. “eBART is all good news this evening,” he said. “We are headed in the right direction, fully funded, coming to East County in 2015 we hope. It will take about 5,000 cars off of Highway 4, which is the equivalent of an extra lane (of traffic), and remove particulates from the environment, improving air quality. We are very hopeful that we can have a groundbreaking in June – all are invited. This is a very exciting milestone in Contra Costa County.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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DATED 01/23/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: SILVIA MARTINEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 01/23/2006 and recorded 02/01/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0033464-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/08/2010 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: 295 CALIFORNIA AVE, 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 $400,155.20. 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: 08/14/2009 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# 3379914 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

Instrument No. 2007-0074599-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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: 314 WARREN WAY, PITTSBURG, CA, 94565. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $357,947.34. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash,

the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/04/2009 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# 3379353 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

Diablo Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed 2% Water Charges Increase Diablo Water District (DWD) will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Delta Vista Middle School, 4901 Frank Hengel Way, Oakley, CA where a 2% increase in the District’s water charges will be discussed. The purpose of the increase is to cover the January 2009,

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Lions soccer kicks off season strong by Michael Dixon Correspondent Last season the Liberty girls soccer team won the BVAL championship, finishing with a 15-2-2 overall record and 11-0-2 league record. If last week’s 3-0 victory over Antioch is any indication, the Lions have a good chance of repeating. Gabby Ciccoiella and Jessi Zahn split the goalkeeping duties, but the only Antioch shots that threatened the Liberty net came off the foot of defender Dallas Butterfield, whose lengthy free kicks Ciccoiella and Zahn had no problem corralling. The Lions got on the board when the game was only six minutes old. Mikayla Farber, who had already narrowly missed two goals, got free and beat Antioch goalkeeper Melissa Holmes. Despite allowing three goals, Holmes was Antioch’s best player on the cold night. If it weren’t for her saves, Liberty could have won the match 7-0 or more. After a Liberty score was nullified by offsides infraction, the Lions struck twice more in the first half. The first came with eight minutes remaining and was set up on a beautiful corner kick from Brianna Farber that Nicole Kelley put away to give Liberty the insurance goal. The second came just over two minutes later and was Farber’s second of the night, putting the Lions up by three. The more competitive second half

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Liberty’s Mikayla Farber, seen here in a 1-1 tie against Freedom, scored two goals in a 3-0 victory over Antioch last week. was spent mostly in the Antioch zone, in which another Liberty goal was taken off the scoreboard due to an offsides. By that point, though, the outcome was a done deal. Liberty coach Tony Martins was pleased with his team’s performance. “We played well, we possessed well,” he said. “Our pattern play was much better than Tuesday (a 1-1 tie against Freedom). Defense really supported well; got involved

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in the attack.” Regarding the team’s expectations this season, Martins said, “We have the same expectation as every year: to play the best soccer that we can. Soccer’s a funny game. All of us have been in games where you can outshoot an opponent and tie a game, or even lose a game. Our goal and focus is just to play the best soccer we can every time we step on the field.” Despite the loss, Panthers Coach

Scott Joseph was not discouraged. “We can play better,” he said. “We lost two of our starters to the flu on the bus over here; they went home. A lot of girls were playing out of position, but we can improve. I think that in the second half we played well. We’ve got to build on the small stuff. We’re a senior-laden team that has to learn how to win.” Joseph is hoping his team can improve from last season’s 7-12-5 overall record (5-6-4 in league), which was good enough for only a fourth-place BVAL finish. “I’d love to challenge Liberty; they are tough,” he said. “We tied them twice last year. We want to get in the top one or two. We lost to them 3-0 last year and then tied them twice. We were both of their ties last year.” Like Martins, Joseph is expecting leadership from multiple sources. “We have Melissa Holmes, who is our starting keeper – she had a good game tonight,” he said. “Dallas Butterfield is our central defender; I think she did well. And then Jessica Huerta was the BVAL player of the year last year – she had 19 goals – and she went home sick tonight. We’re a solid team; we had a nice win against Deer Valley that we have to build off of.” The win moved the Lions’ record to 2-0-1 overall and 1-0-1 in BVAL play. The loss put Antioch 3-2-1 overall and 1-1-0 in league action. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Liberty boys play hard in Stonebarger by Dave Roberts Staff Writer Last weekend’s Stonebarger Tournament for the Liberty boys basketball team was a lot like its first game this season: a strong start the players were unable to sustain. The Lions won their first game in convincing fashion over Concord, but followed that with losses to Hogan and, in overtime, Benicia. The 63-47 win over Concord was all the more impressive due to the fact that Brandon White, the Lions’ freshman shooting star (22 points in the season opener), was on crutches after injuring his ankle in the second game of the season. Picking up the slack was sophomaore forward Darren Meeks, who scored 23, followed by Anthony Augliera’s 14 points. The ascendancy of Meeks, who is averaging 15 points per game, as a reliable scoring threat is a pleasant surprise for Coach Jon Heinz. “It kind of, for me, came out of nowhere,” he said. “I didn’t expect this. But when I pulled him up to varsity I told him from day one, ‘You can’t play like a sophomore. I need you to play like a senior.’ He’s risen to the challenge.” Liberty dominated Concord throughout the game, leading by eight at the end of the first quarter and by 16 at the half and end of the third quarter. Heinz was pleased with his team’s performance. “It was a good game,” he said. “We just gobbled up rebounds, scored inside, gave it that inside presence, took care of the ball for the most part, played decent defense. I think we had a good game plan going into it to control them. I’m proud that they played hard

for the full game. We are very young. We have a freshman and three sophomores in there. We are going to be up and down a little bit, but we’re learning.” The learning curve got steeper the next two days in a 50-68 loss to Hogan and a 55-58 loss to Benicia. Meeks scored 18 points against Benicia, but Augliera was held to five. Overall, Heinz was pleased with his team’s play, despite going 1-2 in the Lions’ home tournament. “Hogan and Benicia are really good teams,” he said. “We are super young and inexperienced. We are playing a lot better than I thought we could. Concord won their next two games easily (after we beat them). Hogan and Benicia are very fast, very athletic teams. Benicia, we got beat very handily this summer. We actually had a three-point shot to win the game with six seconds to go and it went in and out. “I am very pleased with the young kids. We did this all without maybe one of my best players (White). With the talent level I have I am very pleased with the way we played this week. We were squeezing every little drop we can out of these kids. We are picked to go 0 and 15 in league this year. But we are getting better. When my freshman gets back we’ll have three scoring leaders on the court (White, Meeks and Augliera), and it will really improve things.” Heinz hopes White will be back in action when Liberty travels to play Sonoma Valley on Wednesday, Dec. 23. But if not then, “I feel very confident he’s definitely back for the league.” League play starts Jan. 2 at home against Deer Valley. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Liberty’s Zach Bonte extends for a layup attempt in a victory over Concord in the Stonebarger Tournament.

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Fierce Wolves take bite out of Patriots by Michael Dixon Correspondent

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After a three-win weekend, the Heritage boys basketball team tasted its first defeat of the season, losing 54-41 in a sluggish home opener against the San Ramon Valley Wolves. “I just don’t think we played with a whole lot of intensity,” said Patriot Coach Pat Cruickshank. “Over the weekend we played very hard. We played from the beginning of the game to the end of the game. Tonight we lacked intensity; we lacked the ability to work a little bit harder, which didn’t create us a whole lot of shots. We ended up forcing a lot of things, especially early in the game. San Ramon played hard.” After the Patriots scored the first two points of the game, the Wolves went on a 9-0 run, seven of which came from 6foot-7-inch Mark Tollefsen, who scored 11 points before fouling out. The Patriots allowed only 10 points in the first quarter, but scored only four of their own, and were outscored in every quarter after that. It was Heritage’s home opener, but the loudest cheers came from San Ramon fans as their team pulled away to a comfortable lead, never letting the Patriots get closer

than seven points. On the plus side, said Cruickshank, “I kind of like what we did defensively – I thought we played well. (San Ramon Valley’s) Chris McNealy is a heck of a player, and I talked before the game about him and how he was one of the keys. We needed to slow him down a little bit and not let him have a great night. He had 15, but we made him work hard for everything.” Heritage was led by Mark Winthrop’s eight points; Meniru Ofodu and Sean Packard each scored seven. “We didn’t shoot the ball well,” said the coach. “We didn’t create good shot opportunities for ourselves. We ended up settling for things. “We just need to come back out here tomorrow and we need to practice and get after it. We need to find that intensity. Our players need to ask themselves: How does it feel? We won three games over the weekend and all we knew was how victory feels; now we know how defeat feels. It’s important that they understand that you have to not like defeat more than you like victory.” The Patriots played in the Don Nelson Classic this week, the results of which were not available at press time. Their next home game is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 against San Lorenzo. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Edna Hill Bobcats run to excellence by Dave Roberts Staff Writer When it comes to local sports coverage, the high schools naturally get the attention. But to get an inkling of the high school stars of tomorrow you need to check out the middle schools, one of which, Edna Hill, has put together an excellent cross-country program. The appropriately named Bobcats ran undefeated in the recently completed four-meet season against Excelsior, Adams, Delta Vista and O’Hara Park middle schools. The sixth-graders run a 1.5-mile course, while the seventh and eighth graders navigate two miles on varied terrain – Edna Hill’s course is along a portion of the Marsh Creek Trail. Coach Philip Rodriguez, who teaches English and history, attributes his runners’ success to their good conditioning in the school’s physical education classes. “I honestly think that we hold kids accountable for their physical education at this school,” he said. “Our PE Department runs a good program. A lot of these kids come in knowing their pacers, which is a running exercise; they know their

mile times. To have these kids come in ready to go like that really accounts for it. “I have been doing this for a few years and have a set schedule and do a lot of talking to them, motivating them, trying to keep things going. The kids just work hard every day, and I guess that happens in PE and I pick up on it. Kids would run their mile and get their best time ever (in PE class), and have a (cross-country) meet after school and run another two miles and finish in first or second place. It’s great to see.” The better Edna Hill runners include seventh-graders Giovanny Colchado, Jacob Cropper, Matthew and Timothy Drake, Hailey Schneider, Guissell Morales and sixthgrader Emily Wylie. According to Rodriguez, cross-country is a relatively new sport at the middle school level in far East County – just three years old. It started at Delta Vista and Excelsior middle schools, expanded to the other three schools and will likely continue growing. “We had a lot more competition this year,” said Rodriguez. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Edna Hill Middle School’s Emily Wylie ﬁnishes ﬁrst among sixth-grade girls at a meet.

Serious at Ceres Deer Valley’s Erik Dwyer, left, was the 171-pound Division champion in the recent Ceres High School Invitational Tournament. Teammate Barry Harper was the 215-pound champion. Other Deer Valley placers included Xavier Gomez – third; Pierre Prevot – ﬁfth; James Javier – seventh; Elijah Mando – eighth; and Jose Rivera – eighth. In the team standings, Deer Valley placed eighth out of 23. Photo courtesy of Rich Madrigal

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007694-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Visitors Center Located at: 1066 Claremont Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lillian Pierce, 1066 Clarement Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Lillian Pierce This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 28, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: October 28, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: December 11, 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008243-00 The name of the business (es): Nails By Jimmy Located at: 5887 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Muol H. Thach, 4330 El Dorado Street, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/10/05. Signature of registrant: Muol H. Thach This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2009 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: November 17, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008301-00 The name of the business (es): Advance Design Construction, Inc. Located at: 305 Town Centre Terrace, Suite O In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Advance Design Construction, Inc.- CALIFORNIA . This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/1/05. Signature of registrant: Frederick M. Lamb, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2009 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: November 19, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008084-00 The name of the business (es): Creative Spa Service and Repair Located at: 748 Craig Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thomas Frank Buck, 748 Craig Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/12/- 09. Signature of registrant: Thomas Frank Craig This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 12, 2009 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: November 12, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11,18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008222-00 The name of the business (es): Bright Star Christian Children’s Center Located at: 2200 Ventura Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Harvest Time Assembly of God, 2200 Ventura Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. (Non-Profit) This business is conducted by: a Non-Profit Corp. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Dennis Reynolds This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:November 16, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: November 16, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008253-00 The name of the business (es): JDK & Associates, Realty, Inc. Located at: 50 Eagle Rock Way, Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JDK & Associates, Realty, Inc., 573 Myrtle Beach Drive, 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: John Daniel Kenney- President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: November 17, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008347-00 The name of the business (es): LAW-LAWLAW Self Help Legal Services Located at: 435 Discovery Bay Boulevard In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Justine Marie Sampson, 435 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: 11/20/- 09. Signature of registrant: Justine M. Sampson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2009 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: November 20, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008710-00 The name of the business (es): Mountain Mike’s Pizza Located at: 1185 2nd Street, Suite M In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luis Miguel Seita and Melissa Marie Seita, 864 Havasu Court, Livermore, CA 94551. 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: Luis M. Seita This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 9, 2009 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: December 9, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008349-00 The name of the business (es): RA PAINTING Located at: 4892 SNOWY EGRET WAY In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ROMEL ALVARADO, 4892 SNOWY EGRET WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/5/08. Signature of registrant: ROMEL ALVARADO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 20, 2009 By: Jose Gonzalez , Deputy Expires: November 20, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008481-00 The name of the business (es): Awning Detailers Located at: 1781 Vinyard Drive, Suite 110 In: Antioch, CA 94509, Mailing: P.O. Box 1236, Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eric John Leseberg. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/95. Signature of registrant: Eric J. Leseberg This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: December 1, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: December 11,18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008007-00 The name of the business (es): Mrs. Buttonworths Located at: 661 English Oak Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jodie Truitt, 661 English Oak Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/9/09. Signature of registrant: Jodie TruittThis statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 9, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: November 9, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007765-00 The name of the business (es): Norcal Shockers Located at: 480 Beaulieu Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shockers Girls Fastpitch Softball, Inc., 480 Beaulieu Lane, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Paula D. Kemp, Treasurer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 29, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: October 29, 2014 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008110-00 The name of the business (es): Recollections Media Transfer Located at: 6524 Green Castle Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rowland Media Inc., 6524 Green Castle Circle, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Chaya Rowland, Treasurer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 12, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: November 12, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009

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: 12/21/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: OAKLEY PRESS Date: 11/6/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008304-00 The name of the business (es): SS Realty Investments Located at: 109 Broderick Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stephen Soriano, 109 Broderick Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/18/- 09. Signature of registrant: Stephen Soriano This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 19, 2009 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: November 19, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007827-00 The name of the business (es): GODWILL INTERNATIONAL Located at: 105 MONET DRIVE In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GODWILL OTOKHINE, 105 MONET DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/2/09. Signature of registrant: GODWILL OTOKHINE This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 2, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: November 2, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: November 27, Decmber 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008159-00 The name of the business (es): Yu Chen Renovation & Landscape Located at: 1300 Orbetello Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Yu Chen, 1300 Ortebello Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Yu Chen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 13, 2009 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires: November 13, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008499-00 The name of the business (es): IVY’S BOUTIQUE Located at: 8065 Brentwood Boulevard, Unit #2 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Patricia Ayala, 1375 Tiffany Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Patricia Ayala This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 30, 2009 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: November 30, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11,18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008490-00 The name of the business (es): EAST VALLEY PAINTING CO. Located at: 275 Washington Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Javier Sanchez, 275 Washington Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Javier Sanchez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2009 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: December 1, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 11,18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008611-00 The name of the business (es): Gunner’s Mobile Welding Located at: 5100 Edgeview Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kevin D. Ford, 3045 Taylor Lane, Byron, CA 94514. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on12/7/09. Signature of registrant: Kevin D. Ford This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 7, 2009 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: December 7, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010

Point Way, 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: Lynda D. Gaskin This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2009 By: Dancia Cox, Deputy Expires: December 1, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 11, 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008168-00 The name of the business (es): A Dress Change Located at: 115 Railroad Avenue, #C In: Danville, CA 94526 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Donna Read. 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: Donna Read This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: November 16, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008440-00 The name of the business (es): NATIONWIDE FLEET Located at: 5623 BERWICK COURT In: BYRON, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TIM OTHY DALE HENSLEY, 5623 BERWICK COURT, BYRON, 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: Timothy Hensley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 30, 2009 By: Dancia Cox, Deputy Expires: November 30, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11,18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008010-00 The name of the business (es): Special Touch Cleaning Service Located at: 13 Birmingham Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Connie Bluebaugh, 13 Birminghma Court, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Connie Bluebaugh This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 9, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: November 9, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-34142-FF-CA Loan No. 0017978784 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/03/2006. 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. 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: ERIK A. NILSSON AND MELINDA F NILSSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 11/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0371014-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 01/04/2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $458,113.44 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1817 ANASTASIA DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 A.P.N.: 018-530062 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 bid-

der 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: 12/03/2009 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# 3356425 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-226811-C Loan No. 0390011617 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/6/1994. 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: MARILYN K. FREITAS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 9/14/1994 as Instrument No. 94 225491 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/8/2010 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: 2092 HOMECOMING WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-2192 APN #: 018-340-011 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $69,985.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/10/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3353272 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

ported to be: 5328 SUNRISE MEADOWS LN., 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 $285,052.17. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office. RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW88 Bldg D RGV-D7-450 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Lorrie Matheson, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used ASAP# 3357767 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Giselle Nicole Nieto, 2017 Mint Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Giselle Nicole Nieto FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0828 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Giselle Nicole Nieto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Giselle Nicole Nieto to Proposed Name: Giselle Nieto 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: 2/4/10 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: dECEMBER 10, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010

bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 03/2009 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# 3368919 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jamela R. Oden, 313 So. 16th Street, Richmond, CA 94804 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jamela RaSheeda Oden FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N07-1194 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jamela RaSheeda Oden ﬁled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Raheemraymond Lamont Daniels to Proposed Name: Raheem Raymond Lamont Daniels Oden Present Name: b. Cherish Rasheeda Diease Evans to Proposed Name: Cherish Rasheeda Diease Evans Oden 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008474-00 The name of the business (es): Tied Together Prayers Located at: 1714 Dune Point Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lynda Diane Gaskin and Jesse Thomas Gaskin III, 1714 Dune

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0016331 Title Order No. 09-8-056074 APN No. 037- 280-079-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/29/2005. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOHN L TROWBRIDGE AND CHRISTINE H TROWBRIDGE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 08/29/2005 and recorded 09/02/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0335137-00, in Book , Page of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California, will sell on 12/24/2009 at 10:00 AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0021817 Title Order No. 09-8071871 Investor/Insurer No. 085354143 APN No. 055-540- 038-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: REGINAL W SMITH SR AND ETHEL L SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 11/23/- 2004 and recorded 12/01/04, as Instrument No. 2004-0461291-00, in Book -, Page -), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/- 07/2010 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: 2429 FORTY NINER WAY, ANTIOCH, CA, 945319093. 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 $512,726.35. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-34515-2 Title Order No.090508079 APN 076-643-011 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/10/2005. 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 01/07/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/21/2005, as Instrument 2005-0449803-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: DAVID M. FREITAS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) as Lender (Original Lender) and HSBC NY, as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3524 CENTENNIAL DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $449,859.45 (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: 12/14/2009 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap.com or www.priorityposting. com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3378304 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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Independence High poets speak out At Independence High School’s recent Poetry Out Loud competition, 11 students memorized and recited their poems in front of judges, family, friends, faculty, staff and District Superintendent Jerry Glenn. County Arts and Culture Commission Chairperson P.J. Shelton was also in attendance, as was Poetry Out Loud County Coordinator Robin Moore. Independence teacher Susan Laird congratulated the participants for the composure and courage it took to make such a difficult presentation in front of a large audience. All students received

participation awards. Thomas Mitose received $75 for his winning recitation of “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley, and will represent the Liberty Union High School District at the Contra Costa County competition early next year. Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. The county winner will represent Contra Costa in the California State competition, and that winner will go on to compete at the national level. – Contributed by Sarah Singrin

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Library hailed for Tea-time tunes cutting-edge service The Contra Costa County Library is the recent recipient of two honors for the Library-a-Go-Go service, a book-dispensing machine installed at three locations: the Sandy Cove Shopping Center in Discovery Bay, the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART, and the El Cerrito del Norte BART. The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) have recognized the library for its efforts in finding a new and effective way of providing service to its community. In a unanimous vote, America’s Libraries in the 21st Century, a subcommittee of OITP, recognized the Contra Costa County Library as one of three United States institutions to receive the 2009 Cutting Edge Technology Service award. Cutting edge refers to tested and successful implementations of technological advancements used in library environments. To meet the criteria for the award, libraries demonstrate that they are introducing a new innovative service that is flexible and reactive to community needs, en-

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 238461CA Loan No. 0689785897 Title Order No. 198031 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/12/2005. 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 12/31/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/28/2005, Book , Page -, Instrument 2005-0149810- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JEANNINE M HENRION, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8561, FILED JULY 7, 2004, IN MAP BOOK 466 OF MAPS, PAGE 6, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING FROM PORTIONS OF SAID LAND 1) ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET AS GRANTED IN THE DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 1981, IN BOOK 10196, PAGE 125, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2) ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500 FEET) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500 FEET) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AND THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500 FEET) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF,’’ AS EXCEPTED IN THE DEEDS FROM HARRY H WYNN AND CHARLOTTE WYNN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST, AND F MAXINE MULLER, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/6 INTEREST AND GEORGE W MULLER, A SINGLE MAN, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/6 INTEREST, RECORDED DECEMBER 31, 1986, SERIES NOS 86-241329 AND 86-241330, RESPECTIVELY 3) ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500 FEET) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500 FEET) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AND THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500 FEET) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF- , AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST AS RESERVED BY GERALD J JEFFRY, ET UX, IN THE GRANT DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 16, 1997, SERIES NO 97-244907, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS 4) THE ‘’OIL, OTHER HYDRO-CARBONS, GAS AND ALL OTHER MINERALS AND ASSOCIATED SUBSTANCES’’ AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ALICE MAE CARPENTER, ET VIR, TO GIOVANNI CONTINENTE, DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1943, AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1943 IN VOLUME 762 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 70, AS SAID RESERVATION WAS MODIFIED BY THOSE CERTAIN DEEDS FROM KIT CARPENTER AND DOROTHY ANN CARPENTER, TRUSTEES OF THE CARPENTER FAMILY TRUST TO RONALD E NUNN AND SHIRLEY A NUNN, RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 2002, INSTRUMENT NO 2002- 445332, AND FROM KIT CARPENTER AND CAROLYN HUFF TO RONALD E NUNN AND SHIRLEY A NUNN,

RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 2002, INSTRUMENT NO 2002445331, THEREBY RESERVING, AS A MINERAL INTEREST AND NOT AS A ROYALTY INTEREST, ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBONS, AND ASSOCIATED SUBSTANCES IN, UNDER, OR PRODUCED AND SAVED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND, BELOW 500 FEET OF THE SURFACE OF THE LAND, BUT WITHOUT THE ENTRY TO THE SURFACE OF THE LAND. 5) THE MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM LIPPOW DEVELOPMENT CO TO LEON J PREVOST, RECORDED APRIL 25, 1963, BOOK 4352, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 599, AS FOLLOWS THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:’’ONE-HALF OF ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE AND DISPOSE OF ALL OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES’’ Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $512,114.73 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1530 SOLITUDE WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 018-470-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12- 03-2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3358172 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

out covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $522,585.19 (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: 12/02/2009 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)7302727, www.fidelityasap.com or www. priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3365873 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

address and other common designation of the real property: 600 MYRTLE BEACH DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 007-370- 019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by 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: 12-04-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3366579 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3349541 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0071552 Title Order No. 08-8262600 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 016-270-046-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/05/- 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: MARVIN W TEIXEIRA JR, AND JACQUELINE M TEIXEIRA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/05/2006 and recorded 09/13/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0288643-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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: 133 FRUITWOOD COMMON, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945132011. 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 $457,619.42. 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/- 11/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3371835 12/18/2009, 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

veyed 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: 758 JENNIFER STREET, 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 $623,503.41. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 06/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3373880 12/18/2009, 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-34633-2 Title Order No.090537920 APN 012-330-033 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 10/06/2005. 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 01/05/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/10/2005, as Instrument 2005-0387880-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RUSSELL A. BATES AND MICHELE BATES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA INC. as Beneficiary (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: 884 NEW HOLLAND DR, 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 with-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 432009CA Loan No. 5304312746 Title Order No. 602122360 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/09/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/31/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/12/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0106440- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: LAURIE RUTH HUFFMAN, DR., A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, 1ST NATIONAL LENDING SERVICES, IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, 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 19, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8483, FILED NOVEMBER 14, 2002, MAP BOOK 449, PAGE 17, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. RIGHT CONVEYED AS TO THAT PORTION THEREOF DESCRIBED IN THE MINERAL RIGHTS DEED TO ALFRED POMBO, ET AL, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 29, 1987, IN BOOK 13933, PAGE 165, SERIES NO. 87211805, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’AN UNDIVIDED 50% INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, GEOTHERMAL STEAMS, BRINES AND/ OR MINERALS, WHICH MAY BE FOUND BELOW 500 FEET BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THIS DESCRIBED PROPERTY.’’ 2. THE RIGHTS RELINQUISHED IN THE OWNERS’ STATEMENT TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AS DISCLOSED ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8310, FILED DECEMBER 29, 2000 IN BOOK 427 OF MAPS, PAGE 29, AND THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8483, FILED NOVEMBER 14, 2002, IN MAP BOOK 449, PAGE 17, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’ALL INTEREST IN SUBSURFACE MINERAL RIGHTS AND WATER RIGHTS THAT THEY MAY HAVE’’. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $794,423.26 (estimated) Street

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-310481-AB Order # 090628206-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/8/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): V. LARRY COMBS AND ANNA L. COMBS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/15/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0260642-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/31/2009 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: $550,680.07 The purported property address is: 363 STANWICK STREET. BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 013-270034 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 HSBC Bank USA, National Association 2929 Walden Avenue Depew NY 14043 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: 12/7/2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0083547 Title Order No. 08-8308025 Investor/Insurer No. 133765701 APN No. 016-310- 067 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/03/2006. 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: DAVID REYNOSO JR., AND GABRIELLA SANTIAGO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/03/2006 and recorded 04/07/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0108372-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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 con-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-309335-RM Order # 090620692-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/29/2005. 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 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): ALICIA TORRES, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 8/5/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0292909-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/- 4/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $429,200.38 The purported property address is: 4631 BURGUNDY DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-374-031 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: 12/7/2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20090015000166 Title Order No.: 932813 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/31/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/06/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0177229-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GUILLERMO MONTOYA AND RAQUEL MONTOYA, 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: 01/07/2010 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: 171 COYOTE CT, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 018-350-001-6 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 $302,760.56. 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: 12/04/2009 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# 3355998 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Susie Caldera, 2400 Shady Willow Lane, #02C, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Susie Caldera FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1882 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Susie Caldera filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kevin Rangel to Proposed Name: Kevin Avalos 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: 1/14/10 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: November 17, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-34700-3 Title Order No.090544861 APN 051-410-024 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 10/26/2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/07/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/03/2005, as Instrument 20050427874-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RAMOND YEOH, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND GARY WU, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS TENANTS IN COMMON, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) as Lender (Original Lender) and HSBC NY, as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3005 ALMONDRIDGE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $548,243.47 (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: 12/09/2009 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)7302727, www.fidelityasap.com or www. priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3372714 12/18/2009, 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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: 2400 BRANDON MILES 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 $543,684.19. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 13/2009 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# 3374211 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

tion 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision(s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. (RSVP# 179272)(12/11/09, 12/18/09, 12/- 25/09) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0001750 Title Order No. 098-007863 APN No. 013- 340-027-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/26/2007. 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: BRIAN DAYTON AND JESSICA DAYTON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 11/26/2007 and recorded 11/30/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0326745-00, in Book , Page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California, will sell on 12/31/2009 at 10:00 AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 238 LAWRENCE LANE, 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 $420,258.16. 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. If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office. RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 Bldg D RGV-D7-450 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Yetzcani Abarca, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3358839 12/11/- 2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

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 $347,805.79. 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: 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# 3344658 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

lent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & 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 and State described as: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 041090-006-2-01 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 71 Poco Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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: $996,806.24. 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. First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Date: 11/20/2009 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC, 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers endash FOR TRUSTEE’ S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 925-603-7342 “ Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record.” The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision(s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. (RSVP# 179298)(12/11/09, 12/18/09, 12/- 25/09) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

used for that purpose. Date: 11/20/2009 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC, 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers endash FOR TRUSTEE’ S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 925-603-7342 “ Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record.” The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision(s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. (RSVP# 179280)(12/11/09, 12/18/09, 12/- 25/09) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0076085 Title Order No. 09-8-223257 Investor/Insurer No. 109655022 APN No. 019-820- 002-4-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: BALHAR SINGH GARCHA AND SUKHWINDER KAUR GARCHA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/07/2005 and recorded 07/13/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0256771-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/24/2009 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: 1944 WATER ST, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945136570. 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 $635,713.14. 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., CA6-91401-94 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# 3351947 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

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: 1726 Fairhaven Court Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $585,332.33. 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. 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 2923.53 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. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 15, 2009. (R-277886 12/18/09, 12/25/09, 01/01/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:NABIL HILMI HOURIEH YOU ARE BEING SUED Petitioner’s Name is:YVETTE MARGOT HOURIEH CASE NUMBER: D09-02310 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. CASE NUMBER: D09-02310 1. The name and address of the court are: Contra Costa Superior Court, 751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: YVETTE MARGOT HOURIEH 1200 MISSION DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 DATE: May 14, 2009 Clerk, by: A. Paladino, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Published: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008254-00 The name of the business (es): aBloom Located at: 2417 Spyglass Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chun Hee Kim, 2417 Spyglass Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Chun Hee Kim This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 17, 2009 By: Lisset Barajas, Deputy Expires: November 17, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0082901 Title Order No. 09-8235239 Investor/Insurer No. 145092713 APN No. 019-050- 090-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ALICIA J. VAN HOUSEN AND UNMARRIED WOMAN AND FRANK DUBON, AN UNMARRIED MAN AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 09/14/2006 and recorded 09/21/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0299227-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE TSG No.: 4250788 TS No.: 20099070818639 FHA/VA/PMI No.: You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 05/19/2006. 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 1/4/- 2010 at 01:30 PM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/25/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0165334-00, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. Executed by: Amardeep S. Ladhar, Gurpreet K. Ladhar, Will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Street), Martinez, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 035-740-118-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4540 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. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $356,919.96. 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. First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Date: 11/20/2009 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC, 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers endash FOR TRUSTEE’ S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 925-603-7342 “ Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record.” The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Sec-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0126469 Title Order No. 09-8-373025 Investor/Insurer No. 0428116096703 APN No. 018- 460-057-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/11/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RYAN D. SKAGGS, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND DEANNA KNOWLES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 09/- 11/2008 and recorded 09/19/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0208667- 00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/- 28/2009 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: 1270 PICADILLY LANE, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0091456 Title Order No. 08-8336251 Investor/Insurer No. 133501637 APN No. 019-860- 029-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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: LUZ Z TRIGOSO, dated 03/22/2006 and recorded 03/29/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0096217-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/06/2010 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: 1781 GABRIELLA LANE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945131764. 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 $782,346.20. 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/- 29/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3363022 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE TSG No.: 4250913 TS No.: 20099070818762 FHA/VA/PMI No.: You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 04/23/2007. 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 1/4/- 2010 at 01:30 PM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/2/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0129291, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. Executed by: Scott W Trotter, Mariam J Trotter, Will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check/cash equiva-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE TSG No.: 4250815 TS No.: 20099070818664 FHA/VA/PMI No.: You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 11/27/2006. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 1/4/- 2010 at 01:30 PM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/7/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0390548-00, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. Executed by: Leticia Parraz, Farzahana Wahab, Will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check/- cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & 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 and State described as: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 035-730-043-3 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4628 Bayside Way, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $324,100.74. 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. First American LoanStar Trustee Services LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1238011-02 APN: TRA: LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6020 REF: Medina, David IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 14, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 07, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 01, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070159908-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: David S Medina An Unmarried Man and Steven Salcedo An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-33903-FF-CA Loan No. 0012097325 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED07/ 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. 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: LUCIANO R. ESTRADA, A MARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 07/15/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0261459-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 01/04/- 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $396,772.04 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5076 PITTA COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 037-450-016 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: 12/09/2009 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# 3364846 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

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: 35 Vitruvius Court Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $536,072.49. 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. 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 2923.53 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. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 23, 2009. (R-271921 12/04/09, 12/11/09, 12/18/09) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

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: 12/10/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3354954 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-144040-C Loan No. 7440649218 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: RICARDO S. GUZMAN AND LAURA G. GUZMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 11/29/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0458658- 00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/4/2010 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: 3527 SAILBOAT DRIVE BYRON, California 94514 APN #: 011-340-043-6 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $580,871.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/27/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3360031 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

by: Steven L. Woodcock and Lori A. Woodcock, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2322 Cambridge Dr 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. 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: $430,015.61. 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 not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 12, 2009. (R-279241 12/18/09, 12/25/09, 01/01/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed. DATE: December 10, 2009 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627- 8803 For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://www. lpsasap.com www.aztectrustee. com ASAP# 3367413 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-210607-C Loan No. 0713914689 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: PAUL W. HANNAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 1/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0022647-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 1/8/2010 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: 4355 OAKDALE PLACE PITTSBURG, CA 94565-0000 APN #: 089422- 008-6 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $354,487.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/15/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3362310 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-210153-C Loan No. 7426438461 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2005. 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. 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: SALVADOR MEJIA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 11/- 30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0460950-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:12/28/- 2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 220 ROBINWOOD AVENUE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN #: 033- 271-034-2 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $378,216.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of

the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 11/26/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3342143 12/- 04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-210154-C Loan No. 7439703901 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: VICTOR GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 6/14/2005 as Instrument No. 20050213152-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:12/28/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 3575 SHARON COURT BAY POINT, CA 94565 APN #: 098-382-025 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $433,224.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 11/26/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3342141 12/- 04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 037- 270071 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 700 CALICO WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $364,301.00. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730- 2727 or www. fidelityasap.com Dated: 12/09/2009 ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS By Georgina Rodriguez, Foreclosure Assistant ASAP# 3373401 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-226812-C Loan No. 0417153921 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/12/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: DON H. ELKINS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 5/19/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0231735-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/8/2010 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: 624 EAKER WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 068-634-014 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $267,595.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 12/9/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3352519 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007859-00 The name of the business (es): Phil Chignon Located at: 420 Yale Avenue In: Kensington, CA 94708 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dennis Joseph Hartigan-O’Connor, 420 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/29/- 09. Signature of registrant: Dennis Joseph HartiganO’Connor This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 3, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: November 3, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008372-00 The name of the business (es): Melissa Child Care/Melissa’s Child Care Located at: 729 Buckeye Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Melissa Mastrangelo and Michael Mastrangelo, 729 Buckeye Place, 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: 9/03. Signature of registrant: Michael Mastrangelo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 23, 2009 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: November 23, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1221295-02 APN: 033- 430-042 TRA: 19029 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4589 REF: Nguyen, Anna IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 21, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 28, 2009, at 1:30pm, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 30, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005- 0499509-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Anna Nguyen, a Single Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-312675-CL Order # 090648909-CA-LPO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/2/2006. 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): CHRISTINE M. GORDON AND JOHN L. GORDON , WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0047595-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/31/2009 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: $442,225.68 The purported property address is: 5053 MIGUEL DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 440-029 037-440-029-9 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1235481-01 APN: 011- 360-013 TRA: 60055 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1285 REF: Woodcock, Steven IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 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. On January 07, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 13, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006- 0045473-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-510918 INC Title Order No. 090602669- CA-DCI APN 035201-002 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/01/- 07. 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 01/07/- 10 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/14/07 in Instrument No. 2007-0172843-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Fernando J. Peniche, A Married Man, as Trustor, OneWest Bank FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main & Court Streets), 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 921 WEST CYPRESS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $579,683.33 (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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA-MOR- 095351 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 7, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by: HUMBERTO GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustors, recorded on 8/11/2005, as Instrument No. 20050301252- 00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0006677 Title Order No. 08-8038440 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 073-270-050-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/13/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: J’JUAN C BROWN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/13/2006 and recorded 04/27/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0131633-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/- 07/2010 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: 2061 NEWPORT DR, PITTSBURG, CA, 945654053. 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 $478,683.93. 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: 05/- 02/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3370608 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

notice of sale speciﬁed in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/8/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3370509 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said not(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust, to wit: Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $488,527.24 (estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this ﬁgure prior to sale The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: December 01, 2009 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, As Trustee ATTN: FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 920 VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA CA 91724 (626)967-4302 FOR SALE INFORMATION: www. lpsasap.com or (714) 730- 2727 CRIS A KLINGERMAN, ESQ. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3364405 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

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# 3355400 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0093722 Title Order No. 08-8-344617 Investor/Insurer No. 121108396 APN No. 086-142- 015-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/15/2005. 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 , as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ISRAEL VILLASENOR, dated 11/15/2005 and recorded 11/30/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0460385-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/- 06/2010 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: 408 EAST SANTA FE AVENUE, 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 $427,538.79. 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: 12/- 04/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 NULL NULL 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# 3361349 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

as Instrument No. 2007-0300388-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/4/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $351,020.15 The purported property address is: 5033 FERNWOOD CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-211013 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 OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 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: 11/30/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3339855 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

edness 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/- 14/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3371064 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090159909656 Title Order No.: 090629587 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/27/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/08/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0070960-00 , Modified under Inst. No. 2009-0009310-00, filed 1/20/- 09 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, 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: 01/07/2010 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: 1506 YOSEMITE CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033-360-030 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 $601,568.64. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 12/18/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 750019013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3361445 12/18/2009, 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/24/2009 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: $320,669.94 The purported property address is: 534 LANDIS AVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 116-007 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 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: 12/2/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 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# 3345507 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-226568-C Loan No. 0359493278 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: SIGIFREDO HERNANDEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 2/23/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0054627-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/8/2010 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: 27 NAUTILUS COURT PITTSBURG, CA 94565-0000 APN #: 095-191- 033 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $395,508.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090015000348 Title Order No.: 090395864 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/05/- 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 05/12/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0150312-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANGEL C. PACHECO AND RAMONITA T. PACHECO, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’SCHECK/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: 01/07/2010 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: 331 JIMNO AVE, PITTSBURG, CALIFORNIA 94565 APN#: 086-092-027 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 $364,693.34. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 12/18/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 750019013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3374593 12/18/2009, 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale # 09-0527-CA Loan No. 513874-8 Title Order # 4096452 APN Number: 035-611- 022-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-18-2007. 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 01-05-2010 at 10:00 A. M., ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 01-31-2007, book , page , instrument 2007-0030781-00 of official records in the office of the recorder of CONTRA COSTA county, California, executed by: KELLY STEWART, A SINGLE MAN AND ROBERT A GONZALEZ JR, A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, BANKUNITED, FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Place of sale: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 335 HELENA COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned trustee disclaims

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-305457-TC Order # 090584611-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): MICHAEL CHROBAK AND JANICE CHROBAK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 8/16/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0307677-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/- 4/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $540,600.08 The purported property address is: 1617 JASMINE CIRCLE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-701-045 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 OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 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: 12/10/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-308249-TC Order # 090608914-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KERI L WILSON AND LUCAS D WILSON WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/26/2007

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0115820 Title Order No. 08-8470090 Investor/Insurer No. 1692807128 APN No. 095- 420-033-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/29/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RODOLFO E PRADO, CRESENCIA T PRADO HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 07/29/2003 and recorded 08/06/03, as Instrument No. 2003- 0384904-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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: 148 HARRIS CIRCLE, 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 $206,751.11. 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 indebt-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-310633-CL Order # 090630206-CA-LPO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): SUSAN PACINI , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0098927-00 in book -, page xxx and re-recorded on 2/6/2006 as Instrument Number 2006- 0039146-00, in Book xxx, Page xxx of Ofﬁcial Records

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: Denise L. Reposa, Prepared by: DENISE FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE, 1215 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 (925) 229-5460 for: JOSELITO SOLIVEN, 3709 HERITAGE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 ATTORNEY FOR: JOSELITO SOLIVEN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 PETITIONER/ - PLAINTIFF: JOSELITO SOLIVEN RESPONDENT/- DEFENDANT: YOMARY ORTIZ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Child Custody, MODIFICATION, Visitation Other: Father may obtain passport and remove child from State without Mother’s consent. CASE NUMBER: D99-03415 1. TO: YOMARY ORTIZ 2. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS TO GIVE ANY LEGAL REASON WHY THE RELIEF SOUGHT IN THE ATTACHED APPLICATION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED. If child custody or visitation is an issue in this proceeding, Family Code section 3170 requires mediation before or concurrently with the hearing listed below. a. Date: 1/7/10 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: 50 b. The address of the court is: same as noted above. c. The parties are ordered to attend custody mediation services as follows: PRIOR TO HEARING Date: November 3, 2009 Jeffrey D,. Huffaker, Judicial Officer NOTICE: If you have children from this relationship, the court is required to order payment of child support based on the incomes of both parents. The amount of child support can be large. It normally continues until the child is 18. You should supply the court with information about your finances. Otherwise, the child support order will be based on the information supplied by the other parent. You do not have to pay any fee to file declarations in response to this order to show cause (including a completed income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) or Financial Statement (Simplified) (form FL-155) that will show your finances. In the absence of an order shortening, the original of the responsive declaration must be filed with the court and a copy served on the other party at least nine court days before the hearing date. Add five calendar days if you serve by mail within California. (See Code of Civil Procedure 1005 for other situations.) To determine court and calendar days, go to: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ - courtcalendars/. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0093668 Title Order No. 08-8344565 Investor/Insurer No. 111655758 APN No. 075-570- 037-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY , as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: LISA-MARIE CUSPARD AND PATRIC J CUSPARD, dated 08/19/2005 and recorded 08/26/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0323848-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/- 06/2010 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: 5136 JUDSONVILLE 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 $965,845.92. 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/- 05/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY , CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3361366 12/04/2009, 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

tions 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 7255 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: 11/30/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3339555 12/- 04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

ther 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: 11/30/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3341307 12/- 04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0082731 Title Order No. 09-8235566 Investor/Insurer No. 088051198 APN No. 011-500- 003-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/10/2005. 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: JASON W LEHRER, A MARRIED MAN, dated 10/10/2005 and recorded 10/13/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0392096-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/05/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5171 FERN RIDGE CIRCLE, 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 $563,276.68. 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/- 12/2009 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# 3358541 12/04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-310629-CL Order # 090630204-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 pro-

vided 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): JAMES L. VINCENT, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 10/- 31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0350071-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/31/2009 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: $425,622.72 The purported property address is: 1405 QUAIL VALLEY RU OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033-280046 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: 12/7/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3349597 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press N0. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

Assessors Parcel No. 037-520-031 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 HSBC Bank USA, National Association 2929 Walden Avenue Depew NY 14043 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: 12/18/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3362149 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office. RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 Bldg D RGV-D7-450 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Lorrie Matheson, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3353345 12/04/- 2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-227140-C Loan No. 7441116209 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/2/2006. 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: CAMILLUS J. GRIFFIN, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND ROBERT JENKINS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 2/- 14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0046936-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 1/8/2010 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: 4741 FAWN HILL WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 APN #: 053- 241-006 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $489,023.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/10/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3350278 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

18, 1969 IN BOOK 126 OF MAPS, PAGES 44 TO 46, INCLUSIVE, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT ‘’A’’, ATTACHED TO THE AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION (CONDOMINIUM PLAN) DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1969 RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1969, IN BOOK 5958 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 37. (B) AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN COMMON AREA ‘’A’’ OF LOT NO. 63, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ ATTACHED TO THE AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND AMENDMENT OF DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1969, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1969 IN BOOK 5958 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 37, AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS DATED MAY 14, 1969, RECORDED MAY 16, 1969 IN BOOK 5876 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 89. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $131,105.44 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1200 LEMONTREE WAY #3 ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN Number: 074-352-023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-01- 2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3359523 12/04/2009, 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008270-00 The name of the business (es): MARCELO SIDRIAN-WOOD PRO HOME IMPROVEMENTS Located at: 5008 TEIXEIRA WAY In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Mailing: P.O. BOX 1331, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MARCELO SIDRIAN, 5008 TEIXEIRA WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Marcelo Sidrian This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 18, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: November 18, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0008195-00 The name of the business (es): Precious Journey Hospice Located at: 90 Alpine Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kimberli Williams, 90 Alpine Court, Brentwood, CA 94513; Naenia Griffin, 4315 Rilea Way, #1, Oakland, CA 94605; Yolanda Marshall, 1967 Sugar Loaf Mtn. Court, Antioch, CA 94531 This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Kimberli Williams; Yolanda Marshall; Naenia GriffinThis statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 16, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: November 16, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007845-00 The name of the business (es): Yogurt Island Located at: 3100 Main Street, Suite 282 In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Victor Benitez and Jacqueline Benitez, 1647 Somerset Place, Antioch, CA 94509; Irene Magana and Derek Dammeyer, 526 Vivian Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/2/09. Signature of registrant: Irene Magana This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 2, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: November 2, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-309597-AL Order # 196232 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/26/2007. 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. 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): KARI L. GEE AND, TIMOTHY J. GEE, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS. Recorded: 3/6/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0065470-00 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/4/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $344,785.32 The purported property address is: 1269 WALNUT MEADOWS DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-382020 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 direc-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-309781-AL Order # 196491 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): KENDRA MCCASLIN AND, ZACHARIAH MCCASLIN, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 4/28/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0133104-00 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/4/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $361,248.48 The purported property address is: 1791 GAMAY DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 533-008 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 7255 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 fur-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-313871-AB Order # 090661574-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GILBERTO RAMON VILLA , A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0090334-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/- 7/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $465,066.20 The purported property address is: 3798 FRANK HENGEL DR OAKLEY, CA 94561

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0085862 Title Order No. 08-8-316614 APN No. 037- 480-048-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/03/2006. 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: MANRAJ KAUR, A MARRIED WOMAN, dated 08/03/- 2006 and recorded 08/11/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0255098-00, in Book , Page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California, will sell on 01/05/2010 at 10:00 AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 51 PUFFIN CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $464,540.09. 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 state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 237859CA Loan No. 000000010530450 Title Order No. 183282 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/01/2006. 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 12/24/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05/12/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0151541- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RALPH HAYNES AND RHONDA N HAYNES, 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: (A) UNIT NO. 3 OF LOT NO. 63 OF SUBDIVISION 3904, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JUNE

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS No. 08-0088534 Title Order No. 08-8325737 Investor/Insurer No. 100612019 APN No. 085-252- 081-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/02/2005. 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, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RICARDO M LOPEZ, dated 08/02/2005 and recorded 08/09/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0297139-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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: 503 SCUDERO CIRCLE, 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 $467,071.72. 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 slate 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/- 22/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3369017 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

UNDER THE LAND HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS THERETO AND THEREFROM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTRACTION THEREOF, WITH THE RIGHT TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PIPE LINES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF EXTRACTING SAID SUBSTANCES OR ANY OF THEM, SAID SUBSTANCES AND RIGHTS HAVING BEEN HERETOFORE CONVEYED BY DEEDS RECORDED AUGUST 6, 1963, IN BOOK 4423, PAGES 154, 159 AND 163, OFFICIAL RECORDS. BY DEED EXECUTED BY MARY GRACER BERTSON, ET AL, TO EDWARD A. PREWETT, ET AL, RECORDED APRIL 17, 1974, IN BOOK 7203, PAGE 665, OFFICIAL RECORDS; THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PORTION OF THE ABOVE EXCEPTING TO PARCEL ONE HAS BEEN TERMINATED OF RECORD: ‘’ALL OF GRANTOR’S RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN ALL MINERALS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GAS, OIL, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET IN AND UNDER THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, EXPRESSLY RESERVING TO THE GRANTORS HEREIN ALL MINERALS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GAS, OIL, ASPHALTUM, AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, IN AND UNDER SAID LANDS BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET.’’ ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: AN UNDIVIDED 1/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN, LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR ANY PORTIONS THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM EDWARD A. PREWETT, ET UX, RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 1986, IN BOOK 13335, PAGE 895, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $529,491.28 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2321 HUNTSMAN WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 APN Number: 055-110-049 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12- 03-2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3358707 12/04/2009, 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. #06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009

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: 19 RENOIR 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 $547,058.74. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 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# 3376208 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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: 12/14/2009 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap.com or www.priorityposting. com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3378572 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0027192 Title Order No. 09-8082516 Investor/Insurer No. 135297706 APN No. 055-120-002-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/21/2006. 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: MARIA RAMOS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 04/21/2006 and recorded 05/02/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0136397-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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: 2428 ASILOMAR DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA, 945317765. 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 $548,239.00. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/04/2009 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# 3377212 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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: JULIE SASSER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 07/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0279251-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 01/04/2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $472,283.67 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4117 ROCKFORD DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 072302-016 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: 12/08/2009 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-2646101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Kim Macaluso, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3367128 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

ciary 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: 12/11/2009 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# 3367165 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-227135-C Loan No. 0475740908 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/29/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: WINIFRED K. HINES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 11/5/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0307187-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 1/04/2010 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: 2985 BLUMEN AVENUE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN #: 018-600-007 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $463,510.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/11/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3360705 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publication Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

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: 244 YELLOW ROSE CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $490,247.60. 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/- 30/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3367641 12/11/2009, 12/- 18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 238474CA Loan No. 0696663392 Title Order No. 197992 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/24/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10/20/2005, Book, Page, Instrument 2005-0405910- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: SEGUNDO A CRISTOBAL AND ROWENA A NAVARRO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 480, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7848, FILED MARCH 24, 1994, MAP BOOK 371, PAGE 16, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: AN UNDIVIDED 3/4 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL GAS, OIL, ASPHALUTUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS IN AND

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0065332 Title Order No. 09-8191279 Investor/Insurer No. 179228563 APN No. 033-430- 003-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: IVANO R ELLIOTT, AND JENNIFER M ELLIOTT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 09/20/2007 and recorded 09/28/07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0272705-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 at 10:00AM, At

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-34957-2 Title Order No.090593458 APN 089-306-013 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/07/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/14/2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/14/2002, as Instrument 2002-0427915-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MOHAMED K ABUSAFIEH AND YOSRA M ABUSAFIEH SUBJECT TO THE EFFECT OF A DECLARED HOMESTEAD EXECUTED BY: MOHAMED K ABUSAFIEH AND YOSRA M ABUSAFIEH, RECORDED FEBRUARY 24,1995 INST# 95-30470 OFFICAL RECORDS, as Trustor, BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA, INC. (Original Lender) and BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA 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: 83 LAGUNA CIR, PITTSBURG, CA 94565. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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: $123,065.39 (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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-31565-FF-CA Loan No. 0012745394 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED07/08/2005. 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(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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-33995-FF-CA Loan No. 0014626469 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: NICOLE JUSINO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 11/18/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0447156-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 01/04/- 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $398,040.45 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1682 SOMERSET PLACE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 051-310046 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 benefi-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0116524 Title Order No. 08-8475212 Investor/Insurer No. 139754355 APN No. 034-410- 047 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RYAN WILKERSON, A SINGLE MAN, dated 08/18/2006 and recorded 08/23/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0267253-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-210157-C Loan No. 7655554178 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: ROSA V POCASANGRE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE Recorded 9/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0293330-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:12/28/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 2833 LINCOLN LN ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 068-164-018 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $405,535.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 11/26/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3342150 12/- 04/2009, 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007992-00 The name of the business (es): Just Roasted Coffee Located at: 1555 Riverlake Road In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jesse Price, 2442 Pinehurst Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jesse Price This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 6, 2009 By: November 6, 2009, Deputy Expires: November 6, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

Saturday, Jan. 9 Mic Gillette from Tower of Power

Music Friday, Dec. 18 Delta Jazz Duo The Delta Jazz Duo performs jazz standards, bossas and originals from 6:308:30 p.m. at Shutters Brasserie on Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood, on both Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www. deltajazztrio.com.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Christmas Concert The Friends of Music series continues with a free-will offering concert, “Christmas Music for Organ and Brass,” held at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church at 7 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy Christmas favorites and audience carol participation. For more information, call 925-756-7628.

Friday, Jan. 1 Superstar Karaoke Contest The Rusty Porthole in Bethel Island and Fat Cat Music present a Superstar Karaoke Contest. Qualifying begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call 925-325-9534.

Liberty High School Jazz Band gives a concert at 7 p.m. in Liberty’s Performing Arts Center, featuring special guest Mic Gillette from Tower of Power. Proceeds benefit the band’s trip in March to the 2010 Pacific Basin Music Festival in Hawaii. For more information, e-mail hurstc@libertyuhsd.k12. ca.us.

Events

Harvest Time Assembly of God, 2200 Ventura Drive in Brentwood, invites you to “A Family Christmas” – a night of great entertainment – at 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Space is limited. Call 925-516-1908 for reservations.

Bring in the New Year bowlers’ style! The evening starts at 9:30 p.m. with a dinner buffet, unlimited bowling, champagne/cider toast and entertainment all for $45. Reserve your spot with pre-paid reserva-

tions by calling 925-516-1221 or visit www. harvestparkbowl.com.

information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre. com.

USS Hornet

Saturday, Dec. 26 Christian Comedy Jam

Welcome the New Year aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet in Alameda from 8 p.m.1 a.m. Enjoy the swing music of 3 O’Clock Jump, a midnight countdown and spectacular view of the Bay Area skyline. Tickets range from $48-$90. Call 210-521-8448, ext. 282.

Shows

Saturday, Dec. 19 ‘A Family Christmas’

Thursday, Dec. 31 Harvest Park Bowl

To list an event, e-mail information to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post events anytime at www.thepress.net.

Friday, Dec. 18 ‘The Nutcracker’ in Pittsburg

You never know what new up-and-coming comedian will show up, but you’re sure to experience comedy at its best at Grace Bible Fellowship in Antioch at 6 p.m. The event is suitable for the entire family. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 925-522-2017.

Sunday, Dec. 27 ‘Seven Brides For Seven Brothers’

The Peninsula Ballet Theatre performs “The Nutcracker” at the Creative Arts Building in Pittsburg. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. cabconcert.org.

Relax after the holidays and enjoy the classic film “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and youths. For more information, visit www.elcampanialtheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Saturday, Jan. 2 New Shanghai Circus

Saturday, Dec. 19 ‘The Nutcracker’ in Antioch The Brentwood Children’s Ballet Theater presents “The Nutcracker” at The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. Showtimes are Saturday at 1 and 5 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 and $15. For more

The New Shanghai Circus performers will astound you with their agility and flexibility. The El Campanil Theatre hosts performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $12.50 for youth. For more information, visit www.elcamapniltheatre. com or call 925-757-9500.

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Hardip Singh; Sarbjit Kaur, 3403 Clearfield Avenue, Richmond, CA 94803 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Hardip Singh ; Sarbjit Kaur FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1889 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Hardip Singh; Sarbjit Kaur filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. HARDIP SINGH to Proposed Name: HARDIP MAHAL Present Name b. SARBJIT KAUR to Proposed Name: SARBJIT MAHAL 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: 1/12/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: November 17, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 233133CA Loan No. 0707463618 Title Order No. 602124737 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/24/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0460318- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: EDAR SERRANO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown

below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 524, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7460, FILED JUNE 16, 1994, MAP BOOK 373, PAGE 17, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM, AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES , BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEEDS RECORDED MARCH 01, 1968, BOOK 14197, PAGES 861, 867, 870, 873 AND 876, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $487,182.58 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4967 KUSHNER WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 APN Number: 053-480- 050 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 foreclo-

sure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-01-2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3361716 12/04/2009, 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 238469CA Loan No. 0696262724 Title Order No. 197975 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/24/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/26/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0323829- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JESUS GONZALEZ FLORES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property un-

der and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 22, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 4501, FILED AUGUST 8, 1973 IN MAP BOOK 161, PAGES 1 TO 8, INCLUSIVE, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, NAPHTHA, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND MINERALS THEREIN AND THEREUNDER, BELOW THE DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF ENTRY UNTO THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR A PERIOD OF 20 YEARS, FROM DECEMBER 12, 1972. FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, NAPHTHA, OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND MINERALS THEREIN AND THEREUNDER, BELOW THE DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF ENTRY UNTO THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM LEADERSHIP HOUSING SYSTEMS, INC., RECORDED JULY 29,1974, IN BOOK 7284, PAGE 456, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: RIGHTS AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM HARRY L. CROSBY TO LEADERSHIP HOUSING SYSTEMS, INC., RECORDED FEBRUARY 15, 1972, IN BOOK 6822 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 346, AN RE-RECORDED FEBRUARY 2, 1973, IN BOOK 6856 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 818. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $473,344.34 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1107 SHADDICK DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN Number: 068-371-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore

options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12- 03-2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3358584 12/04/2009, 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0045302 Title Order No. 09-8137299 Investor/Insurer No. 122550777 APN No. 053-090- 044-8 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: GLORIA ARAGON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 11/23/2005 and recorded 11/30/- 05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0460864-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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: 2739 SAN ONOFRE

COURT, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $312,396.76. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 14/2009 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# 3368314 12/11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0080356 Title Order No. 08-8299666 Investor/Insurer No. 126183862 APN No. 076-064-036-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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: DUANE COLVIN AND LESLIE COLVIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/26/2006 and recorded 01/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0031684-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/07/2010 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: 1600 SAN JOSE DR, ANTIOCH, CA, 945094641. 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 $460,362.99. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/05/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 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# 3378165 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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CALENDAR Events Friday, Dec. 18 Boy Scout Christmas Tree Lot Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152 holds its annual Christmas Tree Lot at 3460 Main St., featuring beautiful Noble and Douglas fir trees, holiday wreaths, ornaments and drawings for yuletide gifts. The lot is open seven days a week through Dec. 20. For further information and hours, call 925-625-5391.

Holiday Gift Workshops Children will make personalized gifts and cards at the holiday gift workshop, held at 204 Second St. in Oakley, from 6-8 p.m. for ages 611. Admission is $20 for residents; $25 for nonresidents. Registration is required. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

Saturday, Dec. 19 Dawn Mass St. Anthony’s Parish in Oakley celebrates Mass at dawn, a Filipino Christmas tradition, at 5 a.m. followed by a Filipino breakfast. All proceeds go to the parish. For more information, call Florie at 925-625-4310 or Lita at 925-625-2031.

Blood Drive in Oakley The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Diamond Hills Sports Club & Spa, 1510 Neroly Road in Oakley. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www.helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

East County Maniacs 12U Baseball Tryouts for the East County Maniacs 12U 2010 travel baseball season are held at 10 a.m. behind Park Middle High School on D Street in Antioch. For directions and more information, call 925-963-2495.

Blood Drive in Discovery Bay The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www. helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

Monday, Dec. 21 Blood Drive in Brentwood The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at John Muir Medical Center, 2400 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Call 800-4483543 or visit www.helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment.

Sign-ups Football and Cheer The Delta Valley Wolf Pack nonprofit youth football and cheer organization is looking for volunteer cheer coaches for the upcoming season. Coaches must have experience working with children ages 6-14. E-mail deltavalleywolfpack@yahoo.com or call 925754-8668.

Delta Children’s Chorus Open auditions have begun for students in fourth grade and up for this new children’s choral group. Rehearsals are held Thursday afternoons. For more information, call Alexis at 925-783-4147.

Tennis Lessons Every Thursday until Dec. 31, the Discovery Bay Athletic Club offers tennis lessons at 3:30 p.m. for kids 4-18. The cost is $10 per class. For more

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information and to sign up, call Don at 925759-0983 or e-mail dtpurdy@yahoo.com.

PONY Lady Blast 10U Several open spots are available for Brentwood’s premier girls fast-pitch organization, which is looking for girls who want to learn at a higher level of training. For information about open tryouts, call John at 925-5164064 or e-mail jdakirk@yahoo.com.

Christmas Softball Camp All American Sports Academy conducts a two-day softball camp for kids 8-18 on Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 28-29 from 9 a.m.noon at Antioch Indoor Sports Center, 1210 Sunset Drive. The fee is $45. To sign up, call 209-833-2255 or visit the Antioch Indoor Sports Center.

Nor Cal 18U Fast Pitch Softball Nor Cal has won its last four tournaments and is looking to replace a few players who are now too old to play in the league. For more information on tryout dates for the 2010 summer team, call 925-584-5979 or e-mail dan9gom@ aol.com.

Brentwood Concert Band Looking for a place to explore your musical talents? The Brentwood Concert Band is looking for new members. The band practices every Monday from 7-9 p.m. in Liberty High School’s band room. For more information, call Sue at 925-634-3411.

Lady Blast U16 Brentwood’s premiere fast-pitch organization is looking for players who want to rise to the next level. For open tryouts and more information, call Larry at 925-642-8670 or e-mail touchdwntbrn@yahoo.com.

Opportunity Junction The Junction’s classes starting in early January offer job training and placement information, English as a second language, plus free and low-cost job training workshops in many East County cities. For more information, call 925776-1133 or visit www.opportunityjunction. org.

Weight Loss Challenge This 12-week program will challenge you to lose weight starting the first week in January. Learn about proper nutrition, food choices and exercise. A $29 entry fee creates the jackpot paid out to the top three biggest losers. For more information, call Nicole at 925-418-5635.

On the Horizon Boy Scout Tree Pickup Boy Scout Troop 514 picks up Christmas trees in Discovery Bay on Dec. 27, Jan. 2 and 3. Trees must be curbside by 8 a.m. Donations are gladly accepted and will be used toward campouts, equipment, patches and community services. For more information, call 925-240-1090.

Frozen Bun Run Bring your buns – frozen or not – to The Rusty Porthole in Bethel Island on New Year’s Day for the 31st annual Frozen Bun Run. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. Skiers launch beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.bethelisland-chamber.com.

Streets of Brentwood Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Saturday, Jan. 2 from noon-6 p.m. at the Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www.helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. Enter a drawing for a 50-inch plasma TV or a one-night stay at the Inn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe.

East County Little League Registration for the 2010 spring season team takes place Thursday, Jan. 7 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Iron House Elementary in Oakley. For more information and future sign-up dates, visit www. eastcountyll.org or call 925-625-6226.

Laurel Ridge Community Church Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Thursday, Jan. 7 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at Laurel Ridge Community Church, 2459 Laurel Road in Oakley. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www. helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. Enter a drawing for a 50-inch plasma TV or a one-night stay at the Inn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe.

Resurrection Ministries Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Friday, Jan. 8 from 1-7 p.m. at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www.helpsavealife. org to schedule an appointment. Enter a drawing for a 50-inch plasma TV or a onenight stay at the Inn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe.

E-cycling E-cycle all your E-waste such as TVs, laptops, monitors, cell phones and ink cartridges for free (other items for a small fee) Saturday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Liberty High School parking lot. For more information, call Sue at 925-437-8236 or e-mail edsons.4@prodigy.net.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group The group’s Thursday, Jan. 14 meeting focuses on Elder Law and MediCal Qualifications and features a guest speaker. The free meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. in Brentwood. No reservations are required. For more information, call 925-5137710.

Delta Informal Gardeners Andrew Pierce of the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District will speak on West Nile virus and other topics on Monday, Jan. 25 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call Jon at 925-240-6060 or visit www.deltainformalgardeners.org.

Body for Life Challenge The 12-week body transformation program follows a well-designed eating and fitness plan that’s perfect for every lifestyle. Participants meet weekly or monthly to check in for weight, inches and support. Registration is required. Opening night is held Monday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Delta Valley Athletic Club. For more information, call 925-240-5123.

Texas Hold ’em Night Soroptimist International of the Delta presents Texas Hold ’em Night on Friday, Jan. 29 at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; gaming begins at 6:30. Player tickets are $50. To reserve a seat, call Lynn at 925-634-4913 or Treva at 925-5162739.

Church of Christ Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Monday, Jan. 25 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ fellowship hall, 1020 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www.helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. Enter a drawing for a 50-inch plasma TV or a one-night stay at the Inn by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe.

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