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Rotary to the rescue

East County came to West Africa as two Brentwood residents joined in an effort to immunize children against polio.

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s another year draws to a close, it’s time once again for our annual message of thanks and good wishes to the communities that we at the Press newspaper group have been proud and privileged to serve for 10 years now. A lot has changed for a lot of people and companies during 2009, and due to the economy, not all of the change has been pleasant. Nevertheless, we hope your difﬁculties this year have been offset just a bit by the stories of success, achievement and caring we’ve been able to share in these pages and on our Web site, thepress.net. As we all look forward to a more prosperous 2010, we hope you’ll continue to share your lives with us and your neighbors, and we wish you a world of health and happiness along the way.

Brentwood spirit shines through The residents of Brentwood might not be recession-proof, but their spirit of giving surely is. ON Last EADLINE weekend locals again bucked the recessionary trend by making the annual Brentwood Regional Community RICK Chest program LEMYRE a rousing suc-

cess. They provided more than enough to take care of 550 local families with a box full of food, toys for every child, plus a turkey, stuffing, fresh vegetables, bread, gravy and warm holiday wishes. More than 300 volunteers descended on Brentwood Elementary School Friday night to sort and pack the food, an annual outpouring of eagerness to help that warms the cockles of the heart. Many returned on Saturday to help distributed the see Spirit page 20A

A young volunteer unloads a frozen turkey nearly as big as he is during the annual Community Chest Christmas Basket program last weekend. For more pictures of the event, see Page 18A. Photo by Richard Wisdom

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BANC’s Home of the Season Staff Writer

Steven Robinson likes to decorate his Brentwood home for the holidays so that his whole neighborhood may enjoy the twinkle and sparkle of Christmas, and this year, his neighbors said thank you in a big way. This week, Robinson received the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC) Home of the Season award for best lighting display in Brentwood. Neighbors nominated the Robison home,

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Steven and Brandy Robinson, along with their daughter Kaylee, are gratiﬁed that their house at 2708 St Regis Ave. was chosen as the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee’s Home of the Season.

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which Steven shares with wife Brandy and daughter Kaylee, for its festive display featuring an inflatable Mickey Mouse dressed as Santa, a gingerbread family and a huge Disney snow globe. The profusion of decorations relegates even Santa to the periphery, relaxing in a hammock and enjoying the lighted snowflakes and snowmen, animated reindeer and view of the Robinson Christmas tree standing next to the front window. The Home of the Season honor is the December installment of BANC’s Home of the Month program. As part of the honor,

the Robinson family received a yard sign announcing the home’s winning status, plus coffee mugs and a special Home Depot parking pass. To view the Robinson’s award-winning holiday display, drive by 2708 St Regis Ave. in the Shadow Lakes housing development in Brentwood to enjoy the wondrous glow of the holidays. To nominate a home for the Home of the Month honor, visit the city Web site, www.ci.brentwood.ca.us, and click on the BANC link.

Brentwood Rotarian David Wahl and wife Karen recently joined a group of 38 Rotarians from across the United States and Canada to take part in a polio SubNational Immunization Day in the Kmpasse region of Benin, West Africa. The group of 50, including spouses and North American Rotarians already in-country, collectively immunized 3,313 children age 5 and under. On another day, the group split up and joined Benin Rotarians to take part in local humanitarian projects throughout the city of Cotonou. Each Rotarian gained a firsthand look at the work of Rotary and The Rotary Foundation and its part in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative spearheaded by the World Health Organization, Rotary International, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The group also participated in the fifth West Africa Project Fair, showcasing humanitarian projects presented by 48 Rotary clubs from the West African nations of Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. The two-day event featured see Polio page 3A

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This turkey is done Mayor Bob Taylor has taken off his turkey suit for the last time this year after paying off in spades his promise to wear it in public. His The Mayor Is A Turkey fundraiser brought in more than 750 turkey donations to the Brentwood Regional Community Chest Christmas Basket program, far exceeding his original goal of 300. Above, Gobbler Bob poses with members of the firefighters’ union

Local 1230, which donated 75 turkeys, and the Brentwood Police Officers Association, which added 25. At top left, First Lady Pam Taylor “bastes” him at the Christmas Basket event. Left, hizzoner encounters pretzel and ice cream cone characters while cruising the Streets of Brentwood. “This was wonderful,” Taylor said of the city’s response to the effort. “Next year, we’re going to go for 1,000.”

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Antioch girl takes care of angels Megan Vallee is only 10-years old, but for many local children this holiday season, she’s the answer to their prayers. Recently while dining with her family at a local restaurant, Megan noticed a Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree on display. When the Antioch fifth-grader began reading a few of the tags asking for gifts and essentials for needy families for Christmas, she asked her parents if they could help. The answer, of course, was yes, so in her enthusiasm Megan took all of the remaining tickets – approximately 15 – off the tree and popped them into her pocket. “Megan was very moved by the fact that all of these children were just asking for simple basic needs such as jackets and clothing and some very simple toys,” said Reggie Vallee, Megan’s dad. “My daughter has competed in beauty pageants for the past several years, and she decided to use her winnings from the pageants for the gifts.” Megan and her mom went out, purchased the gifts and delivered them to the Salvation Army. But Megan wasn’t done. Another family dinner in Brentwood yielded the same results: Megan spied another Salvation Army tree and pulled off the remaining five tickets. Megan’s act of kindness has not only been a boon to the Salvation Army this season; it has given much to the Vallee

Photo courtesy of Reggie Vallee

Megan Vallee loads up her family car with gifts she purchased for needy children this season through the Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree. family as well. “After our visit (to deliver the packages to the Salvation Army) we drove away with a whole new perspective on charity and the great impact it makes

on our community and the amount of assistance that’s needed to support what they do,” said Reggie. “The Salvation Army is a wonderful organization.”

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Liberty Union High School District Board President Ray Valverde and Liberty Principal Tim Halloran recognize Liberty High senior Elizabeth Day for her outstanding accomplishments as a scholar, athlete and journalist.

A day for Day Recognizing students for their hard work and individual efforts is the favorite part of Liberty High School Principal Tim Halloran’s job. At a recent LUHSD board meeting, Halloran praised Liberty High senior Elizabeth Day for her dedication in the classroom, on the yearbook staff, and in Liberty’s swimming pool. Elizabeth has maintained a 3.6 grade point average while attending all advanced placement and college prep courses. She has received many special

honors on campus, including Principal’s Honor Roll, Academic Letter, Athletic Letter, and All-League Second Team in water polo. She was captain of the water polo team for two years, and a member of the varsity swim team for four. Elizabeth has also devoted precious time during her summer break and school year as editor-in-chief of Liberty’s yearbook. She plans to attend a four-year college after graduation and become a graphic designer. – Contributed by Sarah Singrin

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The Oakley school district is grieving over the deaths of two teachers last week. On Tuesday, friends and family celebrated the life of special-education teacher Ivania Galindo, 45, at a memorial service held at Delta Vista Middle School. The Oakley resident died Dec. 18 at Kaiser Permanente in Antioch. The official cause of death is as yet undetermined, pending the results of an autopsy performed earlier this week. “Ivania was the love of our lives and held the family together,” said David Medina, G a l i n d o ’s brother. “We’re devastated; we never even got a chance to say goodbye.” GALINDO Galindo taught special education at Delta Vista and was, said Delta Vista Principal Greg Hetrick, a popular and compassionate teacher: “She was just a great lady. She was someone who always found the positives, was always smiling and was as much of a mother to her students as a teacher. She was always looking out for her student’s best interests, always advocating for them and challenging them as well. This is a

huge loss for all of us.” Galindo had been involved in an auto accident on Dec. 8 when her car collided with a Contra Costa County fire truck on the corner of Main Street and Cypress Road in Oakley, but it is as yet unknown whether her death is connected to the accident. “What we do know,” said Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen, “is that we took a report that day (of the accident) and that Mrs. Galindo was transported to the hospital with a complaint of pain. It’s unclear at this point if her death is the result of the traffic collision; we’re awaiting the results of the autopsy. It’s all very sad and our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.” Vintage Parkway Elementary teacher Lucy Moyer, 38, passed away on Dec. 14 following a battle with breast cancer. The Oakley resident was an active participant in the community and volunteered in her children’s activities, including the Aquaknights swim team and the Contra Costa Children’s Choir. “It’s been a tough week for Oakley educators,” said Hetrick. “Our thoughts are with all the families.” Galindo and Moyer bring the number of Oakley educators who died last week to three. Freedom High School teacher Charles Edgle Smith, 56, died after his motorcycle collided with a street sweeper on Dec. 17. See the story on page 9A. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Freedom teacher killed in motorcycle accident by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer A popular Freedom High School teacher was killed last week when his motorcycle struck a city street sweeper. According to Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen, Antioch resident Charles Edgle Smith, 56, was riding his motorcycle on Dec. 17 at approximately 8 a.m. when he hit the side of the street sweeper as it was making a U-turn on Neroly Road and Frandoras Circle. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. “We still have a lot of investigation to do right now, but it appears that the truck was making a U-turn and the motorcyclist ran into the side,” said Thorsen. “We have to look at all the facts and cirSMITH cumstances in the case and probably do some reconstruction in terms of the speed of the vehicles. “From all accounts he was a great guy, and this is very sad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.” Smith had taught health, driver’s education and decision-making at Freedom for more than 10 years, and before that at Liberty High School for nearly a decade. He was a strong supporter of school athletics, served as head freshman football coach at Freedom in the early 2000s and was a starter for the track team. He served

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as P.A. announcer for the boys and girls basketball games, and was the announcer this year for the Freedom football team. “My dad affected a wide array of people from very different backgrounds,” said Smith’s son Nate, head football coach at Liberty High School. “He could be friends with anyone and I guess that’s one of the best measures of who he was. He was someone who truly placed family, friends and people above anything else. He always took care of everyone.” “This has been a tremendous blow to Freedom’s students, teachers and staff,” said Freedom Principal Erik Faulkner. “If anyone exemplified a passion for Freedom, it was Ed. He will be sorely missed.” “He loved what he did,” added Nate. “He wasn’t one of these teachers who went home at 3 o’clock every day. He was at every boys and girls basketball and football game and every track meet. That’s what he loved.” Smith is survived by children Trevor, Colby and Nate, and granddaughters Skylar, Ainsley and Reilly. A public memorial is planned for Jan. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Freedom High School gymnasium. Smith was one of three Oakley educators to die last week. Delta Vista Middle School’s Ivania Galindo, 45, died last Friday. She had been involved in a collision with a fire engine earlier this month, although it was not known at press time if injuries suffered in the accident contributed to her death. Lucy Moyer, 38, a teacher at Vintage Parkway Elementary, succumbed to cancer on Dec. 14. Their story is on page 8A. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Looking forward to 2010 and beyond As the year 2009 comes to a close, we thought we would take a moment to reflect on the changes Brentwood Veterinary Hospital has seen this year. Dr. Duane Schnittker, founder of Brentwood Vet Hospital, retired after 30 years of service. He will be greatly missed at the hospital, as he was well loved by his employees and clients alike. Before he retired, Dr. Schnittker took on a major project to renovate our hospital. Brentwood Vet was originally built to function with a much smaller staff. We added two new exam rooms, two new wards for hospitalized pets, and most importantly increased our work area in our treatment area. We hope these changes have allowed us to be more efficient and productive. On the technology side, we brought on digital x-ray which has improved our x-ray quality quite substantially. We also purchased a new x-ray machine specifically for dental images and a powerful new ultrasound machine that has helped to improve our diagnostics of internal structures. Bringing on digital x-ray is one of many steps we’ve made toward being a “green” practice. We were able to eliminate all the chemicals needed to develop standard x-ray film, we have streamlined our computer system to reduce paper consumption, and we are in the process of improving our efficiency with new procedures and practices throughout the hospital. These changes have also helped us to achieve accreditation with AAHA, the American Animal Hospital Association. This is a prestigious accreditation and

we are very proud to have been given this honor. All AAHA-accredited practices voluntarily meet or exceed the association’s standards for facilities, equipment and quality procedures. AAHA-accredited practices are truly distinctive in providing the highest quality care for pets. AAHA standards are recognized around the world as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. The Standards of Accreditation are written specifically for veterinary health care staff and AAHA members only. We are definitely one big (and growing!) family here at Brentwood Veterinary Hospital. As always, we encourage our staff to grow and develop both personally and professionally. We are very proud of Liz, who has been with us for ten years, as she received her Registered Veterinary Technician license this year. This brings our on-staff licensed RVT’s to four. Katie, another RVT, just had a baby girl in November. Dr. Sims and Amber are both pregnant and expecting just after the New Year. We are very proud of our staff and our hospital, and we sincerely hope that the changes we have made have helped to improve our service to you and your four-legged friends. We will continue to strive to provide the best medicine and customer service we can and are always open to suggestions and comments about how we are doing. We are looking forward to a happy and healthy 2010 and wish you and yours all the best in the New Year! – Advertisement

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Homework club teaches more than academics by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Last fall when Melanie Jones broached the idea of creating a homework club/mentor program, teaming Deer Valley High School teens with her own elementary school students, the Diablo Vista principal had no idea the program would be such a triumph. “This has turned out to be an amazing program, a great success,” said Jones. “This has been such a positive experience for everyone.” The partnership between the two Antioch schools came about as the result of school district budget cuts. A few years ago, Jones had begun a homework club on campus to assist her first- through fifth-graders with some additional academic help, but when the funds to pay for the extra hours dried up, so did the program. This year, however, after seeing a marked drop in student grades as a result of the demise of the tutoring program, Jones was determined to find an alternative. That alternative turned out to be at Deer Valley. “I developed the program with Deer Valley teacher Connie Hunt (who teaches child development) and Tom Bergantino, a parent volunteer, and together we trained all of the high school students on how to help the elementary students with their homework,” said Jones. “We matched a high school student with an elementary student as a kind of buddy team and they worked together for two months.” Twice a week, the approximately 40 ele-

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Diablo Vista Elementary student Angie Escorcia works out a math problem while Benny Guzman gets some one-on-one homework time with Deer Valley teen Steffon Hills as part of a tutoring/mentor program. mentary kids met on the Diablo Vista campus with the 20 to 25 Deer Valley students. The partnership was a win-win for everyone, said Bergantino, because the high school students received credit in their child development courses for their participation in the program, and the elementary kids garnered the benefit

of individual instruction. “It all went so much better than I could have imagined,” said Bergantino, who has two children at Diablo Vista (though not in the homework club). “It took us a couple of sessions to find out the items we needed, like scissors, glue, markers and that kind of thing. But

after that, it all just came together.” The pilot program was popular and beneficial to both the high school students, who got some hands-on training with young children, and for the elementary students in need of additional tutoring. Many of the gradeschool kids come from families with nonEnglish speaking parents who are unable to assist their children with their homework, and for them, the homework club was especially helpful. “As far as the elementary kids go, I was hearing from their teachers how much they (the students) were enjoying the homework club,” said Bergantino. “And I had several teachers come to me and say that they had seen a difference in their student’s work and their overall participation in class.” But the real benefits, he added, were more far-reaching: “I think initially the high school kids were excited, but a little nervous and tentative. But over time, they began taking their responsibilities very seriously and they had these wonderful attitudes. And the (elementary) kids really enjoyed having someone pay attention to them and they all enjoyed coming (to the homework club). “I had hoped it would be successful – and it was. We’re planning to do this again next term, although the same kids are not available, but we’re going to meet in January and talk about how to get more resources on board to keep this going. It’s a very valuable program.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Breaking the bank tudents at Old River School in the Knightsen School District opened their hearts and their piggy banks this fall during the Kids Helping Kids (KHK) Piglets for Change program. Since October, students helped raise funds for their ﬁnancially strapped school through the KHK program. Last week, Kids Helping Kids Founder Laura Page presented school principal Ray Witte with a check for $2,084.59.

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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/- 13/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3377282 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010

en 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

Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: December 25, 2009

period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: December 25, 2009

written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: December 25, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0064677 Title Order No. 09-8189537 Investor/Insurer No. 124631937 APN No. 086-222- 018-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, 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 giv-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on January 5, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: A rezone (RZ 09-08) to amend Chapters 17.210, 17.220, 17.230 and 17.240 of the Brentwood Municipal Code by adding a provision authorizing the conditional use permit procedure for those uses not specifically identified as being conditionally permitted. The amendment applies to all properties zoned CO (Administrative/Professional Commercial Office), COB (Commercial Office/Business), COR (Commercial Office Residential) and CR (Commercial Residential) citywide. Applicant: City of Brentwood Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Principal Planner Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@ ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on January 5, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for an amendment to an approved conditional use permit (CUP 04-18-A1) to allow for a revision to the master sign program for the retail development known as Shops at Fairview, speciﬁcally to accommodate the Jack-in-the-Box branding and making provision for signage related to the drive-thru use, located at the northeast corner of Balfour Road and Fairview Avenue (APNs 012-020-015 through 012-020-023). Applicant: CNP Signs and Graphics Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on January 5, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for an amendment to an approved conditional use permit (CUP 05-27-A2) to allow for a revision to the master sign program for the retail development known as Brentwood Junction, speciﬁcally to allow up to four building-mounted signs for the corner tenant as well as the stand-alone pad building, located at the northeast corner of Lone Tree Way and Empire Avenue (APNs 019-010-059 through 019-010-062). Applicant: Sansome Paciﬁc Properties Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: December 25, 2009

DECEMBER 25, 2009

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters By Trevor Frey

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eritage High School recently announced its Students of the Quarter for the second quarter of the school year. In the front row, from left, are Jamie Baron – Science; Jessica Stai – Math; Andrew Wheeler – Motivational; Marisa French – Science; Kaylin Morford – English; Jordan Gardner – English; Ashleigh Reed – Social Studies; Zayd Othman – Physical Education; Johanna Mort – Science; and Vivian Lao – Math; back row: Roberto Campbell – Science; Cailin Tallman – Social Studies; Ricardo Acosta – English; Eliza Dodi – Visual and Performing Arts; Principal Andy Parsons; Chazz Grifﬁths – Career Technology; Carolyn Wright – Social Studies; Samantha Bustos – Foreign Language; and Taylor Allen – Math. Not pictured are Rosa Bernal – Visual and Performing Arts; Ben Kahn – Motivational; Bailey Manahan – Math; Dunyau Maqsoudi – English; Keith Martinez – Motivational; Victor Silva – Motivational; and Dominae Sumlin – Social Studies. – Contributed by Roseanna Thompson

Edna Hill honors scholars Congratulations to the following students for earning a place on the Honor Roll and Honor Society for the second quarter at Edna Hill Middle School: Honor Roll, Sixth Grade: Amber Aeschbach, Otuekong Akpakpa, Austin Amour, Hector Banos, Leticia Barraza, Kaitlyn Brecher, Troy Dias, Nicole Diaz, Dustin Durham, Erin Elder, Kara Galvan, Sophia Gigliotti, Laura Gomez, Meghan Harbaugh, Zachary Harris, Lindsey Heaney, Elizabeth Hernandez, Callie Jorgensen, Chloe Jorgensen, Kane Kenney, Derek Knowles, Dylan Lee, Audrey Maxwell, Shelby Newton, Michael Ocampo Roche, Deyanira Ortiz, Alondra Oviedo, Aaron Ramirez, Hannah Richardson, Tessa Rodarte, Maris Samsel, Nicholas Schwitters, Faraz Siraj, Kaylon Smith, Guadalupe Soriano, Noah Spaulding, Alayna Strabley, Arturo Torres, Marcos Valdez, John Walters, Cheyenne Woolcott, Emily Wylie and Nadine Zuniga. Honor Roll, Seventh Grade: Gloria Barraza, Laura Barreto, Lawson Bell, Noah Bisping, Giselle Celaya, Hannah Cohn, Ryan Coke, Giovanny Colchado, Jacob Cropper, Joseph Davies, Brittany DeFazio, Maria Delgado, Mackenzie Desjardin, Cody DeYoe, Lynzey Dorn, Matthew Drake, Timothy Drake, Matthew Dutcher, Alejandro Espinoza, Alicia Esquibell, Jason Fackrell, Olivia Fellman, Faye Gilmore, Emmanuel Gonsalez, Byron Groseclose, Kevin Hatcher, Karina Hollis, DAndre Howard, Gabriela Jimenez, Jerika Johnson, Selena Martinez, Grant Mathias, Emani McKnight Corcran, Faith McShea, Rubi Mena, Matthew Mendez, Luke Miles,

Sarah Moﬀatt, Alyssa Moura, Louis Odiase, Emily Olvera, Regine Panga, Michaela Pippin, Christopher Price, Daniel Roberts, Diana Rodriguez, Dylan Sanchez, Korayma Sanchez, Emily Saviano, Nathan Scott, Quincy Smith, Brianna Snider, Bryan Steidle, Miley Tate, Breanna Tobar, Tara Troglin, Caitlin Vierra, Andrew Weibert, Sierra Wouters and Kaitlyn Zeigler. Honor Roll, Eighth Grade: Kymberlie Bambach, Adrian Bonilla, Sabrina Carrasco, Kristopher Casey, Bianca Chan, McKenzie Cuellar, Carinna De La Cruz, Michael DeFazio, Aubree Dejesus, Justin Delgadillo, Kaurie Engle, Daniel Figueroa, Jacquelyn Freeman, Matthew Giessman, Jack Gliedt, Jacob Halloran, Emma Holmes, David Horne, Brian Johnston, TyTiana Jones, Nicole Matthews, Adam Mix, Gabriella Montagnino, Ana Morales, Maria Morales Granados, Bradley Mustoe, Erica Narez, Angela Niduaza, Jessica Norris, Ivan Oseguera, Thu Mai Pham, Jordan Pospisil, Bryan Pultrum, Thomas Seabury Day, Gabriel Silveira, Justin Sisneros, Jimmie Smith, Manuel Smith, Samantha Tudoni, Frankie Veal, Wiltila Venson, Angelica Zamiatala and Monica Zavala. Honor Society, Sixth Grade: Patricia Arroyo, Taylin Ashley White, Beau Bauman and Hunter Bentancourt. Honor Society, Seventh Grade: Idara Akpakpa, Zachary Allen and Brianna Baskerville Bridges. Honor Society, Eighth Grade: Francisco Arciniega, Quianna Ashley White and Alexis Ballew.

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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-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 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-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-0008472-00 The name of the business (es): Cortona Park Located at: 150 Cortona Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: c/o: Susan Jeffrey, 330 N. Wabash, #1400, Chicago, IL 60611 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BKD Cortona Park, LLC, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: John P. RijosManaging Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 1, 2009 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: December 1, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 15, 2010 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-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 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-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 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 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): TIMOTHY 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-0008339-00 The name of the business (es): Rubio’s Pool & Spa Care Located at: 76 Beach Drive In: Bay Point, CA 94565 Mailing: P.O. Box 5417, Bay Point, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Raul Rubio, 76 Beach Drive, Bay Point, CA 94565. 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: Raul Rubio 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 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 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 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

SOEVER 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

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 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

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: 1304 HORNE COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN #: 017-460-033 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $552,420.00, 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: 12/17/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3378589 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 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

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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-210278-C Loan No. 0359413620 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/23/2006. 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. 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: Jennifer Scheile, an unmarried woman Recorded 11/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0350884-00 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: 1505 POPPY WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94509-0000 APN #: 074-173- 011 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $353,867.00, 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: 12/14/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3358438 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-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

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 WHAT-

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-227661-C Loan No. 7442544300 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/7/2007. 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: JEFFREY S. MOORE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Recorded 2/15/2007 as Instrument No. 20070046587-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/15/2010 at 10:00 AM Place

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

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Yes, East County, there is a Santa Claus Santa is understandably a little tired today as he gets set for a long winter’s nap after having spent the night bringing toys to children around the world. So we’ve decided to put on a Santa cap to pass presents of DITORIAL out wishes in our East County communities, whether they’ve been naughty or nice. • Antioch’s present should come from Judge Saundra Armstrong, who should grant the city a victory in its litigation against several African-American women charging the police with racial discrimination. Antioch officials and police have been doing only what any responsible city must do to ensure a healthy community: fight crime and solve neighborhood problems. Antioch residents will also be unwrapping the bow on a new community center in Prewett Park next

summer, catering to kids of all ages. Now if only the money can be found to keep it in operation. • Bethel Island’s big present is the replacement of the rickety, 61-year-old Bethel Island Bridge with a $14 million wider, safer, stronger bridge designed to survive earthquakes and serve island residents and visitors for the next 50 years. It’s scheduled to be completed in November. • Brentwood is in the midst of constructing its own present: a new civic center. Planned to open in 2012, it includes a 60,000-squarefoot city hall, 32,000-square-foot community center, 280-space parking structure, 102 new trees, a tripling of the size of the Brentwood library and a water feature, history walk and permanent stage to enhance activities at a revamped City Park. • Byron’s airport is being eyed by a private company for purchase and expansion.

LETTERS Let’s get paving Editor: What do you say? It has been over six weeks since the NASCAR races have run their course at the Fairgrounds in Antioch. The dust has cleared on Saturday evenings. The only thing that’s not clear is when their parking lot will get a fresh – or shall I say its first-ever? – paving job. Come on; it’s 2009! About 2½ years ago the grounds were paved in an area on the west side of the parking lot for the people and handicapped parking. That is a step in the right direction; yet, what about completing the job? The lot on Saturday nights now sits quiet; without trash flying toward the neighborhood east of L Street and into the McFarlan tract housing area. Three years ago an updated cyclone fence was erected; yet it was placed about 1½ inches above the ground. Was that so the trash from the Flea Market on Saturdays until 4 p.m. and then trash from the race fans, as well as the bottle tossing onto L Street over the fence can continue? Why do the Fairgrounds waste their time

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Whether public or private, we wish for things to start taking off at that long-underutilized resource for all of East County. And we wish that the long-simmering dream to revive the nearby Byron Hot Springs Resort, once the crown jewel of East County, will come true. • Our wish for Discovery Bay, which is by far the prettiest community in East County but has the ugliest political turmoil, is peace on Earth (and water) and good will to men (and women) in the coming year. May there be nothing but sweetness, harmony and productive decision-making at Community Service District meetings. • For Knightsen, which is the quietest, most low-key community in East County, we wish another year of benign neglect by the county. Nothing much ever happens in Knightsen, and that’s the way that most folks like it.

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putting down white stripes for parking? They should first and foremost put a good paving job down and then place the white parking stripes. It is realized that the monies for this project may not be available, yet recycled pavement through other county paving projects could take care of that. I was born in Antioch and have witnessed this 1950s attitude regarding these changes. It hasn’t been mentioned that a truck-driving school rents or leases part of the east Fairgrounds parking lot. Why not put some of that revenue toward putting down some blacktop? It would greatly alleviate the dust and gravel problem. That gravel can work its way all the way across L Street. It is also realized that many of the fairground hierarchy do not spend any time (to speak of) in Antioch on the weekends. I have also heard that many do not even live in Antioch, so therefore their weekends are spent away from the fairgrounds’ dust and mess. I failed to mention that the truck-driving school, which has roots in Antioch, runs its driving school using big-rig trucks with trailers and sometimes just the cab. These trucks can really stir up the dust due to the area being oiled just one time a year. That would be just one time a year in late May prior to the CCC Fair getting going. The truck-driving school takes place six days a week with the only day not used by them is Saturdays, which is the day of the Flea Market. These people must be paying something to use these lots. We just saw the completion of the Fourth to 10th Street additions of L Street and you better believe down the road, the 10th to 18th Street on L Street will be widened also. Come on, city leaders that make these decisions … let’s get paving! I must add that this is not about the race car drivers and their sponsors from many locations in California; they seem to be outstanding people that are in this for the sport of driving

• Oakley’s best present in the coming year might be the development of the shopping center at Laurel Road and O’Hara Avenue. If it’s successful, it could kick start economic development on all four corners of that busy intersection, bringing much-needed local shopping, jobs and sales tax revenue to the city coffers. To long-suffering East County motorists, we wish speedy work in the next year on the widening of Highway 4 and construction of the eBART line from the Bay Point BART Station to Antioch – although we’ll be forced to wait until 2015 until those presents are ready to open. And to everyone, we wish a speedy end in 2010 to this too-long recession, bringing more jobs, pay and hope to one and all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Brentwood Press family to yours. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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the oval track. Some say that if you don’t like the goings on, then move out. Well, what about the next family that moves in to the neighborhood? Progress would be better, don’t you think? Enjoy the evenings of empty fairgrounds in the east parking lot. Maybe one day we will wake up to the pleasant sound of a work crew; maybe even a “stimulus” work crew paving their hearts out. Oh happy days! Pave, pave, pave! Have a Happy Holiday and New Year, Antioch and all of Contra Costa County! Richard P. Burke Antioch

Christmas spirit alive on Bethel Island Editor: We understand that times are tough, not just for our own family (which has three members out of work) but for many other families in our local area, as well as across the nation. Even so, we refused to let our state, or even our nation’s economic situation take away from the spirit of Christmas. Times are hard everywhere, yet our family still wanted to do something for our community to help spread the Christmas cheer. What did we do? We wanted to offer a chance to experience a little Christmas cheer right from Bethel Island. Our Christmas scene may be small by the measure of some, but to us it’s a very big deal. My brother has been working very hard all week putting up Christmas decorations in the hope of sharing some Christmas spirit with the families in our community. We invite everyone to come and share some Christmas cheer with our family. Remember to wear a warm coat, bring a flashlight, and maybe a thermos of hot cocoa, too. And yes, even the Antioch, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley Press are welcome – and we do hope you come and take pictures and help us spread the word: “The Christmas Spirit Is Alive

in Bethel Island!” The hours you can visit are 6 to 9 p.m. – please, no visitors after 9 p.m., as all the outdoor Christmas lights will automatically go off after 9 p.m. You can find us and our Christmas spirit at Sullivan Farms Palouse Appaloosas, 4220 Gateway Road on Bethel Island. Terrae Sullivan Bethel Island

Demand true health care insurance reform Editor: With sadness I am writing to express my opposition to the current health care legislation. As a nation, we desperately need health care insurance reform. Yet the current proposed reform is simply a giveaway to the health care insurance and pharmaceutical industries, while limiting the coverage of some of the basics of health care including reproductive health care services and preventive health services. In addition, the legislation as currently proposed punishes hard-working individuals by mandating that they buy inadequate health insurance, giving their limited funds to an already subsidized health insurance industry or pay a fine. The true silent majority of the American people must demand true health care insurance reform from their individual Congress members. We must end our silence during this debate, and threaten to vote out their Congress members who refuse to be held accountable to their true constituents, the regular healthy American who wants to be able to prevent illness by doing what is appropriate in consultation with their local doctor and be protected if, God forbid, illness hits unexpectedly. Dr. Sara Levin Chair, Internal Medicine Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Dec. 14, 4:48 p.m. An unidentified person shattered the side window of vehicle parked on Spruce Street at White Hall Lane. Dec. 14, 7:57 p.m. An unidentified person slashed the convertible top of a vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 14, 8:03 p.m. An unidentified person entered an unsecured residence on Stanwick Street and stole a laptop computer and jewelry. Dec. 15, 8:34 a.m. A subject texted a resident of Chamomile Lane in violation of a court order. Dec. 15, 10:27 a.m. On Snapdragon Way, two subjects were engaged in a verbal dispute over a cell phone. Dec. 15, 11:35 a.m. On Second Street, a subject was contacted regarding a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 15, 11:41 a.m. A realtor reported a suspected marijuana cultivation operation at a foreclosed residence on Ray Street, advising that the suspect was the former resident and had vacated the residence earlier in the morning. No marijuana plants were recovered from the residence, but equipment indicative of a marijuana grow operation was found. Dec. 15, 12:54 p.m. A resident of Camden Court reported that his personal information was obtained and used fraudulently. Dec. 15, 3:41 p.m. A resident of Nunn Street reported that she found Christmas decorations in her yard. Dec. 15, 4:24 p.m. Computer equipment was discovered lying on the trail near Minnesota Avenue at Sand Creek Road. Dec. 15, 5:11 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Balfour Road, a Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy requested assistance in stopping a driver possibly in possession of a handgun. A high-risk stop was conducted and a 9mm handgun was located inside the vehicle. The driver (the sole occupant of the vehicle) was taken into custody. Dec. 15, 6:08 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Giannini Ranch, a driver was stopped for displaying registration that was expired for

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LOGS more than six months. The driver was cited and the vehicle was towed. Dec. 15, 7:50 p.m. An unidentified person entered an unlocked residence on Mesquite Court and stole prescription medication. Dec. 15, 8:33 p.m. On Minnesota Avenue, an unidentified person stole a bicycle from a rack. Dec. 15, 10:27 p.m. On Sunset Drive at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving without a license. The vehicle was towed. Dec. 15, 11:20 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at Highland Way, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a suspended license. He was issued a citation and released. The vehicle was towed. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm. ANTIOCH Dec. 19, 1:10 a.m. A lone female victim was robbed at gunpoint as she walked home from work on East 13th Street near Hillcrest Avenue. The suspect pointed a large silver revolver at her face and took her purse. The suspect was described as a black male in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with a “scruffy” goatee. The suspect was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt inscribed with the word “ROBINSON” on the back, and blue jeans. Those with information leading to an identity should call Detective Mike Mellone at 925-779-6930 or Bay Area Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Those with text-messaging cellular phones can text BAYTIP and their information to 274637. Bay Area Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000; all calls are confidential. Dec. 20, 9:12 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Game Stop store in the Slatten Ranch Shopping Center on Lone Tree Way. Three Antioch residents – 19-year-old Stephanie Eason, 18-year-old Adam Andrade and a male juvenile – were walking through the parking lot when they were approached from behind by three males, two of whom were armed, one possibly with a shotgun. The three, described as 17-to-19-

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A resident of Nunn Street reported that she found Christmas decorations in her yard. Dec. 15, 3:41 p.m., Brentwood year-old black males wearing hooded sweatshirts, robbed their victims of cash. No one was injured and the robbers fled on foot. An extensive search was conducted with the assistance of a K9, but the offenders were not located. Dec. 21, 8:08 a.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of a house fire at 2307 Banyan Way. Upon arrival, officers found heavy smoke and flames issuing from the residence and were unable to enter due to the extreme heat and heavy smoke. Contra Costa Fire arrived on the scene shortly thereafter and entered the home to combat the fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames before the fire could spread to neighboring homes. Once the flames had subsided, firefighters found a 24-year-old female Antioch resident deceased in one of the upstairs bedrooms. There were two other people inside the home at the time and they were able to escape with minor injuries. The neighbors of the adjoining residence, 2309 Banyan Way, were displaced by the fire but uninjured. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but initial indications are that it was an accident. OAKLEY Dec. 8 – A suspicious circumstance was reported on the 100 block of Simoni Ranch Road. Dec. 8 – Arrest warrants were issued on Delta Road at Main Street, and on West Cypress Road at Waterford Way. Dec. 8 – On the 3900 block of Marsh Way, on Saddleback Drive at Shady Oak Drive, and on Laurel Road at Main Street, subjects were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Dec. 8 – A terrorist threat was made on the 200 block of Monet Drive. Dec. 8 – A residential burglary occurred on the 300 block of Hazelnut Lane. Dec. 9 – A vehicle was stolen from the 1000 block of West Cypress Road. Dec. 9 – An arrest warrant was issued on East Cypress Road at Main Street. Dec. 9 – Subjects were charged with DUI on West Cypress Road at Cypress Court, on West Bolton Road at Main Street, and on Rhine Way at Zinfandel Drive. Dec. 9 – A residential burglary was reported

on the 100 block of Grand Canyon Circle. Dec. 10 – A vehicle was stolen from the 2200 block of El Lago Drive. Dec. 10 – An arrest warrant was issued on Main Street at Norcross Lane. Dec. 10 – A residence on the 4500 block of Orchard Oaks Court was burglarized. Dec. 10 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 5400 block of Neroly Road. Dec. 10 – Incidents of vandalism were reported on the 100 block of Carol Lane, the 300 block of Lavender Way, and on Mockingbird Lane at Pheasant Way. Dec. 10 – A subject brought a weapon onto school grounds on the 100 block of O’Hara Avenue. Dec. 11 – Vehicles were stolen from the 1800 block of Hamburg Street and the 4800 block of Oak Forest Avenue. Dec. 11 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive. Dec. 11 – A subject was found in possession of a counterfeit bill on the 3200 block of Main Street. Dec. 12 – Vehicles were stolen from the 100 block of Carol Lane and the 200 block of Yellow Rose Circle. Dec. 12 – On the 100 block of Brock Lane, a subject was found in violation of a court order. Dec. 12 – A strong-arm robbery occurred on Empire Avenue at Gamay Drive. Dec. 12 – Subjects were charged with DUI on Harvest Drive at Laurel Road, on Delta Road at Main Street, on Burgundy Drive at Port Way, on Main Street at Malicoat Avenue, and on the 100 block of Douglas Road. Dec. 12 – On the 100 block of East Cypress Road, a subject was arrested for public intoxication. Dec. 13 – A stolen vehicle was recovered from the 100 block of Big Break Road. Dec. 13 – On the 1500 block of Port Way, a subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs. Dec. 13 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on the 1600 block of Delta Meadows Way. Dec. 13 – A subject was charged with a misdemeanor hit and run on the 5000 block of Teakwood Drive. Dec. 13 – Grand theft from a vehicle was reported on the 3300 block of Main Street.

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Maybe all paths lead up the same mountain by Corey Hunt Correspondent I am sitting face-to-face with a cleric inside a mosque in Lumbini, a Buddhist Holy City in Southern Nepal. The cleric is Arab – we make eye contact as he runs his fingers through his short beard, his green eyes locked on me. “You can come,” he says to me in a friendly but serious voice. I shake his hand and thank him while a half-dozen worshipers who had huddled around us smile and follow suit. The cleric speaks to another man in Arabic and they both glance me over. Knowing only a few Arabic phrases, I wonder what they are saying … maybe they want to make sure, as a student, I understand the Muslim faith during my visit. Or maybe they are hoping I will join their faith eventually. Either way, I was unable to find out. I had been in the mosque for almost half an hour, waiting for my chance to speak to the Imam – the Arab cleric. I had asked the chance to observe Friday prayers, and with the help of a translator, the Imam happily acquiesced, although his serious expression never once changed. This was a man who found his purpose in serving his belief in God. The growth of Islam is just one element in the changing demographics of Nepal.

Last year, the Hindu monarchy was ousted from power after hundreds of years of rule. Younger people are turning away from the caste system that has played a major role in shaping the social structure of both Nepali and Indian society. In fact, a friend of mine from the UK, who is of Turkish descent, was even asked about her caste by a Nepali man who mistook her for a local. The younger generation in Nepal is questioning the role of religion in society and what its purpose should be. It’s not surprising, since we are seeing this in societies around the world, most noticeably in Iran, where recent mass protests showed the world that the Iranian people have tired of the strict Islamic regime. Nepal is already a step ahead, and perhaps an inspiration, by dethroning its ruler. We ponder these questions in America, too, from government and school systems down to family life and personal affairs. Los Medanos College – my school – has seen heated debates about this subject, sometimes in the newspaper or elsewhere on campus. Our state, California, has been racked by anger and protests by people opposing Proposition 8, a referendum that highlighted the role religion plays in American society, even in a state as liberal as California. Religion proved to be an important see Paths page 17A

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oy Scout Troop 152 of Oakley will begin its curbside Christmas tree pick-up fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 26, hauling away trees for free. Trees must be placed on the curb by 9 a.m. Tax-deductible donations for the troop’s services may be mailed to Troop 152, 1548 Rutherford Lane, Oakley 94561. Additional pick-up dates are Dec. 27, 28, Jan. 1-4, and Jan. 8-11. To schedule a pick-up, call 925-625-5391. Above, Scouts collect trees during last year’s fundraiser.

Paths from page 16A factor in the last presidential election as well. Candidates Mitt Romney and Barack Obama were targeted and questioned about their belief in God. Regardless of whether it should or should not be, America is a Christian nation – not in the way it’s been in the past, but the voting continues to show that the faith continues to control many aspects in the lives of millions of Americans. Whether America should be a “Christian nation” according to the Constitution is an entirely separate matter. The battle of secularization versus religion is everywhere and so is religion versus religion. I remember the mosque in the center of Lumbini, with its minarets rising high above most of the poverty-stricken city. It showed me why Nepal will face turmoil and unrest long after the Hindu monarchy has been abolished and multi-party democracy has gained a dominant foothold. After I left the mosque the evening I met with the cleric, it remained lit up into the night as dozens of worshippers gathered inside and out after breaking their fast for Ramadan. Koranic verses and praises of “Allahu Akbar” continued through the early hours of the morning. It was a major difference from the soft, more secluded sermons I have heard while attending Friday prayers in the Bay Area. While in Lumbini, I met many Muslims and Buddhists, both of whom were welcoming and friendly. However, I feel little doubt that this is yet another religious power struggle between two faiths that will be brewing deeper in the years to come. Sometimes a false solution to this problem emerges. South Asia has people who claim to be “secularists,” just like in the United States. With the latter, I tend to think of the people who lambaste former president Bush over his religious views but, in stunning hypocrisy, defend the statements by men of faith who surround our current president,

the infamous Reverend Wright being just one example. India and Nepal have the Maoists, who often sell themselves as secularists but in the process have built up communist revolutionaries like Lenin, Che Guevara, and of course, Mao, to God-like proportions, yelling praise to their names in the jungle and vowing to rule society by the teachings of men who have long since passed on, leaving behind only books and other writings to preserve it. In many ways, this is a religion itself. It’s even made it to America. The so-called American secularists I mentioned above prove the point when they throw on a “Che” T-shirt and go outside. The difference, though, is that here in South Asia, Che’s supporters have guns and are ready to die in the name of violent revolution. Nepal is recovering from a ferocious, decade-long civil war and India is locked in bitter guerrilla warfare with Maoists known as Naxalites. Perhaps the turning away from religion in Nepal and the growing anger over the Maoists (on my way back from Lumbini, the Maoists fought with villagers and blocked off the road) is not about whether or not there is a higher power, but instead, a desire to focus on making life here – on this planet – better than it is today. America too, exhibits these symptoms. Supporting same-sex marriage and stem-cell research is not a refutation of God any more than abolishing a Hindu monarchy or revolting against an Islamic republic. Much of the world believes that it is most important to please an omnipresent being in order to get into an afterlife, but maybe there is also a growing desire to see everyone find happiness and freedom amidst all of this. Corey Hunt is a Brentwood resident and student at Los Medanos College. He is a foreign correspondent for the school’s paper, The Experience. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

I have made a table showing the rate of return necessary to get one back to breakeven after losing anywhere from 10% in a given year all the way to 50% in a given year. The table below is sobering. • Portfolio down 10%. You would need to make 11.1% to get back to even. • Portfolio down 15%. You would need to make 17.6% to get back to even. • Portfolio down 20%. You would need to make 25% to get back to even. • Portfolio down 25%. You would need to make 33.3% to get back to even. • Portfolio down 30%. You would need to make 42.8% to get back to even. • Portfolio down 35%. You would need to make 53.85 to get back to even. • Portfolio down 40%. You would need to make 66.6% to get back to even. • Portfolio down 45%. You would need to make 81.8% to get back to even. • Portfolio down 50%. You would need to make 100% to get back to even. (Based on a hypothetical portfolio of $1,000,000) Even if in 2009 a person made 20% on their portfolio that went down 30% in 2008 they are still down 16% from their beginning value starting in 2008. With a more stringently managed portfolio with an eye toward risk control a portfolio that went down 15% in 2008 and is

up this year by 20% has not only gained back all that was lost in 2008 but has slightly more capital than they started with two years ago. There is no cure all for volatile markets and economic conditions but with proper asset allocation and risk control one can avoid digging to deep a hole in their portfolio. As we head into 2010 it is probably best for investors to reassess the risk/reward profile in their accounts and reallocate as needed. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like a complimentary investment analysis. Happy holidays and New Year! Robert Burpee LPL Financial Consultant Burpee Del Simone LLC 925-472-6688 advisor@burpeedelsimone.com www.burpeedelsimone.com The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult a financial advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/ SIPC

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seminars and workshops focused on Rotary’s Future Vision Plan, due to take effect in the next fiscal year. The adventure, consistent with the mission of the Rotary Foundation, was to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Although the entire Western hemisphere was declared polio free in 1994, the countries of Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria remain endemic. Left unchallenged, the virus is a threat to children everywhere. All Rotarians are encouraged to continue their commitment to global polio eradication through an awareness of Rotary’s historic support of this public health initiative and participation in the PolioPlus program. Rotarians are encouraged to direct a portion of their annual Foundation giving to help Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants pledged by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization campaigns in de-

baskets to the hundreds of recipients. Contributors to the effort, as usual, were too numerous to mention individually. They included Police Explorers who directed traffic; Rotarians who cooked pancake and sausage breakfasts; employees of the Brentwood Union School District who provided facilities and muscle; city officials who helped carry the workload, hauled away the trash and provided a warehouse to stage the operation; Girl, Boy and Cub Scouts; baseball teams, church groups and entire families, all smiling and pitching in where they could. The largess was such that thousands of pounds of food were shared with the Friends of Oakley effort, and hundreds of toys were provided to the Marines’ Toys For Tots program, which assisted in the collection this year. The culmination of the annual program has become my favorite weekend of the year. To see so many eagerly dive into such an enormous task, smiling all the while – and even thank the Community Chest for the opportunity – is something that must be experienced to be appreciated. The memorable moments flow like a rushing river, too

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Brentwood’s David Wahl cares for a child during a recent anti-polio excursion to Africa. veloping countries where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families. For further information, visit www. rotary.org/endpolio or polioeradication. org. – Contributed by Theresa Coffman

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many to count or even remember. But this year, one little girl about 6 years old provided the topper. The girl, whose name I did not get, was straining to retrieve a can of corn that had rolled between two barrels during the sorting process, just out of reach of her little fingers. Her mother came over and asked what she was doing, and when the girl explained, Mom said “Well, let’s go get another one instead.” The little girl was not to be denied, however. “But we need that one,” she said. “Somebody is hungry, and it’s up to us to get it for them.” Needless to say, the barrels were moved and the can retrieved. Planning will now commence for next year’s event, and just before Christmas we’ll do it all over. I’m sure there will be all the enthusiasm of this year and then some. Profound thanks go out to all those who donated, carried things, provided space or otherwise pitched in so that others could have a better Christmas. I look forward to seeing you all again next year, when people will again be hungry, and it will be up to us all to help. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Yellowjackets buzz to perfection Diamond Hills gets RIPPED

by Dave Roberts Staff Writer As any coach will tell you, it’s extremely difficult to go undefeated in league play for an entire season. So it becomes doubly extremely difficult to do it two years in a row. Add on the fact that your team is dealing with injuries, and you’re looking at slim odds for two straight years of perfection. Yet that is what the Adams Middle School girls basketball team has achieved. “They have had a number of players who have injuries during the year, yet they still continued to play through the injuries to come through as a cohesive team,” said Laurel Wilson, whose daughter Claire plays on the team. “All of the parents and the coach and school were proud of them to power through and work really well as a team and get that undefeated status with the things that have come up against them this year.” Adams, which is coached by Darrin Spencer, plays a 10-game schedule of home-and-home games against Delta Vista, Excelsior, Bristow, Edna Hill and O’Hara Park middle schools. Making the Yellowjackets’ feat all the more impressive is that “the other teams are very good teams,” said Wilson. “These girls, along with their coach, did an awesome job against tough competitors, and we are very proud of them.”

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The Adams Middle School Yellowjackets girls basketball team, front row from left, are Sydney Berry, Sam Quinn, Kelsey Shanks, Megan Fleischmann, Claire Wilson and Julia Sanabria; back row: Thalia Zamora, Megan Conder, Alex Vanderheid-Nye and Tyisha Blackmon. Helping provide cohesion on a team with stars Sydney Berry and Julia Sanabria is the fact that most of the eighth-graders have been playing together since sixth grade and Spencer has coached them for the past two years. “The whole team, they work very well together for not practicing year-round together,” said Wilson. “They do a really good team effort.” As most coaches will also tell you, parental support of the team is essential to its

success. “A number of parents were there every single game; just a very supportive parent group,” said Wilson, whose 5-foot9-inch daughter, the tallest player on the team and defensive/rebounding specialist, is undecided on whether she’ll try out for Heritage’s freshman team next year. Asked if she has anything else she’d like to say about the team, Wilson responded, “They are fabulous.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa is introducing the RIPPED high-intensity workout program to its fitness and wellness schedule beginning in January. RIPPED – which stands for Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance and Diet (and Nutrition) – combines a cardiovascular routine with weights and resistance. The combination workout drives up your endurance and gets your body moving. It’s fun and will motivate you to live a healthier lifestyle. Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa, 1510 Neroly Road in Oakley, is the newest of the 10 premier Spare Time Clubs. Founded in 1973 by William M. Campbell III and his wife Margie, Spare Time Clubs provide state-of-the-art fitness programming, sports facilities and individual services for every member of the family. Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa in Oakley encompasses 10 acres and includes 17 tennis courts, three pools, two spas and a 57,000-square-foot clubhouse. The two-story clubhouse contains a 17,000square-foot fitness center, two group exercise rooms, a dedicated group cycling studio, a full-court gymnasium, Kids’ Club, Children’s Play Center, Youth Exercise Center, luxurious locker rooms with steam and sauna facilities, plus a full-service European Day Spa. For more information about RIPPED, call Courtney Marzocco at 925-420-4575 or e-mail courtneym@sparetimeinc.com. Information about Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa is available online at www.sparetimeclubs.com.

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Impactful champions EDYSL Impact U9 Boys Gold Team completed the NorCal Premier Fall League as Gold Division Champions for District 3 and 4, winning seven of eight games and finishing the season as finalists in the NorCal State Cup Silver Division. Coached by Jeff Tovani and Jaime Navarro, the State Cup team, front row from left, are Marcus Espinoza, Sebastian Medina, Camden Grant and Logan Gragg; center row: Eduardo Navarro, Max Kimball, Mason Tovani, Max Waechter and Noe Bautista; back row: Caleb McCurdy and Noah Clifford. Not pictured are Thomas Vejsada, Griffin LaFleur and Marco Salas. Photo courtesy of Alissa Kimball

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reedom’s Nick Blount scores two of his 24 points in an 83-70 win over Hercules last week. Andrew Garner scored 17 as the Falcons continued an excellent preseason run, winning their ﬁrst seven games.

Don Littell of Discovery Bay, center, along with two friends, recently reeled in a huge 8-foot sturgeon off Decker Island near Rio Vista. The sturgeon was too big to keep, but during the hour-long fight, a sea lion joined in and tried to steal it from them. They fought the sea lion as well as the sturgeon, finally winning the struggle. They loaded the sturgeon into their boat to save it from the sea lion, and after a short run back to their fishing spot, released it. The photo was taken by Dale Gillespie just seconds before it was released. California regulations allow anglers to keep sturgeon between 46 and 66 inches. The fish are to be tagged as deer are tagged, and a fisherman is allowed just three tags per year. – Contributed by Dale Gillespie

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Patriots from page 1B but missed the layup, made a layup, drew a charge for a Livermore turnover, made another layup, threw a long bomb to Erin Asher, who made a layup, and drove the length of the court for yet another layup. Suddenly Heritage was up by six points with two minutes to go, and the rest of the game pretty much consisted of Campbell and Caban making free throws. “Kind of an ugly win for us,” said Heritage Coach Darin Price. “The big thing is we are really trying to work on executing plays. Had a rough go of it but we’re a real quick team. We’ve got a lot of transition (offense). And free throws were huge for us. Especially at the end of the game when they started fouling a lot, we had our two key free throw shooters in. But defensively we held them pretty tough. They are a good, strong team; they have some height. Our big thing, though, is we could do better at rebounding, a lot better at boxing out and rebounding.” The Patriots are rebound-challenged

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practicing with the team for two weeks and two more tryouts competing against more than 200 of the best girl soccer players in her age range in Northern California. The coaches were looking for several skills: ball control, knowing how to move to set up a scoring opportunity and communicating with and motivating teammates to move into the correct positions for scoring. Demi will be training with the team in Morgan Hill, Ripon and Sacramento, and next year could be traveling to other states to represent California in soccer matches. As if all of that weren’t exciting enough, Lumpy’s Diner in Antioch has created a Reuben sandwich in Demi’s honor, the Deminator, which Tammy af-

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due to their short frontcourt. They’re also short on experience, fielding five freshmen, two sophomores, two juniors and two seniors. But they play an exciting brand of full-court pressing, runand-gunning street ball reminiscent of last year’s Deer Valley powerhouse that went undefeated, beating most opponents by 40 points or more. The lack of a dominant inside player will likely keep them from matching that success, but Price likes what he sees from his players. “They have a positive attitude, they listen and they’re willing to work,” he said. “I think we work harder in practice than we do in the game. It pays off for us. (Having two go-to shooters) opens up more threats for us. We like to penetrate and pitch. If they guard the pitch, we are going to penetrate and get layups. It’s either layups or threes for us.” Heritage, like most teams, is finishing its preseason with tournament play the rest of this month. League action starts 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Freedom. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

firms “is absolutely delicious. As Demi’s mom, I am so proud of my daughter for always giving her personal best, never giving up on her dream and reaching for the stars. This is a huge accomplishment for such a wonderful young girl. Both her father and I are absolutely thrilled to see our talented daughter make it this far.” Asked what she’d like to say about all of it, Demi responded with advice: “Just follow your dreams. Practice hard, work hard. And if you have a dream, follow that dream, because it might come true some day. My goal is to play with the Women’s National Team.” Before she gets that far, however, she’ll likely spend four years at Heritage High, helping kick the Patriots’ soccer program to a higher level. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Engaged ichard and Marcy Williams of Discovery Bay are very happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Kacey Lynn Brooks to Ryan Jeffery Klemann, son of Jeffery and Brenda Klemann of Enumclaw, Wash. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Liberty High School and a 2008 graduate of Azusa Paciﬁc University, where she received her degree in education. Kacey is currently a ﬁrst-grade teacher with the San Ramon Valley School District. The groom-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Enumclaw High School and a 2006 graduate of Washington State University, where he received his degree in management information systems. Ryan is currently employed as a senior associate for Ernst & Young. The ceremony will take place on June 12, 2010 at Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton.

Legendary charity Brentwood’s Legends All Stars don’t merely execute cheers … they spread cheer to residents in need. The Legends recently held a weeklong food drive for Shepherd’s Gate, collecting several barrels loaded with food, which the women and children at the center appreciated greatly and will use to celebrate a Merry Christmas. Legends All Stars, owned by Brittani Barmann and Koren Summers, travels to compete in local, regional and national competitions.

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OBITUARY Lucy Michelle Duncan Moyer Lucy Michelle Duncan Moyer, 38, passed away on Dec. 14 at Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley surrounded by family and friends. She was a resident of Oakley and a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher and friend. Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Kenneth, and their children, Jessica, Rachel and Mathew. Her mother, Karen Duncan of Knightsen, and father, Marcus Duncan of Hayfork, along with her brother Rob and sister Janel, will sadly miss her. She is also survived by a larger family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws from coast to coast. Born in Sonora, Lucy graduated from Liberty High School in Brentwood and from Cal State Hayward, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies with a minor in music. She received her teaching credential from Chapman University and taught for 12 years at Vintage Parkway Elementary, where she honed her love for teaching. An avid reader, Lucy enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, photography, gardening and playing sports. She regularly volunteered in her children’s activities, including the Contra Costa Children’s Choir and the Aquak-

MOYER nights Swim Team. Lucy was well loved and she will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. A celebration of her life at Delta Vista Middle School in Oakley was held on Saturday, Dec. 19. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CaringBridge.org, RelayforLife.org, the Moyer Children Education Fund (Bank of the West, 2195 Main St., Oakley, CA 94561) or any charity of your choice in Lucy’s honor.

New CHiP on the block Ken Enger of Brentwood has successfully completed California Highway Patrol (CHP) cadet training and been assigned to the CHP’s Altadena Area office. Officer Enger graduated in 2006 from Liberty High School and attended Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, where he studied automotive technology. Cadet training for Officer Enger included vehicle patrol, accident investigation, first aid,

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Sutter Delta helps food bank grow Sutter Delta Medical Center CEO Gary Rapaport, left, and SDMC Director of Philanthropy and Community Benefits Rudeen Monte present a check for $12,500 to Pastor Larry Roper of Light Ministries Church last weekend for the Bread of Life organization, a community food bank and charity program.

Sutter Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s donation will help the program continue to feed local families and launch a food giveaway program for diabetics. The Light Ministries Church has run the program for more than 25 years. Bread of Life provides weekly groceries and warm meals to East County residents in need.

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Kinsella duo offers tuneful New Year Steve and Laurie Kinsella first met when they were paired as waltz partners in a Diablo Light Opera Company’s production of “The Merry Widow.” They still perform together, thrilling audiences with their trademark “Candlelight Cabaret” show. Both are award-winning performers in their own right, but when they team up for a show, it makes for a fast-paced, fun-packed evening of comedy and great singing. “From performing in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve a few years ago, to this show in Brentwood, it is much nicer for us now that

we have a family,” said Steve. “No planes and taxis – it’s just down the road and around the corner.” The Kinsellas will perform treasures from Broadway past and present, plus some of the world’s best-loved standards, in “New Year’s Eve with The Kinsellas” on Thursday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Tickets are $15 each or $25 per couple, and include beverage, dessert and show. Proceeds go to Resurrection Ministries’ general fund. For reservations, call 925-516-9009.

Brentwood Library hosts winter reading program When the days are cold and the nights colder, what better way to stay warm than to curl up with a book? From Jan. 25 to March 29, the Brent-

wood Library will be conducting a free winter reading program for grades K through 12. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Brentwood Li-

brary and the Brentwood Lions Club. The directions are simple: schoolage kids and teens may pick up a reading log at the Brentwood Library starting Monday, Jan. 11, and read and review three books of their choice. (Pre-readers in kindergarten and up may share their book with a helper.) Readers submit their finished reading log starting Jan. 25 to win prizes, including a magnetic bookmark, bendy pen and a paperback book. Finishers will also be entered in a raffle to win a glitter lamp or a deluxe edition of a classic book.

The Brentwood Library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. Due to furlough days and holiday closures, the library will be closed from Dec. 23 through 27 and Dec. 31 through Jan. 3. Book drops will be closed during the December and January closures, but no materials will be due during those dates. For more information about library programs or holiday closures, visit www.ccclib.org or call 925-5165290.

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Tailgaters gets in Touch with tunes by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Walk into Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill in Brentwood on a Friday night and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see people dancing, but you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a band or a turntable in sight. Instead, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a brightly lit jukebox in the back, pumping out tunes. But this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your traditional music machine. Tailgaters is home to the TouchTunes jukebox, a digitized music player that works just like the classic. You put in your money and pick a song â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but instead of a library of 30 songs to choose from, the TouchTunes jukebox is connected to the Internet and offers a selection of more than 200,000 songs. Tailgaters owner Bill Lohr said this new technology allows people to play what they want to hear, so the customers become DJ for the night: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had bands and DJs in the past, but that music will appeal to only a certain audience. I want all of my customers to have a good time, and this jukebox gives everyone the opportunity to pick a song. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got just about everything. You name it and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably in the system.â&#x20AC;? TouchTunes has the rights to about 95 percent of the music that is legally available for download from the Internet. So if you want to hear the latest from Lady Gaga, a serenade from Frank Sinatra or a ballad by the Bee Gees, chances are youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find them on the jukebox at Tailgaters.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really interesting to hear some of the stuff people choose to play,â&#x20AC;? Lohr said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Too Sexyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Right Said Fred the other night. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thought of that song in years, but someone wanted to hear that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really cool. The vibe is always changing, and people just go with it. They seem to be having a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? It costs only $1 for three credits (one credit per song), but on Friday and Saturday nights, access to the jukebox is free, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no cover charge at the door. The jukebox has a touch screen with search capabilities, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to find the song youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had stuck in your head by typing in the name of the song or artist. Songs are also listed by genre, so you may casually browse and find a song you might not have thought of in a while â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just like one-hit wonder Right Said Fred. Lohr installed seven new speakers so that guests can hear the music no matter where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at in the room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out on the dance floor, at the bar or in the back shooting pool, people will be able to hear their songs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I normally pick the first song or two to get things going, and then people come up and pick a song. We have a monitor who stands by the machine to make sure everyone gets to have a turn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It (the jukebox) creates a really laid-back atmosphere because the type of music is always changing. With such a diverse selection of music, we see a diverse group of people each weekend. We have 60-year olds who come in and

want to hear Charlie Daniels Band, and then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got someone who wants to listen to county and then someone picks a rock song. It keeps it exciting.â&#x20AC;? Tailgaters, located at 8065 Brentwood Blvd., is open from 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 2 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Friday; and noon to 1:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 925513-8281.

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill owner Bill Lohr demonstrates how easy it is to pick a song on the TouchTunes jukebox, which has been featured at his restaurant since October. Photo by Samie Hartley

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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 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: 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

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: $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

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 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

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. 08-0091456 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

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

0358871- 00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 016-370-006-5 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 709 MARJORAM DRIVE , BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $692,814.63. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 12/23/09 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee. com ASAP# 3367407 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Brentwood No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 25, 23009, January 1, 8, 2010

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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0142147 Title Order No. 09-8428162 Investor/Insurer No. 118469823 APN No. 018-510- 019-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JUAN MEZA AND MARGARET RUIZ MEZA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/11/2006 and recorded 04/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0123016-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/15/2010 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: 2563 HANDEL WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $688,688.53. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/- 24/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3383326 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jessica Lopez, 313 East Home Street, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jessica Lopez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1846 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jessica Lopez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Adriana Elizebeth Threatt to Proposed Name: Adriana Elizebeth Broussard 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 2/2/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: OAKLEY PRESS b. Petitioner is to bring the child’s birth certificate to the hearing. Petitioner is to have the Father named on the birth certificate personally served. Date: December 9, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 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

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

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 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

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

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 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FSL- 83971 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/31/2006. 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. On January 15, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by: ARTHUR D KOSKI, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustors, recorded on 11/8/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-

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

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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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 11, 18, 25, 2009

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: 2649 CARPINTERIA 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 $338,183.89. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this stale. 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/- 20/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3383206 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 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 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

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 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

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. 09-0067995 Title Order No. 09-8198135 Investor/Insurer No. 123773260 APN No. 055-650- 091-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CLAUDE J D LANG AND RUTH W LANG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/12/2006 and recorded 06/22/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0198093-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/14/2010 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: 4132 CHERRY POINT CT, ANTIOCH, CA, 945319110. 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 $515,555.64. 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/- 20/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3383225 12/25/- 2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 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 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

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

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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0066126 Title Order No. 09-8193339 Investor/Insurer No. 159660746 APN No. 053-081- 018-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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: HAIDEE P. GONZAGA AND RONALDO T. MACAPINLAC, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/13/2007 and recorded 03/16/07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0077719-00, in Book, Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/14/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-196725-C Loan No. 7441851227 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: DAWNINE ROBERTS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 8/4/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0247146-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/15/ 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: 1821 GAMAY DRIVE OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 035-533-005 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $358,154.00, 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: 12/14/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3378379 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010

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-210762-C Loan No. 7439506544 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/31/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: ERIC WORCESTER, A MARRIED MAN Recorded 6/15/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0217127-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 1/15/2010 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: 5367 GOLD CREEK CIRCLE DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94514 APN #: 011-500-062 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $469,769.00, 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: 12/17/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3378567 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 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 ob-

tained 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: 12/8/2009 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 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-35124-3 Title Order No.090625185 APN 035-465-001 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 11/22/2005. 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 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 11/23/2005, as Instrument 2005-0454430-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ALEJANDRO PADILLA AND ANNA PADILLA, as Trustor, BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA, INC. as Beneficiary (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: 1950 CHARDONAY DR, OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $380,543.23 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 12/18/2009 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# 3384461 12/25/2009, 01/- 01/2010, 01/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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 such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. The mortgage loan servicer

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 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

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-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

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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 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 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

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 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# 3349739 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009

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

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 TS No. 09-0023803 Title Order No. 09-8075741 Investor/Insurer No. 138893719 APN No. 037-480- 098-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/21/2006. 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: JO ANN AITMON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 11/21/2006 and recorded 11/29/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0380597-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/14/2010 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: 20 SANDHILL CRANE CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611811. 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 $534,185.23. 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/- 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# 3377204 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 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 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

ant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 12/23/2009 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# 3368381 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 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

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: 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 T.S. No. WC-176309-C Loan No. 0043672120 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: DANIEL HOLGUIN AND ELIZABETH HOLGUIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 8/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0271767-00 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: 1434 HILL DR ANTIOCH, California 94509 APN #: 051-242- 012 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $87,063.00, 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: 12/4/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3367141 12/- 11/2009, 12/18/2009, 12/25/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617Publish Dates: December 11, 18, 25, 2009 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

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

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 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): 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

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 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-315444-CL Order # 090677366-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/1/2004. 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. 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): LOUISE URSULA DORE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND PATRICK G. CRUZ , AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 3/- 5/2004 as Instrument No. 2004- 0074004-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/- 15/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $292,429.39 The purported property address is: 4497 FALL LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 263-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursu-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 con-

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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 20050449803-00 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)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# 3378304 12/18/2009, 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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

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 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)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# 3378572 12/18/2009, 12/- 25/2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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

tinez, 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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Richard Zuelke and Jessica Murphy, 470 Delta Road, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Richard Zuelke and Jessica Murphy FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-2019 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jessica Murphy and Richard Zuelke filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Caileigh Anne Murphy to Proposed Name: Caileigh Anne Zuelke 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: 2/1/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: OAKLEY PRESS b. Petitioners are to bring the birth certificate of the child to the hearing. Date: 12/14/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 15, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0074072 Title Order No. 09-8215286 Investor/Insurer No. 423750747 APN No. 086-052- 012-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/06/2007. 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: ALFONSO G. GOMEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 03/06/2007 and recorded 03/14/07, as 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 publica-

tion 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., CA6-91401-94 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# 3379353 12/18/2009, 12/25/- 2009, 01/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 18, 25, 2009, January 1, 2010

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: 50 NAUTILUS PLACE, 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 $259,301.43. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 31/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3382607 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, Janaury 1, 8, 2010

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,

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 20020427915-00 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

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 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

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 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 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 Mar-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS No. 09-0122653 Title Order No. 09^8-360411 Investor/Insurer No. 138645688 APN No. 097-490- 023-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/13/2006. 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, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: GABE ESSOE AND AND KELLEY ESSOE, HUSBAND AND WIFE WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP., dated 12/13/2006 and recorded 12/26/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0410239-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/14/2010 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: 280 CLOVERBROOK CIRCLE, PITTSBURG. CA, 945657354. 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 $449,763.14. 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: 11/- 21/2009 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# 3382279 12/25/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/08/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: December 25, 2009, January 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0046841 Title Order No. 09-8-141319 Investor/Insurer No. 1705038783 APN No. 095- 232-056-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MARTIN MUNOZ AND MARIA MUNOZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 09/- 10/2007 and recorded 09/14/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0260210- 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/- 14/2010 at 10:00AM,

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) 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# 3378165 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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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

Music Saturday, Dec. 26 Delta Jazz Duo The Delta Jazz Duo performs jazz standards, bossas and originals from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Shutters Brasserie on Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www.deltajazztrio.com.

Thursday, Dec. 31 Trak The band you grew up with comes to kick off the New Year with a party at Bases Loaded in Antioch. Enjoy a champagne toast and appetizers while listening to the band play, starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.basesloadedrestaurant.com.

New Years Eve with The Kinsellas The Kinsellas are “Putting on the Ritz” with a New Year’s Eve dessert show from 6:30-8 p.m. at Resurrection Ministries in Brentwood. The show benefits the church’s general fund. Tickets are $15 each or $25 per couple. For reservations and more information, call 925-516-9009.

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.

Thursday, Jan. 7 International Bowling Karaoke Superstar Contest Harvest Park Bowl of Brentwood hosts one of the largest and most exciting karaoke competitions in the United States. Competitions are held every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 7 and concluding in the month of May. For more information, call 925-516-1221.

Saturday, Jan. 9 Mic Gillette from Tower of Power 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 Thursday, Dec. 31 Co. Co. County Wine Company New Year Celebrate the new year in Brentwood with wine, hors d’oeuvres, a midnight champagne

To list an event, e-mail information to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post events anytime at www.thepress.net. toast, live music and a 15-foot wine glass drop – even a limo to take you home. Tickets are $50 per person in advance; $60 at the door. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-9463.

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.

Harvest Park Bowl

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

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 a pre-paid reservation by calling 925-516-1221 or visit www. harvestparkbowl.com.

USS Hornet 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. 26 Christian Comedy Jam You never know what new up-and-coming comedian will show up, but you’re sure to

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 youth. For more information, visit www. elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-7579500.

Saturday, Jan. 2 New Shanghai Circus The New Shanghai Circus performers will astound you with their agility and flexibility. Antioch’s 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. elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-7579500.

Saturday, Jan. 16 Elvis Tribute Dinner Show Cap’s in Brentwood features James Clark’s guided tour of Elvis’ career, from the baggy suits of the ’50s to the jumpsuits of the Vegas years. The Tribute Dinner Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. For dinner and show reservations, call Elaine at 925-6341025.

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Sunday, Dec. 27 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.

Monday, Dec. 28 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 209-8332255 or visit the Antioch Indoor Sports Center.

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

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 925-4185635.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gentle Yoga Stretch Breathe, relax, increase or maintain strength at this free Yoga class on Monday, Jan. 4 at the Brentwood Senior Center from 8-9 a.m. Try it before you sign up. Classes start on Wed. Jan. 6 and cost $45 per person. For more information, call 925-516-5444.

East County Maniacs 12U Baseball Tryouts for the East County Maniacs 13U and 14U 2010 travel baseball season will be held

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Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. behind Park Middle School on D Street in Antioch. For directions and more information, call 925-963-2495.

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.

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.

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.

On the Horizon 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.

Yoga Out on a Limb Want to increase your flexibility and strength, reduce stress, renew your spirit and restore your energy? Join the free yoga session Monday, Jan. 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Community Educational Center, 740 Third St. in Brentwood. Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 7 and cost $49. For more information, call 925634-2565.

Free and Low Cost Job Training Do you need to improve your skills to get the job you want? Come to the Oakley Library on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. and get the 411 you need from Opportunity Junction. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

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.

Freedom Football E-Waste Fundraiser The Freedom football program is holding a free E-waste collection day on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m-3 p.m. at the school’s parking lot, 1050 Neroly Road in Oakley. E-waste items only, please; no household appliances, furniture or batteries. For more information, e-mail hartwigk@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us or call 925-625-5900, ext. 3892.

Storytime Session Storytime is a great way to build early literacy skills, develop kindergarten readiness and learn socialization skills. The Antioch Library offers a storytime session Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. through Thursday, Jan. 10. No registration is required. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

New Story Times Oakley Library conducts Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. starting Jan. 12; Baby Lapsit (newborn-18 months) Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. starting Jan. 13; and Toddler Time (ages 2-3) Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. starting Jan. 13. For more information, call 925-625-3589.

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 925-513-7710.

Crab Feed The Boys and Girls Club in Pittsburg holds its 12th annual crab feed on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35. This is a nonalcoholic event. All funds support future programs for kids in the community. For tickets and more information, call 925-4395933.

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 925-516-2739.

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