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CSD candidates take the podium by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

The Discovery Bay CSD Board has unanimously agreed to appoint a director to fill the board’s fifth seat. The newest member will be chosen at the board’s regular meeting, scheduled for April 4. The appointee will serve out the remainder of the term, which ends in November. To date, the town has received 11 applications for the post left vacant last month by the resignation of CSD Director Brian Dawson. Nine of the applicants appeared before the CSD directors at the March 7 meeting to introduce themselves and answer questions from the board.

Bruce Hall Hall has an extensive background in finance and a wealth of experience serving on community boards. As three generations of his family live in Discovery Bay, the semi-retired businessman has a vested interest in the future of the town. “I’m interested in seeing the infrastructure and safety of the community maintained for my family,” said Hall. “I believe I have something to offer.” Marshall Harris Harris sits on the homeowners association and landscaping boards of The Lakes and is interested in seeing the town develop a commu-

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ommunity Services District President Chris Steele presents Aimee Huebner of Discovery Bay Brownie Troop 31641 with a proclamation marking the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America. Troops 31510 and 30103 were also on hand to accept the honor at the town’s recent CSD meeting. Steele thanked the girls for their hard work on behalf of the community – and their delicious cookies.

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Nadia Bagdasar, librarian at the Byron Boys Ranch, chooses books she thinks will speak to the residents’ experiences and appeal to their interests. to 17 and helps them build their minds, vocabularies and ultimately their self-esteem.

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Boys ranch library makes reading cool They come in quietly, a few at a time, each with a book or two tucked under their arms and a greeting on their lips. “Hey Nadia, what’s good today?” asks one visitor. “Do you have that new book yet?” asks another. The questions are commonplace, the answers rote. But for Nadia Bagdasar, such requests are anything but ordinary. “It’s a great feeling when they ask me for a certain book or a recommendation from an author they’ve read before,” said Bagdasar. “I love that their interest has been sparked by something positive.” Bagdasar is the librarian at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility – also known as the Byron Boys Ranch – and two days a week she opens the doors of the makeshift library to these young men 13

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“I’m always amazed at what voracious readers they are,” said Bagdasar. “Some of these boys had

never read a book cover to cover until they came here. It’s very satisfying to see.” The Byron Boys Ranch is an unlocked county facility designed to rehabilitate low-level delinquent youths who have committed non-violent, misdemeanor crimes. The average stay varies from one month to more than a year, depending upon the crime and the program imposed on them by the courts. The Ranch’s library is tiny. More than 4,000 titles are crammed into available spaces – some perched on racks or moveable carts, others stacked on nearby shelves. But they’re all there: Gatsby, Harry Potter, Holden Caulfield and even a vampire named Edward. “Oh, they read the ‘Twilight’ series,” laughed Bagdasar. “But of course they’ll never admit it.” “John” (not his real name) might not confess to reading “Twisee Library page 13A

Highway headway Creek caregivers go to news/WebExtras! The next phase of the State Route 4 Widening Project keeps rolling along.

go to news/press releases Efforts to preserve Marsh Creek and environs are meeting with success.

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A Heritage soccer star who’d set his sights on Notre Dame de Namur made his goal official. Page 17A Arts ....................................... 6A Calendar ............................ 15B Classifieds ........................... 7B Cop Logs ............................ 14B East County Life ................ 1B Entertainment ................... 3B Food ...................................... 4B Milestones ........................14A Opinion ..............................16A Sports .................................17A FOR MOVIE TIMES SEE PAGE 5A

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Oakleyite champions environmental preservation by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Diane Burgis isn’t a scientist, but she sure sounds like one as she discusses the chemistry and biology of water quality in Marsh Creek. “I’m not an expert by any means,” said Burgis, executive director of Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed (FOMCW). “But I can hold down a conversation. I’m very passionate about protecting our local water resources.” Burgis’ commitment to protecting the environment has been gaining statewide attention – she was recently named State Assembly District 15 Woman of the Year by Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan. She also received the Watershed Champion Award from the Contra Costa County Watershed Forum, which hands out the honor only every four years, and her hometown of Oakley presented her with a proclamation on Tuesday celebrating her accomplishments. A single mother with three sons, Burgis has served as executive director of FOMCW for nearly five years, and despite the awards and honors she’s received for her dedication to preservation, she’s shy about taking the spotlight. “I don’t do things in consideration of awards, so it’s always kind of surprising when organizations single me out,” Burgis said. “It’s very flattering, but I hope these acknowledgements will bring more attention to the Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed

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Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed Executive Director Diane Burgis, seen here during a creek cleanup event, has been named State Assembly District 15 Woman of the Year. and the thousands of volunteers that make our mission a success.” The Marsh Creek Watershed is the second largest watershed in Contra Costa County, spanning 30 miles from the eastern slopes of Mt. Diablo through to the Delta, passing through Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch. FOMCW volunteers host creek cleanups, beautification projects and conduct wildlife monitoring and trash assessments to improve the quality of the creek and its surrounding areas. Even Congressman Jerry McNerney came out to volunteer with the group this year during a cleanup in January. The group has removed more than 40 tons of trash from Marsh Creek, trails and

local parks, planted hundreds of plants and trees throughout the community and raised more than $1.25 million in funding toward restoration projects including the Marsh Creek Fish Ladder and the upcoming Creekside Park Restoration Project in Oakley. Members also host outreach programs to educate the community about the creek that peacefully winds its way through East County. Since joining FOMCW, which was created in 2004, Burgis has helped the group incorporate and become a nationally recognized nonprofit agency. While she spends some days cranking out grant proposals and meeting with local officials to discuss envi-

ronmental protection legislation, other days are spent at the creek getting her hands dirty. “One day I’m meeting with our elected officials, and the next day I’ve got a pitchfork and I’m clearing debris from the fish ladder,” Burgis said. “Every day is different. I’m so lucky to work for a great board of directors, and our volunteers are amazing. It’s so nice to work with people who care so much about the environment.” Burgis’ current focus is promoting FOMCW’s quest to secure a $25,000 grant in the MillerCoors River Network Watershed Protection Grant Competition. FOMCW was one of six organizations chosen to vie for the grant. It is the only group from the West Coast up for consideration. “This is such an exciting opportunity,” Burgis said. “The grant awards are determined by votes from the public. Right now, we’re in fifth place, which awards $2,000. If we can at least get to third place, we’d receive $10,000.” Voting ends Monday, March 19 at 5 p.m., so Burgis is working to rally the troops to surge ahead in the competition. Participants are asked to visit www.rivernetwork. org/millercoors-river-network-grant-contest-2012 and click “vote now.” Simply enter your name and city, and cast your vote. The process takes only a minute. For more information about FOMCW and the MillerCoors River Network Watershed Protection Grant Competition, visit www.fomcw.org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Hard House transferred to restoration group by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

One of the oldest and most dilapidated buildings in Antioch might be seeing a brighter future. Antioch’s City Council agreed on Tuesday to transfer the boarded-up Roswell Butler Hard House, located on 815 First St., to the nonprofit Friends of the Hard House, which plans to fully restore the home of Antioch’s first mayor. The city hasn’t been able to afford upkeep on the property, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Friends of the Hard House has been fighting for ownership for roughly three years, eagerly anticipating the chance to fully restore the property to 1869 standards. “I think it pretty much all went the way we hoped it would; it just took a little longer than we hoped it would,” said Dave Brink, president of Friends. “I’m not sure what we’ve gotten ourselves into. I may look back at this decision seven years from now and say, ‘What was I thinking?’ but we’re all really thrilled.” In order to avoid problems regarding insurance, members of the Friends need to wait until the property closes escrow before they can start getting their hands dirty. City Council member Gary Agopian, a real estate agent, estimated the escrow process could take two to three months, but that timeline is murky because the Hard House was property of

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Antioch’s City Council agreed Tuesday to transfer the Roswell Butler Hard House to a group that plans to restore it to its 1869 standards. Antioch’s redevelopment agency (RDA). Earlier this year, Gov. Jerry Brown ended RDAs statewide, taking money raised by property taxes to help balance California’s budget. Many cities transferred properties from their RDAs to the city as a way to hold onto them – which is what Antioch did with the Hard House. State auditors are reviewing these

transactions to see which were done legally. Until the auditors make a ruling regarding the Hard House, Antioch can’t cleanly transfer the property to Friends. However, city leaders feel the Hard House shouldn’t be an issue for the state. If the state seizes the Hard House, Friends will be on the hook for any costs associated with the work they’ve done.

If Friends dissolves or fails, the property will be transferred back to the city. “We’re willing to take the risk of dealing with the state,” said Friends secretary Elizabeth Rimbault. “We’ll restore this property for the benefit of this community and we’ll do it with all volunteers.” It was originally thought that Friends would be required to start the first phase of the renovation – cleaning up weeds and debris from around the property, and weather-proofing the building – as a way to show that it’s capable of performing the duties. But after the insurance question was raised, City Council members felt it would be best to simply delay work until escrow closes. The Friends have several plans for the Hard House. Instead of tearing it down, they wish to renovate and restore it to its former glory. The first phase – cleaning up around the property – will take roughly six months. Friends then plans to tackle the foundation and structure of the Hard House, which could take about two and a half years, and get the exterior portion of the house (including the balcony, porches and wall) done by year five of the project. The entire restoration should be finished in about seven years. Friends wants to turn the Hard House into something resembling a museum for those interested in the early days of Antioch. The Hard House could also host events. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Special-needs students galvanize gallery For the last several months, students in the County Office of Education (COE) classes at Liberty High have been treated to weekly sessions on art techniques by artist and teacher Ramona Kennon-Frink. The special art program, funded by an anonymous donor and spearheaded by Diane Misasi, former principal of the East Region Special Education Programs at Liberty, culminates in a Spring Art Show and Reception on Friday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the COE special education building on the Liberty campus. The event showcases the students’ projects as well as the art that originally inspired the entire program. “The idea that our special-education students could make ‘real’ art – what I like to call gallery-quality art – came from The Liberty Lionassemblage piece,” said Kennon-Frink, art teacher for the program. Kennon-Frink assisted students last summer in the collection of broken and discarded objects lying around the campus – objects apparently unremarkable, even worthless, but when re-purposed expressed meaning and beauty. The collection of “junk” was collaged together and made into a wonderful piece of art – The Liberty Lion. “This isn’t a wonderful work of

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The Liberty Lion collage, left, was created by special-needs students at Liberty High School. The lion is made of discarded objects found lying around the campus. Above, Ramona Kennon-Frink and Sam, along with teacher Jerry Lindevald and Maalik, take pride in their ﬁnished work. Student work will be on display during a special art show on March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Liberty High School.

art by special-needs students; it’s a wonderful work of art – period,” said Kennon-Frink. “That is what I want people to take away from this project. “If we modify our approach to how art is created, these students can have a voice that has real impact,

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reflecting their unique view of the world. As human beings, we all feel the need to create. Some of us just need a little extra help.” “Ramona brings a sense of empowerment to our students unlike anyone I’ve ever met,” said Misasi.

“Last summer’s Liberty Lion project showed what could be done with one’s imagination and everyday materials. I thank Ramona for bringing such a wonderful program to East County.” – Contributed by Jonathan Lance

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B of A PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS Shayne Hansen, here with Chuck E. Cheese in 2008, raised more than $1,000 for the Kids Helping Kids organization.

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Kids Helping Kids recipient pays forward It’s been four years, but Laura Page can still see the smile on Shayne Hansen’s face. “He had a grin the whole time,” said Page, co-founder of the nonprofit organization Kids Helping Kids. “His mother said she had never seen him engage like that before. I can still see the whole day in my head.” Shayne was born with a rare disease that paralyzed his vocal cords, and for the first few years of his life he used a feeding tube and was unable to talk. As he grew, Shayne required extensive medical care and numerous surgeries.

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When KHK heard about Shayne’s struggles and his family’s mounting medical expenses, they staged a community fundraiser. Now, four years later, the Brentwood teen returned the favor by raising money to help children in Ghana. Page and some of her group left for Ghana earlier this month and among their donations and gifts was more than $1,000 raised by Shayne alone. “I was so shocked; I had no idea he was doing this,” said Page of the gift. “His mother said he just wanted to give back after so many people had done so much for him. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that. He’s an amazing, bright light.”

The ink is hardly dry on the $25 Billion foreclosure settlement deal and Bank of America is already releasing some preliminary info on how they intend to comply. Last week they announced that they are going to reduce principal balances on as many as 200,000 homeowner’s loans. The number they are throwing around is an average reduction of $100,000. For some homeowners, this could wipe out the entire amount that they are underwater. For others it could be just a drop in the bucket. It’s not clear yet if everyone will get the same dollar amount of principal reduction or if there will be a formula. To be eligible the loan must be serviced by Bank of America, and either owned by Bank of America or private investors. This includes those loans that started at Countrywide. Loans owned or insured by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac,

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anet and Jim Frasier, along with daughter Lindsey, hosted The Network of Care’s sixth annual crab feed last weekend at the Antioch Fairgrounds. More than 300 guests attended the event, which featured a rafﬂe plus silent and live auction. Proceeds from the evening beneﬁt the thousands of families of hospitalized children who are bolstered each year by The Network of Care snack and dinner bags.

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“There’s no such thing as a free lunch!” I’m pretty sure we’ve all had that mentioned to us at least once in our lives. Whether it was academics or athletics, the formula for success was always the same: Work hard – no one owes you anything and you shouldn’t expect a free lunch. Fast forward to 2011 and three states – Michigan, Kentucky, and Illinois – will be participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Eligibility Option as “test pilots” for a new program. What is this program you ask? As part of President Barack Obama’s Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act the three pilot states will provide all students – regardless of economic status – a free breakfast, lunch, and snack during the school day. The programs first goal is to ensure youngsters are receiving healthy meals. The second goal however is a bit more in line with our free lunch theory. According to Detroit’s Chief Operating Officer, Mark Schrupp, “Some students would skip important meals to avoid being identified as low-income. Now, all students will walk through a lunch line and not have to pay. Low-income students will not be easily identifiable and will be less likely to skip meals.” So, with our “no such thing as a free lunch” theory out the window, let’s see how we can apply this to the housing market… Until recently all down-payment assistance programs were more like second loans. While you didn’t come out of pocket with all of the monies needed to purchase your home, you’d still end up paying back

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the “assistance” over the period of homeownership. To ensure their money was secure the assis-tance company would tie a second loan to the title of your house. Once the home was sold or refinanced you’d have to include their loan into your final figures. Programs such as this are still available and are the perfect argument for the proving the “no free lunch theory” right. However, as with the loop hole that is the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, California now has the CRHMFA Homebuyers Fund, or, CHF. CHF’s Platinum program is grant money and does not have to be repaid. If you are a first time buyer, live in Contra Costa County, and make less than $110,760, you are eligible for this program! CHF’s Platinum Program offers first time buyers 3% of their purchase price to be applied towards closing costs or down payment. Think about this, that’s 3% of your purchase price for free – no hidden agenda, no balloon payment, free money! In theory, as a first time buyer, you’d only have to come in with half a percent as your down payment. Talk about a free lunch!!! If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, or wish to speak about the CHF Platinum program as not all lenders are certified to offer the product, don’t hesitate to write me at tfreymortgages@yahoo.com or call me directly on my cell phone, (925) 726-1444. I’m always here to help, and my phone will be on all weekend. – Advertisement

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Event celebrates inclusive worship cess. Its position as an all-inclusive body has been formalized, presenting the opportunity to share that commitment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our two congregations are sharing an amazing journey of discovery and rejuvenation,â&#x20AC;? said Rev. Christy Parks-Ramage, Pastor of First Congregational.â&#x20AC;? There is a wonderful freedom in our new shared community, where we celebrate our radical welcome of diverse people. Together we welcome spirit and celebrate faith without asking for conformity. The vitality of our shared worship and community life energizes our commitment to mission.â&#x20AC;? The public is invited to experience the radical welcome offered at ECSM at the open-house celebration or any Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

The public is invited to join East County Shared Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open-house celebration Sunday, March 25 from noon to 3 p.m. at the historic Camp Stoneman site, 200 E. Leland Road in Pittsburg. The event features refreshments, prizes, entertainment and myriad opportunities to share in a progressive congregation that honors diversity. East County Shared Ministry (ECSM) is a blending of two congregations: Community Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg and First Congregational Church of Antioch. The two joined together over a year ago to share a commitment to spiritual growth, intellectual freedom and social justice within their congregations, their community and globally. The combined efforts have far exceeded expectations, and ECSM is excited to share its suc-

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Hospice quilts for sale The public is invited to browse through an attractive selection of old and new quilts at a sale sponsored by Hospice of the East Bay. The event is held Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 1 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Hospice of the East Bay Thrift Shoppe, 5350 Clayton Road in Concord. The sale showcases an array of handmade, vintage and contemporary quilts, vintage lace, linens, fabrics, antique furniture and collectibles. On Sunday, most

items will be reduced by 50 percent. Proceeds benefit the patients and families in the care of Hospice of the East Bay. Established in 1977, Hospice of the East Bay is a nonprofit agency that helps people cope with the end of life by providing medical, emotional, spiritual and practical support for patients and families, regardless of their ability to pay. To learn more about the quilt sale, and/or volunteering for Hospice of the East Bay, call 925-674-9072.

Mine tours at Black Diamond From the 1920s to the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40s, the Hazel-Atlas Mine at Antiochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve served as a rich source of silica sand for the manufacture of jars, bottles and other glass items. The park c o n d u c t s 90-minute tours of the mine on weekends at noon and 3 p.m. March through November. The tour takes visitors along a 950foot stretch featuring mine workings, ore chutes and ancient geological features.

The fee is $5; tickets can be purchased at theÂ Sidney FlatÂ Visitor Center. Weekday tours for groups of 10 or more can be reserved by calling 510544-2750. Since the tours are filled on a f i r s t - c o m e, first-served basis, tour participants should arrive at least one hour early to provide time to get to the mine entrance and ensure a spot on the tour. For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/parks/black_diamond.

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Every 15 Minutes rocks Liberty High by Samie Hartley Staff Writer “Please. Please help me. You have to get me out of here. Someone needs to call my Mom. I want my Mom. Please. I’m so sorry.” Hannah Fugazzi’s cries were the only thing that could be heard as emergency workers moved feverishly yet precisely to free the Liberty High School student from a mangled car which had been struck headon by a drunk driver. Her pleas for help sounded genuine, but it was all part of Every 15 Minutes, a national program that teaches students about the risks of drinking and driving. National statistics show that someone is killed or seriously injured in an alcohol-related car accident every 15 minutes. No detail was spared during the live enactment. Local rescue agencies were recruited to create the most vivid scared-straight program students could possibly experience without going through the real thing. The process of organizing and coordinating an Every 15 Minutes takes months. The simulation, which took place at Liberty High School last Thursday, was treated like a real auto accident. Police officers were on the scene within minutes, followed by local firefighters, paramedics and county coroners. Fugazzi’s “injuries” were deemed severe, and she was airlifted to a local hospital by California Shock Trauma Air Rescue, whose helicopter landed on the soccer field near the crash scene.

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A helicopter airlifts a student from the Every 15 Minutes car crash simulation. As the flurry of activity unfolded, Liberty juniors and seniors watched from the sidelines as Homecoming King Ben Custodio, who was in the car with Fugazzi, was cared for and taken off the field by ambulance, and Caitlin Nunes, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was zipped into a body bag. Drunk driver Matt Carabello was arrested and taken to a cell at the Brentwood police station. Following the crash, students in the audience were released to their classes and the day resumed as usual, but students were in for a second rude awakening the next day, when Every 15 Minutes continued with a mock funeral for the 26 students who were “killed” the day before. On Friday, a casket rested at the center of the gym as members of the liv-

ing dead sat on one side and their families on the other. A video showing highlights of the crash was played for the parents, followed by aftermath coverage the students didn’t see the day before. Police officers went to the home of Nunes’ mother, who went to the morgue to identify her daughter’s body. The family of Fugazzi were notified of the accident and told that she died at the hospital. As the coverage came to an end, a montage of photos flashed across the screen. In each photo, the student representing the living dead was digitally removed from each photo, leaving gaping holes in family portraits and candid snapshots. Students passed boxes of tissue around the gym as they watched their friends and classmates fade away as Christina Perri’s “The Lonely” blared through the

gym, providing a haunting soundtrack to the nightmarish scenario. As part of the Every 15 Minutes exercise, students representing the living dead were asked to write letters to their loved ones as a final goodbye. “I want to say thank you for everything that you’ve done. I am so grateful,” Riley Ruano read, desperately trying to maintain his composure and finish reading the letter for the audience without breaking down in tears. “I never ever want you to think you weren’t good enough. I couldn’t have asked for better parents.” Unlike members of the living dead, guest speaker Wendy Reynolds didn’t get a chance to tell her parents goodbye. She didn’t have one last chance to tell them she loved them. Her parents and her baby sister were killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver when she was 5. Miraculously, Reynolds, a Walnut Creek resident, survived the crash, and today, shares her story at high schools throughout the Bay Area, explaining the dark reality that results from drinking and driving. “You know your parents would much rather get a call from you than a call from the hospital saying ‘get down here right now.’ They want to come pick you up. I guarantee they would rather come pick you up (from a party) than have to go ID your body at the morgue.” For more information about Every 15 Minutes, visit www.every15minutes.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Garden benefits pantry In its first year, the Catholic Community Garden of Brentwood, located on the premises of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was a resounding success. The garden’s yield approached 3,000 pounds of fresh vegetables for the St Vincent de Paul food pantry in Brentwood. The vegetables are distributed to any resident in need in the Brentwood area. Many volunteers pitched in with their time, talent and treasure to develop the garden during its first year of operation. Be it irrigation, seeds, plants, vehicles or tools, someone was there to provide it. In addition to new

cash donations, the garden had received new donations of two garden carts, a rototiller, bricks, gravel and several hundred packets of seeds from Renee’s Seeds. Enthusiasm and support for the garden from parishioners, as well as individuals out of the parish, has been remarkable. Many volunteers enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening, as it allows them to focus on the garden and forget their problems. For more information on the garden, including volunteer and donation opportunities, call Ken Klovee at 925516-7484.

Candidates from page 1A nity center. “The community center is a pet peeve of mine,” said Harris. “If the community center were placed in Discovery Bay, I think it would be an asset to part of the community. But I don’t think one community center will be the answer. I think another community center is going to be the answer.” Jim Mattison The longtime and well-known Discovery Bay resident has spent years volunteering in the community with organizations such as Lions Club and CYO basketball. “I’ve been heavily involved in the community and would like to devote a lot of my time to furthering the goals of Discovery Bay and the infrastructure,” said Mattison. “Another thing I’d like to do is be on a community center committee.”

Library from page 1A light,” but he will cop to being a reader. The tall and brawny 15-year-old said he feels “smarter” when he visits the library, and enjoys choosing from the myriad titles. “You can never take in too much knowledge,” he said. “I like the way I feel when I get done with a book I liked.” “Ernest,” another resident at the ranch, said his job as a library helper gives him a unique advantage over his peers. “I get to look at a lot more books and read the backs to see what they are about before I check them out,” said the 16-year-old. “When I’m here it’s kinda like having my own bookstore.” But because the “bookstore” is so small, only five or six boys can visit at a time. When a visitor checks out his books and leaves, the next boy in line is allowed to enter. However, thanks to a $10,000 grant

Midge Moser The retired real estate broker has lived in Discovery Bay for 10 years and emphasizes her experience with water districts – especially in Los Gatos following the Loma Prieta earthquake – as helpful to the CSD board. “I’ve been on many, many boards in my career,” said Moser. “I’m interested in the water (end of things) and I have a lot of experience to bring to the board. It would be an honor to work with you all.” Bill Pease A former Fremont city council member, Pease, now a retired Discovery Bay resident and member of the design and environmental review board for the Discovery Bay Property Owners Association, believes his civic and fiscal experience makes him a strong candidate. “I’m a firm believer in community participation,” said Pease. “And I owned my own busi-

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from the Lesher Foundation, the library is currently undergoing an upgrade that, when complete, will nearly double its current size. “It’s going to be great when it’s done,” said Bagdasar. “We’ll have new carpeting, shelves and room for a lot more books. We’re very grateful to be able to do this.” In the meantime, Bagdasar – who is also the librarian at juvenile hall in Martinez – makes do, taking pains to offer the most she can to the boys in the time they’re with her. And most days, she succeeds. “For me, the greatest thing is when I give them a book that speaks to them or their experiences,” said Bagdasar. “I love it when I see a boy lying on his bunk reading a book when before he would have been just sleeping or hanging out. It’s a wonderful thing to see. It makes me feel as though I’m making a difference.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

ness, so I have a sense of what it takes from a budget standpoint.” Tony Rigoni Rigoni admits that while he might be the candidate with the least experience, his enthusiasm and commitment to Discovery Bay would make him a good choice for a seat on the board. “I’ve never been a member of a board, but everyone has to start somewhere,” said Rigoni. “I’m a businessman, a technology guy, and have done a lot of work with water and wastewater plants. Discovery Bay is a beautiful place and a beautiful community, and I would like to help keep it that way.” Diane Stewart The three-year resident of Discovery Bay wants to serve on the CSD board to help the community retain its uniqueness and appeal. “I’m interested in bringing public transpor-

tation to the community and in having retail come to town so that we can be like Marin, with their unique dining and shops,” said Stewart. “But then at the end of the day everyone can go home and we will be left with our unique community.” Frank Visitin Visitin has been a resident of Discovery Bay since 1989 and would like to see the community turned into a city. “I’ve been in business for myself for years and have worked with many Fortune 500 companies,” said Visitin. “I’ve been active in the DBPOA (Discovery Bay Property Owners Association), the coalition, the opposite side of the board, and my wife has helped out in the schools for years.” Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to the town. For more information, call 925-634-1441.

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by Joan Grimes, Esq. One of the saddest things is when a person comes into my office explaining that they have waited to come in until they have used up all their savings, retirement funds, equity in their home or car just to keep paying their credit cards and other debts. This just breaks my heart because it was completely unnecessary. The Bankruptcy Code does not want or encourage people to wait until they have used up all of their resources to file bankruptcy. In fact, the Bankruptcy Code and California law discourages these actions by specifically protecting certain assets in a bankruptcy case from the reach of creditors. So what are some of the assets which are generally protected and what actions should you be taking to protect these assets? Retirement Accounts- All private retirement plans and profit sharing plans are exempt, which means you can keep most or all of your savings in these accounts. Therefore, you should never use retirement accounts to pay credit cards, bring home loan payments current on a house that is underwater or pay other bills which could be discharged in a bankruptcy. Every withdrawal from a retirement account will be taxed on both federal and state levels as well as incurring the 10% penalty for early withdrawal unless it falls under an exception for early withdrawals. If you are in your 30’s-40’s, a withdrawal of $1,000 will amount to a loss of $10,000 in retirement income. The withdrawal of even smallest amount will be a huge reduction in retirement income later. You must protect your future. Homestead Exemption- The California homestead exemption applies to your principal “dwelling” on the date the bankruptcy petition is filed. The homestead exemption in California effective January 1, 2010 is $75,000. The exemption is increased to $100,000 if the you or your spouse reside in the homestead or at least other one member of the family resides in the residence and does not own an interest in the residence. The homestead exemption is increased to $175,000 if you or your spouse meets the minimum age requirement of 65, are disabled or meet the “low income” qualifications’. Therefore, if you still have equity in your home, do not use it to pay dischargeable debt such as credit card or personal loans.

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Shirley Ann Weatherby July 14, 1944-March 9, 2012 Shirley passed away Friday, March 9 surrounded by her family and friends in Antioch. Her passing was very unexpected and has left a big hole in the hearts of everyone who knew her and loved her. She was a lifelong resident of Brentwood and Antioch. She was predeceased by her parents, Ellis and Gladys Weatherby of Brentwood. She is survived by two daughters, Ramona (Steve) Cendajas of Redding, Calif. and Lisa Contreras of Antioch; sister, Linda (Chuck) Smith of Brentwood; and brother, Doug (Virginia) Weatherby of Antioch. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Steven (Cheryl) Cendajas, Amanda (Josh) Twiss, Kristen Heether and Kira Soares; and four great-grandchildren, Anthony and Michael Cendejas, Hannah Twiss and Antonia Rodriguez. Shirley graduated from Liberty High School in 1962. After high school, she attended Paris Beauty College in Concord. After graduation, she worked in various beauty salons in the area. She soon became everyone’s favorite beautician and barber. She had to give up doing hair when she injured her hand. After the injury, she went to work for Zytron Microfilming as a microfilming technician. She worked there for 15 years. When the company closed down, she went to work for the Antioch School District, where she worked with autistic and physically disabled children. After a lifetime of working, she was able to retire two years ago. She was free then to dedicate herself to the work she wanted to do the most: spreading and sharing the word of Jehovah. She enriched many people with

her knowledge of Jehovah. Shirley was a very loving and compassionate person who will be missed very much by everyone who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 22 at 5 p.m. at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, 1111 Sunset Drive in Antioch. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity.

Clarence Thomas Aug. 20, 1939-March 10, 2012 On March 10, Clarence’s gallant fight against Type 1 Diabetes, which he had faced since age 6, came peacefully to an end at age 72. Clarence will be remembered for his loyalty, faithfulness and gentle loving heart. C l a re n c e was born to Lloyd and Mary Thomas in the town of Byron. An only child, he graduated from Liberty High School in 1957. He lived in Byron until 1968, when he moved his family to Santa Cruz. He worked for Thomas and Son Trucking, then owned his own company called Goose Crete Pumping. For the last 30 years he has worked for Granite Rock. Clarence was an outstanding human being, filled with life and love for everyone. He will be missed by many. Clarence is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lorraine Thomas; his two sons, Lloyd and Richard Thomas; his daughter, Annette Harlan; his step-children, Karl Smith and Karen Scott; as well as 14 loving grandchildren. Services will be held March 17 at Oakwood Chapel, 3301 Paul Sweet Road in Santa Cruz. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Raising the roof with pancakes The Knightsen Garden Club is initiating a fundraising effort to pay for a new roof for its clubhouse on 3067 Knightsen Avenue. The clubhouse is the club’s regular meeting place and is used as a Knightsen community center for meetings of organizations such as KTAC, CSD, 4H and Knightsen Firefighters Association. The Delta Community Christian Food Bank uses the building weekly for food distribution to the needy. Constructed around 1900, the building has had a long history. It was originally the Heidorn General Store and had also been used as a post office, a Baptist church, a roller-skating rink and a boxing club. It was originally a two-story building, but over the years the top story and porch were removed and the first floor doubled in size. In 1965, resident Irene Hamilton left the historic building to the club in her will. When the Knightsen Garden Club was established 76 years ago, it met in members’ homes. Membership was open only to women. The club now has many men and families as active members. The Knightsen Garden Club is more than a mere garden club. Its fo-

cus includes philanthropic projects benefiting the town of Knightsen and its school. Social events are also an integral part of the club’s activities. An interest in Knightsen is the only prerequisite for membership. Dues are $15 per year. The Knightsen Garden Club entered a garden display at last year’s Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch – and won the first-place ribbon and a $300 prize. The club’s next social event is held on April Fools Day: Sunday, April 1. The event features a potluck dinner and bingo. The roof on the club’s building is leaking. A new roof will cost almost $10,000, so the club is raising funds to pay for the repair. On Sunday, March 18, the club holds a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the clubhouse. The menu includes a fresh fruit cup, scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate. Regular and sugar-free syrups, butter, salsa and cheese are on the condiment bar. The cost for advanced reservations is $5; $6 at the door. Reservations may be made by calling Pat Bello at 925625-3553 or Carolyn Sherfy at 925-5167798.

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Deepest appreciation from Japan Editor: Dear Californians: One year ago on March 11, 2011, Japan was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history. The earthquake and accompanying tsunami claimed thousands of lives and, coupled with the nuclear accident, presented one of the gravest challenges Japan has ever faced. Yet in the darkest hour, Californians from communities large and small, global and local, offered us unbounded compassion, comfort and hope. Please accept our deepest appreciation for every condolence, show of support and demonstration of our common humanity. Japan’s reconstruction has advanced greatly with your help and friendship, but there is still much to do in the days ahead. Our country is dedicated to working with you to share lessons from the earthquake, build disaster-resistant societies, ensure nuclear safety and promote human security and economic stability. We will continue to keep you updated on Japan’s recovery and development. Thank you once again for everything you have done for us. Hiroshi Inomata Consul General of Japan in San Francisco

In action against birth-control mandate Editor: Eighty leaders of various groups from among the 5,700 registered families in the parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM) in Brentwood met recently to formulate a plan of action to oppose the sweeping HHS mandate that violates not only their Catholic conscience but the rights of all Americans to religious freedom. During the meeting to outline IHM’s Town Hall Action Response, there was unanimous agreement on the need to act. While any governmental mandate to disobey the Church’s position on contraceptives and abortion would be sufficient to cause an uprising among the Catholic faithful, as would an infringement on religious freedom in America, the recent HHS ruling is indeed that double threat. Included in IHM’s plan of action are the following: • Develop public relations effort to secular media. • Communicate with Congressman McNerney. • Be professional in our signs, banners, writings and speaking. • Increase parish education, especially

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our youth, parishwide education. • Expand the parish newsletter and website. • Establish prayer and adoration vigils focused on religious liberty. • Participate in the March 23rd protest in Sacramento and San Francisco. • Organize a united front among all Brentwood churches. • Develop a petition drive among all churches: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Jewish. • Prepare a letter to every Catholic council in the diocese about our efforts, asking them to take action as well. • Write our sister and brother organizations, the Knights of Columbus, Italian Catholic Federation, Cursillo and Guadalampanos. • Support the Bishop of Oakland and the Catholic Conference of Bishops and endorse a more out-front approach. • Request that Bishop Cordileone pen a comprehensive letter to the diocese on proper Catholic voting. As the various leaders of Catholic groups such as the Knights of Columbus, Italian Catholic Federation, Cursillo, Hispanic Guadalampanos and Fil Am community were discussing various action steps, the atmosphere

of seriousness and commitment to the purpose brought to mind the determination of historic Americans to promote and defend the freedoms for which so many Americans have already made great sacrifices. Anyone walking among the subgroups of eight to 10 attendees would have overheard repeated comments along two main themes: First, that while Catholic consciences were at stake, the biggest issue was religious freedom for all our countrymen; and second, that this is one of those occasions in life when one cannot simply sit on the sidelines and do nothing. Outsiders might have been surprised at the depth of emotion and level of commitment apparent at that meeting, even to the point of remarking, “I didn’t know that many Catholic lay people were so concerned,” for indeed, those leaders represented a small fraction of the parish membership. But even those who might at times fail to fully live up to their vows or principles can be stirred to action when their beliefs and freedoms are challenged. Deacon Ron Horan Brentwood

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Local teams end run Panther goes dancing at state tournament S by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

The Bay Valley Athletic League experienced one of its most successful basketball seasons in recent history, as four teams qualified for the California Interscholastic Federation tournament. The boys and girls squads from Deer Valley moved on to the state tournament after reaching the North Coast Section finals. Heritage’s girls team pulled a major upset and made it to the second round of the NorCal bracket. After a stellar regular season, the boys from Freedom performed well at NCS and made a brief showing in the state tourney. Deer Valley’s teams, as well as those of Heritage, all advanced to the second round. While the Wolverines were favored, the first-round 53-46 victory over Oakland Tech was a stunner for the Patriots. Heritage entered the tournament as the lowest seed – No. 12. The Bulldogs were seeded fifth. Senior forward Jaszmyn Arsenault was locked on from the perimeter, sinking five three-pointers for a total of 15 points on the night. “The win felt amazing,” Arsenault told The Press via Twitter. “We started out rocky with a lot of turnovers

t. Mary’s College forward Tim Williams, an Antioch High grad, goes for the two-hand jam. The No. 7 seeded Gaels qualiﬁed for the NCAA Tournament and face No. 10 seeded Purdue on Friday at 4:27 p.m. in Omaha, Neb. The game will be televised live on TruTV. Williams, a 2008 Antioch alumnus, has provided valuable support for St. Mary’s off the bench this season after recovering from a knee injury.

but we pulled it together in the end and got it done. … This is the furthest HHS girls basketball has ever made it and we have all worked hard to get to this point.” But another upset wasn’t in the cards for the Patriots, who fell to No. 4 seeded Oak Ridge 44-29 in the second round. After the Deer Valley boys team defeated Bethel 92-89 in overtime in the first round, the Wolverines were again required to clock extra minutes against McClymonds at Laney College. The Warriors emerged with an 8779 victory over Deer Valley in overtime. Junior center Marcus Lee, the BVAL coMVP, led the Wolverines with 22 points. Fellow co-MVP junior guard Kendall Smith contributed 16 more. Deer Valley’s girls team started the state tournament in style, knocking off Armijo in a 54-49 victory. After a third quarter that saw the lead change hands a handful of times, Deer Valley took control and gained the win. “My teammates stepped up a lot,” senior guard Monique Mulder said. “We came out hard. We didn’t want to go home tonight.” The Wolverines were confident head-

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BVAL soccer stars sign on the dotted line by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

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Freedom forward Catherine Carter shakes hands with Holy Names University head coach Nick Lusson after signing her letter of intent to become a Hawk.

Two local high school soccer stars are ready to move on to greater challenges, but want to stay close enough to visit family. Freedom High forward Catherine Carter, a three-year varsity soccer player, recently signed her letter of intent to attend Holy Names University in Oakland. A few days before Carter signed on the dotted line, Heritage goalkeeper Nico Charvet made his college choice – Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, near San Francisco. Charvet, recently named the Bay Valley Athletic League Defensive Player of the Year, said he enjoyed the small campus at Notre Dame de Namur and felt comfortable with the Argonauts’ coaching staff. He appreciated that the campus is

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far enough from Brentwood to help him gain independence, but close enough that he won’t need to book a flight for a homecooked meal. Charvet plans to study kinesiology and become a physical therapist after college. Patriots head coach Alex Valdivia said Charvet was the backbone of the team, as Heritage’s last line of defense: “It’s rare to hear from a coach that his best player is a keeper. I see this player, this student, being very successful in the years to come – not only on the soccer field but as a person.” Carter, a second-team all-league selection, helped the BVAL champion Falcons to one of their most successful seasons ever. She looks forward to continuing a winning tradition for the Holy Names Hawks, who most recently won the Calisee Futures page 21A

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BVAL picks winter’s best Hair-raising returns Boys basketball First team: Marcus Lee, Kendall Smith, Deer Valley; James O’Neal, Freedom; Brandon White, Liberty; Shon Briggs, Heritage. Second team: Olajuwon Garner, Deer Valley; Elliot Smith, Freedom; Juwan Blakeley and Dwayne Burns, Liberty; Jelani Hardaway, Freedom; Noah LaBonte, Deer Valley. Honorable mention: Andrew Cones, Antioch; Pierre Carter, Heritage; Wayne Engelstad, Heritage.

Pelayo, Edgar Mora and Raul Lopez, Freedom; Nico Charvet, Josh Morton and Nick Krahnke, Heritage; Brando Arriaga, Deer Valley; Marvin Valladares, Liberty. Second team: Jorge Melgoza, Christian Geronimo, Pedro Rodriguez and Ivan Marin, Pittsburg; Steven Ibanez, Jose Rodriguez and Luis Diaz, Antioch; Derek Bisbing and Adam Roudenbaug, Liberty; Nick Rethage, Heritage; Juan Velazquez and Allan Kironjo, Deer Valley. Honorable mention: Javi Ramirez, Freedom; Jorge Lopez, Heritage; Marcos Salvador, Deer Valley.

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MVP: Monique Mulder, Deer Valley. First team: Monique Mulder and Marianne Johnson, Deer Valley; Erin Asher, Heritage; Bernadette Fong, Liberty; Elsa Ross, Freedom. Second team: Jennifer Keys, Alejandra Cephas and Sabrea Coleman, Deer Valley; Sabrina Engelstad and Ali Ramirez, Heritage; Janessa Vreonis, Freedom; Mazhane Rima Fleurima, Liberty. Honorable mention: Kristine Fleming, Deer Valley; Jaszmyn Arsenault and Kiah Knox, Heritage; Eroin Morgan, Liberty; Megan Carvajal, Liberty; Keisha Ward and Alexandria Moore, Pittsburg; Maricor Panaligan and Selonia Iongi, Antioch.

MVP: Mikayla Farber, Liberty. First team: Anna Carter, Selena Gonzalez, Angel Gosse, Brielynn Tovani and Haley Vredenburgh, Freedom; Kayla Hinojosa, Haylie Grant and Jamie Baron, Heritage; Haley Wiggins, Brianna Pickens and Morgan Higgs, Deer Valley; Brianna Farber, Liberty; Kailee Soares, Antioch; Sandy Padilla, Pittsburg. Second team: Kathy Cook, Kendall Kawalkowski and Catherine Carter, Freedom; Sarah Toelkes, Kylee Smith, Viviana Diaz and Demi Gonis, Heritage; Samantha Martin and Autumn Kish, Deer Valley; Paige Dudek, Kylie Caponio and Kristy Garcia, Liberty; Alicia Collins, Alicia Palma and Dominique Querra, Antioch. Honorable mention: Julie Lopez and Amy Yonemoto, Freedom; Kailey Moser, Addison Orloff and Meghan Willmes, Heritage; Alyssa Slate, Jamie Bonwell and Kara Leffle, Deer Valley; Gabby Ciccolella, Rachel Robbert, Sydney Gruss and Quianna Ashley-White, Liberty; Stephanie Abfalter and Susan Klapperbien, Antioch; Camille Thompson, Jazmin Guzman, Paola Lopez, Karina Hipolito and Sarah Carpino, Pittsburg.

MVPs: Marcus Lee and Kendall Smith, Deer Valley.

Boys soccer MVP: Jaime Lopez, Pittsburg. Offensive Player of the Year: Rodolfo Pelayo, Freedom. Defensive Player of the Year: Nico Charvet, Heritage. First team: Isreal Murgia, Bryan Santos, Jaime Lopez and Noel Santiago, Pittsburg; Jordan Cisneros, Hector Morfin and Julian Cabeza, Antioch; Rudolfo

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reedom tennis player Jarrelle Tramble returns a shot against Riordan’s Martin Smoltz during the recent Freedom Round Robin Tournament. The Falcons claimed victories over Liberty (in Freedom’s ﬁrst-ever night match), St. Patrick/St. Vincent and Riordan. The event included Bay Valley Athletic League teams such as Liberty, Antioch, Deer Valley and Heritage. The Wolverines earned wins over Sierra, St. Patrick/St. Vincent, Riordan and Lincoln.

Titans’ team effort wins title The Titans 12U White team was victorious in the recent March 3-4 Winter Showdown Tournament in Manteca. All 10 players played their hearts out in two come-from-behind tie-breaker wins to take home the Titans’ first championship of the year. In the front row, from left, are Cameron Addington, Spencer Holden, Mitchell Yeakley, Riley Bosler and Nathan Hammerson; center row: Justin Heck, Ryan Taylor, Zack Jorgensen, Tyler Franks, Ben Jungbluth and Coach Marshall Bosler; back row: coaches Pete Holden and Jeff Franks. Photo courtesy of Christine Franks

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Local from page 17A ing into a matchup against Kennedy in Sacramento, but came away with a 58-52 loss to the Cougars. Freedom’s boys basketball team qualified for the state tournament, but was dealt a tough hand to start, facing the Piedmont

Hills Pirates. The Falcons led early on, but succumbed in the second half, losing 56-47. Junior guard James O’Neal was the highest-scoring Falcon of the night, turning in 17 points. Senior guard Jelani Hardway netted 10 for Freedom. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Home-based businesses are an area in which even well-intentioned taxpayers can easily run afoul of the IRS. Common misconceptions among small business owners include, “It’s not my real job – I’m a nurse! I only make and sell the bird houses on the side!” or “But I’m not making enough money to report it on my taxes!” Every home-based business, no matter how small, must file a tax return. Even if you are not dependent on your home-based business to make ends meet, see it as a sideline, a part-time job or a hobby, IRS considers you self-employed and expects you to file a return that reflects that status. If you use a portion of your home for business, consider whether or not you qualify for the home office deduction. The general rule is that to take the home office deduction you must regularly and exclusively use part of your home either as your principal place of business, or to meet with customers, patients or clients there. The amount you can deduct depends on the percentage of your home used for business. Hobby income can be tricky. IRS considers income from your hobby to be other taxable income, unless it has consistently been profitable over the past few years. After three years in the black, IRS says it’s a business and you must report it as self-employment income. Hobby losses can be claimed as a deduction up

to the amount you are claiming as taxable income. Make sure to deduct all the costs of running your business – those are legitimate deductions that you don’t want to miss! Form 4562 is used by small business owners to claim deductions for depreciation and amortization. And importantly, if you are making a profit, don’t forget you owe quarterly payments to cover your income, Social Security and self-employment taxes. Many taxpayers with home businesses on the side are used to having their taxes withheld by an employer and are unaware that failing to pay quarterly taxes on profits can cost them more in late filing penalties. Good record keeping is essential for small business owners, so throughout the year be sure to save receipts you may need to substantiate information on your tax return. And because owning a home-based business adds a new level of complexity to filing your taxes, you may want to consider consulting a licensed tax preparer, such as an enrolled agent. A tax expert can strategize with you each year and help you minimize your tax burden by taking advantages of all the tax options available to home-based businesses. Should you have questions about this or any other tax matter feel free to contact our office. www. jettax.org, info@www.jettax.org, or call (925)778-0281. One of our enrolled agents will be happy to assist you. – Advertisement

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Titanic performance on Tracy diamond Players and coaches for the Titans 10 White, front row from left, are Robert Caruso, Curtis Falletti, Dalton Houston, Owen Uresti, Xavier Nelson and Ryan Wong; center row: Colby Lane, Andrew Neil, Justin Lund, Braxton Copeland, Ryan McKinley and Sean Head; back row: Assistant Coach Patrick Neil, Manager Jeff Houston, Assistant Coach Tim Caruso and Assistant Coach Curtis Falletti.

The Titans 10 White baseball team went 3-1 to capture the recent TPR Baseball Leap Year Classic Tournament title held at the Tracy Sports Complex. The Titans overcame fierce competition in the open format, two-day competition. After a difficult loss in pool play, the Titans rebounded Sunday in bracket play to beat the rival Delta Dawgs 5-3. The Titans got the spark they needed from a brilliant outfield double play from outfielder/catcher Justin Lund. Pitcher Andrew Neil showed great composure in overcoming adversity and leading the Titans in the semifinal victory. The championship game was a literal clash of the Titans, pitting the Titans 10 White (AA) against the Titans 10 Blue (Majors). The championship game went scoreless for six innings as both teams played solid defense. After Xavier Nelson pitched four shutout innings, closer Sean Head came in to finish the job. Up for the Titans White’s last at bat, a clutch bunt by Head put the winning run on base. With one out and runners on second and third, catcher Ryan McKinley drove in the winning run with a walk-off line drive that rocketed into left center field, clinching the 1-0 Titans 10 White victory. – Contributed by Jennifer Uresti

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unnar Weeden of the PONY Bronco Yankees takes a mighty swing in front of Nationals catcher Jesse Esquivel during PONY’s Opening Day Jamboree Weekend at Sunset Fields in Brentwood. Hundreds of local young softball and baseball players started their seasons Saturday.

Oakley Raiders seek athletes Signups for the inaugural season of the Oakley Raiders youth football and cheer association, for athletes 6-14, run through April. For more information, visit www.oakleyraidersfootballandcheer.com or call 877-WIN-ORFC (877-946-6732).

mmaculate Heart of Mary’s sixth-grade CYO boys basketball team recently claimed the top A-Division trophy in the Oakland Diocese, fast-breaking through the talented ﬁeld in a threevictory streak. The championship roster comprises Xavier Williams, Ryan Clark, Kalil Freeman, Hassan Williams, Khali Malone, Johnathan Ned, Stefon Foster, Jack Ruff, Ryan Dutt, Maurice (Mo Mo) Wilmer and Larenzo Burt (not pictured). The team is coached by Dwayne Freeman, James Ned and Maurice Wilmer.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 27, 2012, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a General Plan amendment (GPA 12-001) to change the land use designations for various properties along Brentwood Boulevard; and an application for a Rezone (RZ 12-002) to change the zoning classiﬁcations for various properties along Brentwood Boulevard. The project encompasses approximately 266 acres located on both sides of Brentwood Boulevard, beginning at Second Street on

the south and extending to Delta Road on the north. The project includes the following land uses – 33 acres of Medium Density Residential, 10 acres of High Density Residential, 29 acres of General Commercial, 108 acres of Mixed-Use (including a High Density Residential component), 81 acres of Mixed-Use, and six acres of Open Space. A Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act to assess potentially adverse environmental impacts. Applicant: City of Brentwood The Planning Commission held public hearings on February 7, 2012 and March 6, 2012, and recommended that the project be approved by the City Council.

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Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. In any court challenge of City Council decisions, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish date: March 16, 2012

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he real estate axiom “location, location, location” has its counterpart in outdoor adventures. Just as houses in proximity to schools, shopping and major transportation arteries are highly prized, so hubs from which scenic trails radiate give hikers options. When the weather turns nasty, when you run out of time – hey, when the madness simply seizes you – there’s nothing like a mid-course correction to encourage the illusion that you’re in command of your destiny. see Murchio page 2B

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Above, a 15-minute hike from Murchio Gap lands you atop Eagle Peak, where the panorama west encompasses the East Bay hills. Right, bouquets of California poppies adorn Deer Flat Trail, a short walk west of Murchio Gap.

Back Creek Looking to loop back to where you started? The shortest route is Back Creek Trail, a single-file descent switchbacked through fragrant sage, chamise and buckbrush into the canyon carved by Back Creek. To your right rise the roller-coaster undulations of Meridian Ridge; to your left towers Eagle Peak’s trapezoidal profile. Along the way, two lovely avenues – the Meridian Point and Tickwood trails – link Back Creek Trail to Donner Canyon. Back Creek Trail bottoms out at a cozy confluence of rocks, tree roots and creek – the perfect spot for a heel-cooling break.

Eagle Peak For a return from Murchio Gap that maintains your elevated status longer than

the Back Creek route, the single-file Eagle Peak Trail is your ticket. A gracefully bowed ridge connects Murchio to Eagle, where from the apex (2,369’) you can drink in a view west past the East Bay hills to the San Francisco Peninsula and North Bay – a memorable experience at sunset. The view north sweeps over the San Joaquin River to the hills of Napa and Solano counties. Eagle Peak is a brutal perch when the prevailing northwesterlies come howling, but the descent along the east-facing Eagle Peak Trail provides maximum shelter – and the perfect avenue for a moonlight hike: the rising full Moon illuminates your path the whole way. see Murchio page 3B

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At Mt. Diablo State Park, there’s a place where the hub principle is in play to the Nth degree – Murchio Gap. Named after Dominic Murchio, a 19th-century Italian immigrant whose holdings occupied a large chunk of Diablo’s Mitchell Canyon, Murchio Gap marks the nexus of no less than four trails – all highways to hiking heaven. Your springboard is Mt. Diablo’s Donner Canyon trailhead, located on Regency Drive in Clayton – a mere 30-minute drive from downtown Brentwood. For directions to the trailhead, see the sidebar on page 3B. Journalistic integrity compels me to mention that Murchio’s rewards come with a price. Unlike the sales pitch of the clothing-store commercial of yesteryear, you don’t “fall into” this Gap. It requires a climb. The Donner Canyon trailhead stands at 540 feet above sea level; Murchio Gap at 2,330 feet and 3.25 miles away. So lace ’em up, take a deep breath and enjoy the journey. For the route from Donner Canyon to Murchio Gap offering the most panoramic vista, strike out southbound on Donner Canyon Road to Meridian Ridge Road (1.3 miles) and hang a right. From there you climb another mile and a third on Meridian’s spine to its intersection with Prospector’s Gap Road. Steer right, and a short and shallow ascent hoists you to Murchio’s hallowed hub, where a cove of rocks invites you to catch your breath, hydrate and refuel before sallying forth on the next leg of your adventure. Now that we stand at the celebrated navigational nexus, a decision is required. Let’s examine those four converging trails:

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Deer Flat/Juniper Care to check out Diablo’s western vistas? The Deer Flat connection provides tantalizing options. From Murchio Gap, drop down Meridian Ridge Road 5 miles to the fork at Deer Flat Road. If you’re done for the day, tack right and descend Mitchell Canyon, where Mitchell Creek makes merry music in spring, and the canyon offers some of East Bay’s best colors in autumn. The leftward route, Deer Flat Road, swings around Diablo’s west face and hooks up with Juniper Trail’s single-file ascent to the mountain’s Summit. Be warned: the Juniper option means you’ll be taking a 12-mile trek, minimum. But among the rewards of the lower Deer Flat Trail is a traipse past billows of purple bush lupine and narrowleaf goldenbush.

Prospector’s Gap Feel the hankering for an eastward odyssey? Prospector’s Gap Road, which you encountered on your way up to Murchio Gap, hoists you 1.7 miles to the namesake gap (2,955’) between Diablo’s Summit and North Peak. Along the way you can curtail your expedition by pivoting left onto Middle Trail and moseying down to Falls Trail, a splashy choice in spring. Hardy hikers who make the climb to Prospector’s Gap are faced with a nice dilemma: left to North Peak (3,557’) and Olympia Summit (2,946’) – returning to the Donner Canyon trailhead – or right to Diablo’s main Summit (3,849’) and that aforementioned 12-mile excursion. Either way, the view east is one to savor – especially at sunrise, when the mist-enshrouded undulations of Morgan Territory far below glow in pale violet. A hundred miles beyond, the snow-capped Sierra range snakes across the horizon.

Bald Ridge The most elevated and isolated of the four routes radiating from Murchio Gap, Bald Ridge – this writer’s favorite sanctuary on the mountain – escorts you on a winding, single-file, 1.25-mile trail to Prospector’ Gap along rolling, rocky vistas through prime wildflower territory. On a clear day you can spot the silhouette of Mount Saint Helena at the north end of Napa Valley. Take advantage of Bald Ridge’s isolation and keep an eye

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The residue of bigleaf maples tumbles down Mitchell Creek, one of the many attractive connections from Murchio Gap. peeled for deer, coyotes and bobcats. Although the trail’s ascent to Prospector’s Gap is more gradual than Prospector’s Gap Road’s long, steep finale, it does present some short, challenging ups and downs. If you own a walking stick, bring it. Friendly advice to mountain bikers: there’s a reason why three of these four trails are marked No Bicycles. If a screaming careen down Back Creek Trail can put you in the hospital, Eagle Peak and Bald Ridge trails can put you in the morgue. Take a tumble on those, and your crash helmet will be using you for protection. First-timers to Murchio Gap – 50th-timers, come to think of it – will benefit from a little cartography. A good map of Mt. Diablo State Park (sixth edition) is available at REI in The Streets of Brentwood lifestyle center on Sand Creek Road. If you’re one of those souls who finds a hiking trail – any trail – impossible to resist, if you’re drawn to it as a salmon to the stream of its spawning, scribble a big bull’s-eye onto Murchio Gap on that Mt. Diablo trail map. And happy navigating. To comment, visit www.thepress.net

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From East County, two main routes get you to the Donner Canyon trailhead: • From the Brentwood, Oakley and Discovery Bay area, head west on Marsh Creek Road. Your ﬁrst stoplight (all the way from the Highway 4 Bypass) is Regency Drive in Clayton. Take a left, park at the dead-end, hop down the ravine and enter Mt. Diablo State Park through the entrance southbound onto Donner Canyon Road. • Those in the Antioch/Pittsburg area can take Kirker Pass Road south to Clayton Road. Hang a left and go east on Clayton Road, which becomes Marsh Creek Road. Your last stoplight before departing Clayton is Regency Drive. Take Regency right, park at the dead-end and breeze through the entrance southbound onto Donner Canyon Road. To get a peek at Mt. Diablo’s basic layout, visit www.mdia.org/ PDF%20Files/MtDiabloBrochure. pdf and scroll to the bottom for the trail map.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on March 27, 2012, to consider the following matter: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending existing recreation program fees and revising the City of Brentwood 2011/2012 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: March 9, 2012 Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 9, 2012 and March 16, 2012.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001265-00 The name of the business (es): MM Law Enforcement Specialized Services And Consulting Located at: 790 Devonshire Loop In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Manuel Misquez, 790 Devonshire Loop, 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: Manuel Misquez. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 23, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/23/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001307-00 The name of the business (es): Black Diamond Theatre Company Located at: 625 Countryside Court In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Mailing: 625 Countryside Ct., Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bart C. Schneider and Patricia L. Schneider, 625 Countryside Ct., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and wife. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/17/2006. Signature of registrant: Patricia Schneider. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 24, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001622-00 The name of the business (es): J&S Home Theater Installation Located at: 1035 Chianti Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nathan T. Jackson, 1275 Central Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513 and Matt Sunner, 1035 Chianti Way, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nathan Jackson. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 07, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/7/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001357-00 The name of the business (es): Aerial Credentials Located at: 1932 Cedar Falls Avenue, In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 268 Bush Street, #3531, San Francisco, CA 94104- 3503 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Adrian Monteiro, 1932 Cedar Falls Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/27/2012. Signature of registrant: Adrian Monteiro. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 27, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/27/17. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001550-00 The name of the business (es): EC Press, East County Guide, eastcountyguide. com, ecpress.com, eastcountypress. net Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Press & Publishing Company, 248 Oak St., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: James Chamoures, President. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 05, 2012 by Lisa Woods, Deputy, Expires 3-5-2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001447-00 The name of the business (es): Scruffy Dog Productions, MyTxTPerks.com, BehindTheLine.TV Located at: 19 Tipton Ct., In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Thomas C Cusack, 19 Tipton Ct., Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on FEB 29, 2012. Signature of registrant: Thomas C. Cusack. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 29, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/28/17 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001498-00 The name of the business (es): 1.) Baja Family Outreach, 2.) New Life Dream Center, 3.) New Life Restorations Located at: 161 Sand Creek Rd, Suite A, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Delta Family Bible Church, 161 Sand Creek Rd, Suite A, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kelly Estes. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 01, 2012 by Jose Gonzalez, Deputy, Expires 03/01/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001525-00 The name of the business (es): 1.) Mike’s Auto Glass, 2.) Strictly Mobile Windshields, 3.) Mike’s Mobile Auto Glass, 4.) Mike’s Mobile Windshields Located at: 3010 Camino Diablo In: Byron, CA, 94514, Mailing: P.O. Box 685, Byron, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Morse, 3018 Camino Diablo, Byron, CA 94514. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1988. Signature of registrant: Michael Morse. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 02, 2012 by Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy, Expires 3/2/17. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001268-00 The name of the business (es): JMOD industries Located at: 8445 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Johnny M. Curtis, Jr., and Joyce E. Buckner, 965 Almond Dr., Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Johnny M Curtis Jr. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 23, 2012 by B. Basch, Deputy, Expires 2/23/17. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0000746-00 The name of the business (es): Trimco Construction Located at: 728 Solitude Dr, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Wayne Emery, 3504 Blythe, Antioch, CA 94509 and Timothy Alan Emery, 728 Solitude Dr., Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/18/01. Signature of registrant:Timothy A. Emery. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 02, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 2/2/17. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001276-00 The name of the business (es): Gemini Marine Located at: 3735 Main St., Suite A, In: Oakley, CA 94561, Mailing: P.O. Box 876, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony Louis Cirelli, 1840 Paris Lane, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-23-12. Signature of registrant: Anthony Louis Cirelli. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 23, 2012 by Chandra Ocasio, Deputy, Expires 2/23/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001256-00 The name of the business (es): Chayo’s Beauty Salon Located at: 3569 Main St., In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maria Del Rosario Duarte Cerda 3955 Wels Rd, #6, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12-7-12. Signature of registrant: Maria Del Rosario Duarte Cerda. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 23, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/23/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mario Juan Gonzalez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mario Juan Gonzalez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0343 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mario Juan Gonzalez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Juan Pablo Ramirez to Proposed Name: Juan Mario Gonzalez 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above

must ﬁle a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely ﬁled, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/11/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Mother, Leslie Ramirez must be personally served with the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name. Date: 3/6/12 LS Brady, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/15/12 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: 3/6/12 LS Brady, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: Veronica Ann Ivory SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Veronica Ann Ivory FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0321 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Veronica Ann Ivory filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Veronica Ann Ivory, aka Veronica A. Ivory, aka Veronica Ivory to Proposed Name: Veronica Ann Bell 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/4/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: FEB 28 2012 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1339280-11 APN: 015- 110-034-4 TRA: 72-043 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0228 REF: Pettit, David IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 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. On March 29, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 17, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0155412-00* 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 Pettit A Married Man As His Sole and Separate Property, 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*loan modification agreement made on 1/4/2011 and recorded 3/16/2011 as doc#: 2011- 0055767-00 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 195 Eagle Ln Brentwood CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $978,287.47. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 09, 2012. (R-405517 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001165-00 The name of the business (es): A Plus Fulfillment Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, Ste. C-1, #203, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rajesh Gupta, 2349 Blue Ridge Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Rajesh Gupta. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 21, 2012, by C. Garcia, Deputy, Expires 2/21/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001054-00 The name of the business (es): Casablanca Valet Located at: 1369 Sandstone Dr. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jesselle Barajas 1369 Sandstone Dr., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jesselle Barajas. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: FEB 14, 2012 By L. Barajas, Deputy, Expires 2/14/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001437-00 The name of the business (es): EYE OF NEWT Located at: 3 Linscheid Dr., In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kenneth Stanley and R. Mark Sturgeon, 1013 Chadwick Circle, Bay Point, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: R. Mark Sturgeon. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 29, 2012 by C. Garcia, Deputy, Expires 2/28/17. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0000977-00 The name of the business (es): Pizzagonis / Pizzagonis Towing Located at: 6877 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pizzagoni Family Inc. 6877 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a California S Corp. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/65. Signature of registrant: John Reynolds, Secretary. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 13, 2012 by Courtney Dias, Deputy, Expires 2/13/17. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0000691-00 The name of the business (es): theoutfittersearch.com Located at: 2024 Eucalyptus Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Colton Robinson, 2024 Eucalyptus Way, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/30/12. Signature of registrant: Colton Robinson. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FE+B 01, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/1/2017. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001068-00 The name of the business (es): GD PHOTO SERVICES Located at: 4604 Salvador Ln In: Oakley, CA 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Herbert Duran 4604 Salvador Ln, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Herbert Duran. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 15, 2012 by Myrna Barajas, Deputy, Expires 2/15/2017. Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001519-00 The name of the business (es): N-G NAILS Located at: 2430 Sand Creek Road, Ste. D5, In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Angilien Thach, 1938 Praire Lane, Stockton, CA 95209. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/02/12. Signature of registrant: Angilien Thach. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 02, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 3/2/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001472-00 The name of the business (es): Fresh Interiors Located at: 432 Iron Club Dr. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debra Lynn Lyons 432 Iron Club Dr., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Debra Lyons. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 01, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 3/1/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001666-00 The name of the business (es): Sung Hong & Company, CPA Located at: 65 Haskins Ranch Cir. In: Danville, CA, 94506, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sung Won Hong 65 Haskins Ranch Cir. In: Danville, CA, 94506. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/8/12. Signature of registrant: Sung Won Hong. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 08, 2012 by B. Basch, Deputy, Expires 3-8-2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001315-00 The name of the business (es): Crown Quilting Located at: 4137 Sequoia Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lisa R. Lindblom, 4137 Sequoia Dr., Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lisa R. Lindblom. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 24, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/24/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001587-00 The name of the business (es): My PURSEnalities Located at: 1676 Albani Place In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Core Competencies, Inc. 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. This business is conducted by: a California Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on. Signature of registrant: Juanita Carlisle, Secretary. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 06, 2012 by J. Odegaard, Deputy, Expires 3/6/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: Jie Zhu / Jie Yang SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jie Zhu / Jie Yang FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0344 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Yifeng Zhu to Proposed Name: Roland Yifeng Zhu 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-361859-AL Order No.: 459614 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GREG HOWARD JONES AND, DIANE MARIE JONES, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0304052-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $529,562.87 The purported property address is: 922 BLOSSOM DR, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 017-400-037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-10- 361859-AL IDSPub #0023776 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-408319-LL Order No.: 656832 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/11/2004. 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): CASEY GREGORY AND SEAN GREGORY, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 10/22/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0405894- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the

County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $284,586.67 The purported property address is: 2471 MARSHALL DR, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 019-620- 056 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-10- 408319-LL IDSPub #0023875 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 Brentwood Press No 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Emily Horton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Emily Horton FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0328 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Emily Horton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Brooke Lynn Ratliff to Proposed Name: Brooke Lynn Horton 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/10/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. For good cause, the court hereby dispenses with notice to the biological father, Anthony Ratliff. Date: 3/5/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-439898-RM Order No.: 110197146-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/24/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): SATISH BALI AND, PREMA BALI, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 5/3/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0130570-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of

Sale: 4/9/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $453,543.54 The purported property address is: 1210 LANDOVER CT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 017-510-038-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-11- 439898-RM IDSPub #0022942 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012.

POSE 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. TS No.: CA-11- 466704-AL IDSPub #0023263 3/9/2012 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0144832 Title Order No. 11-0129439 Investor/Insurer No. 1702821160 APN No. 037-301- 006-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/12/2006. 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 REFUGIO J. ARREDONDO AND DORIA ARREDONDO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 12/12/2006 and recorded 12/20/2006, as Instrument No. 2006- 0404957-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/09/2012 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom 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: 1770 CONCANNON DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $406,871.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 03/09/2012 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# FNMA4193499 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0093108 Title Order No. 08-8342671 Investor/Insurer No. 229607657 APN No. 041-190- 039-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/28/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JON B GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., dated 06/28/2006 and recorded 7/10/2006, as Instrument No. 2006- 0215935-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/09/2012 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: 4748 LUCCHESI 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 $575,577.37. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/03/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A- 4213344 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: JENNIFER ANNMARIE MOFFATT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: JENNIFER ANNMARIE MOFFATT FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0225 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner JENNIFER ANNMARIE MOFFATT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. JENNIFER ANNMARIE MOFFATT to Proposed Name: JENNIFER ANNMARIE RUSSELL 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date 4/20/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 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: FEB 10 2012 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1327266-11 APN: 098- 282-0060 TRA: 79-024 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8533 REF: Romo, Juan IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 08, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 23, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0054405-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Juan M Romo and Maria G Romo Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 45 Lakeview Dr 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. 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: $261,297.22. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said

Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 15, 2012. (R-406195 03/16/12, 03/23/12, 03/30/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012.

the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $839,414.64. 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: 02/17/2012 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# 4201403 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Cheng-Ta Yang SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Cheng-Ta Yang, Ya-Hui Chen FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0277 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner ChengTa Yang, Ya- Hui Chen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Cheng-Ta Yang, b. Ya-Hui Chen to Proposed Name: a. Jerry Cheng-Ta Yang, b. Vanessa Ya- Hui Chen 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/24/12 Time: 9:00am Dept.: 60 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Ya-Hui Chen must present photo id at the hearing. Date: 2/17/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Silar Ethan Colton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Silar Ethan Colton FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0373 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Silar Ethan Colton to Proposed Name: Bradley Wayne Huffman 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/11/12 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: 3/6/12 L.S. Brady, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001072-00 The name of the business (es): Bobby D’s Custom Baits Located at: 4316 Lorenzetti Dr., In: Oakley, CA 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert C. Delamater, 4316 Lorenzetti Dr., Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02-15- 2012. Signature of registrant: Robert C. Delamater. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 15, 2012 by Myrna Barajas, Deputy, Expires 2/15/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-466704-AL Order No.: 944988 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): RUSSELL J BOUTON AND RHONDA K BOUTON HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 3/22/2004 as Instrument No. 2004- 0094728-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $291,707.40 The purported property address is: 1597 DAWNVIEW DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 017-460014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PUR-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0105315 Title Order No. 110085329 Investor/Insurer No. 162030206 APN No. 034-500- 054-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/01/2007. 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 ERNEST BRUCE AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 06/01/2007 and recorded 6/8/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0167045- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 155 CORAL BELL WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $740,539.57. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/24/2012 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# 4205205 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0135513 Title Order No. 110114752 Investor/Insurer No. 182098960 APN No. 033-160- 022-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/15/2007. 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 ADOLFO ORTIZ, AND MARGARITA ORTIZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/15/2007 and recorded 11/28/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0324560-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 4121 MACHADO LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-477292-LL Order No.: 110507575-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 JOSEPH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0339749-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $138,366.76 The purported property address is: 2116 L ST APT 1, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 074-343- 022-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-11- 477292-LL IDSPub #0022597 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015003816 Title Order No.: 110341531 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/12/2004. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/23/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0325146-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOSE ALGARIN AND BETTY GARCIA, 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: 03/29/2012 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: 4826 MAMMOUTH LANE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561-5203 APN#: 033-390-015-7 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 $345,767.51. 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 Trustee Dated: 02/29/2012 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 4208503 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012 Oakley Press 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Stephanie Ann Hibbs, Michael Gerard Brennan Jr. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Stephanie Hibbs, Michael G Brennan FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0307 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Stephanie Ann Hibbs filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kendall Brennan Johnson Hibbs to Proposed Name: Kendall Marie Brennan 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/17/12 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: 2/23/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015006393 Title Order No.: 110563080 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/29/2003. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/05/2003 as Instrument No. 2003- 0546010-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOSE BARRAGAN, 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: 03/29/2012 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: 581 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033- 290-028-1 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 $210,012.01. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE

SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 02/27/2012 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. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 4202240 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0140068 Title Order No. 110120538 Investor/Insurer No. 112914170 APN No. 033-040- 036-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/30/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by HUMBERTO MENDEZ, dated 08/30/2005 and recorded 9/9/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0342920-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 229 RAYE AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $470,217.33. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/23/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SAP# 4205462 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-465552-RM Order No.: 110408859-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/27/2004. 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): VIRGINIA N LEE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 11/12/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0432930-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other

charges: $287,166.77 The purported property address is: 5125 HOMESTEAD CT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 056- 210-047-9 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, 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. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-11- 465552-RM IDSPub #0022558 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012.

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. TS No.: CA-11- 453022-RM IDSPub #0022281 3/9/2012 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012.

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: $433,139.59. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 07, 2012. (R-405149 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jeanette Su SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jeanette Su FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0224 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jeanette Su filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jeanette Su to Proposed Name: Jeanette Pan 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date 4/19/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 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: 2/10/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1316448-10 APN: 031- 102-0036 TRA: 82-007 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3238 REF: Stone Jr, Robert IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 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. On March 22, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 05, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0387089-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Robert J. Stone Jr. and Brenda M. Stone Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, 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: 3148 Stone Road Bethel Island CA 94511 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: $399,926.30. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For

sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 01, 2012. (R-404857 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-453022-RM Order No.: 110312118-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2006. 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): GUY E. SMITH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND, BARBARA KARTHAUSER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 6/9/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0181827-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $273,469.23 The purported property address is: 4604 COUNTRY HILLS DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053-274-010-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0055669 Title Order No. 11-0046222 Investor/Insurer No. 1699396112 APN No. 035- 374-033-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/05/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSEPH L. VIERA AND ROBERTA D. VIERA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/05/2005 and recorded 9/21/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0360184-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/09/2012 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom 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: 4591 BURGUNDY DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $188,402.34. 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: 10/09/2011 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# FNMA4203932 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1310329-10 APN: 034- 410-0714 TRA: 19-051 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7761 REF: Pitts, Debra IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 22, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 29, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 27, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0088266-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Debra J Pitts An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described 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: 1028 Morning Glory Way Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Rachanabahen Sureshbhai Patel SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Rachanabahen Sureshbhai Patel FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0241 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Rachanabahen Sureshbhai Patel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Rachanabahen Sureshbhai Patel to Proposed Name: Rachana Jayen Patel 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/30/12 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: 2/24/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael J. St. Clair SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael J. St. Clair FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0256 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Michael J. St. Clair filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Michael J. St. Clair to Proposed Name: Michael J. Jaramillo St. Clair 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/23/12 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: 2/15/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: George & Monique Demetrakopulos SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: George Demetrakopulos, Monique Demetrakopulos FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0230 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner George & Monique Demetrakopulos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Alexander George LeonGuerrero to Proposed Name: Alexander George Demetrakopulos 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date 4/10/12 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: 2/3/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1337938-10 APN: 037- 262-002 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6355 REF: Fratus, Illiana IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 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. On March 22, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 13, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0477268-00 in book Xxx, page Xxx of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Illiana Fratus and Stanley R Fratus Wife And Husband, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 610 Chandon Ct Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $410,603.65. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 29, 2012. (R-404751 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1347818-02 APN: 037- 364-0036 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4233 REF: Weller, Forest E IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 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. On March 22, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 03, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0138731-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Forest E Weller and Janet Sue Weller, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5386 Lakespring Dr Oakley CA 94561- 3143 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: $368,022.90. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and

delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 24, 2012. (R-404703 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1348103-02 APN: 008- 020-030-6 TRA: 60017 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3442 REF: Lucas, Terrie IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 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. On March 22, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 30, 2004, as Inst. No. 2004-0031886-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Terrie Lucas, An Unmarried Woman, and Deborah Ann Zaro, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described 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: 1775 Surfside Court 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: $432,790.14. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 29, 2012. (R-404778 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477. Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-479500-AL Order No.: 1007063 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/8/2003. 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 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): DAVID JASKOLSKI, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 12/17/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0606399-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/9/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $242,337.92 The purported property address is: 3012 HARRISON PLACE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-5325 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076-371-070 The

undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-11- 479500-AL IDSPub #0022712 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0000907-00 The name of the business (es): Empire Business Center Property Owners Association Located at: 2810 Lone Tree Way #8 In: Antioch, CA 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1.) Elizabeth A. Rimbault, 3100 Windsor Drive, Antioch CA 94509; 2.) Douglas N. Rimbault, 3100 Windsor Drive, Antioch, CA 94509; 3.) Thomas Frank French, 208 Bluerock Drive, Antioch, CA 94509; Carole D. French, 208 Bluerock drive, Antioch, CA 94509; 5.) Jack R. Hickman, 3304 Ashburton Drive, Antioch, CA 94509; 6.) Sally Lea Hickman, 3304 Ashburton Drive, Antioch, CA 94509; 7.) C. Denise Stewart, 2810 Lone Tree Way #9, Antioch, CA 94509; 8.) Nancy Gann Desimone, 4600 Discovery Point, Discovery Bay, CA 94505; 9.) Efficient Energy Distribution Inc., Patrick Moore, President, 2810 Lone Tree Way #7, Antioch, CA 94509, Incorporated in State of California. This business is conducted by: an Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/1988. Signature of registrant: Elizabeth A. Rimbault, Property Manager. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 08, 2012 by Joseph Barton, Deputy, Expires 2/8/2017. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1348410-02 APN: 096- 033-0025 TRA: 79024 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6132 REF: Plascencia, Fabian IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 27, 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. On March 22, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 05, 2004, as Inst. No. 2004-0382885-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Fabian Plascencia, 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: 87 Poinsettia Avenue 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. 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: $204,799.28. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: February 29, 2012. (R-404803 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1349904-02 APN: 011- 331-0734 TRA: 60043 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7741 REF: Cisneros, Ronald S IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 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. On March 29, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 12, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0390479-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Ronald S. Cisneros, and Elvia V. Cisneros, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, 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: 3742 Sailboat Dr Byron CA 94514- 1752 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: $324,515.41. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 08, 2012. (R-405322 03/09/12, 03/16/12, 03/23/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1350680-02 APN: 008- 160-010-8 TRA: 60016 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6221 REF: Dolence Trustee, Jam IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 17, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 28, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0065842-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by James Dolence and Anta Dolence, As Trustees Of The Dolence Family Trust Dated November 26, 2004, 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: 2263 Reef Court 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: $580,153.22. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 16, 2012. (R-405868 03/16/12, 03/23/12, 03/30/12) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0016995 Title Order No. 09-8055902 Investor/Insurer No. 1706339493 APN No. 037- 490-021-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/03/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRYAN D FONSECA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 03/03/2008 and recorded 3/5/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0046588-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 4887 SNOWY EGRET WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 945611697. 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 $572,141.08. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/24/2012 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# FNMA4206379 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015006545 Title Order No.: 110577432 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/22/2006 as Instrument No. 20060265714-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: WILLIAM F ORTEZ AND STEPHANIE K ORTEZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (pay-

able at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/05/2012 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: 1351 GAMAY CIR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-562-018-8 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 $314,030.85. 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 Trustee Dated: 03/09/2012 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 4210603 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-466157-RM Order No.: 110415423-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2006. 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. 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): WILLIAM J LA SPADA AND, DIANNA LA SPADA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0057504-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $436,168.91 The purported property address is: 2305 SILVER CREEK CIRCLE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 075- 282-010-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-11-466157- RM IDSPub #0022375 3/9/2012 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0142903 Title Order No. 110126435 Investor/Insurer No. 160494754 APN No. 032-380- 019-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/26/2007. 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 DHERENDRA P SUKHU AND SUJEETA P SUKHU, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/26/2007 and recorded 4/30/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0126031- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/02/2012 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: 1082 CLEAR LAKE DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $741,771.07. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 03/03/2012 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# 4207104 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tracey Theresa Hurtado Montellano SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tracey Hurtado FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0308 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tracey Hurtado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Anthony Taylor Hurtado to Proposed Name: Anthony Taylor Hurtado Montellano 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/27/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Court is waiving notice to biological father. Date: 2/23/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-439246-RM Order No.: 110191951-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/16/2002. 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 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): RICHARDO ULLOA AND DORA D ULLOA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 4/30/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0152246- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $157,915.80 The purported property address is: 3039 GREENHALL WAY, ANTIOCH CA, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 071- 363-009-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-11- 439246-RM IDSPub #0022344 3/9/2012 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0071838 Title Order No. 11-0058094 Investor/Insurer No. 1699836580 APN No. 037- 303-014-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by FLOYD RYAN SWENSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 08/24/2005 and recorded 9/7/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0338821-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom 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: 945 STONEGATE 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 $276,483.85. 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: 11/12/2011 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# FNMA4203940 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001581-00 The name of the business (es): Lumpy’s Diner Express Located at: 7760 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeremy David Sturgill, 5891 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531. 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: Jeremy David Sturgill. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 06, 2012 by J. Odegaard, Deputy, Expires 3/6/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001313-00 The name of the business (es): Oliverez Restoration Services 2 Located at: 1180 Sunset Road In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aristotle Alvarez 1180 Sunset Road, 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: Aristotle Alvarez. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 24, 2012 by P. Cornelius, Deputy, Expires 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0117668 Title Order No. 110098655 Investor/Insurer No. 1285741 APN No. 035-374- 029-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/22/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ALDO J. BEAS, A SINGLE MAN, dated 12/22/2003 and recorded 1/2/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0000044-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/09/2012 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: 1861 SAUTERNE WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $205,366.74. 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: 03/16/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4210143 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: Maria-Eugenia McMullen SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Maria- Eugenia McMullen FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0191 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maria-Eugenia McMullen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Maria-Eugenia McMullen, A.K.A. Maria Eugenia McMullen to Proposed Name: Maria-Eugenia Cruz Garcia 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/25/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 2/3/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001169-00 The name of the business (es): Superior Background Services Located at: 5016 Montevino Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Patrick Dorsey, 5016 Montevino Way, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Steve Dorsey. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 21, 2012 by H. Franklin, Deputy, Expires 2/21/17. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0138998 Title Order No. 110119162 Investor/Insurer No. 870833002 APN No. 035-556- 002-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/20/2007. 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 AARON GHIRINGHELLI AND LISA GHIRINGHELLI, dated 06/20/2007 and recorded 6/29/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0188367-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 4327 REDWOOD DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $524,789.77. 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 ex-

penses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/19/2012 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# 4201697 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0136122 Title Order No. 110115671 Investor/Insurer No. 871940471 APN No. 035-740- 026-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/10/2007. 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 JAIME RUIZ AND PATRICIA GOMEZ, dated 10/10/2007 and recorded 10/17/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0288552-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 4721 BAYSIDE, 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 $610,841.12. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/17/2012 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# 4200968 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-457980-LL Order No.: 899531 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JAMES L. HAWKINS AND SUZANNE M. HAWKINS Recorded: 9/25/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0270131-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $417,995.86 The purported property address is: 1509 COVENTRY DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA

94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 034- 320011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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 holders right’s 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. TS No.: CA-11- 457980-LL IDSPub #0022217 3/9/2012 3/16/2012 3/23/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 9, 16, 23, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: NANCY MARIE MCCLAIN, IN PRO PER. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: NANCY MARIE MCCLAIN FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0218 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Nancy Marie McClain filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Nancy Marie McClain b. Nancy Marie Mickel to Proposed Name: Nancy Marie Mae 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/13/12 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: 2/3/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0137102 Title Order No. 110117005 Investor/Insurer No. 93536020 APN No. 033-390- 005-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SABRINA A. FINKLEA STRICKLAND, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 06/22/2005 and recorded 6/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0236958-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 4761 BIG BEAR ROAD, 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 $654,112.37. It is possible

that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/24/2012 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4205038 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0107806 Title Order No. 11-0088000 Investor/Insurer No. 1007853307 APN No. 037- 390-092-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/09/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 GORDON A. MEDEIROS AND CONSTANCE S. MEDEIROS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/09/2006 and recorded 5/18/2006, as Instrument No. 2006- 0157668-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/09/2012 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: 5120 KEGAN LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $465,993.37. 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: 03/16/2012 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# 4209059 03/16/2012, 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0143214 Title Order No. 110126807 Investor/Insurer No. 131457030 APN No. 034-500- 004-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MICHAEL TIMOTHY BARNES A MARRIED MAN, dated 09/27/2006 and recorded 9/29/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0309655-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 101 CELSIA WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $585,839.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 03/02/2012 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# 4205790 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0137168 Title Order No. 110117059 Investor/Insurer No. 138474173 APN No. 033-280- 099-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/19/2006. 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 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 CHRISTOPHER R VARGAS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/19/2006 and recorded 4/28/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0133891-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 03/26/2012 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: 1410 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $432,220.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/19/2012 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# 4202104 03/02/2012, 03/09/2012, 03/16/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 2, 9, 16, 2012.

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Feb. 22, 5:18 p.m. Two subjects were arrested for attempting to pass stolen checks at a business on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 22, 6:35 p.m. On O’Hara Avenue at Sand Creek Road, a subject stopped for expired registration was found to be driving on an expired license. The driver was cited and the vehicle was stored. Feb. 22, 8:18 p.m. An unidentified driver struck a vehicle parked on Elm Street at Brentwood Boulevard and fled the scene without leaving contact information. Feb. 22, 10:59 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a license suspended for DUI. He was arrested and released on Notice To Appear. The vehicle was towed. Feb. 23, 12:19 a.m. A subject found in possession of property stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on Picadilly Lane was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear. Feb. 23, 10:41 a.m. An abandoned trailer parked on Iris Court was towed and stored. Feb. 23, 3:41 p.m. Two subjects were bitten by unattended dogs on Tamalpais Court. Animal Control responded. Feb. 23, 4:15 p.m. An unidentified person used the personal information of a resident of Dunedin Drive to open a credit card account in Southern California. Feb. 23, 5:39 p.m. Three subjects observed setting fire to a grassy hill on Sunset Road at Brentwood Boulevard fled the scene but were apprehended. One of the subjects was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. The other two were arrested and released on Juvenile Affidavits. Feb. 23, 5:58 p.m. A subject contacted on Lone Tree Way was found in possession of controlled substances and an expandable baton. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 24, 1:10 a.m. On Chestnut Street at Birchwood Road, a driver collided with another vehicle and fled the scene on foot. He was apprehended and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

LOGS Feb. 24, 11 a.m. An unidentified person attempted to pry open the side door of a business on Lone Tree Way. Feb. 24, 11:50 a.m. An unidentified person made vague threatening remarks by phone to a resident of Mulberry Place. Feb. 24, 12:08 p.m. On Ghiggeri Road, two subjects engaged in a physical altercation on school grounds were arrested and released on Juvenile Affidavits. Feb. 24, 2:12 p.m. A subject discharged a BB gun in the yard of a residence on Guthrie Lane. The BB struck the front window of another residence, damaging it. The parent of the subject agreed to pay for the window. Feb. 24, 2:15 p.m. Officers assisted the district attorney’s office with the serving of a search warrant at a residence on Red Rome Lane. Feb. 24, 2:22 p.m. On Moreau Way, a subject approached another subject in violation of a restraining order. Feb. 24, 3:32 p.m. An unidentified driver involved in a traffic collision on American Avenue failed to stop and exchange information with the other driver. Feb. 24, 4:49 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Fairview Avenue, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 24, 5:20 p.m. A subject who entered a business on Shady Willow Lane with the intention to steal merchandise was detained by loss-prevention personnel, arrested and released to his mother on a Juvenile Affidavit. Feb. 24, 9:15 p.m. An unidentified driver struck a tree on Brittany Court at Birchwood Drive and fled the scene. Feb. 25, 2:58 a.m.-8:04 p.m. On Buena Vista Street at Fairview Avenue, Brentwood Boulevard at Oak Street, and Brentwood Boulevard at Sand Creek Road, subjects stopped for a vehicle code violation were found to be driving on a license suspended for DUI. They were arrested and released on a Notice To Appear. Feb. 25, 6:50 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Three subjects observed setting fire to a grassy hill on Sunset Road at Brentwood Boulevard fled the scene but were apprehended and arrested. Feb. 23, 5:39 p.m. in Brentwood Feb. 25, 7:38 a.m. An unidentified person broke the driver’s side window of a vehicle parked on Begonia Court. Feb. 26, 1:15-1:54 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Oak Street and on Sycamore Avenue at Robin Street, subjects stopped for vehicle code violations were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Feb. 26, 8:05 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving without a license and have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and released on a Notice To Appear. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm. ANTIOCH March 9, 6:17 p.m. Andrew Ignacio, a 28-year-old Bay Point resident, was traveling westbound on Davison Drive on his motorcycle and failed to stop at the intersection of Garrow Drive when a southbound SUV driven by 52-year-old Antioch resident Jack Chapman entered the intersection. Ignacio struck the front of Chapman’s vehicle and was thrown from his motorcycle. Chapman was not injured. Ignacio was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for serious leg injuries. He is expected to recover. The collision is still under investigation and police suspect alcohol might have been a contributing factor. March 10, 8:52 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of a solo motorcycle collision on the 4500 block of Wagon Trail Way. Upon arrival, officers found a 23-year-old male Antioch resident had been riding his off-road motorcycle in the street when he lost control and traveled over the sidewalk, through some bushes and struck a tree and fence. The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he died a short time later. His name is being withheld pending family notification. At this time it is unknown if alcohol contributed to the collision. The collision is still under investigation and nothing further is being released at this time.

OAKLEY Feb. 27 – Grand theft from a vehicle was reported on the 100 block of Woodridge Place. Feb. 28 – A vehicle was towed from Callia Court at Hemlock Drive. Feb. 29 – Computer data access fraud was reported on the 1800 block of Teresa Lane. Feb. 29 – Identity theft was reported on the 100 block of Matisse Court. Feb. 29 – A marine moving citation was issued on the 100 block of Lauritzen Lane. March 1 – On the 1900 block of Sherry Circle, a subject was cited for driving on a suspended license. March 1 – On the 5500 block of Bridgehead Road a subject was arrested for a court-order violation. March 1 – On the 5100 block Live Oak Avenue, a subject was observed carrying a weapon on school grounds. March 2 – On the 200 block of Rubens Way, a subject was arrested for reckless driving. March 2 – On the 100 block of East Cypress Road, a subject was arrested for battery. March 2 – A subject was observed throwing an object at a vehicle on Empire Avenue at Sauterne Way. March 2 – The theft of an access card was reported on the 1700 block of Gateway Drive. March 3 – On DaVinci Court at Frank Hengel Way and on Montevino Way at Oakley Road, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. March 3 – A vehicle was stolen from the 100 block of Amador Avenue. March 3 – Vandalism was reported on the 1900 block of Sauterne Way and the 4800 block of Bayside Way. March 3 – On the 300 block of Lorenz Drive, a subject was arrested for domestic violence with injury to a spouse. March 3 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street, a subject was arrested for evading police. March 4 – A residence on the 100 block of Wallen Lane was burglarized. March 4 – On the 900 block of Rhine Way, a subject was arrested for domestic violence with injury to a child. March 4 – On the 1600 block of Fernwood Drive, a subject was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

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Events Friday, March 16 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts The Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts a St. Patrick’s Day craft project activity from 2-6 p.m. Irish aficionados can pick up a free and fun take-and-make craft at the information desk. No registration is required. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

‘Hairspray’ The Heritage High School Rising Stars perform the Broadway musical “Hairspray” at 7 p.m. in the school’s theater, 101 American Ave. in Brentwood. An additional performance is scheduled for March 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for students and children.

Saturday, March 17 Business Expo Brentwood Business Expo runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Shops at Fairview in Brentwood. The free event includes live music, a petting zoo and bounce house for the kids, plus raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit Operation Creekside. For more information, call 925-303-8409.

Novel Knitters & Crochet With Chris Work on the group project or bring a current project of your own. All ages are welcome. Novel Knitters & Crochet meet at the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. No fee or registration are required. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Sunday, March 18 Pancake Breakfast The Knightsen Garden Club hosts a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m.-noon at its clubhouse, 3067 Knightsen Ave. The menu includes fresh fruit cups, scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee and hot chocolate. The cost is $5 for advance reservations; $6 at the door. For more information, call 925-625-3553 or 925-516-7798.

Knocking Down Cancer The Oakley Relay For Life team Fight Like a Girl hosts Knocking Down Cancer from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Harvest Park Bowl, 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For $12, participants get shoes and two hours of bowling. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 925-639-4361 or e-mail chevy_grl2005@ yahoo.com.

Wednesday, March 21 Crosspulse Duo Crosspulse Duo performs at 3 p.m. in the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. The dance group blends body percussion with jazz and world music, Appalachian banjo and step dancing. Admission is free. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Beading Workshop The Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts a free beading workshop from 6-8 p.m. Local beading experts Leeann Lorono and Donna Cooper teach crafters how to create simple projects with beads. Registration is required. For more information, call 925-625-2400 or visit www.ccclib.org.

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Delta Patriots hosts online registration for children 6-14 interested in football and cheer. There are no tryouts or cuts, and everyone plays, regardless of experience level. For more information and to register, visit www.deltapatriots.com.

Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers morning and evening English as a Second Language classes. For more information, call 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

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Delta Valley Wolfpack Youth Football and Cheer holds walk-in registration March 17 and 31, April 14 and 28, and May 12 and 26 from noon-3 p.m. at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3612 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-754-8668 or visit www.deltavalleywolfpack.net.

The Brentwood-based dance group Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie is looking for students 8 and older to join its hula classes. Learn the beauty and meaning of hula dancing and Hawaiian history. Classes meet Fridays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-550-5656.

Volleyball Clinic

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Heritage High School Boys Volleyball hosts a volleyball clinic March 26-29 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Heritage gym, 101 American Ave. in Brentwood. Boys and girls in grades 3-8 are eligible. Registration is $100. For more information, e-mail hannigan@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers morning and evening General Education Development and Adult Basic Skills classes. For more information, call 925-634-2565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Football Camp Diablo Football’s spring break football camp runs March 20-22 from 8 a.m.-noon at Laurel Park in Oakley. The no-contact, fundamentals-oriented camp is open to boys and girls 6-14 at all skill levels. Registration is $99. For more information, visit www.diablofootball.com or call 925-625-2222.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Antioch Youth Football and Cheer holds sign-ups for kids 5-14 on Wednesdays, March 21; April 4 and 18; and May 2 and 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. Registration is $50. For more information, call 925-473-5150 or e-mail antiochyouthfb@yahoo.com.

Flag Football and Cheer Diablo Football and Cheer is registering kids 4-17 for its flag football league and kids 4-11 for its cheer program. The spring season begins March 25. Registration is $120. For more information, visit www.diablofootball.com or call 925-625-2222.

Football and Cheer Registration East County Youth Football and Cheer holds earlybird sign-ups for the 2012 season on Sundays, March 25, April 22 and May 20 from 3-5 p.m. at Aladino’s Pizza, 2587 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.com.

Friendly Visitors is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers 18 and older to visit lonely seniors in their homes for one hour per week. Share a cup of tea, watch a movie, play cards or take a walk together. For more information, visit www.mowsos.org or call 925-937-8311.

Hospice Volunteers Needed Hospice of the East Bay is looking for motivated, committed residents who want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. To volunteer or for more information, call 925-887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.

On the Horizon Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Friday, March 23 from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Best Buy, 6600 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: bestbuy925).

Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny visits Somersville Towne Center, 2550 Somersville Road in Antioch, March 23-April 7. For more information and visitation times, visit www.somersvilletownecenter.com.

Water Polo Registration

ECCHS Fundraiser

Oakwood Water Polo Club is registering children 8-14 for its spring season. No experience is necessary. Practices are held Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Freedom High School. For more information, visit www. oakwoodwaterpolo.com or call 925-550-5535.

The East Contra Costa Historical Society meets Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the San Joaquin Yacht Club, 550 Riverview Road in Bethel Island. Naturalist Mike Moran discusses Big Break and Vasco Caves. Dinner costs $18. Tickets must be purchased by March 22. For more information, call 925-240-0288.

Football and Cheer The Oakley Raiders, a new youth football and cheer program, is looking for children 6-14 to participate in its inaugural season. The program promotes participants’ development while fostering the ideals of integrity, sportsmanship and commitment in a safe and fun competitive environment. For more information, visit www. oakleyraidersyouthfootballandcheer.com.

Hoops Unlimited

Cheer and Dance

Oakley’s nonprofit basketball league Hoops Unlimited, for boys 12-13, has openings for serious players. Practice is held Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. at O’Hara Park Middle School, 1100 O’Hara Ave. For more information, call 510-734-3492 or e-mail hoops_unlimited@yahoo.com.

NorCal Youth Jaguars Cheer and Dance hosts sign-ups March 17 and 31, and April 14 from noon-2:30 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 2190 Main St. in Oakley. Athletes 3-15 learn cheer, dance and hip hop. For more information, visit www. norcalyouthjaguarscheeranddance.com.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals for its new Antioch route. Drivers work once a week for two-hour shifts and make a tremendous difference in the lives of seniors in need. For more information, call 925-778-4379.

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Spring Boutique Summerset IV hosts its a spring boutique fundraiser Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Summerset IV Orchard View Lodge, 770 Centennial Way in Brentwood. Proceeds benefit Garin Elementary School. For more information, visit www.brentwoodholidayboutiques.info.

Ice Cream Social Brentwood and Oakley Relay For Life hosts an ice cream social for cancer survivors and their caregivers Sunday, March 25 at Club Los Meganos, 1700 Trilogy Parkway in Brentwood. Admission is free for cancer survivors; $5 for guests. For more information, call 925-679-9915 or 925-550-8506.

Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Monday, March 26 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at John Muir Medical Center, 2400 Balfour Road in Brentwood. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: jmbrentwood).

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