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Controversy swirls around pastor by Ruth Roberts and Rick Lemyre Staff Writers

A local pastor with a history of lawsuits, tax liens and bankruptcy is under fire from parishioners for questionable financial dealings, and has been operating illegally since his church’s nonprofit corporation was suspended in 2009 for failure to pay taxes. On Monday, members of Pastor Jerry Hanoum’s Mountain View Christian Center (MVCC) staff removed supplies and materials as Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) workers changed the locks on seven rooms at Almond Grove School, which is currently being leased by MVCC and Trinity Christian School. Superintendent Rick Rogers said the church had violated a promise made in January to vacate the rooms as part of a deal to reduce the monthly rent from $19,250 to $12,000. Church officials ignored an e-mail from Rogers in early March, and a 48-hour notice to vacate the rooms that was e-mailed Friday, Rogers said. About 75 students were relocated to other rooms as the result of the

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The sprawling Hanoum Estate in Oakley – leased by Jerry Hanoum pastor of the Mountain View Christian Center – has gone into foreclosure. room closures. “Unfortunately, this is just another example of Mountain View violating the terms of their lease agreement,” said Rogers. MVCC and Trinity have occupied Almond Grove School since 2008. Their lease expires in June. Rogers said there had been no request

by MVCC to extend the original lease agreement. “With only three months left on the lease, our best course of action is to simply let the lease runs its natural course so the students at Mountain View are not harmed.” MVCC has frequently fallen behind in rent payments, reaching

a maximum of $156,000 in arrears last year. After making several promises to pay, Hanoum sent a letter to Rogers on Oct. 5 apologizing for another delay, but assuring him the money was in hand. “Since our last meeting our funds have been deposited and are in our bank,” Hanoum wrote. “They are going through USA and international bank regulation checks, which is required by the security exchange commission (sic) along with other federal regulations.” He closed, “Please be patient as we are subject to these regulation checks, but our funds have been deposited.” But the following day, Hanoum sent a letter to the congregation saying the church was still in “a crisis situation” and in “dire need” of contributions to pay the rent. Many construction workers had been laid off, his letter said, and “This has affected us to the place that the city school board (sic) is threatening to take our facility. We need to raise $400,000 to catch up this year and take care of next year’s facility cost.” This week, Hanoum declined see Pastor page 10A

Arrests made in robbery spree by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Contra Costa County Sheriff ’s detectives made two more arrests this week in connection with a series of strong-arm robberies in Discovery Bay, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to four. “We currently have the individuals, but we definitely think there are more involved,” said Lt. Mike Burton of Delta Station. “We have dialed this thing down and gotten to the specifics. These types of crimes are not common

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in Discovery Bay and we take it very, very seriously.” Three Discovery Bay residents and one Antioch resident – three males and one female – remain in custody in juvenile hall in Martinez in connection with three robberies on March 21 and 22 in Discovery Bay. Since the suspects are juveniles, their names have not been released. The first robbery took place March 21 at about 9 p.m. when a group of juveniles robbed a 19year-old pizza delivery driver on the 1400 block of Cullen Drive.

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The suspects stole cash, an iPod, several pizzas and a soda. On March 22 at about 5:30 p.m., a group attacked a 14year-old boy walking on Lakeshore Circle and stole his headphones. At about 6:45 p.m., a group of juveniles attacked two boys (ages 14 and 13) walking on Lakeshore Circle. The suspects stole an iPod and fled. “I’m extremely proud of patrol and investigations on the job they have done together,” said Burton. “Only through their dedication is this thing approaching a resolution.

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Off-campus coaches are going high-tech to keep their athletes focused on academics. Page 1B

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The Liberty Lions hired a skipper who believes that a strong dose of continuity can bring back the roar. Page 22A

“The minute this thing happened we took immediate steps to apprehend the responsibles, and we’ve been very successful. I hope this sends a message to criminals in East County that we are not going to stand idly by and allow this kind of activity to occur. We are going to do everything we can to make sure everyone is brought to justice and that the community is safe.” Those with information regarding the cases should call the Office of the Sheriff at 925-6462441 or Lt. Burton at 925-4278510.

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Mystery house, mystery woman This month’s History Mystery Postcard is inscribed with gelatin (silver) print and features a divided back. It was sent from Brentwood to Martinez and is clearly postmarked March 17, 1914. This month’s mystery is threefold. First, where in the Brentwood area was this house located and is it still standing? Note the windmill, used for pumping water, behind the roof. Second, who is the woman in the hat standing in the front yard admiring the flowers? And finally, who is the itinerant photographer taking the image? The woman’s face is obscured by shadow, but you can tell her hair is grey/white and she wears glasses. The clothing is past current fashion. Fashion historians will note the high, puffy shoulders, which were popular in the late 19th century

– not the early 20th century. The back of the postcard gives us some clues. It is addressed to Mrs. A. F. Bray of Martinez. The correspondence is difficult to read, but here is Historian Carol Jensen’s interpretation: “Dear L_eilu (sic). How did the medicine we sent fur (sic), help you? One (sic) haven’t seen to write all about it. Sorry to have missed you last nght (sic).” The signature is unclear, but the last letters appear to be “tici.” So who is Mrs. Bray and who is signed this postcard? Might the signature belong to the woman featured on the front image? Those with information about this postcard are invited to e-mail Carol Jensen at historian@byronhotsprings.com. All History Mystery updates are shared with the East Contra Costa Historical Society.

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Polar fleece or bikini boating? Opening Day on the Delta is just around the corner! Even though it seems there is no single date every yacht club, community or chamber of commerce agrees on, one trait seems to be consistent … it lands in April. So, let’s call April “opening month” for the California Delta. ON THE Now having estabATER lished when, just what the heck does opening month mean? The idea of an opening or closing is a odd concept to those who recreate year-round in the CAPT. JON pursuit of catching BLOOM fish, photographing wildlife or cruising in an enclosed cabin while enjoying the scenery and a warm cup of coffee in hand. For most, however, April is a transition month. Storms coming across the Pacific start to veer north and days of warmer sunshine increase as a result. It’s typically a month when raincoats yield way to polar fleece and hoodies. Delta seasons and boat use are defined more by air and water temperature than an “X” on the calendar. Thanks to a consistent California weather phenomenon, spring brings the building of high pressure out in the Pacific Ocean and with it, May temperatures mean polar fleece gives way to T-shirts. Not long after, T-shirts give way

to no shirts and by July, frequent stops for a swim are necessary to cool off. The cycle peaks in August with canvas tops pulled overhead and midday sun pushing the mercury to extremes. Then, just as summer encourages and necessitates fewer clothes and frequent swim stops, fall reverses course until only the most resolute year-rounders are still out by Thanksgiving. For me, enough cold

already! I’ll be grabbing those sunny polar fleece days whenever I can get them and look forward to the bite of brisk, eye-watering air turning warm and soft. If you prefer to wait for T-shirt weather, April is a good month to clear out the cobwebs, change the oil and charge the battery. Also, don’t forget to repack the trailer wheel bearings and add fresh fuel to the tank. Getting the boat ready to go means you don’t miss out on a nice day, making possible a spontaneous trip out on the water. Long before Memorial Day there’s plenty to enjoy even if the water is too cool for a dip. Fresh air, sunshine, egrets, striped bass and even lost sea lions are some of nature’s offerings. The occasional offshore rig can be caught with hammer down and revs high before there’s a minefield of boats and bodies in the water. A few hardcore watersport enthusiasts are out in wet suits, cuttin’ it up behind wake boats or speed skiing at autobahn velocities on the long straight cuts between Old and Middle rivers. For me, just getting out on the water is a great prescription for destressing while enjoying family and friends. More than an opening, April is the promise of polar fleece giving way to bikini weather. Bring it on! Boat safe and have fun. Jonathan Bloom is a USCG licensed Master and ASA certified sailing instructor. He can be reached via www.baydeltafun.com.

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Flush for freshness Water supply flushing will be performed throughout Discovery Bay neighborhoods beginning in April and ending in May. Veolia Water, the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contractor, will deploy crews to exercise fire hydrants and flush water mains, a process that ensures quality drinking water. Water main flushing will take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete per section. During that time, Veolia Water crews will close valves and open hydrants to flush sediment from the water mains. Water running down the street during this process is considered normal and no cause for alarm. Veolia Water will provide door hang-

ers to those homes impacted in the area at the time of the flushing. During those times it is advised to not use any water. Water fixtures opened during the flushing period risk the introduction of brown water in the pipes. Residents experiencing discoloration in their water following the flushing should let cold water run from all faucets for approximately 20 minutes until the water is clear. The discoloration from built up iron and manganese sediment is normal and not unhealthy. For information about the flushing, call Veolia Water at 925-634-8818 or the Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District 925-634-1131.

Royal charity walk Royal Family Kids Camps will host a charity walk benefiting foster children in East County on Saturday, May 14 at Contra Loma Reservoir in Antioch. Funds raised benefit Royal Family Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Camps, a nonprofit organization providing free weeklong summer camps to foster children 7 to 11. The camp offers a variety of activities in a safe environment that leave the children with happy memories, confidence and hope for the future. As the organization runs solely on the donations of individuals, companies and organizations, children pay no admis-

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sion to camp. Since 2000, the camp has treated more than 350 foster children like royalty. Royal Family Kids Camps also offers a year-round mentoring program called The Royal Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club, which launched last September. The 2.5 mile walk begins at 9 a.m. Participants who raise $125 for the cause will earn a Charity Walk T-shirt. Organizers hope to raise $15,000 this year. For more information or to sign up for the walk, visit www.rfkccharitywalk.dojiggy. com.

RAAMP Charter Academy of Math & Science is currently accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. RAAMP will host a Kindergarten Readiness Open House for all interested incoming Kindergarten Parents on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 from 6:30-8:00 pm. This open house will be held on the Fremont Elementary school campus multi-purpose room, 1413 F St., Antioch.

A reward has been offered for information on four vandals caught on video tagging buildings on the Knightsen Elementary School campus on Friday. As of press time, no arrests had been made.

Knightsen school tagged of the railroad tracks on Eden Plains Road were also vandalized. An anonymous donor has offered a $200 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of these youths, who were caught on videotape. Those with information about the tagging should call Knightsen Elementary School District Superintendent Theresa Estrada at 925-626-3303 or Deputy A. Sanchez at 925-646-2441 (case 11-5260).

Four youths who tagged Knightsen Elementary School with graffiti last week are still at large. On Friday, March 25 between 11 and 11:30 p.m., the vandals spray-painted several buildings, causing approximately $1,000 in damages. School staff worked overtime to remove the foul language sprayed on the walls, pool building, storage buildings, roof and the school mascot logo before Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes began. County signage and private property south

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Garage sale reslated Mother Nature put a damper on a planned garage sale, but not on enthusiasm for supporting our troops. The garage sale intended for last weekend to support East County Military Families and Friends (ECMFF) was washed out by rain, so organizers are doing it again starting today.

The sale takes place at 3240 G St. in Antioch this Friday through Sunday (April 1-3) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The support helps ECMFF send care packages to troops overseas and benefits the group’s Returning Veterans Peer to Peer center in Pittsburg. For more information, call 925-642-7537.

Hall hails new heroes The Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome seven new members this year at an awards dinner scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at Heritage High School in Brentwood. Billy Beltram, Gabe Dal Porto, John Dwelley, Keri Kresevich-Hallin, David Martin, Jason Montgomery and the 1979 Liberty football team will be honored at this year’s

event. (For stories on the recipients, vist www. thepress.net/bookmark/12465919.) The event kicks off with a social hour at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is served at 7. Admission is $37.50 and must be purchased in advance at the Liberty Alternative Education office, 929 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, call Hall of Fame Treasurer Mary Webber at 925-628-5468.

Kaleidoscope golf tourney Discovery Bay Country Club will host Kaleidoscope’s inaugural golf tournament fundraiser on May 2. The entry fee is $100 per person and includes greens fees, access to a golf cart, range balls, a box lunch and a barbecue dinner. The prize for the event’s hole-in-one competition is a Toyota Prius. For those who wish to attend the dinner only – which includes an awards ceremony, silent auction and raffle – tickets are $40.

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“KEEP YOUR HOME” GLITCH A few months ago I told you about a program called “Keep Your Home California” that can provide financial assistance to California homeowners who are in some form of financial distress on their residence. The program is funded by the Federal government and has $2 billion in funds allocated to it. You can learn more about the program and apply for help at www.KeepYourHomeCalifornia.org. Not everyone will qualify. They have four main programs. 1. Unemployed Mortgage Assistance will pay your mortgage if you are unemployed. 2. Mortgage Reinstatement will help bring your payments current. 3. Principal Reduction will reduce your principal. 4. Transition Assistance will help you relocate to a rental if you can’t stay in your home. The Unemployed Mortgage Assistance program is one of the largest, and most requested programs. They will make your payment for up to six months if you are unemployed, and you don’t have to be behind to qualify. But some California homeowners are running into a technicality that prevents them from taking advantage of

this program, even if they qualify. There is a maximum monthly payout set at $3,000. This means if your mortgage payment is more than $3,000, it won’t cover the full payment. Many homeowners would be willing to make the extra payment themselves, but that’s where the glitch comes in. Most loan servicers will not accept less than the full monthly payment. Let’s say your payment is $3,100. So your lender would receive one check from Keep Your Home California and then a check for $100 from you. Most servicers would send BOTH checks back, refusing to cash them. The servicer may accept the checks if they were sent together in the same envelope, but Keep Your Home California only sends checks to the loan servicers, not to the homeowners. And they aren’t set up to receive and manage checks from homeowners made out to their servicers. They are looking into solutions, but so far haven’t found one to this challenge. If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty

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advice, and depending on your type of business, you may need a fair amount of that… what structure do you take, what should your contract with your customers look like, how do you hire your first employee. I’ve noticed that in your first 9 months there are so many legal questions. Lawyers charge out at between $300 and $450 per hour. I wanted my clients to call me as much as possible, but I hated charging them for every phone call or letter. So our firm established the “Corporate Start Up Plan” to help new business owners in their first 9 months of “incubation.” Check out our website for more details or give us a call. To find out more about business law or corporations, call Barbara Frantz at Alvis Frantz and Associates, A PC at (925) 5161617. HAVE A LEGAL QUESTION YOU WANT TO SEE ANSWERED HERE? Go to our website and “Contact Us”.

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Pastor from page 1A to answer questions about the international investment or why, with that money “in our bank,” $400,000 more was needed. “I can’t speak to any of that because that is privy information to our membership,” Hanoum said. MVCC has since paid $175,000 for rent through the end of 2010, but nothing has yet been paid for 2011. The total rent from January through June would be $72,000. Hanoum, 61, opened Mountain View Christian Center in Brentwood in 2005, serving as pastor and president of the 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. The other officers were his wife Sharon (they divorced in 2009) as the secretary, and Brentwood resident and contractor Jerry Dellinger as chief financial officer. Prior to comHANOUM ing to Brentwood, Hanoum ran San Diego International Christian Centers, Inc., which declared bankruptcy in 2000, defaulting on $1.5 million. A contributing factor, Hanoum said, was his wife Yvonne’s cancer. “At the time of the bankruptcy we owned a building in downtown San Diego, but when she got sick we weren’t able to keep up with the payments,” he said. Yvonne died in 2002, said Hanoum, and his creditors were repaid. “I eventually paid it all off. It’s all been taken care of.” He said he did not recall dates or amounts paid and did not provide documentation. According to records filed with the California Secretary of State, the state Franchise Tax Board first suspended MVCC for non-payment of taxes in 2006, reinstating it the same year. A second corporate suspension came in September of 2009 for failure to file a required annual statement of corporate officers for three years and for unpaid corporate taxes. The first problem was rectified in 2010, when the corporation reported changing its officers to Jerry Dellinger (president), his brother Scott Dellinger (secretary) and Dustin Hanoum (chief financial officer). The back taxes owed to the FTB, however, have not been repaid. As a result, the church’s status as a nonprofit corporation has been suspended for a year and a half. When asked about MVCC’s suspended status, Hanoum said he had just learned that the corporation had indeed been suspended. “We did get our state license suspended,” said Hanoum. “But everything is fine. We can still operate.” Dellinger agreed. “I do know that the state has suspended us due to payroll taxes,” he said. “I don’t know for how much but I do know it’s a pretty nice number. But federally we’re fine, we’re OK.” The status of the organization with the federal government was unclear as of press time, but the State of California is clear: When a California corporation is suspended, the corporation has lost all of its rights and privileges and cannot legally operate. The opulent, 5-acre Hanoum Estate on Knarlwood Road in Oakley, privately leased since 2005 by Hanoum under the auspices of the MVCC, has been showcased as an event center and retreat for ministers and their families. Financing for the construction and development of the property – it includes two lakes with fountains, gazebos, four garages and a 19,000-square-foot main building with sleeping quarters for 10 was gathered in large part through donations from the MVCC congregation and private investors. Art Mijares, a former member of the MVCC and vice principal of the church’s school in Brentwood, was apsee Pastor page 11A

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The Mountain View Christian School’s lease with the Oakley Union Elementary School District will expire in June.

Pastor from page 10A proached by Hanoum with an offer to invest in the venue in 2005. According to Mijares, Hanoum solicited a select group of MVCC members to invest $100,000 each in the project with promises of a 12-percent return within three years. “Jerry (Hanoum) approached me and said for $100,000 he could let me in on this deal,” said Mijares. “I said I didn’t have that kind of money and he asked me how much did I have. I told him I had $25,000 but was saving that for my daughter’s wedding. He told me that if I invested that money with him, then they would do my daughter’s wedding at the Hanoum Estate for free.” Mijares declined the offer and said it was not long afterward that he was told there would no longer be a place for him on the MVCC staff. But Mijares said there were others who did invest and have yet to see a return. “I said no, but other people I know did give him money and I know one person who went to court and got some of his money back. But there are others who weren’t as lucky. In my eyes, the ministry is going downhill financially and morally.” Most recently the property has been used by Hanoum and MVCC as a safe house and retreat for the families and victims of child and sexual abuse. Hanoum has also launched the Hunted Child website and video series, designed to provide information to families about child predators for a membership fee of $4.95. The goal of Hunted Child, according to the website, includes bringing a bill before Congress entitled The Mark for Mark Act. “With the passing of this bill, every person who has been convicted of harming a child will be required to have a Mark on his or her name and/or body, to identify that individual as a danger to children,” the site states. “An abused child carries a Mark on his or her life forever. It is time to put a Mark on those who have Marked our children. The mark can be removed only when that individual has gone though treatment and extensive counseling and has proven beyond doubt to be responsible.” Even were the Mark removed, the site states, the individual would still wear a GPS device for the rest of his or her life. In February, the Hanoum Estate property went into foreclosure, and Hanoum said that while the ministry is struggling to stay afloat, he feels confident Hanoum Estate will remain a place where the families and victims of child and sexual abuse can seek refuge. “We’ve put a program together where families can come and stay and heal,” said Hanoum. “And we’re not going to let that go … We know that we are in a situation where we need to take care of some things and we are not going to quit until we do. We are taking care of so many people who are hurting. We’re just doing what we can to help them heal and move on.” When asked to comment on the foreclosure proceedings and what it might mean to MVCCs future, Hanoum was less forthcoming. “I won’t comment no more,” he said, “because you are getting into areas I’m not comfortable talking about.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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OBITUARIES Socorro Espindola Longtime Oakley and Brentwood resident Socorro Espindola passed away from this life from natural causes, peacefully surrounded by all her loved ones, on March 17, 2011. She was 71. Socorro was born in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico, on June 17, 1939, to +Luis and +Maria de Jesus Reyes. She was a very happy, loving, humble, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to dance and be surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Espindola of Oakley; eight children: Margarita (Ramon) Sanchez of Brentwood, Catalina (Joel) Gutierrez of Knightsen, Miguel (Christina) Espindola II, Ricardo (Maria) Espindola, Socorro (Sergio) Ortega, Luisa Yanes and Lupe Rodriguez of Oakley, and Irene (Jorge) Juarez of Brentwood; 22 grandchildren: Anabel, Ramon Jr., Luis M. Sanchez, Joel Jr. and Jorge Gutierrez, Monica, Miguel III, Jose Miguel Espindola, Ricardo II and Liliana Espindola, Sergio Jr., Diego and Yvette Ortega, Krystal Espindola, Eduardo and Rodolfo Yanes, Estephani and Alonzo Rodriguez, Rogelio “Roy” Elias, Feliza I and Jorge Juarez II; and two great-grandchildren: Jackeline and Isabela Sanchez. She is also survived by one uncle, four brothers, one sister and many nieces and nephews from California. Socorro touched many hearts. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten. And to her family, her last words were, “Los quiero mucho! Y desde el cielo los estare cuidando!”

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The vigil and funeral services were held March 20 and 21. We have much gratitude to all the wonderful friends and family who supported us during this very difficult time. Thank you to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church of Brentwood, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Oakley, Holy Rosary and Holy Angels of Antioch, for their help and support toward our beloved Wife and Mother. Descanse en Paz!

finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Jay was a gentle, godly man with a great sense of humor, and a loving, supportive husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He leaves behind his wife of 13 years, Carol of Brentwood; Carol’s daughter Deanna (Steve) Lengyel of Brentwood and son Robert (Sigrid) Bowen of Commerce City, Colo.; and two grandchildren: Zachary Lengyel and Ellyanna Bowen. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends: his brother Alfred (Sharon) Odermann of Bakersfield; sisters Aldeana (Leslie) Stuart of Roseburg, Ore. and Lucinda (Gerald) Ford of Santa Ana; sisters-in-law Marjorie (George) Irvin of Greenbrae and Judith Werbelow

of Brentwood; as well as many nieces and nephews. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Jay’s memory.

Jay Odermann Brentwood resident Jay Odermann, 69, passed away on March 20 after a ninemonth battle with leukemia. II Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have

Leon Felix Stemler Aug. 11, 1982-March 17, 2011 Leon Felix Stemler, 28, passed away at his family home in Brentwood from cancer. He graduated from Liberty Union High School in 2000 and attended college in Corvallis, Ore. He last worked as a custodian at Oregon State University. Leon was an Eagle Scout with Troop 93 see Milestones page 14A

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Maya materializes Tim and Carol Laird of Oakley are proud to announce the birth of their second granddaughter, Maya Marjorie Burnett, daughter of Jenny and Brian Burnett of Concord. Maya was born at home on March 15 and weighed in at 9 pounds, 4 ounces and 21¾ inches. Welcome, Maya!

Milestones from page 12A of Brentwood and served in the U.S. Army. He played trumpet and guitar and was a member of a rock band. Leon is survived by his loving mother, Virginia “Ginny” Stemler of Brentwood, and loving sister Melissa “Issa” Stemler of Humboldt County. He was preceded

in death by his father, Leon A. Stemler of Knightsen and Brentwood. Leon left no wife and children. Many of Leon’s friends attended a visitation on March 23 and his funeral service and burial the next day. To continue sharing in the life story, visit www. brentwoodfuneral.com.

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Deer Valley High School co-principals Clarence Isadore, left, and Scott Bergerhouse were two of 52 Antioch Uniﬁed School District employees to receive layoff notices.

Staff Writer In the wake of pink slips issued recently to two popular administrators at Deer Valley High School, Antioch Unified School District officials are determining the next step for the city’s largest school. Co-principals Scott Bergerhouse and Clarence Isadore were among the 52 district employees issued layoff notices in mid-March. Unless the district’s financial situation changes for the better, those layoffs will become official on May 30. District Superintendent Donald Gill made $4 million in ongoing cuts in order to keep the budget in the black for the next few years. Gill felt the team of Bergerhouse and Isadore worked well together, but the district was forced to issue the layoff notices in order to survive. “The two principals are very effective in working together in terms of their personal relationship,” Gill said. “Having things stay the way they’ve always been, I’d love to do that, but my responsibility to the board and the community is to stay financially solvent.” Gill cited declining enrollment at not just Deer Valley, but schools throughout the district as reason for the need for the layoff notices. In 2008, Deer Valley served roughly 3,300 students – it’s current enrollment is 2,726. Districtwide enrollment fell from 19,096 in October of 2009 to 18,471 in October of 2010. Antioch High, which is about 600 stu-

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dents smaller, also saw one of its four vice principals receive a pink slip. Deer Valley will most likely employ one principal next year. While Gill said that Bergerhouse and Isadore are welcome to apply for the position, they will not be given preferential treatment. “If we do end up going to a one-principal model, they will interview exactly as any candidate,” Gill said. “How would I pick one over the other?” In its second interim budget report, the district was given a positive certification from the state board of education. But less money from the state due to declining enrollment plus budget woes in Sacramento forced the district to make the cuts. Bergerhouse and Isadore each earn a principal’s salary. While specific information regarding the principals’ pay was not available, the annual salary range for a high school principal in the district is between $95,645 and $122,423.

Gill said the district is taking the time between now and May 30 to examine the differences between Antioch, which employs one principal – Louie Rocha – and the two-principal system under which Deer Valley operates. He has ordered a study on the two schools, but was unsure when it would be completed. “We know the financial implications and now we’re looking at if a two-principal system enhances the school,” Gill said. “(The study) will show me and show our community if this model is a superior model to the one-principal model.” Deer Valley students and their parents have generally been supportive of Bergerhouse and Isadore, who were elevated to the position in 2007. Last year, both earned awards from the Association of California School Administrators. At the most recent AUSD Board meeting, parents spoke out, pleading with the district to reconsider its decision. Parents felt

that Bergerhouse and Isadore have greatly improved the school’s reputation, which had been hurt by incidents on- and off-campus. In addition to policing the school, the principals have been known to head to nearby locales such as Burger King, making sure students aren’t hanging out there in the morning to skip class or be truant. “I was unsure about the co-principal concept, but after seeing those guys in action, I know that they made a difference,” said Jim Thompson, a parent of a Deer Valley student and graduate. “You don’t cut good people for the sake of trying to find a way to improve something in that school. You don’t cut them just for a budgetary reason when there are other alternatives. You find what’s going to make that school better.” Board members, along with Gill, were not able to respond to comments or questions from the public, since it was a personnel matter not on that meeting’s agenda. Deer Valley senior Celestina Amigo, whose mother, Candi Amigo, spoke at the meeting, felt that the two principals have been a constant positive presence. Celestina, the school’s Associated Student Body president, said students have been confused about what’s going on since the layoff notices were issued. “I see them on a daily basis and they are fantastic principals,” Celestina said. “They’re always just out there; they’re very visible principals that the students can always approach for whatever reason.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Ideas for Oakley Editor: I am working on my communications merit badge for Boy Scouts. One of the requirements is to write a letter or send an e-mail to the editor of a magazine or local newspaper. I was wondering what to write about when I realized that our city could use some improvements that would make an excellent topic. Following are some of the ideas I came up with. Instead of sharing a pool with Freedom High School, a city pool would be very fun for kids and families of Oakley. Or thinking larger, how about a full-scale water park, complete with a snack bar like our sister cities Antioch and Brentwood? Make it unique and keep it clean and well-managed and the people will come. We could generate income and jobs from a project like this, and it would get kids away from all the video games and out enjoying the water with their families and friends. The only indoor gathering place for our citizens we currently have is the little “White House” that accommodates only a few people. We need indoor facilities with approved kitchens in this city where people can teach interesting classes, hold community fundraisers, wedding receptions, large and small meetings, reunions and many other events. Bethel Island has its Scout Hall, Brentwood has its Veterans building and several other city-owned facilities that can be rented. It’s time for Oakley to move in this direction as well. We still need to work on completing the all-abilities playground that was put on hold with the closing of the old YMCA. It is a project that some of our citizens and our city invested in, and we need to follow through. Some of these recreational facilities could be attached to one or more of the many nice parks we already have in

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Oakley. In addition, Oakley has acquired other parcels of land that could also be utilized to complete these projects. The old YMCA property and the old Dow properties come to mind. As a young teenager, I would like to encourage our City Council to always keep these suggestions in their minds as they lay the groundwork for further development of our city. I think they are suggestions that would make our citizens very happy – and would not be that impossible to achieve. Travis Karbowski Oakley

Teachers’ working conditions are students’ learning conditions Editor: With much recent discussion regarding teacher unions, taxes and education, we want to take a moment to respond to some of the letters recently published in The Press. We are both local high school science teachers, parents of both a Liberty High School freshman and a LHS graduate. We are Brentwood citizens, taxpayers, voters and proud public workers. Collective bargaining is a process of mutual agreement, which results in a contract that is fair and equitable to both the teachers and the school district. Disrupting the collective bargaining process by restricting only one side will lead to a long-term spiral downward in delivering a well-constructed educational opportunity for our children. The call to “reform” teacher unions is simply mis-

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guided, as they can be a tool in school reform; they are not the reason why education needs to be revamped year after year. Teachers know the effects of larger class sizes and reduced opportunities due to budget shortfalls. That is why, through collective bargaining, we advocate for the improvement of an array of issues, including smaller class sizes. Although our contracts deal with wages and working conditions, teachers’ working conditions are also students’ learning conditions. As is happening in Wisconsin and a number of other states across our nation, there is a cry that teachers and teacher unions must be accountable to the taxpayers. Teachers are taxpayers. They are your neighbors. There are 3.2 million members of the National Education Association, and 1.5 million members of the American Federation of Teachers in our nation. Both organizations spend time and money ensuring that our nation’s children are offered the best possible education. Similarly, corporations have industry trade groups (lobbyists) to represent their interests before all governmental agencies. Unions are the most democratic entities in existence today. Members have access to directing their leadership via voting, the petition process and attendance at public forum membership meetings. Teachers cannot be disconnected from politics. Every aspect of a classroom and every penny spent on education is determined politically: class size, textbooks, pencils and paper, lab materi-

als, campus safety, food services, libraries, counseling and much more. We could vote to eliminate or reduce taxes, but that is a vote for larger class sizes, and reduced educational opportunities for future generations, as well as more potholes, reduced fire protection and police services, etc. Days were eliminated from the current school year to help balance our school district’s budget. Although our income (remember, we are taxpayers too) was reduced, we are more concerned about the fact that instructional time was taken away from the more than 7,300 students in our district. Unfortunately, “furlough” days and layoffs are commonplace throughout California, and we must understand the negative impact to our students and our state economy. We see the need for passing a tax extension in June. As the school year, classroom materials and services decrease while class sizes increase, we cannot imagine the impact of even greater cuts to education. Spencer and Poppy Holmes Brentwood

Special thanks Editor: On behalf of the American Legion Auxiliary, we wish to thank everyone who attended our spaghetti dinner on March 12. A special thanks to the Legion’s cook Bill Hein and his helper Harry Harris. The spaghetti and sauce was a bit hit! Dolly Rios Brentwood

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Brentwood City Manager and City Council City Hall 708 Third St. Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-516-5440 www.ci.brentwood.ca.us City of Antioch City Manager and City Council City Hall Third and H streets Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: 925-779-7000 www.ci.antioch.ca.us City of Oakley City Manager and City Council City Hall 3231 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561 Phone: 925-625-7000 www.ci.oakley.ca.us

Town of Discovery Bay Town Manager and Community Services District 1800 Willow Lake Road Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Phone: 925-634-1131 www.todb.ca.gov County Supervisor, Dist. III Mary N. Piepho 181 Sand Creek Road, Suite L. Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-240-7260 dist3@bos.cccounty.us County Supervisor, Dist. V Federal Glover 315 E. Leland Ave. Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-427-8138 dist5@bos.cccounty.us State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier Seventh State Senate District State Capitol Room 2054 Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-651-4007 1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone: 925-942-6082 www.dist07.casen.govoffice.com Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan 15th District P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249 3231 Main St., Oakley, CA 94561 Phone: 925-679-2715 www.democrats.assembly.ca.gov/ members/a15 Gov. Jerry Brown Constituent Affairs State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2864 www.gov.ca.gov/interact#email U.S. Rep. Gerald McNerney 11th Congressional District 2222 Grand Canal Blvd., Suite 7

Stockton, CA 95207 Phone: 209-476-8552 Fax: 209-476-8587 Washington office: 312 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-1947 Fax: 202-225-4060 www.mcnerney.house.gov U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer 1700 Montgomery St., Suite 240 San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: 415-403-0100 Fax: 415-956-6701 www.boxer.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein 1 Post St., Room 2450 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 415-393-0707 Washington office: 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3841 www.feinstein.senate.gov

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD March 21, 5:41 a.m. California Highway Patrol reported that a stolen vehicle belonging to a resident of Brushwood Place was found on fire on Kirker Pass Road. March 21, 9 a.m. An unidentified person opened the unlocked side panels of a truck parked on Valley Green Drive and stole construction tools. Estimated loss: $1,250. March 21, 9:20 a.m. An unidentified person used the bank card number of a resident of Spruce Street to purchase $202.40 worth of gasoline in Monterey Park. March 21, 10:48 a.m. An unidentified person illegally activated water service at the residence on Continente Avenue. March 21, 2:46 p.m. An unidentified person used the Social Security number of a resident of Amber Lane for income-reporting purposes. March 21, 3 p.m. An unidentified person opened a checking and savings account using the personal information of a resident of Big Basin Drive. March 21, 3:30 p.m. An unidentified person used the personal information of a resident of Paradise Lane to fraudulently obtain a prescription in San Francisco. March 21, 3:26 p.m. An unidentified person stole copper piping from the roof air conditioning unit of a business on Sand Creek Road. Estimated loss: $500. March 21, 3:28 p.m. An unidentified

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An unidentified person used the personal information of a resident of Paradise Lane to fraudulently obtain a prescription in San Francisco.

person attempted to activate a stolen cell phone. The phone was recovered on Sand Creek Road and its owner was notified. March 21, 7 p.m. On Bonita Way at Arroyo Seco Road, a subject was arrested for public intoxication and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. March 21, 7:26 p.m. A subject was placed under citizen’s arrest for shoplifting from a business on Lone Tree Way and released on a Juvenile Affidavit. March 22, 8:39 a.m. An abandoned vehicle parked on Fitzgerald Lane was towed. March 22, 11:22 a.m. An unidentified driver struck a vehicle parked on First Street at Oak Street and fled without providing required contact information. March 22, 11:47 a.m. An unidentified person stole copper wire from street lamps on Apricot Way. March 22, 1:45 p.m. A resident of Sunflower Lane returned home to find that several window screens had been tampered with, but that no entry into the residence had been made. March 22, 4:25 p.m. A rear-end collision on the Highway 4 Bypass at Balfour Road resulted in minor damage to one vehicle. 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.

of an eighth-grade male student by 62year-old Pittsburg resident Charles Redmond, a teacher at Park Middle School. The touching was over the victim’s clothing. After APD began its inquiry and criminal investigation, Redmond left a note for his family and is believed to have fled to Mexico. A $100,000 warrant for his arrest has been issued. Those with information regarding this investigation should call Detective Robert Green at 925-779-6932.

ANTIOCH March 24 – The Antioch Police Department was made aware of allegations of inappropriate comments to male students and the alleged illicit touching

Deanery Reconciliation You are invited to experience the Sacrament of Penance at one of our Deanery Communal Penance Liturgies The schedule is as follows Monday, April 4 • 6:30pm St. Anne’s • 2800 Camino Diablo Rd., Byron

Wednesday, April 6 • 7:00pm Holy Rosary • 1313 A Street, Antioch

Thursday, April 7 • 7:30pm St. Ignatius • 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch

Monday, April 11 • 7:00pm Immaculate Heart of Mary • 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood

Wednesday, April 13 • 7:00pm St. Anthony’s • 971 O’Hara Ave., Oakley

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OAKLEY March 14 – An arrest warrant was served on Main Street at Norcross Lane. March 14 – A business on the 1600 block of Main Street was burglarized. March 15 – On Charles Way at Main Street, a subject was found to be under the influence of drugs. March 15 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Empire Avenue at Laurel Road. March 15 – On the 4300 block of Mahaffey Way, a subject was found in possession of drug paraphernalia. March 15 – Arrest warrants were served on the 4900 block of Montague Avenue, the 1800 block of Walnut Grove Court and on Big Break Road at Main Street. March 16 – On the 800 block of Chianti Way, a subject was found in violation of a court order. March 16 – On Laurel Road at Main Street and on the 800 block of Chianti Way. March 16 – Terrorist threats were made on the 1700 block of Walnut Meadows Drive. March 16 – Trespassing was reported on the 2000 block of Rubens Way.

March 16 – On the 100 block of Carol Lane, a subject was arrested for public intoxication. March 16 – On the 200 block of Main Street, a convicted felon was arrested for possession of a firearm. March 19 – An unidentified person stole a vehicle from the 5100 block of Martin Street. March 18 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on the 7100 block of Sellers Avenue. March 18 – On West Cypress Road at O’Hara Avenue, a subject attempted to evade police. March 19 – A juvenile was reported as a runaway from a residence of the 100 block of Francisco Villa Drive. March 19 – Incidents of battery were reported on Laurel Road at Main Street and on the 1300 block of Tuolumne Way. March 19 – Vehicles parked on the 500 block of Norcross Lane and the 100 block of Zinfandel Court. March 19 – Grand theft from a vehicle was reported on the 4800 block of Carrington Drive. March 19 – Petty theft from a vehicle was reported on the 1500 block of Thistle Court. March 19 – A vehicle was towed from the 1300 block of Main Street. March 20 – A residence on the 100 block of Delta Road was burglarized. March 20 – On Carol Lane at Main Street, Laurel Road at Main Street and on Second Street at Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI. March 20 – On the 100 block of Carol Lane, a subject was cited for loitering on private property.

Cherry’s Tax Facts... By Cherry Comstock

Beware of Tax Scams All scams are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers including significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution. The schemes take several shapes, ranging from promises of large tax refunds to illegal ways of “untaxing” yourself. Here are three important guidelines to keep in mind: · You are responsible and liable for the content of your tax return. · Anyone who promises you a bigger refund without knowing your tax situation could be misleading you, and · Never sign a tax return without looking it over to make sure it is accurate. Return Preparer Fraud: Dishonest tax return preparers can cause many headaches for taxpayers who fall victim to their ploys. Such preparers derive financial gain by skimming a portion of their clients’ refunds and charging inflated fees for return preparation services. They attract new clients by promising large refunds. Choose carefully when hiring a tax preparer. As the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. No matter who prepares your tax return you are ultimately responsible for its accuracy and for any tax bill that may arise due to a questionable claim. To increase confidence in your tax preparer hire a licensed tax professional like an Enrolled Agent or CPA. Licensed tax preparers must pass an extensive tax exam

and are required to take continuing education classes. Identity Theft: It pays to be choosy when it comes to disclosing personal information. Identity thieves have used stolen personal data to access financial accounts, run up charges on credit cards and apply for new loans. The IRS is aware of several identity theft scams involving taxes or scammers posing as the IRS itself. The IRS does not use e-mail to contact taxpayers about issues related to their accounts. If you have any doubt whether a contact from the IRS is authentic, call 800-829-1040 to confirm it. Frivolous Arguments: Promoters have been known to make outlandish claims such as that the Sixteenth Amendment concerning congressional power to establish and collect income taxes was never ratified; that wages are not income; that filing a return and paying taxes are merely voluntary; and that being required to file Form 1040 violates the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination or the Fourth Amendment right to privacy. Don’t believe these or other similar claims. Such arguments are false and have been thrown out of court. Taxpayers have the right to contest their tax liabilities in court, but no one has the right to disobey the law. 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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When people come in for an initial consultation, they want to know three things. First, is bankruptcy appropriate for their financial problems? Second, what options are available under Bankruptcy Code? And third, how will bankruptcy affect their lives after the bankruptcy is done. Bankruptcy may be the appropriate remedy if a person is having difficulty paying their bills as they come due and owing, have credit card debt they have been unable to pay off or have long term debt such as home loans which they are having difficulty paying. The most common form of bankruptcy is a Chapter 7. A Chapter 7 is a straight bankruptcy also known as a liquidation case. In a Chapter 7 case, all assets and liabilities are included and the Chapter 7 Trustee will have the right to liquidate non-exempt assets for the benefit of creditors. In exchange for including all assets and liabilities, an individual’s promise to pay on most debts are forgiven through a discharge. In most cases, there are no assets available to creditors because all of the assets are exempt or encumbered by liens to the full extent of their value. Exempt assets include IRA or retirement plans, equity in a car up to $3,525, most household goods and furnishing, life insurance and then $23,250 in other assets such as balances in bank accounts or additional equity in cars or other items. A Chapter 13 is a Consumer Reorganization which is usually used when a borrower needs one of the special “bells and whistles” provided by the Code. The most common bells and whistles are that the Debtor has nonexempt assets that they want to keep or they have a junior lien on a primary residence that does not attach to any equity which could be avoided in a Chapter 13 or maybe they have a car loan which is older than 910 days which they can reduce to the current fair market value. The Chapter 7 process usually takes approximately

4 months from the date of filing to closing of the case. While a bankruptcy can stay on a person’s credit for a maximum of 10 years, Fannie Mae’s guidelines provide that a person will be eligible to purchase with a FHA loan product in as little as 2 years after the closing of the bankruptcy. New credit is usually granted within 1 year, but at lower limits and higher interest rates. The Chapter 13 process takes between 3-5 years, but provides greater relief in many situations. Most people who are having problems paying their bills qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy either because their income is low or because their mortgage payments and other secured loans such as car loans are too high in relation to their income. However, a person should not delay in seeking legal advice. The loss of a home prior to a bankruptcy filing either through a short sale or foreclosure may make an individual’s income too high for a Chapter 7 and the only option will be Chapter 13 repayment plan which will last between 3-5 years. In addition, there may be personal liability and tax consequences which could have been eliminated in a bankruptcy. In conclusion, if you are having financial problems, seek legal counsel. You did not make this real estate and credit card meltdown. Do not lose sleep and your sanity worrying about financial problems. WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. WE HELP PEOPLE FILE BANKRUPTCY RELIEF UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY CODE. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED AS LEGAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON IN MAKING A DECISION REGARDING A VOLUNTARY DEFAULT, SHORT SALE, FORECLOSURE OR BANKRUPTCY. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR OBTAINING TAX & LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING AN INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. © 2010 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

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Heritage’s Guernsey a quick learner by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Oliver Guernsey has been called the smartest guy at Heritage High, but the title has nothing to do with grades. Guernsey, a senior middle blocker for the Patriots volleyball team, showed off some of his other skills recently at the school’s Battle of the Sexes rally. During a cheerleading routine, Guernsey caught a girl whose landing appeared to be off target, wowing the gymnasium crowd. Guernsey didn’t really think he merited much applause. After all, the lone member of the Heritage cheer squad was just doing his job. It was at that moment that theater teacher Chris Phallows got on the microphone, crediting the senior with his wise athletic choices. “It was actually a little bit like volleyball,” Guernsey said of his experience as a cheerleader. “I thought it was going to be easy. I could lift the girls a little easier, but when I had to dance and the arm motions and stuff and learning where to go on the mat, and flips – it was hard. I respect these girls a lot more now.” Guernsey’s raw athleticism has served him well in his time as a Patriot. In addition to scooping up descending cheerleaders, he has also caught passes as a football player

and ground balls as a baseball player. After a finger injury stunted his career at third base, Guernsey was jonesing for a spring sport to finish off his senior year. He and some classmates were avid fans of the Heritage girls volleyball team, coached by Janet Hannigan, that won the Bay Valley Athletic League title in the fall. Guernsey thought the sport was a lot of fun, and figured he’d give it a shot, despite having never aced, killed or dug outside of PE class. Hannigan, now in her first year coaching the boys, had some initial doubts. “I saw him pass, and I went, ‘Uh oh, we’re in trouble,’” Hannigan said. “He’s really come around. He’s been our go-to guy.” Having gotten the hang of volleyball, Guernsey now averages about five kills and five blocks per game for the Patriots, but Hannigan notes that those numbers have been rising as Guernsey gets more experience. Guernsey is one of seven players on this year’s Heritage team who have never played the sport before now. While Hannigan has admitted that this will likely be a growing year for the Patriots, who started the season 1-4, the team fields some talented players. Many of the first-year players, such as Guernsey, are multi-sport athletes who supsee Quick page 22A

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Heritage senior middle blocker Oliver Guernsey has tried his hand at football, baseball and cheerleading, but seems to have found his groove as a volleyball player.

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Deer Valley senior Raven Fox sprints ahead of the pack during Saturday’s Deer Valley Invitational.

Despite wet surfaces and cold air on Saturday, Deer Valley High’s track and field team took first place in 21 of 62 events at the Deer Valley Invitational. The Wolverines appeared to have a stranglehold on the short-distance events, sweeping the girls and boys varsity 400meter dash. Deer Valley’s varsity and freshman/sophomore squads also won the girls 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relays. Wolverines senior Erica Wilson claimed a solid victory in the 100-meter hurdles, beating Liberty senior Kayla Ambrose by roughly 2½ seconds. In the girls sprint medley race, Deer Valley’s relay team of junior Audrena Harlan, senior Joy Gee, junior Monet East and senior Raven Fox posted a nearly six-second lead at the finish line over Pittsburg. The boys sprint medley team – senior Nick Lewis, junior Shawn Simms, senior Jesse White and sophomore Tajae Smith-White – topped the Pirates by a similar margin. Fox won by a slim .07 seconds in the 400-meter dash, but at the expense of senior teammate Darnella Jenkins. The next finisher, San Leandro’s Akeli Turner, finished about 3½ seconds behind.

The Deer Valley boys enjoyed success in some of the longer races, such as the 1,600-meter run, the 3,200-meter run and the distance medley. Heritage took first in the frosh/soph girls 100-meter hurdles, sophomore Caitlin Bronzan edging out Freedom freshman Amanda Schweitzer. The Patriots also won the varsity girls 1,600-meter run, as senior Alex Grant was nearly four seconds faster than Dougherty Valley’s Isabelle De Metz. Antioch saw first-place finishes from two underclassmen. Freshman Darrian Jones’ 12.01 seconds in the frosh/soph 100-meter dash beat Deer Valley freshman Nsimba Webster. Panthers sophomore Jeremy Bittle 38.1-foot triple jump also placed first. For Liberty, freshman Stefani Bergerhouse won the frosh/soph long jump event. Sophomore Nick West’s 5-foot 8inch mark won the varsity boys high jump competition. Freedom’s lone victory came in the girls 3,200-meter run, as Carmen Martinez took first place over junior teammate Kendall Kawalkowski. Heritage sophomore Claire Hannigan placed third in that event. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Lions build from top to bottom by Michael Dixon Correspondent The last two seasons have not been pretty for the Liberty High varsity baseball program. In that stretch, the Lions are 7-41 overall and 5-25 in Bay Valley Athletic League play. They haven’t posted a winning season since 2008. Liberty brought in Seth Wheelock to lead the 2011 installment of the team. Wheelock played at Antioch and had coached for the Panthers for eight years before coming to Brentwood. This season, though, the Lions are still trying to find their stride. In their first six games, they went 1-5 and Wheelock penciled in six different lineups. Still, the players have noticed a change in the team’s attitude. Liberty was able to post a 13-2 win on Tuesday over Brookside Christian. “It seems like he actually wants us to win,” said junior catcher Zach Finley of Wheelock. “He wants to get the entire program better, not just this team.” Indeed, Wheelock quickly identified continuity as the key to getting the baseball program moving in the right direction. By forming a consistent lineup, a consistent routine and a consistent mentality, Wheelock believes the wins will start to come. The current varsity team will go as far as its pitching and defense takes it. Since Finley splits time with senior Caleb Salas behind the plate, the varsity Lions are strong up the middle defensively. Coaches say freshman starting shortstop Mitchell Zamora conducts himself like an upperclassman. Junior pitcher Ian

Schwaab has also been a pleasant surprise, keeping his team in games both as a starter and a reliever. “Pitching is always king,” said Wheelock. “I think the brightest thing in the future of this program is the pitching, top to bottom. There are a lot of quality arms and a lot of people getting the necessary experience.” Wheelock has also been happy with senior centerfielder Jose Arebalo, particularly in the field. The coach says that Arebalo’s range allows him to run down fly balls that most centerfielders wouldn’t even reach. In addi-

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Quick from page 21A ported the girls team. Senior outside hitter Albert Rodriguez said Guernsey, a close friend, convinced him to come out for the volleyball team. A member of the football, track and wrestling teams, Rodriguez also made the cheerleading team but was unable to participate. “We have a lot of first-years on the team, but a lot of them are stepping up really big,” Rodriguez said. “Every time, (Guernsey) comes out with that intensity. You see him out there and he’s one of those guys that gets you pumped up.” Though Guernsey played baseball throughout childhood, it’s volleyball that has captured his attention now. He’s waiting to hear back from Chico State, and if he gets in, he plans to try out for the Wildcats volleyball team. If not, he’ll step onto the court for a junior college and eventually transfer to a four-year school. Guernsey relishes the challenge of trying new sports. On the football, cheerleading and volleyball squads he was the low man on the totem pole. This fuels him to work diligently and lift himself up. So far, the elbow grease approach has worked. Hannigan calls Guernsey one of the most improved players on the team. “You can tell that he really enjoys the sport,” said Courtney Quinn, a senior outside hitter for the girls team. “He leads the team and he definitely puts his heart into it.” It looks like the smartest guy at Heritage made another wise choice. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Falcons senior center ﬁelder Malena Padilla, seen here earlier this season, swatted a double in Freedom’s victory over Piedra Vista High.

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Falcons get mixed results by Michael Dixon Correspondent At the beginning of the season, Freedom High head softball coach Jeff Jonas expected his team of six sophomores and four freshmen to experience some growing pains through a tough preseason schedule. In Huntington Beach’s Faster to First tournament last week, the Falcons did take their lumps, but also came away with some positives. Freedom was outscored by a combined 13-1 in its opening two defeats. The first was a 5-0 loss to Norco High, the second an 8-1 setback at the hands of El Toro. Sophomore pitchers Madison Williams and Andrea Neilson took the losses. The Falcons bounced back in the final

game of the tournament against Piedra Vista of Farmington, N. M. Williams allowed nine hits over the six-inning game, but kept the Panthers off of the scoreboard through four innings. Freedom broke through offensively with a four-run fifth inning and added a run in the sixth. Piedra Vista scored three against Williams in its half of the sixth, but couldn’t tie the game. Falcons sophomore shortstop Emma Ryan starred at the plate, going two for three, including two doubles and two runs scored. Senior center fielder Malena Padilla added a double of her own. Freedom plays three more preseason games before opening its Bay Valley Athletic League season on April 12 with a road game against Heritage.

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Antioch all-league wrestler Kyle Clark grapples with an opponent earlier this season. Clark earned recognition for his work in the 215 pound class.

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n its second year in operation, the Delta Valley Wolfpack youth cheer competition team made an impact at the 2011 Jamz Nationals in Las Vegas, taking ﬁrst place in Show Cheer and Performance Cheer. For information on how to join the league, visit www.deltavalleywolfpack. net.

Winter All-League I athletes announced Girls basketball MVP: Raven Fox, Deer Valley First team: Bernadette Fong, Liberty; Imana Samuels, DV; Lakeshia Ward, Pittsburg; Myisha Ward, Pittsburg; Erin Asher, Heritage. Second team: Kayla Alexander, DV; Darnella Jenkins, DV; Gabrielle Freeman, Liberty; Sabrina Engelstad, Heritage; Ali Ramirez, Heritage; Maranne Johnson, Antioch; Nyaa Davis, DV. Honorable mention: Gabby Worley, Liberty; Terri Powell, Pittsburg, Jenny Cyganowski, Heritage; Nicole Mass, Freedom; Shaunike Lee, Liberty; Ally MacKenzie, Liberty; Dominique Gordon, Pittsburg; Johnea Glasper, Antioch; Caroline Calbonero, Freedom; Elsa Ross, Freedom.

Boys basketball MVP: Andre McPhail, DV First team: McPhail, DV; Andrew Garner, Freedom; Jamaal Davis, Antioch; Michael Crawley, Antioch; Kendall Smith, DV. Second team: Marcus Lee, DV; Dorian Hardy, Heritage; Brandon White, Liberty; James O’Neal, Freedom; Josh Jayubo, Antioch. Honorable mention: Namuji Madoshi, Antioch; Aris Morton, Antioch; Dylan Williams, DV; Paul Blackburn, Heritage; Randall Gory II, Pittsburg; Kyle Grant, Heritage.

Girls soccer MVP: Mikayla Farber, Liberty Offensive MVP: Krystal Espindola, Freedom Defensive MVP: Katie Barsanti, Heritage First team: Jessica Huerta, Antioch; Bryana Cooper and Amanda Wallach, DV; Espindola, Jessica Deno, Anna Carter and Angel Gosse, Freedom; Katie Barsanti, Kayla Hinojosa, Mikayla Griggs and Ari Gordon, Heritage; Mikayla Farber, Brianna Farber and Tatyana Martinez, Liberty. Second team: Alicia Palma, Antioch;

Megan McGovern, Brianna Pickens and Samantha Martin, DV; Clarissa Diaz and Julie Lopez, Freedom; Sarah Toelkes, Alex Carpenter and Jamie Baron, Heritage; Paige Dudek, Chandler Meyer and Kylie Caponio, Liberty. Honorable mention: Susan Kapperbein and Kaitlyn MacKusick, Antioch; Candace Hodges, DV; Meghan Delamater, Freedom; Vivianna Diaz and Chelsey McDonald, Heritage; Quianna AshleyWhite, Domonique Cianfichi and Gabby Ciccolella, Liberty; Sandy Padilla, Elisa Leon, Maria Salas and Camille Thompson, Pittsburg.

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Boys soccer MVP: Aaron Huang, DV Offensive MVP: Christian Villa, Pittsburg Defensive MVP: Mike Ortlieb, DV First team: Christian Villa and Jaime Lopez, Pittsburg; Jeff Korthan and Alexis Orozco, Antioch; Mike Ortlieb, Travis Ake, John Quintanilla, Dani Laworea and Huang, DV; Nico Charvet, Heritage; Julian Alcala, Eldon Raudebaugh and Derek Bisping, Liberty; Jorge Cendejas, Freedom. Second team: Kevin Ramirez, Alejandro Gomez, Alejandro Gutierrez, Chris Salazar and Ricardo Vasquez, Pittsburg; Jose Sandoval, Hector Morphin, Oscar Cabeza and Jordan Cisneros, Antioch; Logan Wilkins, Miguel Lemus and Marcos Salvador, DV; Niklas Avringer and Dylan Dutra, Liberty; David Hurtado, Freedom.

Wrestling 103 pounds: Devyn Lyle, Liberty; 112: Austin Solari, Liberty; 119: Roman Garcia, Freedom; 125: Xavier Johnson, Liberty; 130: Zack Wiley, Freedom; 135: Nico Serrano, Liberty; 140: Joe Baynes, Antioch; 145: Jesse Baldazzo, Liberty; 152: Clayton Hambrick, Heritage; 160: Luke Hudson, Antioch; 171: Gabe Tulchinsky, Freedom; 189: Kenny Nelson, Pittsburg; 215: Kyle Clark, Antioch; 285: Caesar Garcia, Pittsburg.

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Fire Department, relies on Sanchez for grade updates – a process Joseph said he’s never had a problem with. He receives a quarterly report from the athletic director. Any player who has a GPA below 3.0 is required to bring him a weekly progress report. Due to his hard stance on grades, Joseph’s team usually earns one of the highest GPAs in the section. This year, the team’s 3.45 average led the BVAL. Last year, the mark was 3.83 – highest in the NCS.

“Once we get to that point, that’s it,” said Wolverines head coach LeChet Phillips. “They’re still a part of our family, but the focus becomes academics.” A freelance computer programmer during the daytime, Philips faces a dilemma: how can he keep his athletes focused in the classroom when he can’t be on campus? Despite the resources available to off-campus coaches such as online programs and assistant coaches who work at the school, it’s difficult to monitor athletes’ academic progress from a distance.

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Deﬁning eligibility The California Interscholastic Federation, which governs the state’s high school sports, requires athletes to maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (a C average) in order to participate in team activities. In the Antioch Unified School District (AUSD), which encompasses Antioch and Deer Valley high schools, students who earn two or more F’s on a quarterly report card are ineligible for athletic competition. The athletic directors at the two high schools, Deer Valley’s Tim Rhyan and Antioch’s Steve Sanchez, both pointed to it with pride as one of the toughest policies in the North Coast Section. In the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD), which encompasses Heritage, Liberty and Freedom high schools, students can apply for academic probation if their ON THE COVER: Student-athletes such as those on the Heritage High boys volleyball team know that the balance between academics and athletics can be tough to manage.

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Freedom High Athletic Director Steve Amaro checks up on his school’s athletes using Aeries, a program that provides detailed information about students’ grades, absences and tardies. GPA falls between 1.75 and 1.99 and they do not have more than one F. Employing 12 on-campus and 10 offcampus varsity head coaches, Deer Valley student-athletes’ cumulative GPA is 2.93. Freedom’s is 2.96, and six of the school’s 21 varsity head coaches work off-campus. Antioch’s varsity-athlete GPA is 3.11. The school employs nine off-campus coaches and seven on-campus coaches. Liberty varsity wrestling head coach Greg Chappel, a 31-year veteran of that post, agrees with Phillips. Though Chappel teaches in the LUHSD, he spends his time during the day not at Liberty but at Bristow Middle School as a physical education and woodshop

teacher. While he knows several of his athletes who attended Bristow, Chappel said it’s a little extra work to track them during the day. “I just try to find out why they’re struggling or if they’re struggling. I talk to the teacher,” Chappel said. “They go to tutors or they go to study hall.” Phillips keeps in close contact with Deer Valley co-principals Scott Bergerhouse and Clarence Isadore, who update him on Wolverine players. The coach credited the school’s administration with doing a fine job at keeping him informed about how his players are doing when he can’t personally be there. Antioch varsity girls soccer head coach Scott Joseph, a fireman for the Richmond

Despite the ineligibility of the starting basketball players, Rhyan feels that Deer Valley’s coaches have done a great job of staying on top of grades. He points to the fact that 30 Wolverines teams – at the freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels – earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (a B average) last school year. In the fall, the Deer Valley girls water polo team’s overall GPA of 3.57 earned it the NCS Scholastic title. Kiel Olff, a teacher who also heads up the Deer Valley TV program, coached that team. Rhyan did admit that when it comes to academic influence, on-campus coaches do have an advantage. Their room or office at the school provides a place where athletes can go at lunch or during a break to talk about grades, sports or life. Rhyan noted that during lunch, groups of athletes tend to hang out in their coach’s classroom, such as that of volleyball coach Lou Panzella. That kind of personal interaction is priceless in the eyes of see Grade page 3B

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Grade from page 2B players and administrators. “It’s just a place where somebody cares about them and knows what’s going on in their lives,” Rhyan said of coaches’ classrooms. Heritage senior athlete Eric Morford, who competes in cross country in the fall and track in the spring, sees a definite difference between on- and off-campus coaches. Morford’s cross country coach, Jennifer DeRego, is a physical education and health teacher at Heritage; the Patriots’ track coach is Kevin Bain, is a teacher at Deer Valley. Morford commended the hard work that Bain puts in as an off-campus coach, but said he and other athletes feel more comfortable and confident in their studies when the coach is footsteps away. “They’re a bit more in touch with us, always reminding us to keep our grades up,” Morford said. DeRego “knows more about on-campus help, if you need help in a certain subject. They know more about helping to Photo by Curtis Evans prevent your grades from going down. For other people, they do check your grades more Deer Valley High boys varsity basketball head coach LeChet Phillips, a freelance often if they know who you are.” computer programmer, admits that it’s harder for off-campus coaches to keep At Liberty, boys basketball head coach track of athletes’ grades than for their on-campus counterparts. and health teacher Jon Heinz often keeps a hawk-like eye on his athletes – and they can tant athletic director, feels the adoption of the based on official quarter and semester grades feel it. Many players’ lockers are situated next online student information system eSchool (as he did for the swim team) for any coach that asks for them. to Heinz’s classroom, which also becomes the Plus has made his job much easier. School Loop shows how students do on locker room for post-game talks. This seaAnthony looks at the official record of all son, six Lions basketball players also served Antioch swimmers, marking their GPA with a individual assignments and provides data on as teachers’ assistants, so Heinz knew who to red pen next to their names on the roster. San- tardies and absences, allowing coaches holdtalk to if his players were ever caught goofing chez said before AUSD started using this pro- ing day jobs to access the website through a off or slacking on studies. gram about a year and a half ago, gathering code given by the athletic director. Anthony estimated that about 90 per“The teachers don’t write a referral; grades was a frustrating job for the school’s they usually come right to me,” Heinz said. secretaries, who gathered reports from teach- cent of Antioch coaches take advantage of “Because of that, over the last four years, we ers. Now the only manual grade-gathering to School Loop. “School Loop gives them the have not lost one kid to grades in any level. It be done is for Dozier-Libbey Medical High access to check,” Sanchez said. “If anything, doesn’t matter if they’re on freshman, JV or School, a separate campus whose students at least they know who their teachers are, and they can check there. That’s a lot of work, but varsity – they know my eyes are on them.” compete for the Panthers. that’s what it’s become.” All district on-campus coaches have acGoing high-tech According to the School Loop webShortly after the morning bell rings at cess to eSchool Plus, as well as School Loop, a Antioch High, Ferris Anthony is doing the similar program that off-campus coaches can site, www.schoolloop.com, more than 2,000 routine job of checking grades – in this case, check from home. For reasons of confidenti- schools in 25 states use its technology, includof the Panthers’ swim team. Anthony, the ality, off-campus coaches don’t have access to ing schools in San Francisco Unified and Los school’s freshman football coach and assis- eSchool Plus, but Anthony can run reports Angeles Unified school districts. School Loop

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allows students and parents to send e-mails back and forth between teachers, further opening the lines of communication. LUHSD has a similar program in place, using the student information system Aeries. Heinz is one of Aeries’ biggest fans, as it allows him to see how the 15 Lions on the varsity roster, as well as players on the junior varsity and freshman levels, do on each individual assignment. If a player is late to his first-period class, it’s a safe bet that Heinz will know by that afternoon. Heinz sees his primary goal as encouraging academic success over athletic success. He wants to get as many players as possible to challenge their minds at the next level, whether it’s a four-year school or a community college such as Los Medanos or Diablo Valley. Since nothing can be hidden from the allprobing eye of Aeries – and therefore Heinz – the system provides players a strong incentive to study and turn in every homework assignment. “I know that I can’t slip up; otherwise he’s going to be looking at it,” Liberty sophomore guard Brandon White said. “It helps to have him on campus with us, because he gives us study sessions.” In addition to tracking grades, tardies and absences, Aeries documents the reasons for tardies and absences, plus personal medical information. To protect the confidentiality of that information, off-campus coaches are not allowed to access Aeries directly. More than 525 school districts throughout California use Aeries, which was created in 1995. Much like AUSD and School Loop, this is the first year that the LUHSD has used Aeries to keep track of grades. Freedom Athletic Director Steve Amaro, who also heads up the boys and girls tennis teams, is more than happy to run grade reports or answer questions for off-campus coaches. “Once I have their rosters, I can go ahead and generate lists for the coaches,” Amaro said. “I still will give them their progress report and say, ‘Hey, this is what came up in see Grade page 5B

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New GM at The Streets Continental Real Estate Companies have announced the hiring of Jane Reid as the new General Manager of The Streets of Brentwood lifestyle center. Reid comes to The Streets with 27 years of experience in the shopping center and tourist attraction industries. She has overseen the shopping center marketing for developers throughout California since 1983. She has served as director of marketing for Nut Tree, The Village at Corte Madera, PIER 39, Hillsdale Shopping Center, Westminster Mall and several Bay Area shopping centers owned by The Hahn Company in the mid1980s. Reid received her certified marketing director designation from the InterREID national Council of Shopping Centers in 1989. She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in fashion design from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo.

About Continental Real Estate Companies Continental Real Estate Companies (www.continental-realestate.com) is a fully integrated real estate development company based in Columbus, Ohio. Established more than 50 years ago, Continental has successfully completed more than $120 million of mixed-use projects. In addition, Continental has developed more than $2 billion in large retail projects nationwide and continues to be one of the country’s most respected and experienced real estate development companies.

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Tri Delta Transit milestone Each day, First Transit safely operates 69 fixedroute buses for Tri Delta Transit, busing more than 2.5 million passengers annually. For Driver Robert Joaquin, safely transporting passengers is his core value and something he has taken seriously for a quarter of a century. Originally from Pittsburg, Joaquin was recently saluted for his 25 years running fixed routes in Antioch. During that time, he is estimated to have transported more than 1.4 million passengers and driven more than 735,000 miles. Joaquin hasn’t always been behind the wheel when riding on Tri Delta buses, however. As a regular rider in 1986, he learned about employment opportunities from bus drivers. He applied in 1986 and has never looked back. “The best part of my job is meeting the people I bus throughout the community,” he said. “The passengers I encounter daily always make my day interesting. Meeting new passengers and getting to know veteran bus riders is always a treat and keeps me on my toes daily.” To General Manager Susan Hinson, Joaquin is an operator who cares about his job and is an important part of the Tri Delta Transit operation. “Since coming on board, Robert has been a great asset to the organization,” Hinson said. “His work ethic and positive attitude have been contagious to all of our staff. We are lucky to have someone like Robert on our team.”

Driver Robert Joaquin was recently saluted for 25 years on the job with Tri Delta Transit.

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Throughout his time with the company, Joaquin has learned a great deal about the industry, especially his customers. He continually emphasizes the importance of customer service to his fellow drivers. “Every driver and customer should treat people the way they would like to be treated,” Joaquin said. “Doing this makes your customer happy and allows you to be successful in your tenure with the company.” First Transit, Inc. operates in 45 states and employs 15,800 people. Joaquin is one of 616 First Transit drivers with more than 10 years of experience with First Transit.

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Grade from page 3B the third quarter progress report. Coach, talk to the athlete and make sure they realize that their eligibility is in jeopardy.’ Then there’s some intervention on the team level to make sure that they talk to them and have them focus on their grades.” That kind of accessibility appears to be paying off. For the first time, Freedom swept the winter BVAL coach of the year awards – both of which were won by off-campus leaders: girls soccer’s Marc Crockett and wrestling’s John Parsons. Amaro said he nominated Crockett and Parsons based not only on the success of their teams on the playing field and the mat, but in the classroom. Sanchez said athletic directors in the league and the section have been trying to get onto a common system, which would help in more ways than just checking grades. He’s looking at how LUHSD and Pittsburg Unified School District uses these programs, hoping to someday get all six schools in the league – Antioch, Deer Valley, Liberty, Heritage, Freedom and Pittsburg – on one system.

The watchmen Many off-campus coaches rely on their assistants who teach or work at the school to be their eyes and ears. Chappel, when he’s away at Bristow, counts on assistant coach Jake Edwards, who teaches art at Liberty. He also noted that wrestling doesn’t practice until 5 p.m., so after class gets out, those who need to focus more on their homework use Edwards’ room as study hall before getting ready to wrestle. John Woolery, who coached the Antioch basketball team to its first BVAL title this season (which it shared with Deer Valley), checks up on grades through the athletic director and counts on assistant coaches Andrew Riva and Dave Driskell to monitor action on campus during the day. “Oftentimes, they’re on the front line,” Woolery said. During the day, Woolery works for Digicom Specialties, a Santa Clara-based mobile diagnostic company. Riva teaches history at Antioch, and Driskell is one of the school’s security guards. These kinds of personnel are invaluable to an athletic program, Rhyan feels. Usually, assistant coaches are teachers or members of the custodial or security departments, so they can see what goes on and be the first to know about any trouble. “We’d be lost without those individuals who take on a lower level many times,” he said, “but they’re a major benefit for monitoring on campus.” Phillips said he and his staff treat the players like young men who are fully responsible for their actions. For some athletes, that’s a motivating factor that encourages them to find help when struggling. For others, that can be a potential pothole on the road to high school success. The final decision ultimately rests in the athlete’s hands. “If they have any desire to play, they have to have good grades,” Phillips said. “They have to have more than one option when they get out in the real world. Most teenagers react. They don’t realize the consequences of their action until it’s upon them. All of a sudden, one day it’s there, you’re on the top of the world, and then you’re in an abyss, a dark hole.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Brentwood Boy Scout Troop 90’s Bryan Boettcher, foreground, salutes the ﬂag alongside his father, Lt. Col. Eric Boettcher, before the latter’s recent address to the Golden Gate Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. Photo courtesy of Eric Boettcher

Veterans hear about, support troop effort Last month, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eric Boettcher delivered a presentation to 14 veterans of the WWII’s Battle of the Bulge about his tours of duty in Iraq, at the same time gaining support for a Brentwood-based troop support organization. Boettcher, currently assigned to the 75th Battle Command Training Division, spoke to the Golden Gate Chapter of Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB) about the importance of humanitarian assistance missions and the significance of community donations to support such efforts. He showed the group a video of one of his outreach missions in Iraq to showcase how important these missions are to the local populations. Col. Lucie Marx-Titus reflected on her experience as a young girl in war-torn Europe; she still remembers the American Soldiers handing out chocolate to her and

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AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000810-00 The name of the business (es): LE NAILS Located at: 8065 Brentwood Boulevard, #3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): PHONG NGUYEN and LAN NGUYEN, 4392 TRAVALE PLACE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Phong Nguyen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 2, 2011 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: February 2, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001335-00 The name of the business (es): Royal Aesthetics Located at: 347 Cheshire Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 461, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joette Michelle Oseguera, 347 Cheshire Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/24/11. Signature of registrant: Joette Michelle Oseguera This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2011 By: L. Derrick, Deputy Expires: February 24, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11,18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001678-00 The name of the business (es): AMERICAN MARINE TRAINING CENTERS Located at: 6329 BETHEL ISLAND ROAD In: BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Mailing: P.O. BOX 836, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RONALD A. STRAUB, P.O. BOX 836, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/8/11. Signature of registrant: RONALD A. STRAUB This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2011 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: March 8, 2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 11,18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001364-00 The name of the business (es): Sharyl D’s Remodel & Design Located at: 1601 Alvarado Avenue, #1 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Sharyl Lynn Bennett, 286 Andrea Drive, Vacaville, CA 95688. 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: Sharyl Bennett This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 24, 2011 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: february 24, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11,18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001642-00 The name of the business (es): D & D Quality Concrete Located at: 1314 Willowwood Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): D & D Quality Concrete, 1314 Willowwood Court, 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: David W. MacDonald This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 7, 2011 By: T. 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Signature of registrant: Deanna Connor This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 28, 2011 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: February 28, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11,18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001040-00 The name of the business (es): Johnson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Located at: 4501 O’Hara Avenue, Suite D In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Johnson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., 4501 O’Hara Avenue, Suite D, 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: 2/9/11. 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This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of registrant: Alfredo Diaz, 2/25/11 This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 28, 2011 By: Vera Mitchell, Deputy Expires: February 28, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001477-00 The name of the business (es): MormonKnight Productions Located at: 1161 Tropicana Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vincenzo A. Fehring, 1161 Tropicana Lane, 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: Vincenzo Fehring This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 1, 2011 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: March 1, 2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: March 11,18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001562-00 The name of the business (es): Gourmet Pasta Express Located at: 3811 Railroad Avenue In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 Mailing: 1341 White Rock Way, Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Ana Longoria, 1341 White Rock 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: 3/2/11. Signature of registrant: Ana Longoria This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 3, 2011 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: March 3, 2016 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001831-00 The name of the business (es): MICHE OF BRENTWOOD 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 Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: JUANITA CARLISLE This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2011 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: March 14, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001679-00 The name of the business (es): ELEMENT POWER SYSTEMS, INC. Located at: 847 HOLLOWBROOK DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ELEMENT POWER SYSTEMS, INC., 847 HOLLOWBROOK DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/1/11. Signature of registrant: BRIAN ALLISON OWNER/PRESIDENT This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 8, 2011 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: March 8, 2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christopher Araza Hamblin, 160 Ridge Crest Court, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christopher Araza Hamblin FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-1843 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christopher Araza Hamblin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christopher Araza Hamblin to Proposed Name: Christopher Lawrence Hamblin JR 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/11/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address

of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: February 8, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001765-00 The name of the business (es): T6 Technologies Located at: 612 Rainier Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jason Robert Smith, 612 Rainier Street, 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: Jason Robert Smith This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 10, 2011 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: March 10, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001821-00 The name of the business (es): VineCult Located at: 419 Del Monte Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Stephen Strohmeyer, 419 Del Monte Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert S. Strohmeyer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 14, 2011 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: March 14, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8,15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001711-00 The name of the business (es): Creative Plant Products Located at: 1582 Autumn Valley Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cynthia N. Spencer, 1582 Autumn Valley Way, 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: Cynthia N. Spencer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2011 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: March 9, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: March 16, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: PARADISE SKATE INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1201 W. 10TH STREET CONTRA COSTA FAIRGROUNDS ANTIOCH, CA 94509-1406 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-On-Sale Beer and WineEating Place Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Date(s): April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001879-00 The name of the business (es): TBSC Located at: 1701 GREENYARD COURT In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RICHARD A. SEAMAN, 1701 GREENYARD COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/03. Signature of registrant: RICHARD A. SEAMAN This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2011 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: March 15, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001880-00 The name of the business (es): Delta Moving Supplies; Brentwood Uhaul Located at: 2995 Taylor Road In: Byron, CA 94514 Mailing: 300 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Miaja McCauley, 50 Worrell Road, Antioch, CA 94509 This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Miaja McCauley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 15, 2011 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: March 15, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 0002187-00 The name of the business (es): ExceedCare Group Located at: 2055 Huntington Court In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 2055 Huntington Court, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jemilee Duco 2055 Huntington Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/25/- 2011. Signature of registrant: Jemilee Duco This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/25/2011 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 3/25/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002073-00 The name of the business (es): Double C Livestock Located at: 2224 Colonial Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ronald C. Campiotti, 2224 Colonial Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Ronald Campiotti This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 22, 2011 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: March 22, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: February 28, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: VIVIAN JIH FAN WU The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 14870 HIGHWAY 4 SUITE E DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-On-Sale Beer and Wine- Eating Place Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): March 18, 25, April 1, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: February 2, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: SIU LAN CHAU The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2730 DELTA FAIR BLVD. ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-OnSale Beer and Wine- Eating Place Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Date(s): March 18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001388-00 The name of the business (es): J.C. Painting Located at: 15 Carlyle Court In: Danville, CA 94506 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Clouse, 15 Carlyle Court, 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: 2/25/11. Signature of registrant: John Clouse This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: February 25, 2011 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: February 25, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001958-00 The name of the business (es): Natural 20; Natural Twenty Located at: 3721 Dimaggio Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jason A. McBurney, 3721 Dimaggio 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: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jason McBurney This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 17, 2011 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: March 17, 2016 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15 2011 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700- 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and the provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on April 8, 2011 @10:00 A.M. personal property including but not limited to: computer equipment, clothes, house hold appliances, refrigerator, washer/ dryer, water softener, sports equipment, scooters, sofas, car roof carrier, fishing poles, furniture, T.V.’s, safe and/or other general household and small business items located at: ACORN II SELF STORAGE LLC, 6900 LONE TREE WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (925) 240-5000 NAME 1. LESHAWN COLEMAN 2. RICKY MUNOZ 3. PATRICIA PARKER 4. BRIAN BAUM 5. WENDY DANIELS 6. TROY A. RUSK 7. TIM JONES 8. PAULNITE IM 9. BRANDON DUMLAO 10. PAMELA HOOKS- SIMMONS 11. MICHELE BRADSHAW Dates Published: 03/25/11 and 04/01/11 J. Michael’s Auctions, Bond #183-62-32 (916)776-4202 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1309549-02 APN: 056- 150-0471 TRA: 01-130 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3724 REF: Cartagena, Patricia IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 10, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 07, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee

under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 17, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0445212-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Patricia Cartagena and Reuben Ortiz, 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: 5085 Wagon Wheel Way Antioch CA 945318428 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: $373,153.30. 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 08, 2011. (R-373050 03/18/11, 03/25/- 11, 04/01/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011

Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627- 8803 www.aztectrustee. com For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://- www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 3939600 03/18/2011, 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011

common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 3/17/- 2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non- Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1246312-10 APN: 075- 540-004 TRA: 01002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2485 REF: Fadi, Abdul IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 16, 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. On April 21, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 02, 2008, as Inst. No. 2008-0121506-00 in book Xxx, page Xxx of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Abdul Fadi, 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: 5160 Cutler Ct Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $471,341.16. 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 21, 2011. (R-374789 04/01/11, 04/08/- 11, 04/15/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001657-00 The name of the business (es): Rick’s Repair On Main Located at: 3780 Main Street, #C In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Richard E. Mehan, 1439 Forest Court, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Richard E. Mehan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:March 7, 2011 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: March 7, 2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001989-00 The name of the business (es): King Cobra Tattoo Located at: 3420 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shelby Scott Lozano, 200 Merlot Lane, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Shelby Lozano This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 18, 2011 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: March 18, 2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-516226 INC Title Order No. 100765008- CA-BFI APN 034430-031-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/12/- 07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/07/- 11 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/20/07 in Instrument No. 2007-0080713-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Michael B Weisenberg, a Married Man, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2007-A6, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-F under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2007, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main & Court Streets), 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 23 SWEETWATER CT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $569,348.51 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 02/28/2011 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1310138-14 APN: 055- 040-048-5 TRA: 01130 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5379 REF: Lam, Linda IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 18, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 07, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 30, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0156719 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Linda C.w. Lam, 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: 1525 Barkley Mountain Way Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $385,823.45. 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 18, 2011. (R-372053 03/18/11, 03/25/- 11, 04/01/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-06239 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MICHELLE REECE, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 1/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0030392-00 in book ---, page -- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 4/21/2011 at 1:30 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: $232,528.97 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2101 Lemontree Way Condominium 4 Antioch, California 94509 A.P.N.: 074-342- 036-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: H521885 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0022083604/- FERNANDO Investor No: 581011428 AP #1: 056-090-001 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: DIOMEDES FERNANDO, ANGELI FERNANDO Recorded August 4, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006- 0247053 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 30, 2010 as Instr. No. 2010-297600 in Book -- - Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 26, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 4800 PINEVIEW WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: APRIL 21, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $472,028.60. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: March 25, 2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 927111988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 931501 PUB: 04/01/11, 04/- 08/11, 04/15/11 Brentwood Press N0. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011

SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 1035 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, OAKLEY, CA 94561 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: APRIL 14, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $161,896.00. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: March 15, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary LAURA MAIB, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711- 1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 931327 PUB: 03/25/11, 04/01/11, 04/08/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011

RIGHT IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO DAMAGE THE SURFACE OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED OR TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE LAND, OR (C) TO INTERFERE WITH THE USE OF THE LAND BY GRANTEE, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, AND PROVIDED THAT ANY EXPLORATION OR REMOVAL ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED AT OR ABOVE THE SURFACE OF ANY OTHER LAND IN THE VICINITY OF THE PROPERTY SHALL NOT OCCUR WITHIN 100 FEET FROM THE LAND, AS RESERVED IN THE GRANT DEED EXECUTED BY JAMES R. LEWIS AND DOUGLAS A. LEWIS, SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEES OF ELIZABETH LEWIS LIVING TRUST DATED DECEMBER 8, 1992 AND ROBERT P. LEWIS AND VIRGINIA L. LEWIS, TRUSTEES OF THE ROBERT P. LEWIS AND VIRGINIA L. LEWIS 1986 TRUST AGREEMENT, CREATED OCTOBER 1, 1986, EACH AS TO AN UNDIVIDED ‘bd INTEREST, RECORDED AUGUST 13, 2004 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2004314968 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL SUBSURFACE WATER RIGHTS BELOW 300 FEET AS RELINQUISHED TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD ON THE FILED MAP. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENT GRANTED TO PIH-L BRENTWOOD, LLC, IN THE INSTRUMENT RECORDED AUGUST 13, 2004, INSTRUMENT NO. 2004-314969, OFFICIAL RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ACCESS AND UTILITIES, OVER A PORTION OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO ELBERT OLEN FRANKLIN, TRUSTEE, RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1990, BOOK 16300, PAGE 785, OFFICIAL RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERN CORNER OF SAID PARCEL, THENCE ALONG THE WESTERN LINE OF SAID PARCEL, S 00∫36- 02’’ W, 552 63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE LEAVING SAID WESTERN LINE, S 89∫23- 8’’ E, 93 85 FEET, THENCE N 00∫36- 02’’ E, 11 50 FEET, THENCE, S 89∫23- 58’’ E, 200 69 FEET TO THE WESTERN LINE OF OHARA AVENUE, THENCE ALONG SAID LAST WESTERN LINE, S 01∫10- 08’’ W, 70 00 FEET, THENCE LEAVING LAST SAID LINE, N 89∫23- 58’’ W, 200 00 FEET, THENCE, N 00∫36- 02’’ E, 11 50 FEET, THENCE, N 89∫23- 58’’ W, 93 85 FEET TO SAID WESTERN LINE OF SAID PARCEL, THENCE ALONG LAST SAID LINE, N 00∫36- 02’’ E, 47 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $565,464.09 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1238 SHELDON DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 018-550-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 03- 25-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting. com ASAP# 3951772 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011, 04/15/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011

in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/15/2011 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: $317,693.22 The purported property address is: 1209 MONTEREY DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076-083-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 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: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. IDSPub #0001529 3/25/2011 4/1/2011 4/8/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011

nia Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 3/24/2011 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. ASAP# 3946529 03/- 25/2011, 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011

714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. IDSPub #0002011 4/- 1/2011 4/8/2011 4/15/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011

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 $288,585.25. 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: 03/16/- 2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3936547 03/25/2011, 04/- 01/2011, 04/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0097011 Title Order No. 08-8354267 Investor/Insurer No. 125471882 APN No. 018-530- 014-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/27/2006. 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, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RAFAEL AYALA AND PATRICIA AYALA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/27/2006 and recorded 02/09/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0042644-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/25/2011 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: 1375 TIFFANY DR, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945135156. 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 $718,234.51. 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/- 06/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3941464 03/25/2011, 04/- 01/2011, 04/08/2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: March 19, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: PATRICIA PAT VANNASY The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 5019 LONE TREE WAY C & D ANTIOCH, CA 94531-8693 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-On-Sale Beer and Wine- Eating Place Antioch No. 06-1617 Publish Date(s): April 1, 8, 15, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: V520928 CA Unit Code: V Loan No: 9004782-02/- EDWARD M. AP #1: 033-271-065 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: EDWARD M. MICKENS, TRUSTEE, THE EDWARD M. MICKENS TRUST, DATED JANUARY 23, 2007. Recorded May 7, 2008 as Instr. No. 2008-0100456-00 in Book --- Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 14, 2010 as Instr. No. 2010-0282945 in Book --- Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED MAY 1, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 244541CA Loan No. 3018859292 Title Order No. 566525 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-28-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04-25- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-02-2008, Book , Page , Instrument 2008-000028200, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MICHAEL G GAUKROGER II, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: LOT 2, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED ‘’SUBDIVISION 8724’’, FILED MAY 12, 2005 IN BOOK 478, PAGE 48, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO EXPLORE FOR, REMOVE OR DISPOSE OF SUCH OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, HYDROCARBON AND MINERALS, BUT WITH NO RIGHT (A) TO ENTER UPON OR USE THE SURFACE OF THE LAND, (B) TO USE SUCH

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-411006-AB Order #: 4864430 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/5/2007. 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): Deanna L. Greensides, a married woman as her sole and seperate and Neil Holsopple and Olivia Holsopple husband and wife, all as joint tenants Recorded: 12/17/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0339100-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Ofﬁcial Records

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-382117-CL Order #: 100506087-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): PAUL MARCORELLE AND CARLEEN MARCORELLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0290519- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 18/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $615,113.25 The purported property address is: 817 RIVIERA CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 019-610-030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to Califor-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE TS #: CA-09-325999-RM Order #: 090792384-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/18/- 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): MELANIE GUILA, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 3/27/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0066217-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 25/2011 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: $380,722.42 The purported property address is: 2621 YORKSHIRE DR ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053-680060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0088613 Title Order No. 09-8255252 Investor/Insurer No. 1701194141 APN No. 017-280- 028-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CYNTHIA LIU, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND MIKE DIRICKSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/21/2006 and recorded 04/28/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0133296-00, in Book , Page ). of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/29/2011 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: 740 WINDING CREEK TERRACE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $468,949.91. 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/- 01/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY. CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY. N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3950356 04/01/2011, 04/- 08/2011, 04/15/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015012248 Title Order No.: 100764149 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/04/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/10/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0046766-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PATRICIA T ADAMS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/14/2011 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: 1919 CONCANNON DRIVE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037- 243-009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1184670-02 APN: 035- 552-096 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4094 REF: Wichelman, Linda S IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 16, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 07, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 23, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0338890-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Linda S Wichelman, 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: 1684 Pine Ct Oakley CA 945612266 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: $351,607.47. 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 03, 2011. (R-372786 03/18/11, 03/25/- 11, 04/01/11) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011

pal 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/- 24/2011 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# 3930965 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Joshua Fulk, 2566 Handel Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Joshua Fulk FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0403 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Joshua Fulk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Joshua Eric Fulk to Proposed Name: Joshua Eric Davis 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/17/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: March 16, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Juliette Aguilera, P.O. Box 362, Danville, CA 94526 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Juliette Aguilera FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0330 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Juliette Aguilera filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Bridget Sophia Colaizzi to Proposed Name: Bridget Sophia Colaizzi-Aguilera 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/29/11 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. Notice to biological Father is waived by order of the court. Date: February 28, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Charles Alvin Dawson, 5433K Clayton Road, #122, Clayton, CA 94517 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Charles Alvin Dawson FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0410 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Charles Alvin Dawson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charles Alvin Dawson to Proposed Name: C. Rico Dawson-Velez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/26/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: March 4, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 041-170-015-6 Trustee Sale No. 1309847-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX9036 TRA:19099 REF: BANUELOS, RAMIRO UNINS Property Address: 4564 EL LAGO COURT, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 17, 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 07, 2011, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 30, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007- 0028314-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records

in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RAMIRO BANUELOS, A MARRIED 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 SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ 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: 4564 EL LAGO COURT OAKLEY CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $428,208.54. 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 (714)730- 2727 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 14, 2011 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: - Authorized Signature ASAP# 3922036 03/- 18/2011, 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011

court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. CASE NUMBER: D11-01225 1. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA-COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 PINE STREET, P.0. BOX 911, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: ROBIN KEREMIAN 1440 REGANTI PLACE #16 CONCORD, CA 94518 Prepared by: DENISE FAMILY LAW AND DIVORCE DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE, 1215 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 L.D.A. - C.C.CTY. (925) 229-5460 DATE: March 7, 2011 Clerk, by: T. French, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served a. as an individual Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2011

Catrina Louise Johnson ﬁled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Catrina Louise Johnson (AKA) Catrina Louise Brooks to Proposed Name: Devine Akilah Johnson 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/23/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: March 3, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2011

COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 18/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $248,916.70 The purported property address is: 10 FULLER CRT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 033-070- 045-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: -Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. ASAP# 3932315 03/- 25/2011, 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011

state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: April 1, 2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 135 Main St. Ste. 1900 San Francisco, CA 94105 415-247-2450 Elida Rosado Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730 - 2727 ASAP# 3947383 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011, 04/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0161475 Title Order No. 100007749 Investor/Insurer No. N/A APN No. 033-380-036-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/16/- 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: ERICA IPPOLITO, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 03/16/2006 and recorded 03/27/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0092138-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/25/2011 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: 508 ARROWHEAD 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 $632,748.66. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid princi-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michele Govaer, 2400 Shady Willow Lane, #18C, Brentwood, CA 94513 ; Walter Govaer, 28650 Cork Oak Lane, #3212, Hayward, CA 94544 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michele and Walter Govaer FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0465 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Michele and Walter Govaer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Hillary Patricia Govaer to Proposed Name: Hayleigh Patricia SchmuckerGovaer 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/2/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: mARCH 24, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: JUANITA MARIE POZOS You are being sued. Petitioner’s name is: ROBIN KEREMIAN CASE NUMBER: D11-01225 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: MAHSA KHORASANI SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: MAHSA KHORASANI FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0421 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: MAHSA KHORASANI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MAHSA KHORASANI to Proposed Name: MAHSA BELLA GOLCHIN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/19/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: March 16, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Catalina Diaz, 2520 Walters Way, #14, Concord, CA 94520 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Catalina Diaz FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0327 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Catalina Diaz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Catalina Angelique Diaz to Proposed Name: Azadeh Catalina Pirvani Present Name: b. Elijah Giovani Diaz Lira to Proposed Name: Elijah Raheem Pirvani 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/28/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: February 25, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mara H. Argueta, 1927 Pullman Street, San Pablo, CA 94806 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mara Hermelinda Argueta FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0294 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Mara H. Argueta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mara Hermelinda Argueta to Proposed Name: Naomi Catalan Argueta 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/22/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: February 18, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Johnson, Catrina L., 301 W. 10th Street, #14, Antioch, CA 94509 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Catrina Johnson FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0186 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1312096-02 APN: 033- 290-0034 TRA: 19-029 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7021 REF: Alvarado, Guillermo IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 25, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 21, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 04, 2006, as Inst. No. 20060140611-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Guillermo H Alvarado, An Unmarried Man and Maria Olga Lopez, 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: 520 Mockingbird Ln Oakley CA 945613413 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: $374,299.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 29, 2011. (R-373228 04/01/11, 04/08/- 11, 04/15/11) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-408549-AB Order #: 4832951 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): CARMEN CALDERA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 4/7/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0120097 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-07972-3 CA Loan No. 0148294119 Title Order No. 100710510-CA-MSI APN 033-430-080 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 19, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 21, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on November 29, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005- 0458189-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: KATHREN THOMSON AND JAMES DANIEL THOMSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY, LTD., L.P., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 106 MATISSE 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. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $405,832.06 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09-273896-CL Order #: 090281843-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BRYAN BOGOSIAN AND SHERI BOGOSIAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0051117-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 11/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $338,771.69 The purported property address is: 3461 WELLS RD OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 032- 351-073 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: -- Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. ASAP# 3940166 03/- 18/2011, 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1312593-02 APN: 035- 365-0187 TRA: 19-051 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3530 REF: Magana Jr, Cenobio IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 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 April 21, 2011, 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. 2005-0476957-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Cenobio T Magana, Jr. and Grace Magana, 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: 484 Anvilwood Dr Oakley CA 94561- 2426 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: $440,111.62. 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 30, 2011. (R-373451 04/01/11, 04/08/- 11, 04/15/11) Oakley Press No. 03-4077 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011

America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser 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- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3929409 03/- 25/2011, 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011

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: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. ASAP# 3942224 03/- 25/2011, 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011

form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/21/- 2011 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: 1402 YOSEMITE CIR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033-410-0039 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 $517,508.15. 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: 03/23/- 2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3942633 04/01/2011, 04/- 08/2011, 04/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011

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: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. ASAP# 3941256 03/- 18/2011, 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011

PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/21/2011 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: 1909 SHERRY CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-374-0244 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 $228,437.19. 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: 03/- 22/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 7951852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3942392 04/01/2011, 04/08/2011, 04/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Eighi Hisatake Butts, 14 Pluto Court, Pittsburg, CA 94565 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Eighi Hisatake Butts FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0374TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Eighi Hisatake Butts filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eighi Hisatake Butts to Proposed Name: Eighi Hisatake III 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/24/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: March 7, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015012467 Title Order No.: 100779105 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/19/- 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/29/- 2007 as Instrument No. 20070092208-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: BRENDA SUSAN ZIMMERMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 04/14/- 2011 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: 508 SUSIE STREET, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 034-390-024-7 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 $485,705.04. 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: 03/16/- 2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3936519 03/25/2011, 04/- 01/2011, 04/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-406221-VF Order #: 652590 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/9/2007. 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): ALEX SARMIENTO AND CYNTHIA SARMIENTO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/21/2007 as Instrument No. 20070051033-00 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 18/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $418,428.24 The purported property address is: 419 BAYVIEW DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 740057 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-379306-CL Order #: 100485170-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/5/2007. 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): JENNIFER L MAGOON AND CHRISTOPHER J. MAGOON , WIFE AND HUSBAND AND RANDALL E. MAGOON AND NANCY J. MAGOON , HUSBAND AND WIFE ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/- 16/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0287473-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/- 18/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $582,101.92 The purported property address is: 150 HONEY LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 033- 330-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-08073-3 CA Loan No. 0157169277 Title Order No. 100731937-CA-MSI APN 0344000138 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 9, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 7, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on January 24, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0022767-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: CHARLENE R. JACQUEZ AND TROY JACQUEZ, WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 130 RIDGE CREST COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $628,176.06 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 18, 2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 135 Main St. Ste. 1900 San Francisco, CA 94105 415- 247-2450 Elida Rosado Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730 - 2727 ASAP# 3940170 03/18/2011, 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015012251 Title Order No.: 100764147 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/18/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/02/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0198187-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARCUS MORGAN AND ANITA MORGAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-400769-CT Order #: 100679113-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): LANITA SIMMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0500487-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/11/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $496,323.93 The purported property address is: 307 BAYVIEW DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 730-009-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Americas Servicing Company 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines IA 50328 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA- 104034 APN# 041-142-003-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/28/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 8, 2011, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by STEPHEN R SLOTNICK AND CAROL D SLOTNICK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustors, recorded on 7/6/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0247009-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 041-142-003-7 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 4328 GOLD RUN DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $600,938.36. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 3/- 15/2011 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://- www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3936669 03/18/2011, 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015012412 Title Order No.: 100776282 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/23/- 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/06/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0005818-0 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: AKUNNA P MADUAKU, WILL SELL AT

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0163876 Title Order No. 100007303 Investor/Insurer No. 1702784138 APN No. 033- 070-079-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MATTHEW R EVANS AND AMANDA M EVANS, dated 11/24/2006 and recorded 11/30/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0382361-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/15/2011 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: 4644 SALVADOR 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 $297,403.71. 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/- 16/2011 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# FNMA3927047 03/18/2011, 03/- 25/2011, 04/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on April 8, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, appliances, Computer and stereo equipment, artwork, bbq, sleeping bags, business file cabinets, rocking gaming chair, power tools and or other general household and small business items located at: ACORN SELF STORAGE LLC, 5205 RAILROAD AVE., PITTSBURG, CA 94565 (925) 432-3200 NAME 1. URSULA ANDERSON 2. MICHAEL BRAJKOVICH 3. CHARLES GOVERNOR 4. MARIA JARILLO 5. SABRINA KARY 6. CHRISTINE MANCUSI- SKINNER Dates Published: 03/25/11 and 04/01/11 J. Michael’s Auctions, Dond #183-6232 (916) 776-4202 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1311567-10 APN: 053- 550-0565 TRA: 01-002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8076 REF: Lowther, Tiffany IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 19, 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. On April 07, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 03, 2002, as Inst. No. 2002-0456651-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Tiffany A. Lowther and Kenneth Lowther, 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: 3989 Bedrock Court Antioch CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $209,957.42. 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 17, 2011. (R-371948 03/18/11, 03/25/- 11, 04/01/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011

BAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 12/02/2005 and recorded 12/12/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0475499-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/15/2011 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: 1151 SPRINGHAVEN COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $646,478.87. 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/- 15/2011 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# 3925687 03/18/2011, 03/25/2011, 04/01/2011

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001514-00 The name of the business (es): Everyday Health + Wellness Located at: 181 Carol Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Darlene Alisa Overset, 181 Carol Lane, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on: 3/2/11. Signature of registrant: Darlene Overzet This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 2, 2011 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: March 2, 2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002052-00 The name of the business (es): Wolverines Basketball Club Located at: 3001 Kodiak Street, #223 In: Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Richard Ward, 3001 Kodiak Street, #223, 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: Richard Ward This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 21, 2011 By: Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires: March 21, 2016 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0160432 Title Order No. 100005224 Investor/Insurer No. N/A APN No. 017-360-008-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/02/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RAMONCITO M. SANTOS AND CECIL SANTOS, HUS-

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, April 1 Oakley Spring Bocce Ball League Registration ends today for Oakley’s new Spring Bocce Ball League, for players 18 and older. The season starts Tuesday, April 12. For more information, call 925-625-7044.

Antioch Library Book Sale Browse through the Antioch Library’s selection of thousands of gently used books, videos and audio books on sale for $1 or less. The sale is held today from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, April 2 from noon-5 p.m. For more information, call 925757-9224.

Garage Sale Support East County Military Families at a garage sale fundraiser today, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3240 G St. in Antioch. Proceeds from the event go toward the organization’s Returning Veterans Peer to Peer Center in Pittsburg. For more information, call 925-642-7537.

Saturday, April 2 Plant Sale Antioch Review Garden Club and the Friends of the Antioch Library host a plant sale from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. The sale features perennials, annuals, succulents, herbs and other garden items. For more information, call 925-439-4483.

Brentwood Farmers’ Market The Brentwood Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays through Oct. 29 from 8 a.m.-noon. Due to downtown construction, the market will be held on Maple and Second streets. The community is invited to join in today’s grand opening festivities, featuring a cooking demonstration by Cookin’ the Market. For more information, call 800-949-FARM.

Pancake Breakfast Meet with California Assemblymember Joan Buchanan from 10 a.m-noon at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane. Enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast with your neighbors and discuss legislative and community issues. To RSVP, call 925-328-1515.

Project Linus The East Contra Costa County chapter of Project Linus, which provides new, handmade blankets to children in need, meets from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. For more information, call Jeanne at 510-459-7457 or email jakin@pacbell.net.

Free Fishing Seminar The California Striped Bass Association and Hook Line & Sinker hold a free fishing seminar for children 3-12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hook Line & Sinker, 3100 Main St., Suite 260 in Oakley. Guest speakers explore Fishing on the Delta. For more information, call 925-625-2441.

Sunday, April 3 Bunco St. Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron, hosts bunco from 3-5 p.m. Admission is $10. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information, call 925-360-1118.

Monday, April 4 Knightsen Garden Club The Knightsen Garden Club, a social and service club for men and women that supports Knightsen Elementary School and local community needs, meets at 7 p.m. in its clubhouse, 3067 Knightsen Ave. New members are welcome. For more information, call 925-516-7798.

E-mail calendar listings to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post your events anytime at www.thepress.net.

Wednesday, April 6 Toastmasters Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Win that job interview? Join East County Communicators, a chapter of Toastmasters International, which meets from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at MJ’s Café, 655 First St. in Brentwood. For more information, call Vivian at 925-513-3022 or e-mail vivianfaye@comcast.net.

Antioch Garden Club The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. Certified Arborist Steve Duncan discusses Appropriate Tree Pruning for Spring. Guests and new members are always welcome. For more information, call Joan at 925-439-4483.

Relay Fundraiser

Delta Patriots Football and Cheer Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer is seeking players for its championship-level teams and nationally ranked cheer squads for ages 5-14. There are no tryouts or cuts; everyone plays. Sign up at www.deltapatriots.com.

Football and Cheer Coaches Needed Deer Valley Youth Football is seeking people interested in coaching football and cheer. For more information, call 925-473-5215 or e-mail info@dvyf.org.

Hoops Unlimited Hoops Unlimited, Oakley’s only nonprofit 11-12year-old boys’ basketball organization, has openings for serious players. Practice is held Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the O’Hara Park School gymnasium. For more information, call 925-813-1258 or e-mail hoops_unlimited@yahoo.com.

Oakley Relay For Life team K.O. Cancer (in memory of Kathy Overturf ) and Boy Scout Troop 298 host a fundraiser at Rubios Mexican Grill, 2505 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood. For more information, e-mail relayforlife@Oakley298.mytroop.us.

California Youth Basketball

Thursday, April 7 Blood Drive

Youth Tee Ball

The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. at the Laurel Elementary School Gymnasium, 2459 Laurel Road in Oakley. Call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood. org (sponsor code: Oakley84) to schedule an appointment.

Small Business Workshop Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch, hosts “Small Business Bookkeeping Terms and Processes” from 1-4 p.m. The workshop helps students understand components of business and the importance of bookkeeping. Admission is $30. For more information, call 925-776-1133.

Sign-ups Biddy Outdoor Soccer Biddy Outdoor Soccer begins April 9 at Bristow Middle School soccer fields. Registration runs through Friday, April 1. The eight-week program teaches children the fundamentals of soccer in a fun, safe and family-oriented environment. For registration or more information, call 925-516-5444.

The California Youth Basketball League is registering boys and girls 4-18 for the spring 2011 season. Games run from April 19 through June 18. For more information, call 916-391-3900 or visit www.cybhoops.com. The Youth Tee Ball Baseball League is seeking boys and girls 3-6 to sign up for this fun program. All games are played in Antioch. For more information or to register, visit www. alloutsportsleague.com or call 925-203-5626.

Delta Diamondbacks The 10U Delta Diamondbacks are looking for a travel-ball player. For a tryout or more information, call 925-548-9704.

Hospice Volunteers Needed Hospice of the East Bay is looking for residents who are motivated, committed and want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. To volunteer or for more information, call 925887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.

Friendly Visitors Needed 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.

On the Horizon

Delta International Tryouts

Pinkies Up

Delta International, a U17, Class 1 soccer team, holds tryouts on April 2, 3 and 9 from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. at the Antioch Youth Sports Complex, 1030 Apollo Court. For more information, call Mitch Veatch at 925-584-3335 or visit www.deltasoccer.org.

Join Girlfriends Unlimited for a tea party on Friday, April 8 from 7-10 p.m. at 50 Birch St. in Brentwood. All women 18 to 120 years young are invited. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 925-634-1415, ext. 1131 or visit www. brentwoodnc.org/adults/girlfriends.

ECYFL Football and Cheer

Spring Boutique

Sign ups for East County Youth Football and Cheer are held at The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza, 235 Oak St. in Brentwood, from 3-5 p.m. on April 3 and 17. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.com.

St. Anthony Columbiettes host a Spring Boutique on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Parish Hall, 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley. More than 20 vendors, including Gold Canyon Candles, ThirtyOne Gifts, Pampered Chef, AVON, and Mary Kay will be on site. For more information, e-mail columbiette10414@aol.com or call 925-437-8425.

Tri Delta Pirates The 13U Tri Delta Pirates are looking for travel ball players. For a tryout or more information, call 925-234-0435 or 925-759-5706.

Delta Valley Wolfpack Delta Valley Wolfpack Youth Football and Cheer (no tryouts or cuts) is accepting signups on Saturdays from noon-3 p.m. at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3612 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. Positions for cheer coaches are also open. For more information, call 925-754-8668.

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Splashing into spring The City of Brentwood’s Family Aquatic Complex is now open for the 2011 season for Lap and Masters swimming, an excellent way to reach one’s fitness goals. Operating Monday through Friday, the competition pool is open from 5:30 to 8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Lap swimmers must purchase a 16-entry pass for $35.20 at the Parks and Recreation Administrative office, 101B Sand Creek Road, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For those looking to swim more than conditioning laps on their own, the Brentwood Masters Program provides swimmers the chance to compete in a variety of events throughout the region. Separate membership registration and yearly fees are required. Additional information is available at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex during Lap and Masters hours, or by calling the Park and Recreation Department at 925-516-5444. Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex season passes are also available for public swim, which opens May 7. Those who purchase a 2011 season pass prior to June 1 pay only $265.50, a 25-percent discount off the regular price of $354 for Brentwood residents. Non-residents who purchase a season pass before June 1 pay $292.05. The pass is good for up to five family members any day the complex is open for public swim. For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 925-516-5444.

Golfing for grants Soroptimist International of Antioch will host its inaugural golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, June 24. This is the chapter’s first large-scale fundraiser to help the organization meet its goal of providing scholarships and grants to local women of all ages. Entry fees are $100 per person; $400 per team. The entry fees include greens fees, cart, dinner and prizes for first-, second- and thirdplace finishers. A $25,000 prize will be awarded to the golfer who shoots a hole-in-one. For more information, call Gina Moore at 510-719-0071 or visit www.soroptimistantioch.org.

Alice Ott Bookkeepping & Tax Service Individual and small business taxes, bookkeeping and payroll.

Congregation B’nai Torah Cantor Barbara Powell will join Congregation B’nai Torah on Sunday, April 10 at 5 p.m. for the first of four planned events. The evening includes a potluck dinner and a singing/study session focused on the prayers of the Friday evening Shabbat service. For more information, call Matt Cordova at 650-759-6939 or e-mail mattjcord@ comcast.net.

679-0413 20 Macy Lane, Oakley

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Brentwood

FEATURED PROPERTY

Spectacular

$359,900

Featuring 4 large bedrooms, large loft/gameroom, huge park like backyard with beautiful inground gunite pool and spa. Other features include slate flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings, custom 2 tone paint, built in entertainment centers, shutters and so much more.

MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Bright & Open $199,900 Bright and Open Floorplan, 3 bed & 2.5 bath with 1730sq ft of living space. It features Granite Slab Counters in Kitchen, breakfast nook, large open Family Room, Large Master Bed with Walk-in Closet. Located in a great court with easy access to shopping and freeways.

OAKLEY

Coming Soon Recently remodeled, this property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and almost 1500 sq ft of living space. It features new 2 tone paint, new carpet and flooring throughout and a large backyard. This is a must see.

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Brentwood

Signature Series

$225,000

Great 2 story floorplan with 4 beds, 2.5 baths and over 1900 sq ft of living space. This property features upgraded flooring, large open kitchen area, a perfect sized backyard and located with-in walking distance to schools, shopping, parks and downtown.

MOUNTAIN HOUSE

SAN R AMON

OAKLEY

This former model home is loaded with upgrades. This large and beautiful home offers 2887 sq ft of living space and features a boat doc on deep water, french limestone walkways, white french limestone counters and custom cabinets in kitchen, New paint and much more.

This adorable two story townhome features 1262 sq ft w/2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, lovely kitchen with stainless appliances & breakfast bar, nice size family room, attached 2 car garage, ample parking & so much more. Call Shauna 925-437-7702

Coming Soon Stunning Single Story Rancher features 4 bedrooms & 2 bath, freshly painted inside, marble entry, plantation shutters throughout home, spacious & open floor plan with huge kitchen, park-like backyard with in-ground pool/spa, patios & grassy play area, perfect for entertaining... An absolute must see! Call Shauna 925-437-7702

On the Water $69,900 With an almost 8000 sq ft lot, the property features a covered boat dock with a redone facility including newer carpet and paint, and located just minutes to fast water.

PITTSBURG

ANTIOCH

OAKLEY

Great Opportunity $89,900 Perfect for Investors or First Time Home Buyers, this home offers 2 beds & 1 bath, with 828 sq ft of living space. Other features include an eatin kitchen with breakfast bar, tile counters laminate floors and a spa in the back patio. This is a Must see.

Country Feel! $599,900 Beautiful 3484 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 31/2 bath custom single story home, on almost an acre. Property is completely landscaped, very private, quite location with gorgeous pool and hot tub, surrounded by colorful tropical plants and palm trees. Country feel with city amenities near shopping, schools and bypass! Call Robin at 925-858-4975

Luxury at its Best

Wonderful Townhouse

$603,900

$175,000

Beautiful 4BR 2.5 BA, 1873 sq. ft. has: Laminate flooring, kitchen tile, stainless steel appliances, two tone paint, oak cabinets, walk to Pittsburg Marina and parks. Make OFFER now before it’s gone. Call Rod 925-783-6706

Adorable 2 Story

$130,000

Just Right

$169,900

Check out the nice size and low price of this 2-story 3bedroom/2.5-bath home in Antioch. Offers an intimate great room with carpeting, stone fireplace, dining room, living room, open kitchen with electric range, breakfast bar, some appliances, garbage disposal, dishwasher and tile countertops.

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Rod Talavera, Realtor

Douglas Heinrich, Realtor

Shauna Suckow, Realtor

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Amante Asuncion, Broker Associate Lic# 00636264

Robin Nelson, Realtor

Penny Dobbertin, Realtor

Vanessa Gutierrez, Realtor

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