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Back-to-school Along for the ride déjà vu for family by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Twenty-seven years ago, Robbie Ellsworth kissed his mother goodbye and set off for his first day of kindergarten. Next week, Robbie’s daughter Isabella, 4, will do the same, becoming the second generation of Ellsworth children to attend Discovery Bay Elementary School, and perpetuate a family tradition. “I think it’s pretty cool,” said Robbie, 31. “It’s nice that she’ll be going to the same school in the same little town. It’s a nice community.” Not to be outdone, however, Terrie’s daughter Molly will also be enrolling her twin boys, Matt and Mike, in kindergarten at Discovery Bay Elementary next week. Matt and Mike will breeze through the same classroom doors as their

cousin Isabella. “It’s wonderful,” said Terrie of her grandchildren. “Molly’s son attended kindergarten there last year and now the three of them are going this year. For me personally, it means a lot. As a kid I changed schools almost every year, so for my children and grandchildren to go to the same school is very special.” The Ellsworths first set down roots in Discovery Bay in 1981, when the community was so small that the children were sent to a nearby Byron school until Discovery Bay Elementary was built. Over the years, the Ellsworths raised their children in the quiet Delta town where today all three children have remained to raise their own families. The elder Ellsworths too have remained in town, living in the home on Discovery Bay Boulevard

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Live long and prosper

From Summerset to summer safety, our Senior Living Section spotlights a vital force in our community. Page 1B

Superstar superstition Photo by Richard Wisdom

t was a perfect weekend to Live Where You Play, as demonstrated by John Flath and his daughter Bailey, 5, as they rode the breeze around Lido Bay on Sunday. Forecasters expect similar fabulous weather for this weekend, but the way weather patterns have gone this year, don’t rule out snow, either.

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Columnist Vicki McKenna explores the weird rituals that propel athletes to victory – or so they believe. Page 11A

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Residents discuss Delta’s murky future by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

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Roger Lund, left, and Mike Hall, representing the California Striped Bass Association and the Restore the Delta campaign, express their opposition to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

A Southern California water official recently touted the proposed peripheral canal as a safety measure against the next big earthquake, but Antioch’s residents and City Council members were wary. The proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) would create a canal from the northern part of the San Joaquin Delta, near Sacramento, and pump water through the Central Valley and ultimately into Southern California. Curt Schmutte, a consultant for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, believes the Delta is unsustainable right now. Schmutte predicted a

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grim future – such as increased salinity and widespread flooding when the next big earthquake hits – for the Delta if changes aren’t made. “We think it’s important to be prepared, to be prepared and thinking ahead and not be reactive,” Schmutte said. “We believe, in order to benefit all of California, that we need to reduce these risks that I just talked about.” Schmutte warned that there’s a 62-percent chance of a quake with a magnitude 6.7 or greater before 2032. Should that happen, he claimed the levees would give way and flood several islands. A peripheral canal would provide an escape valve. However, Antioch officials

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or the 84th straight year, Oakley celebrated the efforts of Portuguese Queen Isabel in the 13th-century to feed and assist the poor. Held each year as part of the observation, the Flor Do Oakley Holy Ghost Festival includes a re-enactment of the procession ordered by the queen to honor the Holy Spirit for saving the people from famine. This year’s procession featured a Royal Court, front row from left, of Sidemaid Lila Gammond, Junior Queen Maiyah Mendoza and Sidemaid Sarah Sarmento; back row: Sidemaid Cearra Upton, Senior Queen Annemarie Mendonsa and Sidemaid Anela Medeiros.

Suspect arrested in Oakley homicide by Rick Lemyre

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A suspect has been arrested in connection with a pair of shootings in Oakley Saturday night that left one man dead and another hospitalized. The shootings took place about a half mile from the scene of another fatal shooting last month. Oakley resident David Vargas, 21, was arrested by detectives early Sunday morning on charges of homicide, assault with a firearm and shooting at vehicles. He was booked into the county jail; bail was set at $1.8 million. Vargas is being held in connection with the shooting death Saturday night of Omar Martinez, 22, of Oakley. Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene. Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 1100 block of O’Hara Avenue about 7 p.m. and found Martinez dead inside a black sedan. A second male, 16, was found nearby also suffering from gunshot wounds. He was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek and listed in stable condition. Detectives believe there were two additional victims in the vehicle in which Vargas was found. Oakley Chief of Police Bani Kollo said the investigation is ongoing, and while the motive of the shooting remains unknown,

the incident does not appear to be random. “The suspect was not arrested with any gang enhancements,” said Kollo. “But there are certainly gang overtones to this, and time will tell based on further investigation.” The shooting occurred about a half mile from where 21-year-old James Di Dio of Oakley was shot to death on June 4 near O’Hara Park Middle School. Dameon Zesati, 19, also of Oakley, was arrested two days later and charged with murder and participating in a street gang. Although police have not indicated that the two cases are related, area residents believe they are. One neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said it was “just crazy to see people who have, in some cases, been friends as far back as elementary school, now killing each other. … They don’t see how when they get shot or killed they victimize their family members, and in many cases they’re forced to travel in the area of the shootings on a daily basis.” Another Oakley resident, who is also a police officer in a nearby city, said he believes Oakley is a nice community, but that gangs in the area are putting many at risk. He said Saturday’s shooting is a “wakeup call” that should be addressed by the community immediately. Correspondent Janice Gomes contributed to this story.

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East County residents – and those from farther aﬁeld – browse the mountain of fresh produce at the Brentwood Farmers’ Market last weekend. The Market is open on First Street from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Photo by Stacey Chance

Masters at the Market Fresh and delectable produce is available every week at the Brentwood Farmers’ Market, but if you show up on the first Saturday of the month you’ll also find people who can help you grow some of those goodies yourself. On Saturday, Aug. 6, the Contra Costa Master Gardeners – trained volunteers for the University of California Cooperative Extension – will be happy to answer your gardening or pest-control questions. Look for the Master Gardeners booth at the market on First Street between Oak and Chestnut streets in downtown Brentwood.

Master Gardeners encourage sustainable gardening methods that lead to conserving water, sending less to landfills and maximizing the effectiveness of the soils in far East County. The group will also provide printed materials covering topics such as lawn care, composting, drought-tolerant plants and where to find gardening classes in Contra Costa County. All advice and information at the Master Gardener booth is free, and seed packets are also available at no cost. The Brentwood Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday through October from 8 a.m. to noon.

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utgoing President Paul Kelly, right, passes the Brentwood Rotary Club gavel to incoming President David Wahl, whose term began July 1. “Paul did an awesome job leading the club in 2010-11,” Wahl said. “He even won an award from our district for the club’s new website.” Log on to www.brentwoodcarotary.org to keep up with the club’s activities, which Wahl promised will include “the great community service projects that Brentwood Rotary is known for, and even a few new ones.” The Brentwood Rotary Club meets Mondays at noon at Nines Restaurant at The Golf Club at Brentwood.

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Freedom Hot Tub gets a home by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

People who support Operation Creekside in Brentwood are anything but all wet, but one of them is about to get that way. The Brentwood-based support group that has sent nearly 3,000 care packages and countless prayers to troops stationed overseas recently wrapped up its Freedom Hot Tub fundraiser with a drawing for a star-spangled hot tub seen in recent months at various community events and businesses. The raffle raised $6,500 to help pay postage for the ongoing Operation Creekside shipments. Prior to the giveaway, however, the group took care of some business, packing and praying over 51 more boxes headed overseas. The drawing was also preceded by the presentation of a battleflown American flag to Bill Brandt Ford, a major Operation Creekside sponsor and host of the evening’s activities, and a Liberty Bible to General Sales Manager Steve Meister. Army Spc. Chris Carlisle, who received care packages during his recent deployment, then plucked from the revolving drum the winning ticket, making Dana Booth of Salesforce.com the winner of the tub. Operation Creekside leader Ed McClelland praised Booth and his company for helping put together an earlier

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Army Spc. Chris Carlisle and Steve Meister of Bill Brandt Ford stand by as Operation Creekside founder Ed McLelland reads the winning number in the Freedom Hot Tub fundraiser. The effort raised $6,500 for postage to send care packages to troops overseas. packing event that yielded 111 boxes. Another drawing made Brentwood’s Cathy Daniels the winner of a roll-around Craftsman tool box donated by Big B Lumber. Ken Whitaker of Sasville Properties, Dan Leckrone of TLP Group and Michael Perone with Barracuda.com each donated $1,000 to purchase the hot tub.

“Thanks to Bill Brandt Ford for amazing continuous support, Clipper Spas, Big B Lumber and all our sponsors, supporters and prayer partners,” said McClelland. “Our mission continues – maybe no crazy hot tub raffles for a while – but wherever God leads this ministry, we will joyfully follow.”

Sabbath music sung, studied Cantor Barbara Powell leads a program of song and study on Sunday, July 31 at Congregation B’nai Torah, located at the social hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. 13th St. in Antioch. The evening begins with a potluck dinner (meatless dishes) at 5 p.m., followed at 6 by the musical session, which focuses on the prayers of the middle portion of the Shabbat morning service. Powell brings to the program an extensive knowledge of the intricacies of ritual music as well as a fine voice. Those wanting to learn more about the Shabbat service – and those who just like to sing – should find the Sunday evening program rewarding. The program is sponsored by a grant from the Union for Reform Judaism. For more information, e-mail Matt Cordova at mattjcord@comcast.net or visit www.bnaitoraheastbay.org.

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Helping clear weeds on Bethel Island in exchange for temporary meeting space are Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152’s Drake Sierra, Will Lutz (kneeling), Tony Parsons (orange shirt) and Devin Cooper.

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Scouts trade muscle for meeting space Dan Marsh was nice enough to help us make this happen.” Scouts and helpers on the job were Chris and Josh Scheer, John Thomas, Andy Rodrigues, Jacob Wilkes, Michael Schindler, Noah and Josh Leiss, Devin Cooper, Alec McCandless, Will Lutz, Seth and Ethan Dike, John Bartman, Drake and Ryan Sierra, Tony Parsons, Travis Karbowski, Alejandro Barron, Jake Hanson and Brian Quellette. Thanks to Troop 152 and Dan Marsh for showing us how to find a solution that benefits everyone.

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It seemed like a natural fit: Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152 needed a place to meet while school was out, and Scout Hall out on Bethel Island was available. The Scouts approached Dan Marsh, who told the boys they could use it – and pay the rent with elbow grease. “Our Scouts pulled weeds and picked up trash outside the hall and in the neighboring park in exchange for the use of a couple of our meetings,” Tina VanDaam wrote in an e-mail. “Scout Hall in Bethel Island is a great place to hold a variety of events, and

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Recently it was reported that Bank of America had settled with a group of institutional investors who had suffered large losses after investing in securities backed by loans made by Countrywide (BofA acquired Countrywide when they imploded). The amount of the settlement was to be $8.5 billion to compensate investors for their losses. My guess was that this settlement would clear the air so BofA could go ahead and resume a rapid pace of foreclosing on homes again. BofA seems to be dragging their feet on many of their foreclosures, so we’ve been waiting for the “surge” to come at some point. I had planned to write about this in last week’s article, and warn those of you with BofA loans that are in default that they may be speeding up their foreclosure processes now. But then the news hit about the new California law which appears to remove lenders ability to pursue you after a short sale on senior AND junior loans. So I pushed the BofA topic to this week, and I’m glad I waited! The settlement is now being contested

by some of the investors, putting the outcome in doubt. Some of the investors aren’t happy that BofA is only buying back 40% of the bad loans. They want the figure raised to 100%, which puts the dollar figure between $23 and $28 billion. So this could take a while to resolve. One very funny part of the otherwise dry legal wranglings came when I read BofA’s defense. They say that the investors had a fiduciary duty to their investors to investigate what they were investing in, and that it was hard to believe they didn’t know what they were buying. If you read between the lines, it seems like BofA’s attorneys are readily admitting that the AAA-rated investments were in fact, junk, and the investors should have known better than to buy them in the first place. If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty – Advertisement

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Getting Beyond Antioch Power-full assistance Beyond Antioch, a class being held at the Antioch Senior Center (ASC), is designed to teach seniors about the fixed-route transit access available to them beyond the city’s borders. The Antioch Senior Bus provides customized transit for seniors and persons with disabilities within the Antioch city limits, plus access to fixed-route service and BART at the Hillcrest Park and Ride and the Delta Fair Kaiser transit stop. TriDelta Transit operates a paratransit service (Dial-a-Ride) that covers a wider area: from Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch to the Hillcrest Park and Ride and Pittsburg/Bay Point BART station. Fixed-route transit in Antioch also serves Hillcrest Park and Ride and BART, with access at various bus stops serving a number of routes seven days a week. The AMTRAK station in downtown Antioch serves the San Joaquin line. The Beyond Antioch class has met weekly since February. Following a two-class orientation by TriDelta Transit, the meetings explored transit issues and possible group trips. The ASC group also plans to lobby local transit agencies regarding senior citizen transit issues. The group has planned trips for individual members to go to Point Reyes, the Stockton Asparagus Festival, Oakland Airport, Monterey-Carmel, Vacaville, Santa Cruz, Sausalito, the San Francisco Cable Car Museum, Citrus Heights and local shopping excursions. As a group, it has gone to free museum

days in San Francisco, The Valley of Heart’s Delight and Moffet Field in Sunnyvale, Mission San Rafael and the thrift stores in downtown San Rafael, a Bay Cruise from Vallejo on the BayLink Ferry, Black Bear Diner in Oakley, and a trip to a unique family-owned hot dog restaurant, the Mutt Hut, in San Leandro. Upcoming trips are being planned to Napa Valley, the Gilroy Garlic Festival, downtown Walnut Creek shopping and the San Leandro Otis Spunkmeyer cookie factory. All trips are day trips, starting around 8 a.m. and returning to Antioch by 9 p.m. The class is taught by public transit expert and ASC member Michael D’Augelli. All ASC members are welcome to join the meetings. For those who cannot make the meetings, customized fixed-route transit planning is available by simply leaving a request at the ASC front desk in the Beyond Antioch folder. The Transit Guy will respond with information about fixed-route transit from the member’s home. Members are encouraged to obtain the discount Clipper card, if eligible (65 and older or for disabilities). If not eligible, the adult Clipper card is recommended. Many agencies beyond Antioch accept the Clipper Card (BART, Muni, Golden Gate bus and Ferry, AC Transit, VTA, SamTrans and CalTrain). AMTRAK offers a senior discount for those 62 and older. The Beyond Antioch class meets Wednesdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m. in the Antioch Senior Center’s classroom A, 415 W. Second St.

hile opportunities to help others abroad are many, Dee Pusey and the kids of the Curtis Drive Kids’ Bible Study Group think there’s plenty to do right here for each other – and they’re out there doing some of it. The group organized a neighborhood bottle and can drive for a neighbor in need, raising $228 that, with assistance from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, helped the family get its power restored. “The kids were so excited to know how much we made to help the family pay their electricity bill,” Dee said. From left are helpers Esperanza Rojas, Ismale Rios, Onaney Blanco, Dee Pusey and Kalyany Rojas. Not pictured are Julio Blanco, Viernes Rojas, Brianna Castro and Angela Garcia.

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ennifer Lepping, president of Mothers of Brentwood, presents Rick DeBriae, general manager of the Brentwood Car Wash and Detail Center, a thank-you sign as a token of appreciation for his support of the Mothers of Brentwood’s seventh annual Mothers Day Luncheon and Fundraiser. The event raised more than $3,000 for MOB’s community outreach efforts, which beneﬁt pre- and elementary-school children in Brentwood. Find out more about what the MOB is all about by visiting www.mothersofbrentwood.com. – Contributed by Kelly Cockrell

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Kati Short, Artist of the Year by Amy Claire Correspondent

Most attendees of this month’s Open Mic event didn’t suspect the night would be much different than any other, and things certainly started out that way. As usual, Brentwood Poet Laureate Kati Short ran the show, introducing participants and thanking them at the conclusion of their readings. And she probably thought that’s how it would go – right up to the moment Jack Gaughan of the Brentwood Art Society stood up to read an original poem. But the final stanza of his “Ode to an Artist” packed a surprise message, announcing that Kati had been selected as the Society’s 2011 Artist of the Year. A joyful Short was delighted at the honor, and at being the subject of Gaughan’s composition. “Nobody’s ever written me an ode before!” she laughed. “I’m thrilled!” The award comes as yet another achievement in the life of a highly-accomplished woman. Though she has earned a degree in English, Short has also worked the graveyard shift at the Red Cross, owned her own business and successfully fought against gender discrimination to become a department store buyer. She taught English in Korea for more than eight years, has traveled to more than a dozen countries, and once traversed the continent with her husband, Stormy, on an 11,000-

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Kati Short, Brentwood Art Society Artist of the Year for 2011. mile motorcycle ride from Brentwood to Newfoundland, Canada and back. With so many varied experiences, Short has had no lack of material for her writing. When asked how she first began to write, she said, “Well, I was born!” After reading the dictionary cover to cover while in elementary school, she

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fell in love with words. “I was good at expressing myself on paper so I continued to march in that effort,” she said. She wrote newspaper articles and prose throughout high school and, as an adult, began writing poetry. Currently, Short is working on a book, the love story of her and Stormy. After meeting in 1958, they were separated when he was drafted into the armed forces. Decades later, they reconnected over the Internet. Short was living in Korea and didn’t intend to return to the United States, but when Stormy asked her to marry him, she changed her mind. “That was an offer I couldn’t refuse,” she said with a smile. One of Short’s projects as poet laureate is to assemble an anthology of short works from local writers. The Brentwood Writers Club will assemble the submissions, which be published in book form and made available for purchase. “This is a big deal,” Short said. “It’s the first time it’ll be done in our area.” The project is sponsored by the City of Brentwood. Submissions for the anthology will be accepted from Aug. 1 to Sept. 15. For more information, e-mail shortkati@yahoo.com. Short is passionate about her role as Brentwood’s poet laureate, and now as Artist of the Year: “The opportunity for people to express themselves through literary arts – I take that very seriously.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Mic open on Aug. 11 Those with a love for things literary are invited to join Brentwood’s upcoming Open Mic event, held Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza, 235 Oak St. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work – is welcome. Participants are allowed five minutes each to perform a work on any subject, their own or that of another writer, as long as it’s neither insulting nor abusive. All are invited, whether to perform or simply listen and enjoy. There is no charge for admission, but all are encouraged to support The Game with a purchase of food and drink. Presented by Brentwood Writes, an adjunct of the Brentwood Art Society and Brentwood Library, Open Mic is hosted by Poet Laureate Kati Short and Poet Laureate Emeritus Diane Lando. For further information, e-mail shortkati@ yahoo.com or call 925-6346655.

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Now stepping up to the plate: Lady Luck Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve discovered something shocking about the men in my family. When it comes to baseball, they are ridiculously superstitious. My 11-year-old son plays for the Antioch All Stars, which means that I drive all over the Bay area to cheer HANGINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; IN him on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which I HERE willingly do. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m one of those obnoxious fans who clap and stomp their feet and yell out those baseball catch phrases like â&#x20AC;&#x153;good eye, good eye!â&#x20AC;? VICKI and â&#x20AC;&#x153;nice swing, MCKENNA kid!â&#x20AC;? throughout the game. We the devoted parents, grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles try to will the kids to victory with our mouths, and I like to believe our cheering has helped them win. If you ask the boys on the team, however, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you they win because they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t washed their socks in three weeks, or because they listen to Snoop Dogg before the game. In my family, we must use our blue ice chest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not the green one â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uniform must be freshly washed. (For this Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful. Eleven-year-old boys can get really ripe during a game played in 95-degree mercury.) These kids and their coaches firmly believe that if they deviate from the rituals they performed on the first day of winning, a delicate cosmic balance will be disturbed. One of our coaches forgot his watch the first day our team started winning so he refuses to wear a watch now. Another coach believes our winning has everything to do with him wearing a watch, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first thing he puts on before a game. Our awesome Coach Joe and one of our most enthusiastic parents, Troy, groomed the field on the first day Antioch won, so now before every game, they groom and water the fields.

Are all men like this? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think they were raised by a band of gypsies! The heartbreaker came when my own son told me he had a hunch that I was bad luck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me?! Your mom?! Are you joking? You cut me to the quick, child.â&#x20AC;? I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it. Yes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true: I was there when our team lost, but thankfully the series is double elimination. I was in the stands for the next two wins. That night my son quietly let me off the hook: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not bad luck after all, Mom.â&#x20AC;? Wow. Now I can go on with my life. I will tell you where I need some luck, folks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the freeway, traveling to all these blasted games! I was almost killed on the way home from Lafayette by a rich kid in a black Mercedes, and on the way home from Albany I was almost forced to kill someone who tried to pass us on the left shoulder. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping I survive the next two upcoming games. My husband tells me that all professional athletes are superstitious. They grow beards and wear thong underwear (ouch!). Superstition might be a sports tradition, but I prefer to believe our team wins because it â&#x20AC;Ś well, simply rocks. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 11-year-old boys who are composed and fearless and work together like a well-oiled machine. I hope they all realize that luck has nothing at all to do with their awesomeness. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we cheer them on till our voices are gone, and stomp our feet till the bleachers shake. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been our good fortune to ride the wave of victory with them. Our next game is coming up and the competition is getting tougher, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m confident. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll dutifully wash my sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uniform and pack the blue ice chest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and maybe wear a necklace made of garlic, for good measure. Go, Antioch! To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters The Finish Line There is a loooong waiting period between professional basketball season and professional football season…at which time professional baseball is played. This only makes sense as professional baseball season, all 162 games of it, is very loooong in its own right. From April to October professional baseball tracks more stats than basketball and football, combined. I say that to say this: no one really wants to hear about the stats as much as they want to hear about the winner. In any game – baseball, basketball, football, or pea knuckle – no one cares about anything but the finish line and who crossed it first. You can throw the Ground ball fly ball ratio (GO/ AO), along with all of the other “useless” stats, out the window if you don’t cross the finish line first. That being said and tweaking this analogy to fit residential mortgage loans, the mortgage equivalent to this finish line would be your FICO score. The rules of our “game” have changed, or rather fallen back into black-and-white, and underwriting guidelines now REVOLVE around middle FICO score requirements. Residential mortgage underwriters will not even attempt to underwrite a loan if the potential borrowers do not meet certain credit score guidelines; according to Dave Zitting, the chief executive of Primary Residential Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender, “the credit score has

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City to get new landmark building by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

After months of planning discussions, the first phase of the Oakley Downtown Specific Plan is about to begin. At a City Council meeting in June, Project Developer Charles Kahn showed council members the initial drawings of the proposed corner of Vintage Parkway and Main Street, which will include a new landmark building that complements the adjacent city hall and space for restaurants and other businesses. Kahn declared the downtown project to be the most exciting of his 25-year career. “I’ve told a number of people as I’ve been working on this project: we’re working in Oakley,” said Kahn. “And they’ll say, ‘That’s the town between Antioch and Brentwood.’ I want this to be the town that defines those two cities, and I think we have a chance to do that with this project.” The council approved the Downtown Specific Plan in February of last year, but progress was delayed until the city acquired properties in Oakley Plaza, home to CentroMart and La Costa. Once the properties were in the city’s possession, planning discussions intensified, and earlier this year, the city demolished the former Round Table Pizza building. As part of the new design, La Costa will be displaced as well, but only temporarily. Councilmember Pat Anderson emphasized that La Costa will not be leaving

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An artist’s rendering of the landmark building on the corner of Vintage Parkway and Main Street. downtown Oakley. It will temporarily close to make way for the construction of the new building, in which La Costa is scheduled to occupy a space. Anderson, who serves on the ad hoc Downtown Committee with Vice Mayor Kevin Romick, said other restaurants have expressed interest in moving into the building, which will have room for multiple restaurants, including a large, 100-seat, twostory restaurant where Round Table used to be. Phase one also includes the construc-

tion of a public plaza enhanced by a tranquil water feature to augment Oakley’s quaint downtown ambiance. As part of the next phases, said Romick, Main Street will be widened to provide more accessible diagonal parking – going in a different direction than Brentwood, which recently converted from diagonal to parallel downtown parking. The buildings in the back of the plaza, such as Yogurt Island and Hook, Line & Sinker, will be altered to match the new buildings at the front of the center.

Previous city councils have worked on the downtown plan since Oakley’s incorporation in 1999. Now, finally, 80 acres of downtown Oakley along the Main Street corridor will be enhanced and revitalized. “It’s very exciting to finally be getting this done,” said Romick. City Manager Bryan Montgomery and staff will be drafting construction documents and the project will go out to bid later this year. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Discovery Bay needs new well, rates by Rick Howard General Manager, Discovery Bay CSD There has been a lot of chatter recently about the need to increase water and wastewater rates in Discovery Bay. I can tell you: the decision to raise rates is difficult, but unfortunately, it’s a necessary step in the long-term sustainability of our community’s water and wastewater infrastructure needs. It’s important that we take a strategic and objective look UEST into the future and plan for our COMMENT short-term and long-term capital requirements. It’s a prudent and appropriate measure of assessing our facilities’ overall health. Without that assessment, we will continue to fall behind in our ability to meet our existing water and wastewater obligations and to remain in compliance with state health standards. As a consequence, in 2010, the Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District commissioned Water and Wastewater Master Plans to assist the district in identifying its long-term capital needs. Those Master Plans provide a 10year outlook and assisted in the development of the district’s current year’s budget. The district’s long-term capital needs are substantial –

some are driven by current conditions, while others are driven by projected future development. However, it’s important that we continue to meet existing obligations, which, at this time, we do not. Title 22, a California Department of Health regulation, requires communities like Discovery Bay that use groundwater to have sufficient water capacity from its wells to meet the maximum daily demand (MDD) of the system with the highest-capacity well offline. Presently, the district’s water system has an existing deficit of 200 gallons per minute with the highest-capacity well offline. As stated in the WMP, “the new supply well (Well 7) is needed for source capacity to meet the maximum day demand with the largest well offline.” The development of Well 7 will provide the necessary capacity to continue to meet existing obligations and into the future. It’s a Catch-22: we need additional water capacity now, but Well 7 will also provide capacity for future development. However, that future development also includes additional storage tanks, water filters and other associated infrastructure, which are not proposed at this time. The cost of those improvements and the proportionate cost of Well 7 will be paid by future development and not current ratepayers. Those improvements that can be strictly attributed to future development will be paid for by payment

LETTERS Consider volunteers for fire department Editor: I watched with great concern the story on CBS (Monday) evening that detailed the looming cuts to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District that will, if implemented, reduce the already short-staffed department further. The story focused on Oakley, but the problem will affect all of the area. In one prediction, it was stated that the current 48 firefighter ranks would be reduced to 23, and would result in serious increases to response time. In fact, the person interviewed stated that responses would rise to 20 minutes and longer! We are all too aware of the problem we face in a part of the county where rapid growth, followed by sudden and devastating budget shortfalls, has made it

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impossible to continue the spending rates required to keep our citizens safe. There just is no money. As a transplant from the East Coast more than 30 years ago, I have often wondered why we do not have the same volunteer fire departments that are found all over such places as New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I would guess they are also all over other states, but I can only speak from experience regarding those three. In nearly every suburb, volunteers are trained to fight fires, manage emergencies and provide first-on-scene help to all kinds of situations. These volunteers take their role very seriously as they respond immediately to alarms sent to receivers in their homes to call them into action at their very local (usually a few blocks from their home) fire station. Some sectors have a hybrid system in which permanent fire professionals are joined by volunteers who add their hands, minds and sometimes their lives to those of the professionals. This is a system that works! At any rate, it could be a way to reduce the looming 20-minute response times without adding tremendously to the cost for public safety. At the very least, our county and city officials would be wise to visit some of the volunteer areas of the East Coast to see if there is anything we can implement here. Jack Harper Brentwood

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Editor: I agree with Kay Martinez (“Water charges all wet,” July 11, Opinion). Having recently moved to Brentwood, I am finding the water bill is double what I paid in Clayton.

of “connection” or developer fees. Once those fees are paid, they offset the cost of any improvements put in place by the district, or go toward new infrastructure needs necessary for new development. New development needs to “pay their way.” As a part of budget deliberations for the current fiscal year (2011-12), the district board took action to moderate the proposed rate increases and successfully cut 5 percent from the current year projected rate, reducing the projected blended (water and wastewater) from 22 percent to 17 percent rate increase for FY 2011-12. It’s also projected that the FY 2012-13 blended rates will increase another 18.4 percent, resulting in a two-year average of 17.4 percent. The average homeowner in Discovery Bay with a 5,000-10,000-squarefoot parcel will see an increase of $138.36 this fiscal year ($11.53 per month) and $181.56 next fiscal year ($15.13 per month). We continue to have some of the lowest rates in the region, and we work tirelessly at keeping those rates at the lowest possible cost. I hope this helps clear any misunderstandings relative to the proposed rate increases. If you seek additional information, please come to the next Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District Board meeting, where this subject will be discussed, on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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We moved from a large house, with almost a quarter acre of landscaping and three people, to a tiny house in Brentwood with a tiny (approximately 100x4½-foot) strip of garden and two people. My water charges in Clayton ranged about $35 to $50 per month. My bill here in Brentwood is averaging $99.33 to $127 per month. Since I work from home, I have a few “no shower” days per week, and when I do get cleaned up, I use one to two inches of water in a tub. There is something definitely wrong here. Crystal Stevenson Brentwood

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Editor: As the new school year approaches I wanted to make certain that everyone in our neighboring community that has supported the programs I have been privileged to teach and be a part of were acknowledged and thanked for their support and contributions in the 2010-11 school year. First, the Liberty High School Arts and Humanities Academy Internship class of 2011 would like to extend its gratitude to the following businesses and volunteers for making a contribution to their successful Renaissance Faire: Big Al Caricatures, Brentwood Feed and Pet Supply, Costco, Delta Fence Co., Excelsior Middle School, Extreme Pizza, Home Depot, Judy Hazen, Kelly Williams, Sprint Store, Rave Motion Picture, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Scrumdillyumptious, Starbucks Coffee and Yogurt Pizazz. Also, the graduates of the 2011 internship class and I would like to thank all of the

businesses, schools and their teachers that provided a wonderful internship experience and opportunity: Brentwood Press, His and Her Formal Wear, Harvest Park Bowl, Town Centre Commons, Brentwood Elementary School, Discovery Bay and Timber Point Elementary School, Edna Hill Middle School, Excelsior Middle School and Liberty High School teachers – a great big thanks to all of you. Thanks for making a difference in our future by giving your time and energy to the students you mentored. Exciting news: next year’s internship class has received a grant, written by Katie Collins, who will be their new internship teacher in 2011-12. Last but not least, thanks to everyone who has supported the Liberty Dance Team and Liberty dance classes. Thanks for attending our recitals and participating in our fundraisers. Thanks to Kim Karbowski and Denise Williams of Fabulous Feet for their time, expertise and the use of their facility. Thanks to Gori of El Gallito for volunteering her time in teaching our students Folklorico dance and donating her costumes to be used at the recital. Thanks to Harvest Park Bowl for donating socks for the beginning dance class ’50s dance number (perfect bobby socks!), thanks to the Nijhuis family for purchasing extra wooden dowels for dance canes, thanks to the Webb family for painting 42 dowels to make them canes. And thanks to all parents who help and support their students in visual and performing arts. Shannon Leyen Liberty High School Teacher and Dance Team Advisor

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Sailor experiences maritime time travel Brentwood resident Mike Stoiber checked in with word of an unusual week for his son, U.S. Navy Master Chief William Stoiber. Stationed in Grattan, Conn., Chief Stoiber was recently part of the first shake-down cruise for the Navy’s newest ship, the submarine PCU California (PCU, for pre-commissioning unit, is the ship’s designation until it’s commissioned in May of 2012, when it will become the USS California). The shake-down cruise was helpful preparation for Chief Stoiber’s upcoming assignment as Chief of the Boat on the PCU Mississippi, which will soon undergo its own sea trials. The California returned to Newport News, Va. on July 2, and Stoiber headed to Boston. There he boarded the world’s oldest commissioned war ship, the USS Constitution, for its annual Fourth of July Boston Harbor cruise. The Constitution was originally launched in 1798, some 213 years before the California’s first cruise. “These two events were once-in-a-life time experiences because I was able to celebrate our great nation’s freedom by starting out aboard PCU California, the Navy’s newest ship, and capping it off The oldest warship aﬂoat, the USS Constitution, ﬁres a 21-gun salute in Boston Harbor on July 4. On board was with the Boston Harbor cruise aboard USS Consti- Master Chief William Stoiber, who earlier in the week had also sailed aboard the Navy’s newest ship, the soontution,” said Stoiber. “I will never forget this day.” to-be-commissioned submarine USS California.

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Blast 10U finishes successful season by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer Though the season didn’t end as they’d hoped, members of the Brentwood Blast 10U baseball team were happy with the run they sustained. The Blast claimed titles not only in the East Bay, but in Cooperstown. Recently, the team’s season came to a close in the Mustang division of the Protect Our Nation’s Youth (PONY) East Bay Regional Tournament. In the tournament’s semifinal round, the Brentwood Blast fell 10-3 to South City Blue from San Francisco. “We got to regional and played really well, but just came up a little short,” Blast Coach Scott McCurdy said. “The kids played remarkably well for a six-week stand so I couldn’t be happier.” McCurdy credited pitchers Cooper Gardner and Sean Andrus with helping the Blast stay in the game. Brentwood started the tournament with a 20-1 victory over Vacaville in the opening round. But a 5-3 loss at the hands of Blossom Valley sent the Blast to the elimination bracket.

Brentwood bounced back with a 13-2 win over Paso Robles in the next round. The Blast offense stayed sharp, spearheading a 13-6 triumph over Sierra Valley and advancing the team to the match-up with South City Blue. McCurdy said the bats were still alive against South City, but the hard-hit balls that found their way through the infield against previous competition found gloves in that final game. He credited the hard work of outfielder Max Lawrence, the team’s leadoff hitter, and outfielder/third baseman Nick Legge for keeping the runs coming. “They were beyond all of our expectations and just blew me away how they came together at the end,” McCurdy said. “Really, what I love about this team is the way that they pick each other up every game, every inning.” As of Wednesday, one more Brentwood Blast team was still alive. The youngest division – the Shetlands – played the first game of the SoCal Bracket PONY World Series on Wednesday. The tournament, held in West Covina, concludes Monday. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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iberty High senior Johnny Nguyen ﬁnds some running room during a Lions football workout earlier this week. Find out how Bay Valley Athletic League teams – Liberty, Heritage, Deer Valley, Antioch, Freedom and defending champion Pittsburg – stack up against each other in The Press’ football preview special section on Aug. 19.

Local equestrian clears the fear hurdle by Michael Dixon Correspondent

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Liberty High junior Morgan Richey has formed a ﬁrm bond with her prized horse, Romeo.

When Liberty High junior Morgan Richey was a young girl, she witnessed her mother, Noelle, fall off a horse. Although Noelle is OK now, the incident was a traumatic experience for Morgan. While her love of horses never dwindled, she still harbored a fear of them. Since last January, Morgan has found herself under the tutelage of Linda McCaffery, who helped negate some of Morgan’s fears. She also helped Morgan improve her skills with her horse, Romeo. “(Linda) didn’t take her on as student as much as she saw a girl with a lot of potential,” said Noelle. “She took Morgan under her wing. And in a few months time, she took her horse to several shows.” Much of Morgan’s success came at a competition held at Nelson Ranch in Woodland. There she claimed blue ribbons in Team Pinning, Trail Courses, Equitation, and Western Pleasure. All of this was done with McCaffery, who receives no payment for her services. Morgan said that while the accident to her mother did affect her family in a profound way, what helped her overcome her fear was realizing that the accident wasn’t the horse’s fault. Instead, the horse was spooked by something on the ground. “They’re just such loving and caring animals,” Morgan said. When you get a true bond, they

would do anything for you. They’re not dumb; you’re giving them a huge amount of trust and they understand that.” Morgan’s ultimate equestrian goal is to compete in the world championships, though she acknowledges she has a long way to go. To reach that level, she needs to form an even tighter bond with Romeo. “As long as he’s happy and content, I’d do anything for him,” Morgan said. “I’m pretty brand new to the horse-competition world. It’s a big deal to some people. I went into it hoping we would learn a lot. I’m actually pretty good at it.” For everyone involved, the greatest of Morgan’s accomplishments isn’t represented in a blue ribbon, but in the fact that love has conquered fear. “Her love for horses is a testament to overcoming fear,” Noelle wrote in an e-mail. “She allowed herself to connect and trust again and with that came confidence and a shining example of the importance of faith.” While at Liberty, Morgan has participated in the varsity water polo team for two years, varsity swim team for one, and participates in club water polo teams over the summer to stay in shape. But her equestrian adventures are number-one in her heart. “I just love horses,” Morgan said. “I really think that everybody should experience the bond of a horse.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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New faces crack Speedway winners circle For the first time this season at Antioch Speedway, all five divisions saw new faces in the winner’s circle on Saturday night. Ryan Bernal, high school student from Hollister, waged a wheel-to-wheel battle with All Star Wingless Sprint Car standouts Alex Shute and Billy Macedo in the 25-lap main event. Troy Foulger, reigning track champ in the DIRTcar West modifieds, ended his long streak of second-place finishes with a win. Jon Haney of Brentwood scored his first win ever in the Mini-Trux division after nine years of trying. Dan Downey of San Jose inherited a win in the Four-Bangers after Richard Dragonetti was disqualified. Antioch Speedway 50-year veteran Mike Gustafson of Concord ended the Fred Ryland and Larry Damitz domination by winning the Limited Late Model main event. “I love racing here – the track is banked, racy and has two grooves,” Bernal said in vic-

tory lane. “It was cool battling side by side with Macedo – he’s a really good driver.” Macedo and Bernal dueled lap after lap in the sprint car thriller. Shute stormed into second with a lap to go. “My car was perfect and the race was perfect,” Bernal said. “As long as I’m in a race car, I’m happy. Winning a good clean race makes me more than happy. You can’t describe the feeling.” Foulger’s win brought the fans to their feet. It seemed he couldn’t catch leader Kenny Neu, but on the last turn of the last lap, Neu was slowed by lapped traffic and Foulger dove to the inside to claim the checkered flag. “I’ve been waiting for this win all season,” he said in victory lane. “I set the right rear in the tire ruts high on the track waiting for the opportunity.” Foulger’s triumph came in his old car – the one he’s driven in every win of his career. “I’ve had 20 seconds in the new car, but only the old car can win,” he said. “Kenny is

Flexed for success ocal fitness trainer Noelle Decker reached a major milestone recently en route to her goal of becoming a professional bodybuilder. Decker, the 44-yearold Fitness Director at Delta Valley Athletic Club, placed fifth in the Women’s Masters 35+ 5-foot-6 and over division at the Team Universe National Bodybuilding and Figure show in Teaneck, N.J. – her first national show. She competes next in the 35+ and 45+ categories at the Governor’s Cup, held in Sacramento in March of 2012.

always fast. Lapped traffic saved me.” Neu finished second, and early leader Michael Salazar made an impressive run to take third. “Finally!” Limited Late Model winner Gustafson said in victory lane. “The car was flying – like it’s supposed to.” Gustafson has been a consistent top runner all season, nearly cracking into the top two positions dominated by Larry Damitz and Fred Ryland. Damitz and Mike Hynes made contact in turn four, the resulting spin causing a radiator hose to break in Damitz’s car. Ryland finished second. Third-place racer Jim Freethy was three abreast with leaders at one point in the race. “That was the most fun I had on the race track in a long time,” he told Gustafson and Ryland in victory lane. Downey’s first win in Four-Bangers came with a lesson. “Don’t wear your sunglasses at night,” he laughed in victory lane. “I had them on for the sun, but couldn’t see in

Fun at the Run and Gun om Allen and Gabe Gonzalez cheer as Francisco Zelaya, a Freedom High PE teacher, drains a 15-foot putt on the second green at Creekside at The Golf Club at Brentwood. They participated in this weekend’s fourth annual Run and Gun Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for Freedom athletics.

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the shadows on turn three and four. I wound up dropping to last before I could rip them off.” Downey worked his way all the way to the front and was chasing Richard Dragonetti by time the checkered flag flew. Dragonetti, however, was disqualified in post-race inspection. Haney raised his fists to the air in victory lane after nine years of falling short in various divisions. His dad, Gene Haney, point leader in the Super Hobby Division, joined him for the celebration. “This is so exciting,” the Local 342 Steamfitter said. “I tried and tried, week after week, for nine whole years. I can finally know how it feels to win – and it feels real good.” Racing continues Saturday night at the Speedway when DIRTcar West modifieds, Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Hobby Stocks, Super Hobby Stocks and Mini-Trucks are on the schedule. – Contributed by Mike Adaskaveg

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Impact hits Utah As finalists in the 2010 California North Presidents Cup, the East Diablo United Soccer Club U16 Boys team Impact 94 Black earned the privilege of traveling to Salt Lake City, Utah for the US Youth Soccer Association’s Presidents Cup Western Regionals. The team stepped up to represent the state when the Cal North champions surprisingly bowed out of the advanced competition one week after narrowly defeating Impact 94 Black by one goal in the second period of overtime in Elk Grove last April. This was CYSA North’s first appearance in the annual tournament, which draws Division 1 gold and silver teams from the state associations of Washington, Oregon, California-North, California-South, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii.

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phasized that La Costa will not be leaving downtown Oakley. It will temporarily close to make way for the construction of the new building, in which La Costa is scheduled to occupy a space. Anderson, who serves on the ad hoc Downtown Committee with Vice Mayor Kevin Romick, said other restaurants have expressed interest in moving into the building, which will have room for multiple restaurants, including a large, 100-seat, two-story restaurant where Round Table used to be.

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they originally purchased. “For me, Discovery Bay was a great place to grow up, with the water and the small town,” said Robbie. “It’s grown over the years but it’s still small and it’s a nice place to raise a family.” “Having the three kids stay here – in fact, they all live on the golf course – has been wonderful,” said Terrie. “But as teens, they complained there was nothing to do, even though they lived on the water. I never thought they would stay, and now we can’t get rid of them.” The Ellsworth family tradition is likely to continue for years, as Robbie’s 2-year-old son will soon take his turn running the education gauntlet. It’s even possible that Terrie’s grandchildren’s children will carry on the tradition one day. “OK, now that would be great,” said Terrie. “I would love to be around to see that.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

feel that the BDCP would hurt the Delta. City Council members seemed displeased with Schmutte’s proposal, expressing the belief that Antioch and surrounding communities were the proposal’s secondary concern. Gary Agopian felt that by introducing a new canal, negative impacts on the Delta’s fresh water might be sped up. “Ultimately it may get to the point where what’s best for the state is what you’re proposing,” Agopian told Schmutte. “I’m personally still concerned that by changing it that dramatically, we’re accelerating that process.” According to Phil Harrington, Antioch’s Director of Capital Improvements and Water Rights, though the BDCP is being advertised as a savior, it would actually hurt local fish species and diminish water supply. The BDCP, he claims, might also reduce Antioch’s long-held water rights. “Based on an assumption that the

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An artist’s rendering of the landmark building planned for the corner of Vintage Parkway and Main Street. Phase one also includes the construction of a public plaza enhanced by a tranquil water feature to augment Oakley’s quaint downtown ambiance. As part of the next phases, said Romick, Main Street will be widened to provide more accessible diagonal parking – going in a different direction than Brentwood, which recently converted from diagonal to parallel downtown parking. The buildings in the back of the plaza, such as Yogurt Island and Hook, Line & Sinker, will be altered to match the

new buildings at the front of the center. Previous city councils have worked on the downtown plan since Oakley’s incorporation in 1999. Now, finally, 80 acres of downtown Oakley along the Main Street corridor will be enhanced and revitalized. “It’s very exciting to finally be getting this done,” said Romick. City Manager Bryan Montgomery and staff will be drafting construction documents and the project will go out to bid later this year. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

city has the potential to either lose or have our existing water rights diminished by these processes,” Harrington wrote in the staff report, “we could spend millions of dollars more each water year purchasing supplemental water supplies from local water districts. These losses would have to be recovered through our existing water rate structure.” In a PowerPoint presentation, Harrington gave an update on the BDCP and the Delta Stewardship Council, which is working to protect the waterway’s ecological resources. The BDCP Steering Committee was disbanded in November of 2010, but support for the plan has grown this year. The BDCP reformed itself in April. The Delta Stewardship Council has circulated four draft plans for the local waterway since the beginning of the year. The plans are currently in a 45-day public comment period for the fifth draft plan and Environmental Impact Review.

East County residents have long been suspicious of any plan that would pump more water down to Southern California, fearing that not only would it harm local wildlife, but it could deal a major blow to the Northern California farming industry. A handful of members from the West Delta Chapter of the California Striped Bass Association, headquartered in Antioch, held up neon green signs reading “Save Our Water.” Roger Mammon, a member of the California Striped Bass Association and the Restore the Delta Association, was one of those in attendance who feel that the BDCP will only cause more harm to the fragile area. “Over the last 25 years, I’ve just watched the Delta die right before my eyes,” Mammon told the council. “Antioch is a gateway to the Delta, and I hope you take the opportunity to guard the gate.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District will, on August 18, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the BIMID Hall, 3085 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA, hold a public hearing to consider amending Ordinance 6 (Relating to Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act). The amendment would entirely rewrite the procedures of the District for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and change the title of the Ordinance. The above is a summary of the proposed amendment. A reading of the entire pro-

posed amendment may be necessary in order to obtain a full understanding of all of the proposed changes. Copies of the proposed amendment are on ﬁle and open for inspection at the District’s Ofﬁce located at 3085 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511. The proposed amendment itself may be amended by the Board of Directors at the hearing. Dated: July 22, 2011. /s/ Dan Phippen, President of the Board of Directors Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 2011

15.6-ACRE SITE IN ORDER TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF THE MISSION GROVE PROJECT, GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD AND SOUTH OF BALFOUR ROAD (APN 010-171-020). THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the ﬁrst reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of June, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Barr, Brockman, Bryant, Stonebarger NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 26th day of July 2011, by the following vote:

AYES: Barr, Brockman, Bryant, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinance; reading the ordinance in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. Copies of the full text of the ordinance is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 708 Third Street, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 29, 2011

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SUMMARY OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 895 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD DETERMINING IT WILL COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD THE FOREGOING URGENCY ORDINANCE has the reading waived and was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28h day of July, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Barr,

Brockman, Bryant, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinance; reading the ordinance in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. Copies of the full text of the ordinance is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 708 Third Street, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish dates: July 29, 2011

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eniors today are living longer and enjoying

Activities at Cortona Park include the Veterans Parade held in June to honor Cortona’s many resident veterans and those from the community at large.

more active, varied lifestyles than ever before. Retirees aren’t retiring from life, but rather to

life, and senior communities have adapted to the trend.

ON THE COVER: Mary Ann Smith, foreground, and a few other residents get in some aerobics at Summerset Palms this week.

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able to take care of day-to-day needs such as bathing and dressing. Assisted care is for more frail individuals, who need a degree of daily assistance and personalized care such as medication management. Both options, however, come with housekeeping, meals and utilities ﬁgured into the monthly rent. Costs for independent living apartments can average from $1,600 to $4,500 per month, depending upon the community and apartment size. Assisted care averages an additional $800 to $1,000 more per month. When Bill and Donna Foster began considering a move from Brentwood’s Summerset community into an independent living facility, their main concern was quality of life. The active couple had always been involved in the community, but as Donna began to deal with health problems, the logistics of their lives began to change. For them, the answer was Eskaton Lodge in Brentwood. “We came to Eskaton because Donna’s doctor told her

that because of her back injury, she needed to stop cooking and doing laundry and yard work,” said Bill, 78. “For us it was about quality of life, and that’s what we got here.” “We have good activities here,” added Donna. “And lots of things to do. The staff is wonderful and very caring. We love it here.” So whether it’s independent living, assisted care or more comprehensive nursing that’s needed, most retirement communities offer the opportunity to upgrade your services as your needs change. “What’s nice for seniors here,” said Saari, “is that because we offer assisted and independent living, as most facilities do, it allows residents to age in place. As they get older and require more help with the activities of daily living, you can stay where you are and get the services you need. see Retirement page 9B

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Rakesh Bhutani delivered the blow: “It’s colon cancer.” “I broke down and yelled at him, ‘I don’t want chemo! I’m not interested and I don’t want anything to do with it,’” she recalled. “Chemo is so lonely, and I was afraid.” Her doctor hugged her and said, “I’ll be your buddy. We’ll get through this together.” And they did. After six months of chemotherapy, however, Bhutani see Wish page 7B

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Wish from page 5B ran another CAT scan and the results were almost unheard of. “While on the chemo,” he told Moal, “you grew another tumor, which is more aggressive and larger than the first one.” Moal reconciled herself to the process of getting on with her life … and death. But she wasn’t going out without a fight. She attended support groups, and her friend Mary Anne Smith (who lost her own husband to cancer) referred her to An Elderly Wish Foundation (AEWF). Founded by Rebecca Crowder in 2000 following the loss her mother, the nonprofit foundation has spent a decade making wishes come true for terminally ill seniors. In a letter to AEWF Executive Director Mary Chapman, Moal wrote, “My wish is to celebrate 75 years with family and friends here at my home.” As usual, AEWF was happy to lend a hand. On June 4 of this year, Moal became the recipient of AEWF’s wish No. 108. The occasion was especially poignant since the theme of this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life is One More Birthday – and Pat got to celebrate one of her best ever. AEWF arranged for Jerry Hinkle from Brentwood’s Sticky Chicken & Ribs to provide the food. AEWF paid for the lunch, beverages, cake and decorations. The festivities drew more than 50 friends and family, some of whom flew in from as far as Utah. Among them were sons Patrick Jones and Michael Jones,

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daughter Karen Nunes, and Moal’s friends from Immaculate Heart of Mary Crafting Bee. Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor and Congressman John Garamendi sent Pat congratulatory certificates honoring her on her 75th birthday. When asked what has been the biggest surprise in this journey, Moal didn’t miss a beat: “The offers of support. If I could give advice to anyone who has a friend or loved one going through this, I would tell them to ‘keep them in the loop’ and not forget about them. Tell them about your life and the ‘life going on out there’ in general.” When asked what her biggest challenge has been, she said quietly, “I don’t think it’s happened yet.” Moal is in the final stages of her cancer now but you won’t find her feeling sorry for herself. “Not one of us has spent time dwelling on the cancer,” she said. “We just celebrate the many facets of daily life and I love them (family and friends) for that.” When asked what guests could bring to her birthday celebration, Moal told her friends to bring decorated rocks for her garden in exchange for hand-painted rocks for their own gardens. The rocks were permanent reminders of Moal’s determination, hope and loving heart. For more information about An Elderly Wish Foundation or to make a donation, visit www.elderlywish.org or call 925-978-1883. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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The first of Summerset I’s 471 homes were built in 1994, at what was once Brentwood’s remote western boundary. By the time the last of Summerset Orchards’ 647 homes were finished, more than 2,000 had been built for seniors 55 and older – people simply not ready to slow down. “The development of Summerset was significant for Brentwood in a lot of ways,” said Bill Hill, Brentwood’s mayor at the time Summerset was approved. It brought to the city thousands of mature residents with disposable income, which in turn fueled a need for more landscapers, golf cart companies, medical equipment providers and doctors. Since Summersetters had no school-age children, schools benefited from development fees without an increase in student populations, and helped Brentwood provide a kind of housing lacking at the time. Each of the four subdivisions – which also include Summerset Palms (440 houses) and Summerset Vista (464) – operates its own homeowners association and community center, and employs its own recreation director. Each runs a jam-packed activity schedule including golf (The Golf Club at Brentwood’s championship course meanders through the developments), exercise classes, bocce leagues and social gatherings. The charitable Summerset Kare Bears provide one way for residents to volunteer, and you can count on one of the city’s highest voter turnouts whenever election time comes around. “Everyone is close to the same age,”

said Pruitt. “They have similar interests and backgrounds, like the same music and have the same energy and activity level.” Residents also share the same health problems associated with growing older, a factor Summerset I’s Diane McClain believes brings neighbors closer. Unlike at other locations, she said, everyone knows their neighbors, and if someone hasn’t been seen out and about, there’s sure to be someone knocking on the door doing a welfare check. The Brentwood police have recently conducted a program called Triad, which teaches seniors how to protect themselves from scam artists. Houses at Summerset range from 1,200 to 2,500 square feet. Designed for low-maintenance, the houses feature open floor plans and amenities such as fireplaces, hardwood floors and attached garages with driveways for visitor parking. Each community is gated, and its former edge-oftown location is now bustling with shopping centers, restaurants, parks and a pair of nearby hospitals (John Muir Medical Center in Brentwood and Kaiser Hospital in Antioch). So whether it’s lots of activities, lowmaintenance homes, socializing or simply a beautiful, quiet and well-kept neighborhood, Summerset communities offer what many of today’s active seniors are looking for. Throw in the benefits of thousands of neighbors who enjoy the same things, and it’s a perfect fit for many. “I can’t tell you,” said McClain, “how many people say, ‘Moving here was the best decision I ever made.’” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Amenities

Many of today’s retirement communities offer similar options, but their range of services can vary. When shopping for a community, consider what is important to you. Are dining options paramount or do ﬁtness programs take priority? Do you prefer a setting that offers abundant social options or do you value privacy? Make a list of factors tailored to you and bring it with you as you visit facilities

Location

Finding a community that suits your geographical needs is critical, so think about what that means to you. Does the perfect location mean proximity to your children and grandchildren? How important to you is

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Future needs

Retirement communities are typically designed for independent living, but many combine a variety of services such as assisted care, personal care and memory care. When deciding on a community, consider your future needs. Many facilities offer tiered care options that allow you stay in place as your health needs change.

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IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, the Board of Directors of the Ironhouse Sanitary District has adopted its Ordinance No. 25, wherein it has elected to collect its sewer service charges for the fiscal year 2011- 2012 on the tax roll in the same manner as its general taxes, and has filed with its Secretary a written report containing a description of each parcel of real property receiving sanitary sewerage service from said District and the amount of the charge for each such parcel. A copy of the report may be inspected at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, CA after July 18, 2011. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 2nd day of August, 2011, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., at the regular meeting place of said Board, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California, said Board will hear and consider all protests and objections to said report. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Board may adopt, revise, change, and reduce or modify any charge or overrule any or all objections and shall make its determination upon each charge as described in said report and the use of the tax roll. /s/ Susan V. Walde Secretary to the Board of Directors Publish: July 22, July 29, 2011Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 22, 29, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004692-00 The name of the business (es): Beyond Cupcakes Located at: 2649 Ranchwood Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sugi Harto 2649 Ranchwood Drive Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sugi Harto This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/8/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 7/8/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004775-00 The name of the business (es): Gabriels Located at: 1128 Breton Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maxwell Ekwuruibe 1128 Breton Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Maxwell Ekwuruibe This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 7/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004668-00 The name of the business (es): Ascent Sales Group Located at: 2148 St. Andrews Court, Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cheryl Marie Pisano 2148 St. Andrews Court Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business N/A. Signature of registrant: Cheryl M. Pisano This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:7/7/11 By T. Ragsdale, DeputyExpires 7/7/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 29, August 5,12,19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005001- 00 The name of the business (es): Real Estate Learning Annex Located at: 5119 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mona O. Phillips 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-1-11. Signature of registrant: Mona O. Phillips This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/20/- 11 By Sue Whatford, Deputy Expires 7/20/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004824-00 The name of the business (es): Awesome Wonders Located at: 1432 Hillsborough Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Colon Gilchrist 1432 Hillsborough Blvd 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: Colon Gilchrist This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/13/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 29, August 5,11, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004688-00 The name of the business (es): A+Mediation and More Located at: 1340 Bynum Way In: Oakley, Ca, 94561. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nanci J. Lenoci 1340 Bynum Way Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/11. Signature of registrant: Nanci J. Lenoci This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 2/22/05 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 2/22/10 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: July 22, 29, August 5,12, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004350- 00 The name of the business (es): Hand 2 Hand Process Service Located at: 4904 Chism Way, Antioch, CA, 94531,Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lloyd L Jackson II 4904 Chism Way, Antioch, CA, 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lloyd L Jackson II This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/22/11 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 6/22/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F0004229- 00 The name of the business (es): Zimm’s Located at: 4816 Ridgeview Drive In: Antioch, Ca, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Scott Zimmerman 4816 Ridgeview Drive, 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: Scott Zimmerman This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 06/16/11 By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 06/16/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004912-00 The name of the business (es): Penny Pinchin Located at: 2095 Cypress Pt In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: P.O. Box 1295, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):1) Penny M Dove 2) David G Dove 2095 Cypress Pt Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: Penny M Dove This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/18/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 7/18/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004795-00 The name of the business (es): Diablo Valley Real Estate Professionals Located at: 431 N Buchanan Circle #4 In: Pacheco, Ca, 94553, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael James Micheletti 431 N. Buchanan Circle #4 Pacheco, CA 94553. 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: Michael James Micheletti This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/13/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 7/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 22, 29, August 5,12, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004415- 00 The name of the business (es): Love for Learning LLC Located at: 833 Second Street In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Love for Learning LLC 833 Second Street Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liabilitiy Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amber Tennant Director Managing Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/27/11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 6/27/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004436- 00 The name of the business (es): Bay Area Window Innovations Located at: 2145 Elkins Way, Suite C In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Window Innovations, Inc., 2145 Elkins Way, Suite C, 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 9/26/06. Signature of registrant: Steven Clark, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/28/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/28/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004130- 00 The name of the business (es): Assay Gold and Silver Buyers Located at: 14850 Hwy 4, Ste. A #115 In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David McGuinness 2401 Santa Cruz Ct Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5-23-11. Signature of registrant: David J McGuinness This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/13/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 6/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004438- 00 The name of the business (es): JAMES CUEVA JANITORIAL SERVICES Located at: 346 Brighton St. In: Hercules, Ca, 94547, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): James B. Cueva 346 Brighton St., Hercules, CA, 94547. 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: James B. Cueva This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/28/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/- 28/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christopher Stephen Klein SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christopher Stephen Klein FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0673 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christopher Stephen Klein filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christopher Stephen Klein to Proposed Name: William Christopher Stephen McAfee 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: 8/2/11 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, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA, 94513 Date: 6/30/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0004561-00 The name of the business (es): Natalie’s Bar & Grill Located at: 3899 Main St In: Oakley, Ca, 94561. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Natalie Salameh 1108 Teal Ct 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 7/1/11. Signature of registrant: Natalie Salameh This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/1/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 7/1/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004539-00 The name of the business (es): 1)Way To Life Foods 2)The Granola Garden Located at: 2524 Inez Way In: Antioch, Ca, 94531. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daulet Bey 2524 Inez Way Brentwood, 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: Daulet Bey This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/30/11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 6/30/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004766- 00 The name of the business (es): Solberg & Associates Located at: 760 Beaver Lane In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rose Solberg 760 Beaver Lane, 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: Rose Solberg This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-417897-LL Order #: 110017162-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/7/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SCOTT WOOD AND SUSAN WOOD, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/18/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0408472-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 19/2011 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: $105,899.95 The purported property address is: 2313 SILVERADO DR ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 075- 302-020-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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 CitiMortgage, Inc. 6400 Las Colinas Blvd MS- CC3-53 Foreclosure Irving TX 75039 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: 866-450- 3172 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 inten ded 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 #0007574 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2011

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 $305,301.93. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 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# 4029885 07/15/2011, 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004908-00 The name of the business (es): USASA Equities, AWOCL, A World of Chlrdren Learning, USASA Realty, USASA Property,USASA Property Management Located at: 1712 Domain Way Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) John J Canning 2) Rubandhri Canning 1712 Domaine Way Oakley, CA 94561. 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: John Canning Rubandhri Canning This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/18/11 By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 7/18/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: July 22, 29, August 5,12, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004451- 00 The name of the business (es): MacGyver Home Repairs Located at: 1663 Bartels Drive In: Knightsen, Ca, 94548, Mailing: P.O. Box 383, Knightsen, CA 94548 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dennis J Lewis P.O. Box 383, Knightsen, CA, 94548. 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: Dennis J Lewis Sr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/28/- 11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 6/28/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004471-00 The name of the business (es): Anthony’s Garage Door Service Inc. Located at: 103 York Ct. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 2420 Sand Creek Rd Suite 229, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony’s Garage Door Service Inc. 103 York Ct. 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 6/1/11. Signature of registrant: Kemal Anthony Penso President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/29/11 By B. Basch, Deputy Expires 6/29/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 15, 22, 29,August 5, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005056- 00 The name of the business (es): Healthy Start Bay Area Located at: 1744 Mediterraneo Place In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Sara Wellens 2)Stephen Wellens 1744 Mediterraneo Place, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sara Wellens This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/22/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/22/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004489- 00 The name of the business (es): Jessa + Sons Located at: 2464 Taylor Way In: Antioch, CA, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Jessie Okon, 2464 Taylor Way, Antioch, CA, 94531 2) Victor Udor, 2464 Talor Way, Antioch, CASarah Udor, 2464 Taylor Way, Antioch, CA, 94531, 4)Emmanuel Udor, 2464 Taylor Way, Antioch, CA, 94531. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jessie J. Okon This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 06/- 29/2011 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 06/29/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004182- 00 The name of the business (es): Signature7 Located at: 4041 W. Lakeshore Drive In: San Ramon, Ca, 94582, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pam Chavez, Inc. 4041 W. Lakeshore Drive, San Ramon, CA, 94582. 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: Pam Chavez, CEO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 06/15/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 06/15/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004048- 00 The name of the business (es): Carlson’s Office and Bookkeeping Services Located at: 1363 Pearl Way In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cheryl Lynne Carlson 1363 Pearl 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: Cheryl Lynne Carlson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/9/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/9/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #004921-00 The name of the business (es): Sadorra Rail Consulting/ Engineering Services Located at: 2413 Crocker Way In: Antioch, Ca, 94531. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John G. Sadorra 2413 Crocker 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 7/18/11. Signature of registrant: John G. Sadorra This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/18/11 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 7/18/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004601- 00 The name of the business (es): Healthy Babies Located at: 7351 F Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Mohammad Ibrahim 2) Alia Ibrahim 837 Comet Dr, Foster City, CA, 94404. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 1, 2011. Signature of registrant: Mohammad Ibrahim This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/5/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 7/5/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004857-00 The name of the business (es): FAIRVIEW DENTAL Located at: 3181 Balfour Rd Suite T In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): THUC LUU DMD Dental Corporation 3181 Balfour RD SuiteT 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: THUC LUU President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/14/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 22, 29, August 5,12, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004626- 00 The name of the business (es): Motion Photography Located at: 3986 Bolinas Place In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)William P. Mayer 3986 Bolinas Place, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, 2)Paul Mayer 3329 Lookout Point Loop, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, 3)Christian Mayer, 1039 Innsbruck Street, Livermore, CA, 94550. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above onN/A. Signature of registrant: William P. Mayer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/6/11 By B. Basch, Deputy Expires 7/6/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004966- 00 The name of the business (es): DAY REALTY/PERFORMANCE REALTY Located at: 1625 DUPRE WAY In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KATHLEEN ANN DAY, 1625 DUPRE 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: Kathleen Ann Day This statement was filed with County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:7/20/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 7/- 20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1325083-10 APN: 055- 300-0654 TRA: 01-130 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0699 REF: Perez, Lucina IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 03, 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 August 11, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 10, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0137759-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Lucina A. Perez, A Married Woman As Her Sole and Separate Property, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5176 Tehachapi 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: $400,011.46. 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: July 22, 2011. (R-385698 07/22/11, 07/29/- 11, 08/05/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0030744 Title Order No. 110023975 Investor/Insurer No. 006176125 APN No. 037-270- 010-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/01/2005. 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 EVANGELINE M REDDELL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 11/01/2005 and recorded 11/09/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0435032-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/05/2011 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: 1770 WALNUT MEADOWS DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 945613043. The undersigned

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0031179 Title Order No. 110024547 Investor/Insurer No. 747451 APN No. 037-331-005- 1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/- 09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GREGORY A. PITTS AND TRACY ANN PITTS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 06/09/2005 and recorded 06/21/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0224739-00, in Book , Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/12/2011 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: 1466 RUTHERFORD LN, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $436,802.90. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 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# 4045051 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004491- 00 The name of the business (es): Angels Quality Touch Janitorial Services Located at: 1636 Sycamore dr In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vincent D. Yates Jr. 1636 Sycamore dr, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Vincent D. Yates Jr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/29/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/- 29/19 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-435154-VF Order #: 110165193-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/21/2006. 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. 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): CESAR VILLANUEVA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND MARIA V GOMEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERY Recorded: 4/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0133062- 00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 12/2011 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: $343,454.55 The purported property address is: 4739 WOODBRIDGE WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053323-020-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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 America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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 inten ded 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 #0007063 7/22/2011 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

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: 4326 Buckskin Dr 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: $576,902.10. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. 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: July 01, 2011. (R-385868 07/15/11, 07/22/- 11, 07/29/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

publication of the Notice of Sale is: $419,895.65. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: July 25, 2011. (R-385927 07/29/11, 08/05/- 11, 08/12/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2011

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 inten ded 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 #0007077 7/22/2011 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

Authorized Agent for the Beneﬁciary KIMBERLY COONRADT D’ AMBROSIO, ASST. SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 927111988 The Beneﬁciary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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# 940229 PUB: 07/15/11, 07/22/11, 07/29/11 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

RETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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# 941012 PUB: 07/15/11, 07/22/11, 07/29/11 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brenda Rapada Carino SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brenda Rapada Carino FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0945 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Brenda Rapada Carino filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kim Vincent Rapada b. Kyle Joshua Rapada to Proposed Name: a. Kim Vincent Rapada Carino b. Kyle Joshua Rapada Carino 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: 9/15/11 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: 7/18/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michelle Riley and Dane Riley SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michelle Riley and Dane Riley on behalf of Mackenzie Taylor Jacobi-Riley FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0944 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Michelle Riley and Dane Riley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mackenzie Taylor Jacobi-Riley to Proposed Name: Mackenzie Taylor Jacobi Riley 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: 8/23/11Time: 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. Petitioner is to bring the minor’s birth cerificate to the hearing. Date: 7/18/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-435966-AB Order #: 5272170 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): GAYLE YUET MEI CHUI AND DONAL G. JONG, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded: 10/19/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0399975-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/5/2011 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: $313,787.41 The purported property address is: 1717 SAN JOSE DR ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076-213-005-2 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 des-

ignation 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 inten ded 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 #0006376 7/15/2011 7/22/2011 7/29/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1274402-11 APN: 053- 560-0498 TRA: 01-002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1586 REF: Brooks, Worthy IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 10, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 04, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 16, 2007, as Inst. No. 2004-0143797-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Worthy D Brooks and Doris F Brooks Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1322399-14 APN: 076- 481-0057 TRA: 01135 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2557 REF: Contreras, Daisy IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 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. On August 18, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 01, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0128187-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Daisy Contreras, A Single Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 774, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 3880, FILED OCTOBER 17, 1974, MAP BOOK 173, PAGE 49, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO THAT PORTION OF THE SAID PROPERTY LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS EXCEPTED IN THE DEED TO TOM GENTRY, RECORDED MAY 9, 1966, BOOK 5116, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 752. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND OTHER MINERALS WHETHER SIMILAR TO THOSE HEREIN SPECIFIED OR NOT WITHIN OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM THE SAID PROPERTY, AS EXCEPTED IN THE DEED TO TOM GENTRY, RECORDED MAY 9, 1966, BOOK 5116, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 752. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3508 Gentrytown Drive Antioch CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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

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 08/05/- 2011 @ 10:00 A.M. personal property including but not limited to: Roll away tool boxes, Stereo Equipment, Computer Equipment, Furniture, TV’s, Baby Items, Ice Chests, and Toddler Bed &/or other general household & small business items located at: ACORN II SELF STORAGE LLC, 6900 LONE TREE WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (925) 240-5000 Name 1. BRANDON DUMLAO 2. ROBERT CORRIGAN 3. KENT PETERSON 4. ALDEN ACHETA 5. NISHA Z KHAN 6. CARLOS GUILLEN 7. JEFFERY JAY GIBSON 8. SANDRA NINO 9. DAVINA WHITE 10. ERICA JOHNSON 11. TIM JONES 12. FELIX C. KUNTZ III 13. CHRIS CASTILLO Dates Published: 07/22/11 and 07/- 29/11 J. Michael’s Auctions, Bond #183-62-32 (916)776-4202 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-435265-VF Order #: 110165578-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/14/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JEROMIAH MORENO, AND JULEE L. MORENO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/5/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0381414-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 12/2011 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: $220,871.02 The purported property address is: 608 GARY AVENUE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 068-075- 009-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: B526632 CA Unit Code: B Loan No: 0567018825/HOCSON-ISLA AP #1: 055-370-047-7 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: GRACE HOCSONISLA, JORGE ISLA Recorded May 23, 2007 as Instr. No. 2007-0150763-00 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 April 8, 2011 as Instr. No. 11-72652 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust describes the following property: LOT 680, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7378 FILED JULY 8, 1997, BOOK 393 OF MAPS, PAGE 50, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/- 2 INTEREST IN “ALL MINERAL RIGHTS”, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM EDWARD ARTHUR PREWETT, RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1966, BOOK 5183, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 158. THE SURFACE RIGHTS TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET THEREUNDER WERE RELEASED AND RELINQUISHED BY QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED JULY 22, 1991 IN BOOK 16748, PAGE 138, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND QUITCLAIM DEEDS RECORDED JULY 18, 1994, SERIES NOS. 94-183603 THROUGH 94-183609, OFFICIAL RECORDS. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED MAY 16, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 1323 MOKELUMNE DRIVE, 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: AUGUST 5, 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 $750,753.42. 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 not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. 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: July 5, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Anita Carol Johnson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Anita Carol Johnson FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0843 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Anita Carol Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Anita Carol Johnson to Proposed Name: Anita Carol Healey 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: 9-6-11 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: 7/1/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: F350233 CA Unit Code: F Loan No: FERREIRA AP #1: 071-430-007 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: MICHAEL H. FERREIRA Recorded May 18, 2001 as Instr. No. 2001013371400 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 January 15, 2008 as Instr. No. 2008- 0008363 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 9, 2001. 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. 2810 LONE TREE WAY. NO 7, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: AUGUST 4, 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 $55,340.21. 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 not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. 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: July 8, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary CINDY GASPAROVIC, ASSISTANT SEC-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0024438 Title Order No. 110019841 Investor/Insurer No. 114154784 APN No. 035-117- 001-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BENITO GUTIERREZ AND MARIA GUTIERREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/23/2005 and recorded 04/07/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0120172-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/12/2011 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: 502 NORCROSS 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 $439,545.55. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 20/2011 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# 4038471 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ka Eun Choi SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ka Eun Choi FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1123 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ka Eun Choi aka Ka E Choi aka Ka-Eun Choi to Proposed Name: Michelle Kaeun Choi 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: 9/19/11 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: 7/21/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Maria Cecilia Huffstutler SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Maria Cecilia Huffstutler FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0833 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Maria Cecilia Huffstutler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Maria Cecilia Huffstutler a.k.a Cecilia Salas Huffstutler to Proposed Name: Cecilia Salas Huffstutler 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: 8/25/11 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: 6/27/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-438021-AB Order #: 5303276 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): STANTON T RUNDELL, AND, VIRGINIA RUNDELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/13/2007 as Instrument No. 20070337131- 00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 2/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $441,721.77 The purported property address is: 5024 RODEO CIRCLE ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053-321- 010 053-321-010-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. 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 inten ded 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 #0007382 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Noel C. Rapada SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Noel C. Rapada FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1093 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Noel C. Rapada filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Nicole Gem Tubera to Proposed Name: Nicole Gen Tubera Rapada 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: 9/16/11 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: 7/19/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Terry Landon Stalker SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Terry Landon Stalker FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0834 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Terry Landon Stalker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1) Terry Landon Stalker 2)Terry Landon Mattos to Proposed Name: Terry Landon Mattos 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: 8/26/11 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: 6/27/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2011 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): 110CV183867 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): WILLIAM HAMILTON; JUSTIN HAMILTON; COURTNEY HUGHES; SCOTT HUGHES; AND DOES 1 to 50 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TRISH UDEN NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other

legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. °AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m·s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA, 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): JOHN S. GERHARDT ABA#35443 THE GERHARDT LAW FIRM, 1901 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 1414, Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 371-4980 DATE (Fecha): September 30, 2010 Clerk, by (Secretario): David H. Yamasaki, Chief Executive Office, Clerk (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

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: $750,417.73. 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: July 15, 2011. (R-385055 07/15/11, 07/22/11, 07/29/11) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

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: DONALD J SKAGGS AND BARBARA A SKAGGS HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 08/16/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0316293-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 08/12/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $180,225.42 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 404 NORCROSS LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035114-017-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This loan is exempt. Compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5and 2924.8 is not necessary to proceed with preparing and processing a notice of sale. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 07/20/- 2011 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602- 264-6101 Sales Line 714-730- 2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 4041147 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

cial 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: 07-28-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ISAAC PACHECO, 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# 4044284 07/29/2011, 08/- 05/2011, 08/12/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2011

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): SHERMAN A. DABBS, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND TAMEKA HODGE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Recorded: 6/19/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0176899-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 15/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $433,785.76 The purported property address is: 1273 WALNUT MEADOWS DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037382-021-6 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: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. 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 inten ded 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 #0006933 7/22/2011 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1323237-14 APN: 020- 090-017-3 TRA: 72043 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6890 REF: Lewis Sr, Dennis IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 30, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 04, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 06, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0224673-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Dennis J. Lewis, Sr. and Kathleen E. Lewis, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1663 Bartels Drive Knightsen CA 94548 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 112147 Loan No. 29170511 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/4/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 8/4/2011 at 10:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/13/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0476477-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by JOHN M. KERN AND MICHELE J. KERN, husband and wife as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553. 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 037- 390-099-2 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2217 Ventnor Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $267,505.06 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code Section 2923.5. Dated: 7/15/2011 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC Adriana R. Moreno/- Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4034751 07/15/- 2011, 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 11-20211-SP-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/09/- 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s),

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 430709CA Loan No. 3062011261 Title Order No. 602118900 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-22-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08-19- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-29-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-009574600, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: BRYAN TEDFORD AND, MARIA DEFALCO TEDFORD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 3, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8655, FILED APRIL 7, 2003, MAP BOOK 453, PAGE 10, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $595,838.56 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 15 CLARE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-390-003 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 finan-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-01467-5 Loan No. 0177261187 Title Order No. 110200325CA-BFI APN 035- 361-038-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 4, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 11, 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 June 11, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008013017600 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: MICHAEL STEVENS AND WENDY STEVENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE 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: 443 LARCHWOOD PLACE, 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 $247,765.41 (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: 07/17/2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 John Catching Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727ASAP# 4045378 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-435991-AB Order #: 5272201 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/11/2007. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Nickie Leigh Valenzuela SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Nickie Leigh Valenzuela FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1075 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Nickie Leigh Valenzuela filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Nickie Leigh Valenzuela (AKA) Nikki Lee Valenzuela to Proposed Name: Nikki Lee Valenzuela 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: 9-9-11 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 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 Date:7/13/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2011 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Busy Bee Moving and Hauling at: 6300 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 10/24/08 under file number F-0007896-00 (*) 1). Jose M. Castelan, 101 Gregory Lane, Brentwood, CA, 94513. This business was conducted by: an Individual Signature of registrant: Jose M. Castelan This statement was filed with The County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2011 By: S.L. Weir, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 449986CA Loan No. 1063173094 Title Order No. 795083 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-14-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08-05- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 0222-2007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2007- 0053624-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: KIRK W KEILHOLTZ AND KOLLEEN KEILHOLTZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 61, AS SHOWN ON SUBDIVISION 8530, FILED JUNE 15, 2006 IN BOOK 491 OF MAPS, PAGE 45, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM JOSEPH A. DUARTE, JERRY E. DUARTE AND MARJORIE M. DEFREMERY, CO-TRUSTEES, RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2005, SERIES NO. 2005-16350, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $534,579.34 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 31 BRANDING IRON CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-160-070 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: 07-13-2011 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: CA24379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 8926902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4032348 07/15/2011, 07/- 22/2011, 07/29/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

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): JOSE L. CRUZ AND BLANCA CRUZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0240664- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 8/2011 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: $503,022.13 The purported property address is: 54 PUFFIN CIR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037-480- 067 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# 4039261 07/15/2011, 07/22/2011, 07/29/- 2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

tice of Sale is $424,242.79. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 28/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4039806 07/15/2011, 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

terest 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): BRETT STANLEY STUBBS , AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/22/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0451237-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/8/2011 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: $410,286.02 The purported property address is: 112 MATISSE DR OAKLEY , CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 033- 430-083-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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# 4028021 07/15/2011, 07/22/2011, 07/29/- 2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

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 inten ded 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 #0007453 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2011

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: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded 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 #0006516 7/15/2011 7/22/2011 7/29/2011 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

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 #0007952 7/22/2011 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 22, 29 August 5, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09-318629-CL Order #: 090706934-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0052485 Title Order No. 08-8197532 Investor/Insurer No. 433416289 APN No. 033-313- 013-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/02/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GORDON SPANGLER AND CAMILLA SPANGLER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 04/02/2007 and recorded 04/10/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0103536-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/05/2011 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: 122 CENTURY 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 No-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0083135 Title Order No. 09-8237410 Investor/Insurer No. 240946278 APN No. 033-060- 007-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOLLY A HANSON AND MARY ELIZABETH HANSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE JOHN JOSEPH BURKE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 10/18/- 2004 and recorded 10/21/04, as Instrument No. 2004-0403837-00, in Book , Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/- 12/2011 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: 12 MALICOAT COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $310,151.18. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 18/2009 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# 4045693 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-432408-CL Order #: 110130066-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 in-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-430061-AB Order #: 5189636 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): ELLEN TRONCIN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/30/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0092880-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 19/2011 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: $755,617.70 The purported property address is: 4488 BUCKSKIN DR ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053- 292-011-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-433861-TC Order #: 110155041-CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/5/2007. 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): FRANCISCO J MACHUCA SR. AND MARCIANA MACHUCA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0320755- 00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 5/2011 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: $448,527.40 The purported property address is: 5029 WOODMONT WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 056- 083-023-4 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 OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-412270-VF Order #: 672631 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/6/2007. 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): MAYRA HERRERA AND CESAR HERRERA, MARRIED TO EACH OTHER Recorded: 8/6/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0225157-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/12/2011 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: $348,753.98 The purported property address is: 1947 DEODAR AVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 068-025-016 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 America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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 inten ded 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0034462 Title Order No. 10-8136144 Investor/Insurer No. 110488657 APN No. 033-280- 021-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOHN ADAMO, dated 08/01/2005 and recorded 08/17/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0309691-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/05/2011 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: 2039 MEADOWLARK 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 $348,085.14. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 12/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4040488 07/15/2011, 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004460- 00 The name of the business (es): Empire Business Center Property Owners Association Located at: 2810 Lone Tree Way #8 In: Antioch, CA, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Elizabeth A. Rimbault, 3100 Windsor Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509 2)Douglas N. Rimbault, 3100 Windsor Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 3)Thomas Frank French, 208 Bluerock Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 4) Carole D. French, 208 Bluerock Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 5) Jack R. Hickman, 3304 Ashburton Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 6) Salle Lea Hickman, 3304 Ashburton Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 7) C. Denise Stewart, 2810 Lone Tree Way #9, Antioch, CA, 94509, 8) Nancy Gann Desimone, 4600 Discovery Point, Discovery Bay/Byron, CA, 94514 . This business is conducted by: an Unincorporated Association - other than a Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct. 1, 1988. Signature of registrant: Elizabeth A. Rimbault, Property Manager This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/28/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/- 28/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004488- 00 The name of the business (es): Safety 4 Paws Located at: 5355 Meadow Wood Lane In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Meg Davies 5355 Meadow Wood 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: Meg Davies This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/29/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 06/29/16 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0028643 Title Order No. 110022134 Investor/Insurer No. 1703923301 APN No. 032- 361-003-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/17/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by PHILIP M. TUCK AND ELISSA TUCK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/17/2007 and recorded 05/24/07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0152012-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/15/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2774 MARINER DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $283,477.22. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 07/2011 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# FNMA4036794 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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 inten ded 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 #0008196 7/- 29/2011 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2011

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 inten ded 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 #0006317 7/15/2011 7/22/2011 7/29/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KEITH R. CORRAL AND STEFANIE R. CORRAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 9/29/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0309985-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/19/2011 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: $388,905.42 The purported property address is: 40 DOWITCHER COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037-480072 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 America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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: 714-5731965 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 inten ded 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 #0007368 7/29/2011 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 2011

condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 22/2011 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# 4040533 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

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 $702,824.07. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 19/2011 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# 4040642 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011

of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 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 describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 421 Duckhorn 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, 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: $467,981.13 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/8/11 For: DSL Service Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (800) 824-6902 or Toll Free # - 1- 855-MYUSMAP (or 855698- 7627) - mortgageassistancepoint@ usban- k.com For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures. com or call: 925-603-7342. Teri Snyder, Exec. Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 274099)(07/15/11, 07/22/11, 07/29/11) Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-368588-VF Order #: 498034 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/5/1995. 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): GARY LEE MILANO AND LISA MARY MILANO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 12/15/1995 as Instrument No. 95-217786 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 19/2011 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: $78,092.76 The purported property address is: 2855 HONEYSUCKLE CIRCLE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 052-123003 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-419413-LL Order #: 705877 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARY CHRISTINE GROSSMAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 4/3/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0096577-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/5/2011 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: $278,896.65 The purported property address is: 2741 ALCALA ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 071- 041-018 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 Americas Servicing Company 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines IA 50328 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0030997 Title Order No. 110024189 Investor/Insurer No. 171735914 APN No. 037-490- 024-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JORGE SANCHEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/13/2007 and recorded 08/27/07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0243774-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/05/2011 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: 4882 SNOWY EGRET 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 $472,516.79. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 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# 4030834 07/15/2011, 07/22/2011, 07/29/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 15, 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-435196-VF Order #: 780316 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/8/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0033841 Title Order No. 110026641 Investor/Insurer No. 872781983 APN No. 037-372- 004-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CHERYL ANN BREITENBUCHER, dated 05/- 22/2007 and recorded 06/01/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0159624- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/- 12/2011 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: 5411 LAKESPRING DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $451,262.41. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0039128 Title Order No. 08-8157986 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 041-080-019-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/15/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RAYMUNDO SALDANA, dated 11/15/2005 and recorded 11/29/05, as Instrument No. 20050457739-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/12/2011 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: 2870 VINE HILL ROAD, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,116,571.03. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 30/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4044637 07/22/2011, 07/- 29/2011, 08/05/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0032456 Title Order No. 110025784 Investor/Insurer No. 136561855 APN No. 032-060- 019-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/04/2006. 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 BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ AND MARTHA O. HERNANDEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/04/2006 and recorded 04/12/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0112894-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/12/2011 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: 2401 EAST CYPRESS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brandon Van Brunt SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brandon Van Brundt FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1107 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Brandon Van Brunt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Taylor Daye Dunster to Proposed Name: Taylor Kaye Van Brunt 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: 9/12/11 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: Oakley Press Notice to the biological mother is waived by order of the court. Date: 7/13/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5,12, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Bin Lu, Aiqun Liu SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bin Lu and Aiqun Lie FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1109 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Bin Lu and Aiqun Liu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Qixiang Lu to Proposed Name: David Qixiang Lu 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: 9/13/11 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. Petitioner is to Bring the minor’s birth certificate to the hearing. Minor gave consent to name change at the signing of the osc. Date: 7/14/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 5814288 Trustee Sale No.: 74304 Loan No.: 9042144808 APN: 037-311- 027 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 02/10/2006. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 08/- 04/2011 at 01:30PM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on Feb 24, 2006 as DOC #2006- 0057446-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Jesus A. Garcia, A Married Man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Heidi C. Hannah SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Heidi C. Hannah FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1031 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Heidi C. Hannah filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Taylor Wade Nixdorff to Proposed Name: Taylor Wade Hannah 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: 8/22/11 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 b. Petitioner shall personally serve father named on birth certificate and bring minors birth certificate to hearing Date: 6/24/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Shannell Bookout SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shannell Bookout FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: V11-0961 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Shannell Bookout filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mercurio b. (aka) Shannell Aubrey Bookout to Proposed Name: Shannell Aubrey Bookout 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: 8/16/11 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: 6/20/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2011

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CALENDAR Events Friday, July 29 Summer Concerts at The Streets JD and Company, a cover band that performs hits by from Sinatra to Madonna to Black Eyed Peas, will perform at The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Get there early to make sure you get a spot. For more information, visit www.shopstreetsofbrentwood.com.

Pasta Dinner and Bingo St. Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron, hosts an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for children 4-12. Bingo begins at 8:15. Multi-play cards cost $20 each. For more information, call 925-516-9525.

American Girl Book Club The American Girl Book Club meets at 7 p.m. in Barnes & Noble, 5709 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. This month the club discusses 2011 American Girl of the Year Kanani and her second story, “Good Job, Kanani!” during the club’s 45-minute meeting. For more information, call 925-978-1031.

Delta Dawgs Fundraiser The Delta Dawgs Baseball Club hosts a Texas Hold ’Em poker tournament to raise funds for its 9-14U boys teams. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill, 144 Oak St. in Brentwood. A $60 donation includes the initial buy-in and dinner. For more information, visit www.ddbaseball. com.

American Legion Riders The Riders, open to all veterans eligible to join American Legion Post 202, meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood. For eligibility information, call 925-787-8087.

Saturday, July 30 Car Wash Fundraiser Support International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Diablo Valley Assembly #84 and get your car washed at Les Schwab Tires Center, 89 Carol Lane in Oakley, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Awesome Origami Learn how to fold paper into amazing creations at the Los Vaqueros Watershed, 9990 Los Vaqueros Road in Byron, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-371-2628.

Recycle E-waste Somersville Towne Center hosts a free e-waste recycling collection event on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event helps Antioch residents and businesses properly dispose of electronic products such as computer components, printers, copiers and home entertainment systems. For more information, call 925-754-5230.

Sugar-free Saturday Mutiny Roadhouse hosts a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation from 5-10 p.m. at 422 W. Second St. in Antioch. Ben Benkert, Spencer Berbower and Drako will perform at this special concert. All ages are welcome. For more information, call 925-755-2900.

Summer Concert Series The Arts and Cultural Foundation of Antioch continues its free summer concert series with a performance by Mojo Addiction from 6-8 p.m. at Waldie Plaza in the Rivertown District. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnic dinners and enjoy music and a cool Delta breeze.

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Sunday, July 31 Wildlife Quiz: Guess Who Visit the Los Vaqueros Watershed, 9990 Los Vaqueros Road in Byron, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a fun wildlife quiz. The quiz is followed by a foray outside to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. For more information, call 925-371-2628.

Monday, Aug. 1 Friends of Oakley The community organization Friends of Oakley meets at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall, 3231 Main St. The organization’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Oakley now and for future generations. For more information, visit www.friendsofoakley.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 2 MOB – Mothers of Brentwood Mothers of Brentwood meet at 7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, 809 Second St. For information, call 925-759-3141.

Wednesday, Aug. 3 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, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Perko’s Cafe, 1135 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-513-3022 or e-mail vivianfaye@comcast.net.

Afternoon Tea Party Little Miss Everything, 220 Oak St. in Brentwood, hosts a tea party at 3:30 p.m. for children 3-10. Come enjoy music, crafts and tea party hats. For more information, call 925-513-4700 or visit www. littlemisseverything.com.

Brentwood Lions Club Brentwood Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. in Perko’s Café & Grill, 1135 Second St. For more information, e-mail brentwoodlonsclub@ yahoogroups.com.

Thursday, Aug. 4 Origami For Kids Learn how to make simple Japanese paper crafts at 4 p.m. in the Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. Origami for Kids is a free one-hour class for children 8-12. Space is limited; call 925-516-5290 to register.

Corvette Club Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road. For more information, call 925-634-0503 or e-mail yelatoy@sbcglobal.net.

Brentwood Coin Club Brentwood Coin Club meets at 7 p.m. in Raley’s on Sand Creek Road in Brentwood. For information, call 925-516-2574.

Sign-ups Tennis Lessons Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department offers tennis programs from Aug. 1-17 and Aug. 22-Sept. 9 for tots (ages 4-7), juniors (8-12) and teens/adults (13 and older). For more information and to register, call 925-516-5444 or register online at www.ci.brentwood.ca.us.

Deer Valley Co-ed Volleyball Camp Deer Valley High School hosts a volleyball camp for students in grades six and up from Aug. 8-12. All ability levels are welcome; times and tuition vary. For more information, visit www.deervalleysports.com and click on links/forums, or e-mail loupan zella@antioch.k12.ca.us.

CPR and First Aid The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department offers a CPR and first aid combination course on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The course emphasizes prevention and preparation for medical emergencies. Tuition is $79.20 for Brentwood residents; $87.10 for non-residents. For more information, call 925-516-5444.

Flag Football Diablo Football is holding sign-ups for its summer/ fall flag football league. Players 4-15 are welcome to join. Diablo flag football teams play a 10-game season. To register, visit www.diablofootball.com. For more information, call 925-625-2222.

Senior Trip Brentwood Senior Citizens Club takes a trip to Cache Creek Casino Resort on Wednesday, Aug. 17. The fee is $29 for members; $34 for non-members. The bus leaves from the Brentwood Senior Center at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. Purchase tickets by Aug. 5. For more information, call 925-516-5380.

Triple Threat Baseball

Antioch Riverview Garden Club The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Antioch Public Library, 501 W.18th St. Those interested in gardening and community beautification are welcome. For more information, call 925-779-0513.

Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-9 p.m. at the Liberty Union High School District offices, 20 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-325-2908 or visit www.fomcw.org.

Oakley Library Book Club The Oakley Library Book Club reads “August Heat” by Andrea Camilleri for its August selection. The club meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1050 Neroly Road to discuss the mystery novel of the month. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Chick Flickers Do you love going to the movies? Enjoy movies with Girlfriends Unlimited on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For information and this month’s film and meeting location, call 925-634-5280 or 925-628-3977.

Project Linus

Triple Threat Baseball holds tryouts for its 13U fall and spring teams on Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Vintage Parkway Elementary, 1000 Vintage Parkway in Oakley. Players who turn 13 before April 30, 2012 are eligible. For more information, visit www.iscorebaseball.com/triplethreat or e-mail triplethreat.baseball@yahoo.com.

The nonprofit Project Linus, which makes blankets for children in need, meets the first Saturday of the month from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, thread and needles. For more information, call 510-459-7457.

Hot Shots Tryouts

Mystery Readers Book Club

The Hot Shots Fastpitch Softball hosts open tryouts for all teams on Saturdays, Aug. 7 and 13 at Magnolia Park, 5301 Daffodil Drive in Oakley. For more information and tryout times, visit www.hot shotsfastpitch.org, e-mail kdjdjones@sbcglobal. net or call 925-382-7315.

California Youth Basketball The California Youth Basketball League is currently registering boy and girl players for the fall 2011 season, which runs from Aug. 27-Nov. 5. For more information, call 916-391-3900 or visit www. cybhoops.com.

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

Basic Dog Obedience

Join the Antioch Library Mystery Readers Book Club on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This month the club discusses “Dead Man’s Bones” by Susan Wittig Albert and “Sins Out of School” by Jeanne Dams. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Club Lit-N-Latte Club Lit-N-Latte, affiliated with Girlfriends Unlimited, meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Barnes & Noble on Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For information, call 925550-5102 or 925-240-6511.

Walk and Talk with the Mayor Oakley Mayor Jim Frazier invites residents on a 3-mile walk on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The walk begins at 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot off East Cypress Road behind Kragen on the Marsh Creek Trail. Residents are asked to bring questions and suggestions.

Offered to puppies 4-11 months, this six-week course covers basic on-leash commands, plus prevention and correction of common behavioral problems such as barking. Tuition is $105.50 for Brentwood residents; $116 for non-residents. Class begins Aug. 18. For more information, call 925-516-5444.

Byron Delta Lions Club

GED Prep Classes

Girlfriends Unlimited’s Seasoned Sistas meets the first Wednesday of the month to cook and share new recipes. For times and location, call 925-513-8011.

The Delta Dawgs host tryouts for 9-14U on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-noon. at Sunset Park Athletic Complex, 655 Sunset Road in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.ddbaseball.com.

Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers General Education Development test preparation Mondays through Fridays from 8:30-11 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Oakley Heat Baseball

Friendly Visitors Needed

The St. Anthony Columbiettes host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, 971 O’Hara Ave in Oakley. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage for $10 ($7 for seniors and $5 for children). For more information, e-mail columbiette10414@aol.com.

Oakley Heat 10U, a new travel ball team, is looking for players. Families interested in participating are invited to meet up on Wednesdays and Fridays now through September from 5-7 p.m. at Creekside Park, 3900 Creekside Way. For more information, call 925-727-7464.

Moonlight Movies

Gold Medal Squared Camp

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.

The City of Antioch hosts a screening of the family film “Megamind” at the Antioch Amphitheatre, 4703 Lone Tree Way. The film begins at dusk. Bring blankets and pillows to enjoy a movie under the stars. Food, drinks and snacks are permitted. No glass bottles or alcoholic beverages are allowed.

Gold Medal Squared hosts a volleyball camp Aug. 1-4 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Antioch High School’s small gymnasium. The program is open to middle and high school students. The fee is $195; scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.goldmedalsquared.com.

Delta Dawgs Baseball

Ongoing Events

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 925-887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.

The Byron Delta Lions Club holds its meetings on the first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. in Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1800 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. For information, call 925-634-5650.

Seasoned Sistas

Breast Cancer Support Group Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Breast Cancer Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 2-4 p.m. in the Fallman Education Center at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-4391846 or 925-757-7820.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. The group is open to those caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. No membership dues or reservations are needed. For more information, call 925-513-7710.