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This Week Rinehart tapped for cemetery board Guidelines by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Former Knightsen School Superintendent Vickey Rinehart has been recommended by an independent panel to fill the empty seat on the three-member ByronBrentwood-Knightsen Cemetery Board – an appointment originally expected to go to David Piepho, the husband of Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary Piepho. Brentwood resident Bailey Neff was identified as the panel’s second choice. “I was very pleased and honored to have been chosen because I know there were some very good candidates,” said Rinehart, who was selected from among eight applicants. “If confirmed, I look forward very much to serving.” The Board of Supervisors called for a panel of board members from out-of-county cemetery districts last month to

RINEHART interview applicants and make a recommendation to the Contra Costa board for the cemetery seat. The appointment of David Piepho was delayed in September following public complaints and charges of nepotism. David Piepho serves on the Discovery Bay Community

Services District (CSD) board as well as the county’s Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), which oversees land boundary and annexation issues. His term on the CSD expires in a few weeks and if he does not hold a position with another special district – such as the cemetery board – by Dec. 7, he will lose his seat on LAFCO. He declined to comment on the panel’s recommendation for this story, saying “It probably wouldn’t be appropriate at this time, as the process is still evolving.” Supervisor Mary Piepho usually appoints directors to the independent special district, but recused herself from the process when her husband applied for the cemetery seat. Board of Supervisors Chairman John Gioia took over the review of the original two applicants – David Piepho and Brentwood resident John Quinn – and was set to

recommend Piepho for the post. Gioia however, withdrew the recommendation at the last minute, saying he wanted to ensure that the proper procedural protocols had been followed during the appointment process. “The intent was to avoid the appearance of favoring one candidate over another, and in this case, it was the right decision,” said Gioia in an earlier Press interview. When the recommendation was pulled, it was discovered that the office of the clerk of the Board of Supervisors had not given proper notice of the available seat on the cemetery board, and the application process was reopened. Once the new applications were received and the independent panel formed, interviews were held and a recommendation made. “We followed the process set see Cemetery page 30A

Rain breaks for Hospice Tree ceremony by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

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Jewel Scrimger, right, and her daughter, Judy Scrimger, share smiles during the Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony. Both women are Brentwood residents, and both lost their husbands – Glenn and Don Scrimger, respectively – to cancer.

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It looked like it would be a water-logged ceremony, but as people gathered in Brentwood’s Veterans Park to illuminate the Hospice of East Bay Tree of Lights, the rain stopped, the clouds parted and a setting sun splashed a spectacular rainbow across the skies. “What a perfect time for a rainbow,” said one observer to nods of agreement from the 50 or so in attendance on Nov. 6. Established in 1977, Hospice is a not-for-profit agency that helps people cope with lifelimiting illnesses by providing medical, emotional, spiritual and practical support for patients and families, regardless of their

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The first transPacific flight went wheels-up in the Bay Area 75 years ago.

ability to pay. Many of those in attendance had benefited from Hospice’s assistance with medical problems, transportation, food and moral support as their loved one spent their last hours. This was Hospice’s 24th annual Tree of Lights ceremony, and the fifth year it’s been held in Brentwood. Purchased by locals in memory of their loved ones, each light on the tree is symbolic of a life. There are 15 Trees of Lights in Contra Costa County. In Brentwood, the Summerset singers provided musical ambience, while organizer Jeff Schults made sure warm drinks and snacks were available for everyone in attendance. There are actually four Trees of Lights in see Hospice page 30A

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Hoping to wrap up your holiday shopping swiftly and smoothly? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide. Page 1B

Precious property For the first time in four generations, the Taylor Ranch in Byron is up for sale. Page 5A

Screeching to a halt

The Liberty volleyball team brought a 7-3 league record to the playoffs, but was dismissed in the first round. Page 21A

Plus: Calendar ............................ 19B Classifieds ......................... 13B Cop Logs ............................13A Entertainment ................. 10B Food .................................... 12B Holiday Gift Guide............ 1B Opinion ..............................12A Sports .................................21A

FOR MOVIE TIMES SEE PAGE 5A

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The recent Healthy Families Expo exposed locals to a world of well-being.

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Things are getting hairy in Oakley by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Did you know that Oakley Councilman Kevin Romick has something in common with Hulk Hogan, Mark Twain and Borat? It might seem like an odd brotherhood, but all four are known for prominently displaying moustaches with pride, and the trend is catching on in Oakley. It seems something is in the water down at Oakley City Hall. Many of the men on staff have been sporting their own ’staches lately, but it’s not due to the upcoming full moon or need to pay homage to new Police Chief Bani Kollo, who wears a notable, wellgroomed stache. The new growth at the city offices is all part of Movember, a month-long movement to promote men’s health awareness. In celebration of the November event, men showcase their manliness by growing mustaches. Oakley Project Manager Reggie Decker first heard about the Movember Foundation a year ago. At first he thought it would be funny for a bunch of men to get together and make a pact to grow moustaches for a month, but as he researched Movember, he realized the movement has a greater purpose. “I got an e-mail about Movember last year, and I thought the idea was hilarious,” Decker said. “It’d be funny for a bunch of guys to grow moustaches for a month, especially since I’ve never really liked myself with a moustache. It’d be weird for all of

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Oakley Land Maintenance Worker Juan Chavez is one of 15 men on the Oakley city staff growing a moustache in support of Movember. Above is the before picture, left, taken in October, and what he looks like today, right. your friends to do that. But as I read about Movember, I found out that there is more to this than funny facial hair. It’s about raising money for charity, and I thought this would be a great thing for the City of Oakley to support.” So Decker marked his calendar for Movember, 2010 and as Nov. 1 approached, he decided to pitch the idea to his colleagues in mid-October. By making the commitment to grow moustaches, Movember participants are also committed to raising funds to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation

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and Livestrong, Lance Armstong’s charity. While most people know that wearing a pink ribbon in October supports breast cancer awareness, Movember is “changing the face of men’s health” by encouraging men to show off their testosterone and sport a ’stache for a good cause. According to the Movember Foundation, one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, which amounts to about one new diagnosis every 2.7 minutes. Movember helps draw attention

to these statistics. “I didn’t know what people would think of the idea (of participating in Movember),” Decker said. “I was hoping maybe five people would want to give it a try, but after I announced it, I got 15 people to join in. And now we’ve all got our moustaches. It’s funny when we have meetings. Now I know what it must have been like to work in an office in the early ’80s.” City Manager Bryan Montgomery, who has donned facial hair in the past, signed up because the movement supports a good cause. “I have had the moustache and little beard for some years, but just the moustache is kind of new. It’s a great opportunity to draw attention to a good cause, and the participation by so many of city staff has helped even further enhance the esprit de corps of Team Oakley.” Decker said the new facial hair is quite the attention getter. He’s sculpted his mo’ to cover his upper lip and descend toward his chin, where the hair begins to travel along his jaw line. “I decided that if I was going to do it, I was going to do something obnoxious that would catch people’s attention,” Decker said. “I get some pretty strange looks. Some people ask me about it, but other times, they notice it but are afraid to say anything. Either way, it opens the door for a conversation about Movember and the charities it supports. Once people realize there’s a reason behind the new look, they want to learn more see Hairy page 16A

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If these walls could talk This month’s History Mystery historical postcard was sent from Knightsen to Oakland in 1910 and saved as one of more than 800 postcards in a collection found by local resident John Gonzales in the walls of his property in Knightsen. Water damage to the house required the replacement of the original lath and plaster interior wall treatment. Behind the wall, hidden between the studs, were two scrapbook collections of postcards spanning 40 years of correspondence. The entire collection was appraised and donated to the East Contra Costa Historical Society in 2008. Of the hundreds of cards, historian Carol Jensen is asking readers about a postcard that features a little girl with soft blond curls holding onto a clock while standing under a large horseshoe decorated with pink roses. The illustration is accompanied by a message written in glitter-covered glue. Jensen said this divided-back card, postmarked in October of 1910, is an early example of the quality, embossed colored, trade postcards that were popular in the first decade of the 20th century. The United States postal service changed postal regulations

to allow divided back postal cards in March of 1907. Great Britain led the way in 1902, France in 1904, and Germany from 1905. This German color lithographic postcard, which was distributed in the United States by United Art Publishing, is representative of its kind. Typically blank cards were printed in Europe and hand colored for local use by the application of a slogan in glitter and glue, usually incorporating the name of the city. Readers are asked to solve the message on the back, which was sent to Adeline Knight. The message reads:

“We had a very pretty card from Amy yesterday saying they had got into Coalinga in a great big auto and was going to Fresno to get a supply of winter clothes. Maybe you heard from her too. There’s no news from home. Write soon! Love, Sister Essie.” Then there is an afterthought that is scrawled at the top of the card, which reads: “It’s too bad that they didn’t spell Kn. right. Sent George a card like this – only blue.” Knightsen was founded by George Knight, who bought the land now occupied by the town in 1883. The card

could be correspondence between members of George’s family, but Jensen wants to know for certain, and would like any additional information locals might have about the card, its message or the people whose name are on it. The reader who provides the most information will win an annual membership to the California Historical Society. Responses should be emailed to Jensen at historian@byronhotsprings.com.

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Built in 1906, the historic house located on the 42-acre Taylor Ranch property is up for sale.

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Iconic Taylor ranch up for sale by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Byron’s historic Taylor Ranch, home to four generations of the Taylor-Cross family, is now on the housing market, and for a cool $1.89 million, it could be yours. The Tim Abney Estate currently owns the house, but the beneficiaries have no plans to reside in or use it in the future, so they have agreed to sell it. Alexander Taylor, who came to Byron from Canada in 1866, built a house on the 42-acre property in 1868, but the house burned down. The 3,000 square-foot house that now stands at Taylor Ranch was built in 1905. A prominent figure in East County history, Taylor was known as the Canadian Farmer. A dry-crop farmer like others in the area, he decided to utilize Kellogg Creek, which cut through his property, to irrigate his land. While he was a notable wheat farmer, Taylor installed an irrigation system and began growing alfalfa, a crop he harvested several times a season. His son, Voleny, became the first president of the Byron-Bethany Irrigation Company in 1914 and helped revolution-

Turkey dinner in Oakley The Mountain View Christian Center, 5000 Amaryllis St. in Oakley, is hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner the day before the holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m. All seeking a good meal and companionship are invited to attend at no charge. Veterans are especially welcomed. For more information, call 925-625-9570.

ize farming in East County. “There were six prominent farming families in Byron, and the Taylors were one of them,” said local historian Kathy Leighton. “Alex Taylor was one of the key players in anything that happened in East County. He was on the school board, he served on the first cemetery board and he was also a church deacon. His son, Volney, was one of the founders of the Byron

Methodist Church. The Taylors were very important to the community.” The Taylor House was passed on to Volney, who left it to his daughter Beatrice (Leonard) Cross, who passed it on to her son Richard. This is the first time the property has been up for sale in four generations. The house features a porch see Ranch page 17A

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Garden of delight

ntioch Riverview Garden Club’s pick for Garden of the Month belongs to Danny Ochoa at 320 W. Fourth St. A manzanita vine climbs up the arbor and across the porch railing, adding beautiful color. The yard art catches your eye immediately, especially the pink ﬂamingos. The garden club’s holiday dinner will be held Dec. 5 at the Bridge Marina Yacht Club for members and guests only. Monthly meetings are held the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Antioch Public Library. Due to the holidays, no meeting is scheduled for December. – Contributed by Patricia Prejza

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Churches begin shared ministry After years of research and consideration, the First Congregational Church (FCC) of Antioch building on Tregallas Road has been sold to the Salvation Army, and the church will soon be vacating the premise. Founded in 1865, the church is Antioch’s oldest. Around 18 months ago, FCC opened a dialogue with Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) in Pittsburg to determine their compatibility for sharing a ministry. As two of the very few progressive congregations in East County, the two communities discovered they have much in common. CPC is the product of the 1971 merger of Community Congregational Church of Pittsburg (United Church of Christ) and the First United Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg (Presbyterian Church, USA). “Beginning Nov. 21, FCCA will share space with us,” said CPC Pastor Will McGarvey. “We will share worship, Christian education, outreach and publicity. But we will remain two corporations, two congregations, sharing space for the next two years while we consider what it would look like to be church together with two denominational affiliations. Pastor Christy and I will both share the preaching that day, in a conversation about what the future may have in store for both congregations.” According to FCC Pastor Christy Parks-Ramage, “Over the past several months of sharing worship, we have discovered much common ground, making it possible to envision an ecumenical future where differences may be celebrated. This shared ministry could be the forerunner for other diverse Christian groups working together for the greater good, not just of the congregation but for the world at large.” The pastors and governing boards will continue to meet and focus on how the ministries of both congregations can best be served as this next chapter in the churches’ lives unfolds. All are invited to join in the shared service on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.

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Don’t pour that turkey fat down the drain As the holiday season approaches, it’s a good time to be aware of the impact our actions make on our community and environment. Deep-fried turkey, gravy, and vegetables sautéed in butter and oil for Grandma’s famous stuffing are all mouth-watering traditions. But many of us would be surprised to learn that pouring the remains of these holiday delights down the kitchen drain can cause costly, unpleasant sewer blockages that can overflow into storm drains and be fed directly into the Bay-Delta estuary, damaging local fish and wildlife habitat. One of the main causes of residential sewer blockages is grease. These blockages can cause sewage to back up directly into homes and businesses and result in expensive repairs. According to Amanda Roa, environmental compliance engineer at Delta Diablo Sanitation District, “The problem is the buildup of fats, oils and grease (called FOG in the pollution-prevention business) in your pipes. Raw sewage overflows can back up into your home – posing a potential health risk. Backups can require residents to pay for expensive cleanup and clearing of the house sewer, and lead to higher sewer repair bills due to the need to clear sewer lines in the street.” Delta Diablo Sanitation District offers the following tips to keep your plumbing, local sewers and the Bay-Delta free from blockages

this holiday season and throughout the year: • Never pour fats, oil or grease down sink drains or into toilets. • Do not dispose of fats, oils or grease in your regular garbage or trash receptacle. • When cooled, put used cooking oil back into the original container for disposal. • It doesn’t matter whether you run hot water or cold water – home garbage disposals do not keep grease out of the plumbing system. • If you soak a greasy pan, place a paper towel over the drain basket to catch grease and food particles as you pour the water down the drain. • Scrape grease and food scraps from plates, pots, pans, utensils and grills into a can or other heat-proof container. • Bring your FOG container, along with large quantities of oil from turkey fryers, to your local Household Hazardous Waste collection center for free disposal and recycling. The Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility serving East Contra Costa County is located at 2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Highway (between Loveridge and Auto Center Road. The facility is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, except holidays. For more information about your local wastewater treatment and Household Hazardous Waste facilities, visit Delta Diablo Sanitation District’s website, www.ddsd.org, or call 925-756-1990.

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GREAT SHORT SALE NEWS! Two new beneficial real estate laws were being considered this year. I was hoping both would become law, but only one did. The one that was vetoed was SB 1178 which would have prevented lenders from pursuing borrowers after foreclosing on recourse loans. So if your loan is a recourse loan (means it was refinanced, or taken out after you bought the property, or it was for a rental property) your lender does still have the option of doing a judicial foreclosure and pursuing you personally. (It’s extremely rare, but still possible.) However, the one that did pass is REALLY great news for short sales! It is SB 931 and amends California Civil Code Section 580 which sets the rules for when lenders can pursue deficiency judgments against borrowers. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, first mortgage lenders on 1-4 unit properties who approve short sales are PROHIBITED from pursuing the borrower after the short sale for the deficiency. It doesn’t matter if it was a purchasemoney loan or recourse. Doesn’t matter if it was refinanced and it doesn’t even matter if it was for a rental property. This is BIG news! Many times we go through the whole process of listing the property, fielding offers, submitting a mountain of paper-

work to the lender, then spending months negotiating with the lender. Finally, the bank approves it, but reserves the right to pursue the borrower after the short sale for the deficiency. This puts the homeowner in the odd position where letting it foreclose instead of moving forward with the short sale looks very appealing as they may get the trustee’s sale protection, as opposed to having their lender pursue them later for hundreds of thousands of dollars. So starting in January, this is one more BIG reason for you to at least consider a short sale versus letting it foreclose if your loan is a recourse loan. There are two big exceptions to this new law, and those are fraud and waste. If you lie about your financial situation in order to get them to approve the short sale, or you damage or strip the house, they can pursue you for the entire deficiency. PLEASE SEE AN ATTORNEY FOR SPECIFICS TO YOUR SITUATION. If you have questions on any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty – Advertisement

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Stepping out to honor veterans

Vietnam-era helicopter roared overhead, four marching bands lockedstepped their way down the street, and Old Glory was spotted everywhere as veterans, active military and those who appreciate them came together in downtown Antioch on Veterans Day last Thursday. A small sampling of the scene includes, clockwise from top left: A member of the color guard stands sentinel over the Stars and Stripes as a worn-out ﬂag is replaced on the city’s ﬂagpole at the Marina; Mayor Jim Davis spearheads the annual Veterans Day observance in Antioch, the city’s third; three soldiers from the 483rd Transportation Battalion, which the city has adopted as its own, salute, along with World War I re-enactor Jim Bundgaard. For a slide show of the event, log on to www.thepress.net.

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Getting Divorced: When Should You Retain an Attorney? by H.F. Layton The decision to divorce is an important one; whether to retain an attorney to represent you is also very important. Many people who divorce represent themselves to save money. Others use the services of paralegals. As a matter of fact, more people represent themselves than those who are represented by an attorney. But the decision to forego legal representation is not a decision which should be made lightly. My father raised me to be a “do-ityourselfer.” And my passion is gardening. So, I figured that I could landscape my own backyard. I set about doing those things that I knew to do, read books about what I did not know, and I learned from my mistakes along the way. It took me longer to complete my yard than it would have taken a landscaper, took more effort on my part, but it cost me less. Now it looks like an attorney landscaped my backyard. During the nineteen years I have practiced law, I have had many potential clients seek my counsel after a court hearing or trial that did not go well, or after their rights have expired due to the lapse of time. These clients had decided to not take action, or to not seek legal counsel, when they should have. The law does not favor those who “sleep on their rights.” And courts do not like revisiting issues which have been the subject of prior hearings. So, when clients come to me after a court hearing, it is usually the case that little can be done or that whatever can be done cannot be done as inexpensively as it might have been done if the client had been represented by counsel in the first place. There are costs to inaction. Consider this hypothetical situation. Ms. Green has been

separated from her husband for five years. They have two children together, but Ms. Green has never requested an order for child support. Had she requested child support five years earlier, Ms. Green would have been awarded a monthly amount of $750 for child support. Because she did not request support, the total amount of support that Ms. Green has waived is $45,000. The person who pays support pursuant to a support order can also be caught in this trap if that person loses his employment and does not file a motion to modify his support obligation. Very often a client would have come out ahead financially if the client had retained an attorney to file the proper documents with the court at the appropriate times. However, most people do not understand the significance of their actions, or their failure to take action. As far as my landscaping is concerned, I sit on my patio some evenings and regret not having employed a professional to landscape my yard. Fortunately for me, I did no damage that a landscaper could not fix today. Your legal rights, on the other hand, have an expiration date. So, if the issues in your particular circumstances are important to you, do not hesitate in retaining counsel to assist you from the earliest stage of your case. Your ignorance of your legal rights could affect you for many years after your case is finished. Law Office of H.F. Layton © 2010, 8660-B Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 925-240-1040. – Advertisement

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Flu shot that doesn’t hurt Winter workouts by Dagan Henderson

By Christian Aguirre With the end of Daylight Savings Time we take a long leap into winter darkness. Suddenly, the sun is setting before 5 p.m. and we return home from work in the dark. Is it any wonder that we start developing a case of the winter blues? Shorter periods of light during our waking hours can trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Statistics indicate that between 4 and 6 percent of people in the United States suffer annually from SAD. Another 10 to 20 percent experience a milder form of a winter-onset depressive disorder. That might seem like a low percentage, but those numbers translate into millions of people. Fortunately, the cure for the seasonal blues is easy: exercise! Research published in the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) shows that the psychological and physical benefits of exercise can reduce anxiety and improve mood. There are several ways in which being active and fit will make us feel better. Exercise releases feel-good chemicals such as endorphins, reduces immunesystem chemicals that can worsen depression, and raises body temperature, which can have calming effects. There are a lot of factors at work here, and they’re all good. While any regular and consistent physical activity is beneficial, fitness boot camps are especially effective because they encompass a wide variety of exercises that invigorate body and mind. Boot camp workouts include cardio, strength, balance and core training, so all your body parts and systems are put through the paces. And you are part of a group in which everyone encourages each other. This social aspect is helpful for those prone to depression – the last thing you want is to exercise alone. All these perks are the reason why boot camps are rated by the ACSM among the top 20 exercise trends for 2011 – as they were in 2010. Of course, no matter how beneficial your exercise program, if you suffer from anxiety or depression, working out might be the last thing you want to do – at least until spring. When it’s dark outside, you might not feel like going out, but do try to get motivated. Once you do, you’ll see what a big and positive difference exercise makes to your mood, not to mention health in general. Fitness professional Christian Aguirre, owner of Aloha Health and Fitness in Hercules, has helped local Bay Area residents get back into shape for 11 years. Client testimonials and blog are available at www.eastbaytrainer.com. To learn more about Christian and his weight-loss program, e-mail info@eastbaytrainer.com or call 510-919-6806.

We all know we’re suppose to get a flu shot every year, but for some of us, the thought of getting stuck with a needle is less appealing than getting the flu – so we put it off. This year, however, we have no excuse. “This is the fourth flu season that we’ve had an FDA-approved, no-needle flu vaccine,” said Dr. Noah Niufar, a family medicine specialist affiliated with Sutter Delta. “Instead of injecting the vaccine into an arm, it can be taken as a nasal spray.” The needle-free alternative was a

popular option for the H1N1 vaccine last year, and as the CDC now recommends universal vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, the spray is expected to be popular this year. Unfortunately, the spray isn’t right for everyone. “The nasal spray vaccine uses a weakened virus instead of the completely dead virus used in the injected vaccine,” said Niufar, “so it’s not safe for children less than 2 years old, adults 50 years or older, or pregnant women.” For them, Dr. Niufar still recommends a traditional in-the-arm flu shot. Getting vaccinated doesn’t guarantee that you won’t contract the flu

– but it does dramatically decrease your chances. Sometimes, an active influenza virus can mutate during the flu season or an unexpected strain will spread. Also, not absolutely everyone who is vaccinated will develop immunity to that season’s flu. The more people that get vaccinated, however, the less the virus has the opportunity to spread and mutate. By ensuring everyone who can be vaccinated is, we help limit the flu’s ability to spread or mutate into a more serious threat. Dagan Henderson is a medical writer affiliated with Sutter Delta Medical Center.

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Students keep troops’ toes toasty by Samie Hartley Staff Writer During the holidays, many schools host toy, food and coats drives, but students at Lone Tree Elementary School in Antioch are shopping for socks. But not just any type of sock. Students are collecting warm, durable, soldier-worthy socks for Socks for Soldiers. At the end of the month, the socks will be sent to Afghanistan, where Lone Tree Elementary administrative assistant Penny Plummer’s son, Lance Cpl. Chad Lewis Plummer, 21, was deployed last month on his first tour. “He said it’s freezing at night,” Penny said. “He sleeps in three sleeping bags when he goes out on the missions and his feet are still freezing. That’s how cold it is out there! “We did a sock drive two years ago and collected 2,000 pairs of socks. Our music teacher, Delores Erickson, had one of her sons deployed at that time. When the sock arrived on his ship, an announcement was made about the socks’ arrival. They were gone in less than 20 minutes! Our goal is to raise another 2,000 pairs this time.” Erickson said her son Alex, who was working as a medic on the destroyer Arleigh Burke at the time, and his shipmates were grateful for the donations, and the troops that will benefit from this drive will also be thankful for the community’s generosity. Josie Monaghan, founder of East County Military Families and Friends,

Photo courtesy of Penny Plummer

Fifth-graders Noah Smith and Josef Castillo plus third-grader Homero Sanchez are just some of the students supporting the Socks for Soldiers charity collection at Lone Tree Elementary School in Antioch. has partnered with the Lone Tree Elementary effort. According to Monaghan, some people are under the assumption that the government supplies the troops with basic necessities such as socks and other clothing and hygiene products, but those supplies are limited and soldiers must pay for replacements themselves. “We take it for granted, but for a soldier, a fresh pair of socks is like gold,”

Monaghan said. “Little things go a long way. Can you imagine being on a two-week mission and not getting the chance to take off your shoes or socks because you have to be on the move and constantly be on guard? Soldiers’ feet get more of a workout than any other part of their body. And in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan, a pair of socks isn’t going to last very long with all the wear and tear.”

Durable socks help protect troops from trench foot and athlete’s foot. “Their feet need to be healthy,” said Monaghan. “If their feet are taken care of and they are comfortable, they can better focus on their mission and their ultimate goal of coming home alive.” Along with East County Military Families and Friends, a local Girl Scout troop and the Antioch Union School District have come on board to support Socks for Soldiers. Only new socks will be accepted. Plummer said thick, warm socks, such as those you’d wear when skiing, will help the troops stay toasty, but all donations are greatly appreciated. For those who want to go the extra mile to support the cause, websites such as www.thorlo.com/military-socks.php and www.covertthreads.com offer specially-designed socks with soldiers in mind. Such socks are thick but keep feet dry and protected from the elements, but Monaghan said socks made of 80 percent cotton are just as effective when it comes to protecting soldiers’ feet. Monetary support is also appreciated, as it costs $13 to send out one care package. Socks may be dropped off at Lone Tree Elementary, 1931 Mokelumne Drive, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, e-mail Plummer at pennyplummer@antioch.k12.ca.us. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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ioneer Elementary fourth-grader Lauren Khalil accepts a “Minute To Win It” challenge at the school’s annual Fall Festival. Students welcomed the harvest season with games, bounce houses, crafts and loads of family fun. Sticky Chicken & Ribs and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory were on hand for dinner and dessert. Although the weather turned the festivities a bit wet, everyone continued to have a good time. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Pioneer Parents Club to support educational programs and events on campus throughout the school year.

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Heroes venerated on their special Day by Austin Miles Correspondent On Nov. 11, I felt a sense of exaltation as I returned home from Antioch’s Veterans Day parade. What a joy to see hundreds of patriotic Americans lining the sidewalks, cheering on the UEST veterans and COMMENT military units traversing the main street of town, along with some of the newly elected politicians put into office by revolutionary voters in the most energized election in recent political history. These newly elected politicians love America, strength of family and those in the service of our country. Indeed, 25 newly elected members of Congress are veterans, which represents about half of the new house representatives who will take their seats. As the town clock struck 11, a spectacular helicopter flyover brought cheers from the crowd as it roared down the parade route and back, so close that it absolutely skimmed the top of the trees as awed parade goers waved at a young

soldier at a machine gun in the open side. There was also a seagull flyover, which received no response. There were very talented, disciplined high school bands, veterans’ motorcycle groups, antique cars, old army vehicles, a marching veteran smartly dressed in a World War I uniform and an antique car with another man dressed as a WWI soldier and a woman companion dressed in the clothing of that period. As each honor guard passed carrying the America flag, my cap came off with the rest and a salute was offered. At one point, tears rolled down my face, as happens at every veterans or Memorial Day celebration, as I can’t help but think of the two young soldiers who died next to me during my time in service during the Korean conflict. That is something I will never forget. At the end of the parade, the crowd moved down to the Marina, where a Battle of the (high school) Bands took place. Leaders of the community spoke, along with high school students, at a special ceremony by the Veterans Memorial Monument. Appreciation for veterans was shown by Pinkey’s Klassy Kar Wash, located

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cure in their everyday lives with city leadership. I wish to thank all our veterans and public safety personnel who guard and protect our families on a daily basis, the city staff who runs our city in an efficient manner, but most of all I thank our citizens for making this city a wonderful place to live. The residents of this community continue to show kindness and respect to our churches, schools and our many organizations that affect our everyday lives. The mayor and first lady give our sincere wishes for a wonderful holiday season.

Michael Smith, with the rank of sergeant E-5; Carleton Booker, with the rank of first lieutenant; and Linda Maxwell, with the rank of staff sergeant E-6. These newly installed military chaplains will study further to become certified MVCC chaplains (with exception of Pastor Carleton Booker, who is already certified). An outreach ministry to military personnel and veterans is in the process of being established at MVCC in Oakley. I believe the church can do much more to support veterans. There will be veterans in every congregation. To these churches, wherever you are, don’t ever let me hear of any of you using your pulpit to preach against war and calling soldiers “murderers,” as happened to a young soldier during the Korean conflict, who went to a church in Kansas for an encouraging Word from The Lord while in basic training. That young soldier was … me. As for me and my church … we will welcome, support and serve our veterans. Happy Veterans Day to all. Visit Miles’ website at www. revaustinmiles.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Poppy appreciation Editor: We the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 and Ladies Auxiliary wish to thank all the generous people who donated to our Buddy Poppy distribution days of Oct. 29-30 at Raley’s and Nov. 5-6 at FoodMaxx and the Safeway on Second Street. It was greatly appreciated.

Buddy Poppy proceeds represent no profit to any VFW Units. All monies contributed by you are used in the cause of veterans welfare or for the well being of their needy dependents and the orphans of veterans. We would also like to thank the following businesses for allowing us to use their storefronts: Raley’s, FoodMaxx and Safeway on Second Street, all located in Brentwood. Steve Todd, Commander of Post #10789 Joan Ortiz, President of Ladies Auxiliary

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on 18th Street in Antioch, by offering free, detailed car washes for veterans. Many vets showed up, and those working there greeted and welcomed each one and detailed each car as though it was a personal privilege for them to do so. And the care they gave each car was superb! I know I will certainly become a loyal customer, as they love vets and their prices are reasonable – surprisingly so, considering the thorough cleaning they do for your vehicle. From there, a free lunch was given to all veterans at the VFW Hall on Fulton Shipyard Road hosted by former Mayor of Antioch, Mary Rocha and her husband, who is a veteran. Many area restaurants, including Applebees, offered free meals for veterans. This was an incredible Veterans Day, which started the night before. In a special ceremony before the Mountain View Christian Center Intern Ministry Class, five individuals were sworn in, given orders, and presented by veterans Col. Dennis Edmoneson, 1st Lt. Kevin Graves and Gen. Dan Helix, respectively. MVCC chaplains sworn in include Bill Phillips, with the rank of captain;

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Nov. 3, 6:29 a.m. On Buena Vista at Wildcat Lane, two subjects arrested for public intoxication were taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Nov. 3, 8:45 a.m. On Clearview Drive at Balfour Road, the vehicle of a trucker stopped for driving off the truck route was found to have a record of numerous violations and had been placed out of service. It was also determined that the trucker was driving out of class and on a suspended license. The trucker was cited and the vehicle was stored. Nov. 3, 8:51 a.m. An unidentified person entered the backyard of a residence on Broderick Drive and stole a saw and table. Nov. 3, 2:33 p.m. On the Highway 4 Bypass Road at Marsh Creek Road, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without a license. His vehicle’s registration had expired in 2008. Nov. 3, 6:54 p.m. On Garland Way, a subject cut down a resident’s tree without permission. Nov. 3, 8:19 p.m. An unidentified person stole a laptop computer from the porch of a residence on Tamalpais Avenue after the laptop was dropped off by UPS. Nov. 3, 11:07 p.m. On the Highway 4 Bypass at Balfour Road, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a suspended license. He was cited and issued a Notice To Appear. His vehicle was impounded. Nov. 4, 2:28 a.m. On Village Drive, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a suspended license for DUI. Nov. 4, 11:42 a.m. A subject caught shoplifting at a business on Lone Tree Way was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear. Nov. 4, 5:45 p.m. An unidentified person struck a sound wall on Griffith Lane at Persimmon Drive, damaging the wall. The driver fled the scene without leaving contact information. Nov. 4, 6:42 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject who reported he was being fol-

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LOGS lowed by gang members and had possibly been shot at made incoherent statements and was found in possession of a bow staff inside his vehicle. When the subject attempted to retrieve a knife from his vehicle and was physically detained by officers, he resisted detention and fought with officers. He was arrested after a lengthy struggle. The officers sustained minor injuries. Nov. 5, 8:51 p.m. A stolen weapon was recovered in a park on Pasco Drive. A vehicle was also towed for blocking a fire hydrant. Nov. 5, 11:15 p.m. On Brownstone Drive at Anderson Lane, two loaded firearms were discovered on the front passenger seat of a vehicle during a traffic stop. The driver was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Nov. 6, 4:10 a.m. On Fairview Avenue at Grant Street, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. A passenger in the vehicle was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Both were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Nov. 6, 10:24 a.m. On Sand Creek Road, an unidentified driver sideswiped a vehicle and fled the scene without providing contact information. Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m. An unidentified person stole a mountain bike from the front of a business on Brentwood Boulevard. Nov. 6, 7:53 p.m. A baggie of marijuana was located in a park on Garin Parkway. Nov. 7, 4:55 p.m. An unidentified person stole two plastic storage bins from the back of a vehicle parked on Pinegrove Way. Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m. On Second Street, a driver who backed into a vehicle and fled the scene was located and found to be impaired by prescription medication. He was arrested. Nov. 11, 6:20 a.m. A subject was observed outside a residence on Crockett Drive in violation of a domestic violence restraining order. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm. ANTIOCH Nov. 10 In 1997, in violation of a custody order, Elizabeth Stratton disappeared with her

Nov. 3, 6:54 p.m. two children, Zachary and Chelsea. Stratton was 39 at the time. Local charges of parental kidnapping were filed against her as well as a federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. As of Nov. 10 of this year, both children, now adults, have been located by the FBI and the Antioch Police Department. The children, 22-year-old Zachary Stratton Smith and 19-year-old Chelsea Paige Smith, have asked that their location and residences be kept private. Their father has been notified. Elizabeth Stratton is still missing and wanted, and is believed to be out of the country. Nov. 16, 8:49 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to reports of a shooting outside of the 7-11 store at 2301 Buchanan Road. Upon arrival, officers found a shooting victim, 21-year-old Antioch resident Gregory Flynn Levy, inside a nearby vehicle and provided him with first aid. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased a few minutes later. A second occupant of the victim’s vehicle was uninjured and provided a statement. At this time there is no description available of the shooter, who had fled the scene on foot. Those with information regarding this incident should call Detective Castillo at 925779-6933 or Antioch Dispatch at 925-7782441. For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/citygov/police. OAKLEY Nov. 1 – A juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 1000 block of Vineyard Drive. Nov. 1 – Vehicles were towed from the 4200 block of Gold Run Drive and from Fetzer Lane at Jordan Lane. Nov. 1 – An arrest warrant was served on Graham Court at Malicoat Avenue. Nov. 1 – A subject was found trespassing on the 5300 block of Live Oak Avenue. Nov. 2 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Brown Road at Laurel Road. Nov. 2 – On Carol Lane at Main Street, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Nov. 2 – Domestic battery was reported on the 100 block of East Home Street.

Nov. 2 – A vehicle parked on the 1700 block of Pecan Lane was burglarized. Nov. 2 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 3200 block of Main Street. Nov. 2 – Grand theft was reported on the 3900 block of Creekside Way and the 1300 block of Portsmouth Street. Nov. 2 – Petty theft was reported at a building on the 400 block of Mockingbird Lane. Nov. 3 – A vehicle was stolen from the 800 block of Santa Fe Court. Nov. 3 – A vehicle was recovered on the 800 block of Santa Fe Court. Nov. 3 – A subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs on the 2000 block of Truman Lane. Nov. 3 – A subject was found in violation of probation on the 2000 block of Truman Lane. Nov. 3 – Arrest warrants were served on the 100 block of Las Dunas Avenue and on the 400 block of Rocky Mountain Way. Nov. 3 – A misdemeanor hit and run occurred on Empire Avenue at Main Street. Nov. 3 – On East Cypress Road at Main Street and on Live Oak Avenue at Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI. Nov. 3 – Identity theft occurred on the 100 block of Kessler Lane. Nov. 3 – Vandalism was reported on the 1500 block of Thistle Court. Nov. 5 – On Empire Avenue at Truman Lane and on Fourth Street at Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI. Nov. 5 – Domestic battery was reported on the 4500 block of Duarte Avenue. Nov. 5 – A residence on the 2100 block of Verona Avenue was burglarized. Nov. 6 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Main Street at Neroly Road. Nov. 6 – A vehicle parked on the 100 block of Cotati Court was burglarized. Nov. 6 – A subject was found in possession of burglary tools on the 4700 block of Burgundy Drive. Nov. 6 – Misdemeanor vandalism occurred on Carpenter Road at O’Hara Avenue. Nov. 6 – Malicious telephone calls were made to a resident of the 2300 block of Gum Tree Road. Nov. 7 – An arrest warrant was served on East Cypress Road at Main Street.

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Antioch shows off Community Center by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Al Anthony, Antioch’s recreation specialist, beamed when he saw his new office. As part of the new Antioch Community Center, adjacent to Prewett Family Water Park on Lone Tree Way, Anthony has a shiny, high-tech gym at his disposal. Everything is controlled electronically, Anthony said, including the small bleachers around the gym, the six basketball backboards and the two scoreboards. Right now, Anthony works out of the downtown Nick Rodriguez Community Center, but will move into his new digs on Jan. 3, when the building officially opens to the public. The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last weekend, giving Antioch residents some good news amid dreary budget problems. A couple hundred people attended to get a sneak peak at the long-awaited center. “It’s absolutely a wonderful facility built for the community of Antioch,” said Anthony, also a lifelong resident of the city. “I finally have a gymnasium that the city owns and I can program sports activities for the youth and adults here, 24/7 if I can.” The 38,000-square-foot facility’s price tag of $26 million was paid for by Mello Roos special property taxes. But as Antioch faces a budget shortfall of roughly $4 million, the question of how long can the city can operate the facility is a tough one. City officials said the center has already

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A raindrop marks the entrance to the new Antioch Community Center, adjacent to Prewett Family Water Park. Community members, including Walter Ruehig, center, check out the new library annex at the Antioch Community Center. brought in some revenue, as residents have begun reserving rooms for parties, meetings and other uses. Anthony said at an earlier City Council meeting that the gym could be reserved for youth tournaments or other athletic contests. “Projects like this bring pride and value to our city and increase the ability to attract business and commercial development,”

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Mayor Jim Davis said at the ceremony. “This building will do that.” The community center, a WiFi hotspot, has something for any age and use, including two preschool classrooms, already stocked with Dr. Seuss and other children’s books, which can seat 30 kids each. The center will host classes for teens and adults, too, in art, dance, martial arts, cooking, CPR and more. The 2,500-square-foot San Joaquin Community Hall can seat 300 in a dining setting or 720 for an assembly, and features a full kitchen, a projector screen and a patio area. There are also two multi-purpose “smart” classrooms that can seat 40. The gymnasium can seat 520 or hold 1,545 for an assembly. The basketball/volleyball court, displaying the City of Antioch logo in the center, can be

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Kiwanis Key Club members Katherine Buffum, Mikey Santos and Kenzie Westfall help Kiwanis President Jeff Schults wrap donation barrels, a few of the dozens now located across far East County collecting gifts for the Brentwood Regional Community Chest.

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Dozens of collection barrels for the Brentwood Regional Community Chest have been placed around far East County, and they’re already attracting attention. The annual drive to provide food and toys for 500 local families began in earnest Nov. 1, as participating businesses have provided brightly wrapped barrels ready to receive non-perishable food and new, unwrapped presents. The community is encouraged to help with the sorting on Dec. 17 and the distribution on Dec. 18, both events taking place at Brentwood Elementary School, 200 Griffith Lane. To request a donation barrel, or to report one that’s full and ready to be picked up, call 925-820-8296. The barrels can be found at the following locations:

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Hairy from page 3A and donate to the cause, and that’s what it’s all about.” Decker said of the all the “Team M’Oakley” members, which include City Engineer Jason Vogan, Senior Community Planner Josh McMurray and Landscape Maintenance Worker Juan Chavez, Finance Director Paul Abelson has one of the best moustaches of the group. “While I’m glad there are people who like the moustache, I expect I’ll be shaving it off when the event is over,” said Abelson, who joined the team to support the charities. “I definitely prefer my face clean-shaven. The last time I had a moustache was probably 15 years ago, and it had a lot less gray back then.” While Movember ends on Nov. 30, Decker hopes Team M’Oakley keeps all that facial hair for the city’s M’Oakley Gala Party, held Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The event will be open to the public and feature games for the kids, music, appetizers, a sports memorabilia silent auction and the inaugural Oakley Movember Awards. Guests of the event will be able to vote for their favorite Oakley moustaches, and all proceeds will benefit the Movember organization. At last week’s City Council meeting, Councilman and Movember participant Bruce Connelley told his competition to be on the lookout because he plans to impress them by the end of the month. Connelley said he was drawn to the movement because there aren’t many events that

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Staff Writer In a game filled with second chances, it was the one Orlando Johnson received that might have been most important. Late in the fourth quarter of Heritage High’s 20-18 defeat of Deer Valley on Friday, the Patriot senior defensive lineman had a chance to put the game away for good. With Heritage up 20-12 and the Wolverines facing a fourth-and-seven near midfield, Johnson appeared to sack Deer Valley senior Mike Behr. However, Johnson was called for a facemask penalty – 15 yards and an automatic Wolverine first down. Deer Valley later scored on a touchdown pass from Behr to junior receiver Miles Walker and looked poised to tie it up. But Walker dove across the goal line, earning an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. “It was a dumb mistake,” Walker said. “It was just the hype of the moment. It hurt us bad. … I just wasn’t thinking.” Behr’s long two-point conversion attempt failed, but the Wolverines’ onside kick recovery gave them hope. This time, Johnson would redeem himself, joining in a group sack of Behr on first down. He then earned a solo sack, knocking the Wolverines back another 13 yards. An interception by Heritage senior defensive back Charlie Renner sealed the win. “I just tried to keep my head in the game and persevere,” Johnson said. “I didn’t think I was going to get him at first. I was a little nervous.”

Heritage running back Kruger Story Jr. looks to avoid Deer Valley’s Aaron Cole.

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As has been the story all season long, the Patriot offense was dominated by its ground attack. Senior running back Kruger Story Jr. had another fine night, running for 143 yards on 17 carries. Junior RB Jeremiah Poti gained 58 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. Senior Treyvon Hanna finished with 51 yards and one touchdown on seven rushes. “I feel really good about the victory,” Story Jr. said. “I feel we could’ve corrected a couple mistakes here and there, but we were able to pull out the win.” It was a run that got the scoring started, naturally. Both teams traded QB sneaks in the second quarter, giving Heritage a 7-6 lead at halftime. Heritage made it 14-6 in the third quarter on a 19-yard run by Poti. Two minutes later, Deer Valley answered with a

46-yard touchdown pass from Behr to senior halfback Lamontay Marshall. Behr finished 6-for-11 for 151 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Marshall’s 73 yards on 18 carries led the team in rushing. In the fourth quarter, Hanna scored to make it a 20-12 game. Wolverine head coach Rich Woods praised his team’s ability to remain close with the Patriots. “I’m really happy with the way they played,” Woods said. “They fought hard, came back and we just made a couple mistakes that young teams make.” The Heritage junior varsity team eked out a victory as well, winning 14-8. The JV Patriots finished their season 7-3 while Deer Valley fell to 5-5. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Pittsburg (8) vs. Heritage (9) When: 7 p.m. Friday, Pittsburg High Records: Pittsburg – 5-5, 5-0 Bay Valley Athletic League; Heritage – 8-2, 4-1 BVAL Heritage played Pittsburg at home on Oct. 22, losing 20-13. The Pirates are led by senior athlete Julius Mozee, who has thrown for 402 yards and also has the most rushing yards on his team. The winner will face defending NCS Division I champ De La Salle in Concord. San Ramon Valley (6) vs. Deer Valley (11) When: 7 p.m. Saturday, San Ramon Valley High in Danville Records: SRV – 5-5, 2-5 East Bay Athletic League; Deer Valley – 7-3, 3-2 BVAL Wolves junior QB Zach Kline averaged 154.9 yards per game this season. Senior linebacker Kyle Egan leads the EBAL in tackles with 141. Granada (5) vs. Freedom (12) When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Granada High in Livermore Records: Granada – 6-4, 3-4 EBAL; Freedom – 5-5, 2-3 BVAL Granada senior running back George Atkinson spearheads the Matador rushing attack with 120.3 yards per game and 12 touchdowns. He’s also second to De La Salle’s Lucas Dunne in EBAL scoring.

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BVAL takes lumps Staff Writer Tuesday morning meant biology for Madison Mills and leadership for Kristen Quesada – Freedom High varsity tennis players. But after the doubles team from Redwood failed to show at that day’s North Coast Section tournament, the Falcons’ top doubles team was called to action on short notice at nearby Diamond Hills Sports Club. Mills and Quesada fell to Sarah Huie and Isabella Hamilton from Alameda, 6-0, 6-1, in the tournament’s first round. “I guess if I had practice, it would be different,” Mills said. The morning also did not go well for fellow Falcon Nicole Zanarini, who lost to April

Ngo from Albany 6-2, 6-3. After her performance in the Bay Valley Athletic League tournament, Zanarini had earned an at-large bid. Heritage High top singles player Arlesha Samuda, BVAL tournament champion, experienced something fairly new at the NCS tournament – a loss. Samuda, who went undefeated against her league opponents, was topped 6-0, 6-0 by Pinole Valley’s Stephanie Lin. Samuda said this made her hungry to return next year as a senior. The Patriot doubles team of Stefanie Johnston and Megan Cleek took a hard loss on Tuesday, dropping a match to Stephany Del Greco and Casey Carpenter from Windsor. Both sets resulted in 7-6, 7-6 tiebreakers. “I guess it just wasn’t our day and that was their No. 1 doubles team,” Johnston said. “They were on top of their game.”

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Pirates blast Panthers by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

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Pittsburg fullback Feao Vunipola slips away from Antioch defender Davey Gentry.

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Antioch head coach John Lucido had a front-row view on Saturday of what he’d like the Panthers varsity football program to become. In the 92nd installment of the Big Little Game, the Panthers were thumped 44-0 by the Pittsburg Pirates. The first-year coach is trying to turn things around after a season when Antioch went 1-9 overall and 0-5 against Bay Valley Athletic League foes. Lucido said this was a key year for the team to learn his offense and that he’s excited for the 16 juniors on the team who will be back next season. “We know what we need to build on for the future,” Lucido said. “We know what works; what doesn’t work. It’s just unfortunate for the seniors, they had to go through that.” Saturday’s game showed how far the Panthers need to go to match their longtime rivals. Since 2004, Antioch has beaten Pittsburg once. The BVAL champion Pirates didn’t have any trouble scoring on Saturday. They took a quick lead in the first quarter on a 13-yard run by junior fullback Feao Vunipola. The Panthers drove right back down the field, but the drive stalled when Antioch turned the ball over on downs at the Pittsburg 25. “No matter what happened, we were still going hard. That’s all we can ask for,” senior quarterback Billy Cloninger said. “It’s hard; we drive all the way down the field, one thing happens and our team stops.” Cloninger had a busy day, completing 14 of 29 passes for 178 yards and one interception. Clo-

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ninger and fellow QB Troy Amate spread the ball around, connecting with seven receivers. Antioch ran the ball 15 times, coming up with minus five rushing yards. The Panthers reached the Pirate red zone twice, coming as close as the 4-yard line, but came away emptyhanded in both attempts. “That’s where a fire has to be lit and they have to want to score,” Lucido said. “We’ve got to smell that end zone. I don’t think we had that today.” Pittsburg scored three more times in the first half – on a run by junior quarterback Malik Watson, an interception return by junior linebacker Kenneth Nelson and a 74-yard fake punt run by senior QB/WR Julius Mozee. Watson went 12-for-26 through the air for 199 yards. After the Pirates went up 44-0 on a three-yard run by junior Nabeeh Blackburn, Antioch junior running back Josh Oseguera returned the ensuing kickoff back to the Pittsburg 13-yard line. However, the Panthers couldn’t put a crooked number on the scoreboard. A fourth-down Amate pass intended for Shamawn Wright fell incomplete. With the win, the Pirates advanced to 5-5 overall and a perfect 5-0 against league teams. “As we started losing more and more, I thought that everything happens for a reason,” Wright said. “We’re gonna lose some, we’re gonna lose some in life, regardless. This is going to better everybody on this team.” Pittsburg’s junior varsity team also prevailed, but Antioch put up more of a fight in a 22-15 game. The Pirate JVs finished the season 8-2; the Panthers 2-8. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Freedom alum Borel stars at Utah State by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Two years ago, University of Utah defensive coordinator Gary Andersen’s game plan was to stop a versatile Utah State sophomore quarterback named Diondre Borel. Now, as the Aggies’ head coach, Andersen uses Borel like a child’s favorite Christmas gift. Borel, now a senior, has been busy writing his name in the Utah State record book after graduating from Freedom High in 2006. No passer in Aggie history has run for as many yards in a season or a career. Borel also holds the school record for consecutive passes without an interception. “He has an ability to beat you with his arm, his legs and his mind,” Andersen said. “I had a very good idea when I walked in here that he could be a special young man.” After Saturday’s 38-34 win over San Jose State, Borel is 15th in the nation in career total offense. No. 16 on that list? Highly-touted Terrelle Pryor of Ohio State. Unlike Pryor, Borel saw limited action in his freshman year – at wide receiver. “It’s been a long road since I came here and I’ve just grown as a player and as a person,” Borel said. Freedom head coach Kevin Hartwig still remembers when Borel started that journey, making the varsity squad his sophomore year as a receiver. Before the season started, Falcons coaches gave the pretzel-stick-thin Borel a chance

to play QB. In that first game, a 41-8 victory over Mt. Diablo, Borel threw for three touchdowns and ran for another one. From that moment on, Hartwig knew he could count on his quarterback. “There was no panic, no stress,” said Hartwig, who attended the San Jose State game. “He was just smooth.” Hartwig emphasized the unflappable poise that Borel showed in his first year as a starter and throughout his years at Freedom. That’s something that has only grown as he’s taken the reins of a Division I college team. In a loss to No. 7 Oklahoma in the season opener, Borel threw for 341 yards and two touchdowns. He was key in the win over San Jose State, leading the game-winning drive. At one point, Borel ran for 18 yards on a fourth-and-12 to keep his team in the game. “When I think of Diondre Borel, I’ll go back to the San Jose State game for a long time,” Andersen said. “He believes he can compete against any team in the nation. … You are going to get Diondre’s best shot every week.” Now, with his final season at Utah State winding down, Borel is making his case to become the first Freedom player in the school’s history to make it to the NFL, either as a quarterback or a wideout. “I don’t have a problem playing either position,” Borel said. “I just want to get in there and have an opportunity to play.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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rector Steve Sanchez, numerous friends and teammates, and many of Antioch’s other top athletes and coaches. “I am so grateful to my friends and family,” said Imholz. “I have gained a lot of awesome friends who I know that I am going to stay close with. And in softball, being with a core group of girls that are awesome. We have so much fun together.”

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Flipping out rofessional BMX rider Tom Dillon goes aerial as part of the Kink Bike BMX West Coast tour, which came to Brentwood recently. Hundreds of local kids swarmed the parking lot at Brentwood Bike Shop, watching 10 pros from Kink Bike BMX. Kids who came with their bikes in tow also got to ride on the ramps and talk shop with their heroes, who signed autographs until 7:30 that night. Since places to practice the increasingly popular sport in East County are limited, the recent exhibition was a treat for local bike riders.

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Last season, the Bay Valley Athletic League placed three teams in the final eight of the North Coast Section playoffs. This season promises to bring more excitement to the diamond, as four returning players have already signed their college letters of intent. Recently, two Antioch players signed to take the field at Division I schools. Third baseman Stephanie Mathias is headed for Weber State University in Utah. As a sophomore and a junior, Mathias was selected as a second team all-league player. On Friday, Panthers pitcher/outfielder Paris Imholz signed a letter of intent to play for Bowling Green State University in Ohio. “It had everything I wanted for the college experience,” said Imholz. “It has a great athletics program, the school is beautiful, the location is great, the people are so nice, and it has my major (journalism). It basically had everything that I wanted.” Imholz has been a key player in the Panthers success over the last two seasons. Last season, Antioch notched a second-place finish in the BVAL with a 10-5 league record, going 18-8 overall. In her junior season with the Panthers, Imholz struck out 217 batters in 25 games while also batting .354 and scoring 23 runs. To honor her signing, Antioch held a special ceremony that included words from Imholz, her parents and Principal Louie Rocha. Also in attendance were Athletic Di-

tempts. On Monday afternoon, Freedom’s Katie Wood inked her letter of intent for the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Wood will play second base for the Division II Tritons, while majoring in biology. Joining Wood at her signing were Padilla, her parents, Principal Eric Faulkner, Athletic Director Steve Amaro and head coach Jeff Jonas. In her junior season at Freedom, Wood hit .373 with two home runs, 10 doubles, and was a perfect six for six in stolen bases. “I met with the girls from the team and they were really fun – different from all of the other teams that I met,” said Wood. “The school was huge, a lot of trees and very spacious and the coach is a really good guy. He has a lot of structure, which I like in a softball team.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Shockers finish undefeated he Delta Youth Soccer League U10 Girls went 10-0 for the season and took ﬁrst place in the league’s B division. In the front row, from left, are Alyssa Bond, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Kaytlyn Evans, Trinitea Cummings and Chloe Abenoja; back row: Coach Jeff Burrows, Blake Hengel, Taylor Connelly, Madison Perry, Priscilla Self, Isabella Midgley, Madison Arndt and Coach Shaun Connelly.

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Going for the gold ecently, Crosley Gracie Academy sent out two competitors to the 2010 No Gi Jiu-Jitsu World Championships held at California State University, Long Beach. Professor Crosley Gracie and Instructor Ryan Murphy fought ﬂawlessly and captured the gold in the Black and Brown Belt divisions, respectively. Although Crosley hasn’t competed in more than four years, his absence from the game hasn’t slowed him down – he made all of his foes submit.

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Lions promote peace through posters Excelsior Middle School seventh-grader and Discovery Bay resident Jordan Fuller, 13, recently took the first step toward becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a competition sponsored by the Byron Delta Lions Club. Jordan’s poster will be among more than 350,000 entries submitted worldwide in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International sponsors the program to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere. “I want to spread the hope that all cultures push violence aside and come together to see a vision of peace and make the world a better place to live in for all,” said Jordan. Under the direction of Excelsior art teacher Kathy Tickner, more than 85 contest entries were submitted at the local level. Jordan’s poster was named the first-place winner by three local artists: Steve Walde, a retired high school art teacher; Shirley Quinlan, a local artist; and Sheila Fisher, a high school student and artist. The posters were judged on originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme Vision of Peace. Other winners of the Peace Poster Contest were Maggie Hernandez, second place; Dylan Englund, third place; and Alexis Pangilinan, fourth place. Byron Delta Lions Club President Joyce Sutay was impressed by Excelsior students’ expressivity and creativity. “It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them,” said Sutay. “I am so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.” Jordan’s poster will advance through the Lions district, multiple district and international levels of competition. The international grand-prize winner will be awarded $5,000 plus a trip (for the winner and two family members) to the awards ceremony on Lions Day at the United Nations. Jordan also earned a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble and a Certificate of Achievement. To view more of the winning posters, visit www.thepress.net. – Contributed by Kathy Doty

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Cemetery from page 1A out by the board and now they can either approve the recommendation or reject it,” said County Administrator David Twa. According to Twa, the panel’s recommendation will go before the board for a short discussion item at its regular meeting on Nov. 23, when the supervisors will exercise the option of either approv-

Above, The Byron-Delta Lions recently named the winners of their annual Peace Poster contest. From left are Kristie Schrich, mother of ﬁrst-place winner Jordan Fuller; Jordan; and Excelsior Middle School art teacher Kathy Tickner. Left, Maggie Hernandez’s work in the Byron-Delta Lions Peace Poster contest earned her second place in the competition.

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ing Rinehart’s appointment or rejecting it and opting for Neff, or rejecting both Rinehart and Neff and choosing a candidate of their own. “The supervisors could certainly pick either candidate or alternatively choose neither one,” said Twa. “It’s up to them now.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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There are plenty of ways to save for the holidays, even with just a few weeks left until Christmas.

Boost your holiday bank account RUTH ROBERTS

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up with some last-minute cash is easier than you think. All it takes are a few simple adjustments to your pocketbook – and your mindset – to grab some great deals, stay on budget and still enjoy the holidays. Here’s how.

Trim the trimmings

Not one of my favorites cost-saving tricks – I love the aroma of a real tree – but artificial Christmas trees are definitely cheaper than live, especially in the long run. Spend $100 every year on that perfect, needle-strewn and eventually dried-out real deal, or $100 on a fake noble fir that you can use for many years.

Whether it’s a stash of unused gold and silver items, or a broken gerbil cage (I know someone who actually sold one for $30), there’s no time like the present to see what your unused items might generate in quick cash. We all know about Craigslist, but there are plenty of other online sites to choose from. Do a search online for the item you want to sell and see what pops up.

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Purge your pantry

Admit it, we all have items tucked away in the back of our cupboards and pantries that have, shall we say, been there awhile and now’s the time to use them. Get creative and see what delicious dishes you can concoct from a can of white beans or a bag of rice. Add a few fresh ingredients and you’ve got dinner. Try this culinary adventure for a few weeks, and you’ll save some serious bank at the grocery story.

Make a list avoiding plastic during the holidays are high-interest rates and controlled spending. Not only will you avoid exorbitant fees if you forsake the credit cards, you’ll most likely spend less by carrying cash, because when the green is gone the shopping’s done – game over.

Cut the landlines

And maybe the cable cord, too. Let’s face it, most of us use our cell phones 99 percent of the time, so getting rid of your “home phone” seems like a slamdunk that could save as much as $500 a year. And while you’re at it, look at your cable bill. Do you really need all 450-plus channels? Dumping your landline and trimming your cable contract could net you an extra hundred dollars or so in time for the holidays. And once the season is over, you can use that extra money on a Netﬂix subscription or a few hundred trips to Redbox.

And check it twice. While the importance of making a gift list and sticking to it seems obvious, it’s easy to let logic ﬂy out the window as the shopping days grow short and the lists remain long. So before you head out the door to the mall, draw up a gift list, choose a price range, and stick to it. You’ll come home a lot faster, more successful and inﬁnitely less stressed.

Shop Smart

OK, sales are everywhere this time of year, but how do you know if you’re getting a truly good deal? Do your homework. The only way to know if an item is priced low is to know what the other guys are selling it for. So before you click, sign or hand over the cash for that ﬂat screen or laptop, shop around. And if you order online, remember to ﬁgure in shipping charges. Sometimes it’s cheaper to just go to the merchandiser in person. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Give time and elbow grease for Christmas SAMIE HARTLEY

ou’ve heard the carols in the department stores, you’ve seen the pop-up ads on

your computer, and you’ve been feeling the hole in your pocket start to burn as the promises of great holiday savings ﬂash on your TV. With the holidays comes holiday shopping, and the countdown has begun. But some gifts cost nothing at all and are worth far more than the latest and greatest gizmo or whatchamacallit. This year, instead of giving gifts wrapped in colorful paper and bright ribbons, give a gift from the heart and volunteer in your community. There are dozens of organizations that could use a helping hand this holiday season to make sure that everyone has a happy Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah and every holiday in between.

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Raider fan extraordinaire Gorilla Rilla donated some time to the Salvation Army earlier this month, serving as a volunteer bell ringer. The Antioch Corps of the SA is looking for more people to help staff its familiar red kettles this year. If you want to get started right away and not wait till December to get your hands dirty, Willy’s Bagels and Blends – in conjunction with Crossroads Community Church – hosts the inaugural Street Feast on Thanksgiving Day, offering free meals to anyone who stops by

NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Town Center between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve and clean up following the event, but organizers also need people to help cook meals, as well as organize a Kitchen Pantry of donated canned goods and a Clothes Closet ﬁlled with warm winter apparel for those in need. If you’re interested in helping out, call Willy’s Bagels owner Ryan Richardson at 925634-2245 for more information. Here’s a list of other organizations you and your family can help out this season: Antioch Salvation Army The jingle of the Salvation Army holiday bell is unmistakable, and now you, too, can don a Salvation Army cap and raise money to help the organization continue its efforts to help families in need through programs that provide shelter, food and clothes. The Salvation Army will be stationed at 19 locations in East County this season, and volunteers are asked to participate for only four hours at a time. For more information, call Jackie Smith at 925-778-0808 or visit www.salarmyantioch.org. Friendly Visitors Make a senior citizen’s day by signing up for the Friendly Visitors Program, a countywide institution that pairs volunteers with seniors in need of company. Volunteers are paired with an elderly East County resident and they meet once a week to talk and hang out. Volunteers may also assist with small tasks such as taking their senior to the grocery store or helping change a light bulb. No task is too small to help a senior in need of a friend. Make a senior’s holiday special this year. Visit www.mowsos.org for more information.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Project Linus The local chapter of this national charity meets at Delta Community Presbyterian Church in Discovery Bay on the first Saturday of the month. Volunteers gather to make handmade blankets that are donated to fire stations and hospitals so that when children find themselves in a crisis, a warm and cuddly blanket is there to offer comfort. You don’t need to be a skilled tailor to help. Email Chapter President Jeanne Akin at jakin@ pacbell.net and she’ll tell you how easy it is to make a difference in a child’s life. Brentwood Regional Community Chest Help a family in Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Byron or Knightsen celebrate the holidays in style. The BRCC hosts its annual Christmas Basket Program, a charity effort in effect for more than 30 years, on Dec. 17 and 18. Volunteers are needed to collect donated food and toys as well as sort through the thousands of donated items prior to pickup day. People are also needed to help the pickup event run smoothly and handle cleanup afterward. For more information, call Rick at 925-634-1441. Friends of Oakley Like the BRCC, Oakley operates its own Christmas Basket Program, now in its third year. Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts, sort and box donated food items and assist with the distribution event. Sorting and bagging are scheduled for Dec. 18; pickup on the 19th. Families with children of all ages can pitch in to make this year’s effort a success. For more information, visit www. friendsofoakley.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE something for yourself. Every year, Gomes and other local scrapbookers make a 25 Days of Christmas book, in which they write down thoughts or special events that occur in the days leading up to Dec. 25. Some have also made a book that emphasizes everything they’re thankful for. For those short on the creative skills to pull off something elaborate, there are simple ways to make Christmas a little brighter. Snyder said there are myriad classes, magazines and websites where people can gather tips on how to make cherished presents from home and avoid the holiday rush. “I think people really appreciate that more,” Kolte said. Making gifts by hand can also be a social event, Snyder said, drawing friends and family together to share ideas and just chat. Children, whose arts and crafts projects at school give them experience in scrapbooking techniques and materials, can also get involved. Snyder said that decorating a paper gift bag with a simple handmade tag instead of expensive wrapping paper can enhance a gift’s presentation. When you devote your personal time to the making of a gift, rather than just grab it off a store shelf, the gift takes on greater meaning to the recipient. As Snyder put it, “Even a $5 homemade item – they don’t know how much you spent on it – looks like it’s a $30 item, because you took the time to create it.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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BRENTWOOD HOLIDAY PARADE & CRAFT FAIR The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce’s 28th celebration of the season begins at 3:30 p.m. at The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road. In addition to the parade, tree lighting at 6:30 and an appearance by Santa, the event includes a craft fair featuring items from local vendors and nonproﬁts. The Kids Helping Kids Christmas tree lot will be open for business, as will the Holiday on Ice outdoor skating rink. For vendor, booth or parade information, call 925-634-3344. HOLIDAY ON ICE Brentwood’s popular outdoor skating rink, returning for the third year, is open seven days a week through Jan. 17. Come glide on a magniﬁcent covered and lighted rink – a true winter wonderland. For hours and

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Santa’s coming to Oakley on Dec. 4 for the city’s annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration. prices, call 925-513-1702. HOLIDAY GIFT AND CRAFT FAIRE The Brentwood Senior Citizens Club hosts its inaugural Holiday Gift and Craft Faire from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Grifﬁth Lane. The Faire showcases an array of unique gift items and

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AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: NARINDER PAL, 127 MEADOW LARK WAY, HERCULES, CA 94547 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: NARINDER PAL FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-1852 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: NARINDER PAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. NARINDER PAL (AKA) NARINDER PAL KAUR to Proposed Name: NARINDER PAL KAUR 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: 12/7/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: October 28, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates:November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007711-00 The name of the business (es): A & B Landscape Design & Maintenance, Inc. Located at: 491 Delta Road In: Oakley, CA 94561, Mailing: P.O. Box 1922, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): A & B Landscape Design & Maintenance, Inc., 491 Delta Road, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/5/10. Signature of registrant: Pedro Brambila This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 5, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: November 5, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007213-00 The name of the business (es): Eden Plains Feed and Supply Located at: 1555 Eden Plains Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dyanna L. Sweeney, 1851 Eden Plains Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on: 10/25/- 10. Signature of registrant: Dyanna L. Sweeney This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 13, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: october 13,2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010

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Garcia, Deputy Expires: October 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006946-00 The name of the business (es): GreenHouse Design Studio Located at: 20 Copenhagen Court In: Alamo, CA 94507 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GreenHouse Design Studio, Inc., 20 Copenhagen Court, Alamo, CA 94507 . This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/28/10 Signature of registrant: James P. Furber This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 1, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: October 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007562-00 The name of the business (es): NorCal Construction, NorCal Solar Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, #C-1241 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): NorCal Construction & Solar, 2420 Sand Creek Road, #C-1241 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: Richard Kyle Williams This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 28, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: October 28, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007493-00 The name of the business (es): CJ Installations Located at: 3670 Concord Avenue, Unit A In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jens Christian Jensen, 3670 Concord Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jens Christian Jensen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 27, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: October 27, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007659-00 The name of the business (es): EMBRACE VICTORY Located at: 2287 Fairview Avenue In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Andrew Jacoway, 2287 Fairview Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/5/10. Signature of registrant: Peter A. Jacoway This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 3, 2010 By: Courtney Dias Deputy Expires: November 3, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007836-00 The name of the business (es): California Fitness 24/7 Located at: 2515 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: 1644 Cipriani Place, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Manteca California Fitness LLC, 1644 Cipriani Place, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/12/10. Signature of registrant: Jennifer Challberg, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 12, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: November 12, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007808-00 The name of the business (es): JUST IN TIME LEGAL SERVICE Located at: 950 COUNTRY GLEN LANE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Mailing: P.O. Box 895, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Justin Marquez, 950 Country Glen Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of registrant: Justin Marquez This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: November 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010

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: 129 PICASSO DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 945611971. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $312,273.30. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 10/2010 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# FNMA3785987 11/12/2010, 11/- 19/2010, 11/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010

ever, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 12/6/10 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 61 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Room 103, Martinez, CA 94553b. Address of court is same as noted above. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Clinton A. Parks and Serverta L. Parks, 798 Hamilton Drive, Pleasant Hill, California 94523 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007393-00 The name of the business (es): Catwalk Boutique Located at: 306 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William Frank Dee, 2140 St. Andrews Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: William Frank Dee This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 21, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: October 21, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007386-00 The name of the business (es): GY HOMESCAPES Located at: 1524 ASHWOOD DRIVE In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GEORGE JOEL CHASE AND YOLANDA CHASE, 1524 ASHWOOD DRIVE, 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: GEORGE J. CHASE This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 21, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: October 21, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007296-00 The name of the business (es): CALIFORNIA WINE & FOOD ALLIANCE Located at: 349 FOOTHILL DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KIKI POWERS, 349 FOOTHILL 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: 10/18/- 10. Signature of registrant: Kiki Powers This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: October 18, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates:October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007648-00 The name of the business (es): Cypress Stables Located at: 4370 Franklin Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: 4350 Franklin Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Norman Daniels Tre and Tamera Daniels Tre, 4350 Franklin Land, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a Trust The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Tamera Daniels and Norman Daniles Tre This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 3, 2010 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: November 3, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: SARAH HO, 5337 Zara Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: SARAH HO FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-1864 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: SARAH HO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. SARAH HO (AKA) HO NGOC NHUNG to Proposed Name: NGUYEN HO NGOC NHUNG 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: 12/30/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: November 2, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007721-00 The name of the business (es): ALL AMERICAN SEAMLESS GUTTERS; ALL AMERICAN POST-TENSION Located at: 1325 Birmingham Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Graciano Sanchez and Dora Sanchez, 1325 Birmingham Street, 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: Graciano T. Sanchez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 5, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy ExpiresNovember 5, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007800-00 The name of the business (es): DEALS RESTAURANT & BAR Located at: 6277 BETHEL ISLAND ROAD In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Mailing: P.O. Box 577, BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gary DuHaime and Kimly Diehl, 3577 Wells Road, 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: Sheri Bond This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 9, 2010 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: November 9, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007672-00 The name of the business (es): STOP And Pay Wireless Located at: 125 Yolo Court In: Bay Point, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Monica Sanchez, 125 Yolo Court, Bay Point, CA 94565 and Jose C. Cervantes, 125 Yolo Court, Bay Point, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/3/10. Signature of registrant: Monica Sanchez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 3, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: November 3, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007298-00 The name of the business (es): Actaea Press Located at: 1423 Sail Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Mailing: P.O. Box 1941, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by tahe following owner(s): Lawrence D. Ramspott, 1423 Sail Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/31/10. Signature of registrant: Lawrence D. Ramspott This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: October 18, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007340-00 The name of the business (es): C2-IT Cattle Company Located at: 1350 Crescent Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 722, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Loretta Cooksey, 1350 Crescent 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: 10/19/10 Signature of registrant: Loretta Cooksey This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 19, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: October 19, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007357-00 The name of the business (es): JDejaco Located at: 2140 California Street, #7 In: Concord, CA 94520 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Leondra Fujiwara, 2140 California Street, #7, Concord, CA 94520. 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: Leondra Fujiwara This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: October 20, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007359-00 The name of the business (es): CAL DELTA INSURANCE BROKERS, INC. Located at: 651 First Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CAL DELTA INSURANCE BROKERS, INC., 651 First Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a CorporationThe registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: TIMOTHY MOBLEY, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2010By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: October 20, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007466-00 The name of the business (es): Pacific Asset Management Group Located at: 160B Guthrie Lane, #1 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: 678 Cherry Tree Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aaron Phillips, 678 Cherry Tree Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 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: 9/10/02. Signature of registrant: Aaron Phillips This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2010 By: L. Barajas Deputy Expires: October 26, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007788-00 The name of the business (es): Katharine C Located at: 5787 Woodland Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Katharine Correia, 5787 Woodland Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505; Andre Correia, 5787 Woodland Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Katharine Correia This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 9, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: November 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007444-00 The name of the business (es): BARNETT LAWN CARE; DANVILLE LAWN CARE Located at: 696 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, Danville, CA 94526 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John M Barnett and Kelly Barnett, 1640 Gamay Circle, 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 Barnett This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 25, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: october 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007546-00 The name of the business (es): TREASURED MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY Located at: 1769 BLAKESLEY DRIVE In: SAN RAMON, CA 94582 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):MARIA T. JOHNSON, 1782 BLAKESLEY DRIVE, SAN RAMON, CA 94582. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/28/10. Signature of registrant: MARIA T. JOHNSON This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 28, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: october 28, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007816-00 The name of the business (es): SKY ENTERPRISES Located at: 1389 MAPLE DRIVE In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MICHAEL MALOTT, 1389 MAPLE DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/10/10. Signature of registrant: MICHAEL MALOTT This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 10, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: November 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name LaPlaya at 5901 Marina Road, #7, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on July 23, 2003 under file number 2003- 0006033. (*) 1. Deedee M. Hickerson, 4795 Discovery Point, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 (**) This business was conducted by: an Individual Signature: Deedee M. Hickerson This statement was filed with the County Cler of Contra Costa County in the date indicated by file stamp above: October 21, 2010 By: B. Basch, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006901-00 The name of the business (es): ATWOOD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Located at: 909 BARMOUTH COURT In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RANDY ATWOOD, 909 BARMOUTH COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: RANDY ATWOOD This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 29, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: September 29, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007602-00 The name of the business (es): Love 4 Our Neighbors Located at: 2025 Newton Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Deborah Lynn Melander and Stephen David Melander, 2025 Newton 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: Deborah L. Melander This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 1, 2010 By: L. Derrick, Deputy Expires: November 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0092294 Title Order No. 10-8366994 Investor/Insurer No. 1704919523 APN No. 037- 510-032-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/31/2007. 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: THANH S VO AND HUE THI HO, dated 08/31/2007 and recorded 09/11/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0256705-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/- 10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007419-00 The name of the business (es): S + S Handyman Services Located at: 111 Crater Lake Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: P.O. Box 1486, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Vigil Sr., 111 Crater Lake Court, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/22/- 10. Signature of registrant: Steven Vigil, Sr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 22, 2010 By: L. Derrick, Deputy Expires: October 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: November 9, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: EZEQUIEL TORRES VALENTINA TORRES The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 6256 BETHEL ISLAND ROAD BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Date(s): November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007401-00 The name of the business (es): Discovery Bay Mobile Car Wash Located at: 4500 Cove Lane In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jerry E. Hall II, 4500 Cove 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: 9/1/10. Signature of registrant: Jerry E. Hall II This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 21, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: October 21, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Ted Clinton Parks, (AKA) Ted Parks, (AKA) Ted C. Parks, Deceased CASE NUMBER P10-01340 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ted Clinton Parks, (AKA) Ted Parks, (AKA) Ted C. Parks, Deceased A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Clinton A. Parks and Serverta L. Parks in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Clinton A. Parks and Serverta L. Parks be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, how-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1293425-02 APN: 018- 460-018-7 TRA: 10088 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7791 REF: Ramirez, Anna IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 28, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 29, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 02, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006- 0311783-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Anna Lynne De Guzman Ramirez and Lauro Ramos Ramirez Iii Wife And Husband, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1244 Picadilly Ln Brentwood CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $471,357.09. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 05, 2010. (R-350086 11/05/10, 11/- 12/10, 11/19/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: Novemeber 5, 12, 19, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007673-00 The name of the business (es): LeadNow Business Solutions Located at: 1230 Acacia Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Rodney Pettis, 1230 Acacia Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/3/10. Signature of registrant: Rodney Pettis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 3, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: November 3, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0093901 Title Order No. 10-8370815 Investor/Insurer No. 1701594434 APN No. 035- 740-028-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: SCOTT RODGERS, A SINGLE MAN, AND PATRICIA WARDELL, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/03/2006 and recorded 07/13/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0221519-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4729 BAYSIDE WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 945613238. 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 $383,643.40. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 17/2010 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# FNMA3800935 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

WITHOUT ANY RIGHTS OF SURFACE ACCESS AND/OR SURFACE ENTRY, DISTRIBUTED TO LORETTA WHALEY, ANNETTA ROMETTI, LOIS WELKER AND VIOLA GOMEZ IN THE DEGREES OF DISTRIBUTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1966, BOOK 5200, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 672, AND RECORDED JULY 31,1973, BOOK 7010, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 134, AND RESERVED IN THE DEEDS RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1995, SERIES NO. 95-177713, SERIES NO. 95-177714, SERIES 95-177715, SERIES NO. 95- 177716, SERIES NO. 95177717, SERIES NO. 95-177718, SERIES NO. 95-177719, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2. AN UNDIVIDED ONE THIRD (1/3) INTEREST OF ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING (500) FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE AS RESERVED IN THE DEED BY TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK CREDIT CORPORATION RECORDED JANUARY 18, 1984, BOOK 11615, PAGE 59, OFFICIAL RECORDS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. 3. THE INTEREST RELINQUISHED TO THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD IN SUB-SURFACE MINERAL RIGHTS AND WATER RIGHTS BELOW 300 FEET AS SET FORTH ON THE FILED MAP. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $514,442.65 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 278 WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 019-490-028 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: 10- 29-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3796038 11/05/2010, 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010

property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, N.A 3232 Newmark Dr. Miamisburg OH 45342 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/18/2010 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# FNMA3794565 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

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: 16 LEILA CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945613999. 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 $446,246.22. 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: 10/- 30/2010 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# FNMA3774574 11/05/2010, 11/- 12/2010, 11/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-380065-EV Order #: 100489273-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/9/2003. 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): CYNTHIA NUNLEY ALFRED, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/20/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0291815- 00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $297,624.73 The purported property address is: 1213 ROYAL ANN CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 017-440-011 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

the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/11/2010 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 rights’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3803333 11/- 12/2010, 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-253452-C Investor No. 579232208 Loan No. 0579232208 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/31/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: LOUIS BURGOS AND DEBBIE BURGOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 4/15/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0132240-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:12/3/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 595 BARTLETT COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN #: 013-260-016-4 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $493,966.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/5/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3793419 11/- 12/2010, 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-374454-RM Order #: 4495892 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/30/2007. 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. 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): ROBERT M. JIMENEZ JR, A MARRIED MAN Recorded: 8/3/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0223578-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/13/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County

Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $477,282.29 The purported property address is: 29 GROVE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 034-160- 079-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Chase Home Finance LLC 800 Brooksedge Boulevard Westerville OH 43081. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/19/10 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 rights’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3808837 11/- 19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 444189CA Loan No. 0704153527 Title Order No. 530314 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-17-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11-29- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-26-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-041448000, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RONALD E. BROWN, UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 93, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8322 FILED AUGUST 9, 2000 IN MAP BOOK 422, AT PAGE 34, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. THE UNDIVIDED 4/9 INTEREST IN ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL MINERALS’’ LYING MORE THAN (500) FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE

chaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/17/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3792032 11/- 19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-03666 Loan No. 32336794 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/13/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: CHAD SALAS AND APRIL SALAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 3/24/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0131682-00 in book ---, page --and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 11/29/2010 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: 725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA (COUNTY COURTHOUSE) Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $416,623.39 Street Address or other common designation of real property:4339 Buckskin Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 053-560-006-8 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 10/20/201 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-380237-VF Order # 100490316-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ALICIA VALLE AND EMILIO VALLE Recorded: 5/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0161739-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/9/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $336,742.09 The purported property address is: 901 ALMOND DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-404- 005-7 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 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 Pur-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0085937 Title Order No. 10-8348356 Investor/Insurer No. 1707557879 APN No. 041- 280-031-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/07/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ANDREA BARAJAS, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/07/2008 and recorded 08/14/08, as Instrument No. 2008- 0181153-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/03/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-370816-EV Order #: 1016066 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/30/2009. 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): ERIC LEROY AND LAURA LEROY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 5/8/2009 as Instrument No. 20090104496 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/6/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $325,123.19 The purported property address is: 35 STONY HILL CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037321-035 037-321-035-0 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 LoanCare Servicing Center, Inc. 3637 Sentara Way, Suite 303 Virginia Beach VA 23452. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007678-00 The name of the business (es): Peter Waite and Sons Garden Services & Specilty Landscaping Contractor Located at: 6670 Yellowstone Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter M. Waite, 6670 Yellowstone Circle, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 and Eric M. Waite, 3712 Otter Brook Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: Peter M. Waite/Eric M. Waite This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 4, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: November 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007681-00 The name of the business (es): BYRON CORNER’S, INC. Located at: 15031 BYRON HIGHWAY In: BYRON, CA 94514, Mailing: P.O. Box 568, BYRON, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BYRON CORNERS, INC., 15031BYRON HIGHWAY, BYRON, CA 94514 . This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/4/10. Signature of registrant: Jasvir Singh Shahi, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: November 4, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: November 4, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007534-00 The name of the business (es): MARY LOVES GRACE Located at:2301 SHADY WILLOW LANE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1500, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MARY LOVES GRACE LLC, 2301 SHADY WILLOW LANE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/28/10. Signature of registrant: MARY BAARDA, Owner This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 28, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: October 28, 2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1292849-02 APN: 035- 490-005-2 TRA: 19029 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5325 REF: Garcia, David IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 05, 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 December 02, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 13, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0073486-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: David Garcia, An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 264 Brazil Ct Oakley CA 94561-2444 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: $278,739.82. 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. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘ Mortgage Loan Servicer’ ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/ or Position: Vice President. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 08, 2010. (R-352899 11/12/10, 11/- 19/10, 11/26/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010

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: 85 GALLERON 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 $423,704.78. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 17/2010 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# FNMA3789742 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

ply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/04/2010 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# 3802720 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-03705 Loan No. 7520950 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/6/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JOSE JUAN MORENO, JR., A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLCRecorded 6/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0218957-00 in book ---, page -- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 11/29/2010 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale:725 COURT STREET, MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA (COUNTY COURTHOUSE) Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $339,863.52 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4698 La Vista Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 041-240-021-0 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 10/19/2010 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-254565-C Investor No. 40493299 Loan No. 0713914824 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: DANA R COOK, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 1/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0018386-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:12/10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 3201 STONE ROAD BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 APN #: 031101-006-0 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $339,490.00, which includes the total amount of the

unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/15/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3802701 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.DATE: 11-10-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 2597850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3810808 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

face to face meeting. DATE: 11-12-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3812753 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0097058 Title Order No. 10-8379352 Investor/Insurer No. 1687164547 APN No. 053- 341-024-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/21/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: DUKE W DUARTE AND HEATHER K DUARTE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 03/- 21/2003 and recorded 03/27/03, as Instrument No. 2003-0139058- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/- 17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4513 VIA DORA DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $241,105.89. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 18/2010 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# FNMA3794031 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10099486 Loan No. 0031155377 Title Order No. 547722 APN 041220026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 10, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 9, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA,Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 16, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006015364600 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: ROBERT S CHAPPELL, An Unmarried Man, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. 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: 4640 LA VISTA DR, OAKLEY, CA 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 $443,631.39 (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: 11/13/2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin , CA 92780, 7145085100 By: Lisa Bradford, Authorized Signature The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Lisa Bradford, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.fidelityasap.com/ AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 ASAP# 3775982 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/- 2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0095701 Title Order No. 10-8375449 Investor/Insurer No. 1701006469 APN No. 037-331- 012-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CHARLES SCOTT EICHENBERGER AND MICHELLE L. EICHENBERGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 03/27/2006 and recorded 04/05/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0105182-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 08-21384-SP-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SHERRI PERKINS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 12/29/- 2006 as Instrument No. 20060415669-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 12/03/2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $617,677.66 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 46 SORREL COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 034-480-0347 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not ap-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 234691CA Loan No. 0695869685 Title Order No. 602128488 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-29-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-09- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-08-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0250388- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RICKEY T. KOON, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 28 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6333, FILED JANUARY 28, 1985, IN MAP BOOK 287, PAGE 12, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF,’’ AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM FRANK H. MILLER, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1981, BOOK 10484, PAGE 90, OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OVERLYING AND OTHER WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE RIGHT TO APPROPRIATED WATER AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHER PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO THE USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTIONS OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. THE OWNER OF THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS, HOWEVER, COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT EXERCISE THE RIGHTS RESERVED OVER THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE OR WITHIN THE SURFACE OF SUCH PROPERTY ABOVE A DEPTH OF 100 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID PROPERTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $524,249.81 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 901 ALMADEN CIRCLE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 037-232-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 427254CA Loan No. 0667138333 Title Order No. 602113457 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-08-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-10- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-15-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-008685500, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: GUILLERMO DAMIAN, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 41, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7704, FILED NOVEMBER 4, 1993, IN BOOK 369 OF MAPS, PAGE 5, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM KIT CARPENTER, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST, RECORDED FROM CAROLYN CARPENTER, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 1987 IN BOOK 13921, OR PAGE 143 ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THE SUBSURFACE WATER NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OF THE LAND DESCRIBED, LYING BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR SUCH WATER WITHOUT RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING SUCH WATER, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM NORTH STATE DEVELOPMENT CO, RECORDED FEBRUARY 3, 1995, OFFICIAL RECORDS, SERIES NO 95-18527 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $410,311.45 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2160 EL LAGO DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-210- 041 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-179901-C Investor No. 119699312 Loan No. 0307664595 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: SHEILA D HUFFMAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 2/7/2006 as Instrument No. 20060040170-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:11/29/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 22 PUFFIN CIR OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 037-480- 017 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $661,516.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 10/27/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3793389 11/05/2010, 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0096059 Title Order No. 10-8376038 Investor/Insurer No. 1707328165 APN No. 034- 160-035-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/12/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MARCELLO C SOTO AND LAURA SOTO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/12/2008 and recorded 06/19/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0137276-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 62 SUN CHASE 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 $462,746.74. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 17/2010 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# FNMA3792127 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

$241,402.03 (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. 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. DATE: November 5, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA09001144-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or 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. TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3773022 11/05/2010, 11/- 12/2010, 11/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010

AGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3772041 11/05/2010, 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0096860 Title Order No. 10-8377694 Investor/Insurer No. 4005000933 APN No. 035- 322-010-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOSE P SANABRIA AND MARIA L SANABRIA, dated 02/23/2006 and recorded 03/03/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0066106-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/- 17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4871 TEAKWOOD 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 $303,179.19. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 18/2010 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# FNMA3792502 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-376999-AL Order # 100462118-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/17/2006. 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): SETH A LONDON , AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 3/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0092052-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/2/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $433,217.10 The purported property address is: 23 FULLER CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033-070- 109 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any,

shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/8/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3775727 11/- 12/2010, 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010

for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/15/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3784756 11/- 19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3791576 11/- 19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0091640 Title Order No. 09-8260728 Investor/Insurer No. 087190153 APN No. 037-343- 017-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RAUL E AGUILAR, A MARRIED MAN, dated 06/21/- 2005 and recorded 06/30/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0239947-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/- 10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 165 WALNUT MEADOWS 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 $394,672.74. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 03/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3798901 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0092144 Title Order No. 09-8260847 Investor/Insurer No. 160361834 APN No. 034-160- 082-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: CHARLES WACIRA MUCOKI, AN UNMARRIED MAN., dated 04/12/- 2007 and recorded 04/19/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0114749-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/- 10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 23 GROVE 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 $632,239.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 03/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3800129 11/12/2010, 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-254181-C Investor No. 5112941 Loan No. 0359395371 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: ROSE ROMAN AND JOE ROMAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 11/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0380087- 00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:12/10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 1107 CARDIFF CT ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 068-442-017 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $572,575.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/11/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3799176 11/- 19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Hans S. Larson and Anessa Larson, 229 Stanford Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Hans S. Larson and Anessa Larson FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-1819 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Hans S. Larson and Anessa Larson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. James Soren Larson to Proposed Name: Sören James Larson2. 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: 12/21/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: October 26, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA09001144- 10-1 . Loan No. 3550974 Title Order No. 100419195-CA-LPI APN 035-481-009 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 23, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 7, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 28, 2003, as Instrument No. 2003-0362615-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: RANDALL DAVIS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, in favor of HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) 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: THE LATEST TAX BILL FROM THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR SHOWS THE PARCEL NO. AS: 035-481-009-5 As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4409 MACADAMIA 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 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 theron, 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. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA- 98310 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 29, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by: GERARDO PADiLLA AND NELIA L. PADILLA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustors, recorded on 11/17/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0445179-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 033-380-025 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 4654 MAMMOUTH LANE , OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $363,373.80. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Date: 11/- 3/10 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: JEAN GRE-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-379306-CL Order # 100485170-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/5/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JENNIFER L MAGOON AND CHRISTOPHER J. MAGOON , WIFE AND HUSBAND AND RANDALL E. MAGOON AND NANCY J. MAGOON, HUSBAND AND WIFE ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/- 16/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0287473-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/9/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $567,256.11 The purported property address is: 150 HONEY LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033- 330-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-379625-VF Order # 549793 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2006. 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): STEVEN J CARRILLO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0349080-00 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $354,618.76 The purported property address is: 4850 BAYSIDE WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 740-073 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/17/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s

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Fairs from page 9B an evening of festive entertainment including performances by local children’s choirs. The event features make-n-take crafts, games and free refreshments. Santa will be on hand for a visit and photo-ops with the children – bring your camera. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. at the Oakley Civic Center, 3231 Main St. Sunday, Dec. 5 DISCOVERY BAY HOLIDAY HOME TOUR Discovery Bay Community Presbyterian Church presents its 2010 Holiday Home Tour, spotlighting some of the community’s most festive homes. Participants meet at the church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, at 12:30 p.m. The event concludes with music, refreshments and door prizes. Tickets are $20. Proceeds beneﬁt the church’s community projects. For more information, call 925-513-1939 or 925-634-0184. Saturday, Dec. 11 DISCOVERY BAY YACHT CLUB LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Celebrate the holidays from the water side of town. The annual event draws hundreds

If you’re looking for some strolling carolers this season, the Liberty High Rent-A-Carolers can help. Call the Liberty High School Choral Department at 925-634-3411 to schedule the Victorian-clad harmonizers for your event.

of local participants each year. The event includes awards for top entries and culminates in a reception at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, call 925-634-1210. Sunday, Dec. 12 ANTIOCH WOMEN’S CLUB HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR Five historic homes in Rivertown and three local businesses are slated for the Antioch Women’s Club’s 56th classic holiday house tour. The annual fundraiser beneﬁts local charities and provides community scholarships. The house tours run from noon to 4 p.m.; a reception from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Veterans Building on the corner of E and Sixth streets in Antioch. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance or on the day of the tour. For more information, call 925-777-1831. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 17, 18, 19 CHRISTMAS CAROLING The St. Anthony Knights of Columbus Council 10414 and Columbiettes invite you to share in the spirit of the holidays with some traditional Christmas caroling

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from 7 to 10 p.m. Call ahead to secure a reservation for the carolers to come calling. Your Christmas donation will beneﬁt local charities and organizations throughout the community. For additional information, call 925-813-4311 or e-mail quibbs@yahoo. com. MORE CHRISTMAS CAROLING

The Liberty High School Choral Department’s Rent-A-Carolers sing some of the most treasured Christmas carols at any holiday gathering. Dressed in Victorian costumes, the Rent-A-Carolers joyfully spread the spirit of the holiday season through their sensational sound and traditional carols. Call Liberty Choral Director

LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007465-00 The name of the business (es): Mora’s Gardening Located at: 51 Merganser Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martin Mora, 51 Merganser Court, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of registrant: Martin Mora This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: October 26, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 5, 12,19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0094869 Title Order No. 10-8373007 Investor/Insurer No. 1702503091 APN No. 041- 220-024-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/06/2006. 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: TERRA BUCCELLATO, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 10/06/2006 and recorded 10/13/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0324456-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4648 LA VISTA 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 $443,278.33. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 14/2010 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# FNMA3787299 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26,

tion, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 17/2010 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# FNMA3790098 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/09/2006 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 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, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3815358 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

property described above is purported to be: 1811 GATEWAY 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 $378,480.09. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/- 10/2010 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# FNMA3783928 11/12/2010, 11/- 19/2010, 11/26/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0078159 Title Order No. 08-8292147 Investor/Insurer No. 160543576 APN No. 035-230- 010-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: TENA MARIE PARDINI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 04/18/2007 and recorded 04/26/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0123395-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 134 LOREN 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 $666,033.51. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/02/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3811745 11/19/2010, 11/- 26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0103572 Title Order No. 09-8294158 Investor/Insurer No. 080731284 APN No. 037-322- 017-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/07/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: PHILIP A. BONADONA, JR., A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 02/07/2005 and recorded 02/14/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0049690-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 135 EDMEADES 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 $517,696.04. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may

be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 22/2009 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# 3806296 11/19/2010, 11/26/2010, 12/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007461-00 The name of the business (es): MTC Innovations Located at: 130 Wallen Lane In: Oakley CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Citro, 130 Wallen 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: Michael Citro This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: October 26, 2010 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: October 26, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0095876 Title Order No. 10-8375725 Investor/Insurer No. 1704100966 APN No. 033- 410-001-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/05/2007. 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: LAUREL WEXNER, A SINGLE WOMAN., dated 06/05/- 2007 and recorded 06/08/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0166900-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/- 17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1406 YOSEMITE CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $433,609.03. 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’’ condi-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 06-0015305 Title Order No. 06-8171271 Investor/Insurer No. 11219907 APN No. 055-040-121 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/11/2005. 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: BRUCE A. GOLDEN, A SINGLE MAN, dated 05/11/2005 and recorded 05/19/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0179785-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1728 MOUNT HAMILTON DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $574,756.02. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Maxwell Dameon Danner, P.O. Box 5498, Richmond, CA 94805 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Maxwell Dameon Danner FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1778 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Maxwell Dameon Danner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Maxwell Dameon Danner (AKA) Dameon Danner to Proposed Name: Dameon Maxwell 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: 12/17/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: October 22, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 19, 26, December 3, 10, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0091884 Title Order No. 10-8366153 Investor/Insurer No. 1700451414 APN No. 035- 633-012-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOSEPHINE PUGLIESE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 12/19/2005 and recorded 01/13/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0013374-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: November 1, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: EVA DONNA SIMON The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 6210 BETHEL ISLAND RD BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47 - ON - SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 12, 19, 26, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michael Paul Kaye, 5285 Hiddencrest Court, Concord, CA 94521 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michael Paul Kaye FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-1881TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Michael Paul Kaye ﬁled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Michael Paul Kaye to Proposed Name: Michael Scott Savage 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: 12/20/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: October 25, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, Nov. 19 Hospice Tree of Lights Hospice of the East Bay invites you to participate in its Tree of Lights Ceremony at the Somersville Towne Center in Antioch at 4 p.m. The event features music, poetry, remembrances by family members and a tree lighting. For more information, call 925887-5678.

Saturday, Nov. 20 Home for the Holidays

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

start soon. Visit www.oakleyinfo.com to check out more than 300 online classes offered in partnership with Ed2Go. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

Gingerbread House Contest Antioch Rivertown Jamboree’s Gingerbread House Contest is open to all East County families. Winners will be announced at the Holiday Expressions Event held Dec. 4 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Entry forms may be picked up at 301 W. 10th St. in Antioch. For more information, call 925-757-0972.

Lady Blast Tryouts

Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35. This event is appropriate for children 7 and above. For reservations or more information, call 925-240-5119 or 925-634-5180, ext. 1332.

Christmas Tree Lighting A Christmas Tree Lighting event takes place at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, on Friday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. The tree will be lit at 7 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items and new pajamas are welcome. For more information, call 925-516-5366.

The Brentwood Pony Lady Blast competitive softball teams hold tryouts for the 2011 spring/summer teams on Nov. 20 at Knightsen Elementary School at 9 a.m. for 10U; 11 a.m. for 12U; and 1 p.m. for 14U. Private tryouts are also available. For more information, e-mail ladyblast@ brentwoodpony.org.

Holiday Boutique Extraordinaire

The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Holiday Parade and Craft Fair at 3:30 p.m. at the Streets of Brentwood lifestyle center. The Fair is sponsored by Sutter Delta Medical Center, John Muir Health and PG&E. To participate in the Fair, call 925-634-3344.

Holiday Gift and Craft Faire

All Out Sports League

American Legion Crab Feed

The Brentwood Senior Citizen’s Club sponsors a Holiday Gift and Craft Faire 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane. For more information, call 925-516-4266.

The All Out Sports League Youth Basketball & Cheer is accepting sign-ups for boys and girls 4-14. For more information, call 510282-4986 or e-mail www.alloutsportsleague. com.

Community Thanksgiving Meal

Hospice of the East Bay

American Legion Post 202 sponsors a crab feed, featuring music and dancing, on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 6-11 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling 925382-5818 or 925-354-2150.

Agape Bible Fellowship & Ministries invites you to a Thanksgiving Meal from noon-2 p.m. at 605 W. Madill St. in Antioch. All are welcome. For more information, call 925709-4424.

Licensed massage therapists, energy workers and healers are invited to volunteer to provide gentle, compassionate care to hospice patients. Call 925-887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department, or e-mail volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org.

East County Little League Sign-ups

Nor Cal Softball Tryouts

East County Little League holds early-bird registration for the 2011 spring season from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 6680 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. For information, visit www.eastcountyll.org or e-mail info@ eastcountyll.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds its Antioch Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Calvary Open Bible Church. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 800-7332767.

Knitting Boot Camp The Brentwood Library hosts a free Knitting Boot Camp for moms and teens (13 and older) from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 104 Oak St. in Brentwood. Space is limited. The Camp will also be held Dec. 4, 11 and 18. To make a reservation or for more information, call 925-516-5290.

Sunday, Nov. 21 Delta Dawgs Baseball Tryouts Tryouts for the 2011 season for 9U-14U will be held from 10 a.m.-noon at City Park in Pittsburg. For more information, e-mail marywex@comcast.net.

Heritage HS Robotic Tournament Heritage High School hosts its first Northern California FTC Robotics Tournament at 8:30 a.m. in the Heritage gymnasium. The tournament is a qualifying event for the championship held in December. For more information, visit www.usfirst.org and go to the FTC portion of the site.

Sign-ups Oakley Recreation Classes Recreation classes such as ballet, tap, fencing, aikido, jump bunch, art, online driver’s education, karate and ballroom dancing

Nor Cal Softball is holding tryouts for players 15-18 for its fall 2010 and summer 2011 seasons. For more information, call 925584-5979, e-mail dan9gom@aol.com or visit www.eteamz.com/norcalsoftball1.

On the Horizon Boy Scout Christmas Tree Lot Oakley Troop 152 launches its Christmas tree lot on Friday, Nov. 26 – the day after Thanksgiving – at 3460 Main St. in Oakley. The lot features quality Noble and Douglas fir trees plus fresh wreaths and ornaments. For more information, call 925-625-5391.

Rivertown Jamboree Antioch Rivertown Jamboree’s Tribute to LaToya London is held Saturday, Nov. 27 from 6-9 p.m. at St. George’s Social Hall, 301 E. Marie St. in Antioch. Advance tickets are $25; $35 at the door. For more information, call 925-757-0972 or 925-727-4639.

American Cross Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Monday, Nov. 29 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ fellowship hall, 1020 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 800-733-2767.

Our Healing Hearts A celebration of life candle service is held Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Delta Presbyterian Church in Discovery Bay. The event is open to anyone in the community who has lost a child. RSVP by Nov. 29. For more information, call 925-584-2507.

The Madrigal Dinner Feasting and merriment takes place at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, on Friday, Dec. 3 and

Willy’s Bagels and Blends hosts a Holiday Boutique at 390 West Country Club Drive on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to benefit Adams Middle School and students bound for Washington, D.C. in 2011. Vendor spaces are $40; space is limited. Prospective vendors should call 925-325-0130.

Ongoing Cub Scout Pack 152 All boys age 6-11 (grades one through five) are welcome to join Pack 152, which meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Vintage Parkway Elementary School, 1000 Vintage Parkway in Oakley. For more information, e-mail beede63@aol.com or visit www.oakleycubscoutspack152. clubspaces.com.

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

Cancer Support Group This free support group for people with cancer meets Mondays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way. For more information, call 925-933-0107.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m., Kaiser Hospital Deer Valley in Antioch holds a 12-step program for those who are overweight, underweight or obsessed with food or body size and would like to maintain a healthy weight. For more information, call 925-516-7798 or 925-513-3015.

Novel Knitters & Crochet with Chris Learn to use leftover yarn from the library books “Knitters Stash” and “Oddball Knitting” by Barbara Albright. The group meets the third Saturday of the month from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 E. 18th St. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

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