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ike and Grace Milne took home a pirate’s treasure – the coveted Commodore’s Cup award – at last weekend’s Discovery Bay Lighted Boat Parade. The Milnes’ pirate ship ﬂoat blew away the competition … without sinking a single opposing vessel. For more on the spectacular soiree, see page 6A.

The first in a series of public meetings aimed at informing residents of the need for a new tax for fire service drew a small but inquisitive crowd in Discovery Bay on Monday. About 30 district residents turned out to hear a presentation from the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Chief Hugh Henderson, along with ECCFPD Board President Kevin Romick, board member Bob Kenny and Discovery Bay resident Bob Mankin. The session began with some sobering realities. Plummeting property values and a tax-sharing formula established in 1978 has

prevented the district from keeping up with the increased demand for services. Two of the district’s eight stations were closed last year, and funds were eliminated for replacement engines, fire station maintenance, weed abatement programs and other preventative operations. Nevertheless, the district spent $2.8 million more than it took in last year, making up the difference with reserves. Those reserves, however, are about to run out. If additional revenue is not found, next July the district will be forced to close three more stations and lay off half its 48 firefighters, leaving three stations (one each in Brentwood, Discovsee Fire page 17A

Vasco improvements moving along Staff Writer The first phase of improvements to one of East County’s most vital commuter routes has been completed, as local politicians recently celebrated the new safer drive on Vasco Road. Workers in November completed the installation of a concrete median barrier on a one-mile stretch of Vasco north of the Contra Costa County line. Work was also finished

Clarification An advertisement concerning a recall petition drive that was attached to the front page of last week’s Press should have indicated it was a paid political advertisement, and not sponsored by The Discovery Bay Press.

on the widened of southbound Vasco to provide a truck-climbing lane, eliminating the gap in existing truck climbing lanes along the road. Local officials feel that these improvements – one of three proposed stages of improvements on Vasco Road – will make for a safer commute between Brentwood and Livermore. According to a press release from the office of Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary Piepho, roughly 20,000 cars utilize Vasco Road every day. “Anything we can do to improve quality of life in a safety environment for East County is quite a tribute,” said Brentwood Mayor and Contra Costa Transportation Authority commissioner Bob Taylor. “That is such an important artery to many East County residents.” Taylor was one of many dignitaries on hand for a recent grand-opening ceremony. Also in attendance were Piepho, Pittsburg

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Furry friends find rescue Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization has set up shop in the former Oakley fire station on Second Street. Page 3A

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Workers have ﬁnished safety upgrades on a one-mile stretch of Vasco Road just north of the Contra Costa/Alameda County line. Mayor Ben Johnson and representatives from the offices of Congressman Jerry McNerney, Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, Assemblymember Joan Buchanan and Supervisor Federal Glover. “The installation of the concrete median barrier, in the section of road where the worst accidents

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have occurred, was a much needed addition to the roadway and I am thrilled it is finished,” Piepho wrote in a press release. “It is great that drivers are more aware of the need to drive defensively and pay attention on Vasco Road.” see Vasco page 17A

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HALO opens animal shelter in Oakley by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

After years of operating as a foster organization, Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization (HALO) finally has a home. HALO House opened its new Oakley location the last weekend of October and recently hosted an open house, inviting the community to tour the facility at 215 Second St., formerly the Oakley fire station. For HALO President Tamara Reed, HALO House is a dream come true. “Having our own shelter and adoption center allows us the opportunity to find homes for more animals looking for a family to love,” Reed said during the grand opening earlier this month. “We adopted out five pets in our first weekend and then nine the following week. Things are going really well.” HALO House features a cat room set up with kitty condos and a lounge area for future pet owners to sit and interact with the cats to find the best fit for their family. Likewise, the dog room is set up with a series of spacious kennels complete with food, water, toys and a dog bed. Visitors and volunteers can meet with dogs in the kennel, take them outside to run or hang out in the dog lounge and cuddle up on the couch with a furry friend. To make sure the animals are well cared for while at HALO House, HALO volunteers are always present at the facility – even staying overnight to care for the animals. “The whole idea for HALO House is that families can come in and get to know a dog or cat in a relaxed setting,” Reed said. “We want to help find the perfect pet for each family and we want to find the right home for each pet. While the animals are here, our volunteers make sure the animals get plenty of love before they find the right family.” HALO, run entirely by a dedicated group of volunteers, rescues dogs and cats from local animal shelters. HALO vol-

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The dedicated volunteers of HALO House, a ﬁrehouse turned animal shelter, work hard to ﬁnd forever homes for animals. unteers also take in strays and animal surrenders, former pets that can no longer stay with their families due to a move or financial constraints. Prior to HALO House, the volunteers fostered the animals in their homes and shuttled the pets to various adoption events throughout East County. Now, all new cats and dogs

taken in by HALO stay with a foster family for a minimum of two weeks to assess temperament and socialize the animals with other pets and children. Once the animal is deemed ready for adoption, the future pet will either move into HALO see HALO page 14A

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Festival of Trees to share the joy by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Novelist Edna Ferber wrote that “Christmas isn’t a season, it’s a feeling” and that feeling was on full display this month at the inaugural Festival of Trees event in Brentwood. The three-day affair, which debuted Dec. 2, featured a variety of trees, wreaths and centerpieces decorated by local individuals, organizations and businesses. Placed first on display, the holiday trees and decorations were later sold, the proceeds benefiting local nonprofit and service organizations. The festival also featured special events such as the Teddy Bear Breakfast, Sparkling Wines and Twinkling Trees open house and Brunch Among the Trees. Public viewing hours ran throughout the three days and featured live entertainment, food and refreshments, including wines from local vendors. “It was definitely a success,” said Nancy Torres, one of the organizers of the festival. “We were at capacity for the wine tasting and Teddy Bear Breakfast. Honestly I don’t think we could have gotten another child in the door for the teddy bear event. It was really wonderful.” Though the final numbers have yet to be tallied, Torres said the event turned a profit, and money will be allocated to this year’s designated organizations. Recipients

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Brentwood resident Erin Roberts with daughters Ella, 8, and Emily, 10, pause to admire the tree from Loma Vista Elementary, where the girls attend school and contributed an ornament. Brentwood residents Manique Fuentez and Trine Daigre, right, take a closer look at one of the trees. will include 80Volts, Friends of the Brentwood Library, Brentwood Regional Community Chest, Brentwood Art Society, Brentwood Union School District, East Contra Costa County Historical Society, Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed, John Marsh Historical Trust, Kaleidoscope, Brentwood Kiwanis, Brentwood Rotary and Soroptimist of the Delta.

pleased and grateful for all the volunteers; some even donated storage. There wouldn’t have been a festival without them. “This is the kind of event that I think is a nice addition to the events that the community already has – such as the CornFest and Art, Wine and Jazz Festival – that people like to get behind. We’re looking forward to next year.”

And now that the inaugural festival is in the books, organizers are already looking at ways to improve the event for next year. “We’re looking at what worked and what didn’t and what we can maybe do differently next time,” said Torres, who added that interest was expressed in creating more open-house hours to allow folks to come and stroll through the festival. “We were so

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Jewish congregations in East County are holding a pair of events celebrating Chanukah, the eight-day holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The public is invited to both events. Chanukah Festival Chabad of the Delta, a Jewish outreach and awareness organization, invites the public to Brentwood’s second annual outdoor Chanukah Festival on Thursday, Dec. 22 – the third evening of the eight-day holiday – from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road. The event features food, music and a fire-juggling show followed by the lighting of a 9-foot-tall Menorah (Chanukah candelabra) that will be set up at The Streets for the duration of the Chanukah holiday. Chanukah begins Tuesday evening, Dec. 20 and continues through Dec. 28. It commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following the Jews’ victory over the ancient Assyrian-Greek Empire, which sought to prevent the Jews from practicing their faith. Chanukah also propagates the universal message that ultimately good will prevail over evil, freedom over oppression and light over darkness. “The significance of Chanukah today is a reconfirmation of faith and hope,” said Rabbi Dovber Berkowitz, Director of Chabad of the Delta. “Brentwood’s public

Rabbi Dovber Berkowitz of the Chabad of the Delta congregation stands with a Menorah at The Streets of Brentwood during the Chanukah Festival last year. Photo courtesy of Chaya Berkowitz

Menorah lighting proclaims the universal message of religious freedom and tolerance so critical in light of today’s world situation. In ancient times our ancestors rededicated the Temple in Jerusalem with the Menorah. Today, we rededicate ourselves to making this world a better and brighter place. We look forward to welcoming everyone at a warm and happy celebration.” For further information, visit www.jewishdelta.com or call 925-238-8770. Chabad of the Delta meets at 288 Mountain View Drive in Brentwood. Hanukkah party Congregation B’nai Torah invites the

public to its annual Hanukkah party on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at St. George’s Church, 301 East 13th St. in Antioch. Attendees are invited to share in the potluck dinner by bringing their favorite non-meat dish, and are welcome to bring their favorite menorah for a group candle lighting. The family-friendly event features music, games, fabulous food and fun. For further information, e-mail Matt Cordova at mattjcord@comcast.net. B’nai Torah meets the first Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Church. For more information, visit www.bnaitoraheastbay.org.

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Boat parade sails into the holidays by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

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Top, Margaret and Ron Puccinelli’s Tolly Ho took home the award for the Most Enthusiastic Crew in the Mid-size Boat category last weekend during Discovery Bay’s annual Lighted Boat Parade. Above, with Rudolph leading the way, this spectacular ship heralded the season.

Under a brilliant moon and clear skies, participants in the Discovery Bay Lighted Boat Parade celebrated the spirit of the season last weekend during the community’s annual water-based show. “We had a terrific turnout,” said Event Organizer Linda Loveland. “People put so much effort into their entries, and it was as much fun to watch the parties from the boats as it was to watch the boats from the parties.” Hosted by the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, this year’s Toys for Children theme attracted 18 entries from club and non-club members alike, who outdid themselves in a spectacular display of ingenuity, imagination and inspiration. Yacht Club member and CSD Director Mark Simon, a longtime attendee of the Discovery Bay boat parade, agreed this year’s entries and spectators were some of the parade’s finest. “I can tell you that this year I witnessed more enthusiasm and team spirit than at any parade in the past,” said Simon. “The boats were fantastic, the crowds were totally in party mode and you couldn’t buy an empty seat at the yacht club during the awards. This was by far one of the most enjoyable parades I’ve ever seen.” Decorated boats included pirate ships, Santa sleighs, flying reindeer and entries festooned with Christmas trees, gift-wrapped

packages, candy canes and snowflakes. “It was a great evening,” said Loveland. “Everyone had a great time.” The Yacht Club’s next big event is the Opening Day Parade in April. For more information, call Chet or Linda Loveland at 925-516-7286. The following are this year’s winners: Commodore’s Cup Grace and Mike Milne for their perfect pirate ship, complete with mermaid prow, sparkling crow’s nest and enthusiastic crew. Large Boat Theme: Sun Goddess, Nancy and Everett Watrous. Music: Rosemarie, Don and Erlyn Lucas-Payne. Crew: Sun Goddess, Nancy and Everett Watrous. Mid-Size Boat Theme: Delta Breeze, LuAnn and Peter Hills. Music: Karen Jane, Karen and Scott Mann. Crew: Tolly Ho, Margaret and Ron Puccinelli. Small Boat Theme: Akvavit, Jules and Mike Guzzardo. Non-Member Theme: Pace Yourself, Jim Malland. Music: Imagine, Kevin Hinman. Crew: Quest, Susan and Mark Evans. To view more photos from the event, visit www.thepress.net.

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Community mourns former chamber icon by Ruth Roberts

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Student artists showcased by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

When the offices of Pegnim & Ivancich, LLP in Antioch needed sprucing up, the law firm called on the students of Freedom High School to add color to the halls. Pegnim & Ivancich, LLP recently hosted a student art show, displaying the works of 24 student artists, as a way to contribute to the community. “Pegnim & Ivancich has been eager to support local schools after having been part of the community for over 20 years,” said Pegnim & Ivancich Youth Foundation Secretary Michael Peterson. “We started with Freedom High School because we heard about their art program wanting to have an art show for their students and thought this would be an excellent way for our office to become involved.” Based on the success of this first show, the firm plans to host a show each quarter, featuring work by students at other area high schools. For the Freedom show, Pegnim & Ivancich purchased frames and matting to give each student’s work a professional look, which was a surprise to the students featured in the show. “Initially, students were excited about showing their artwork in a public space, but once they saw their artwork actually framed and on the wall, they were amazed at seeing their work shown so

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Freedom High School art teachers David Gautier and Lora Dwyer pose with student Angela Andres, whose “Sleeping Beauty” earned ﬁrst prize in an art show hosted by Thomas M. Pegnim, right, of Pegnim & Ivancich, LLP in Antioch. professionally,” said Freedom art teacher Lora Dwyer. The Freedom High School art staff narrowed down more than 100 student submissions to 24 and then the staff at Pegnim & Ivancich picked the winners. Student Angela Andres’ “Sleeping Beauty” was selected as Best in Show. All featured artists received a $25 gift card to Aaron Brothers and a certificate of participation. Peterson said this is just the first of

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Icon from page 7A reader. “I will miss so many things about Bonnie,” said Fairhurst. “But one of the big things will be her comments on current events. Bonnie read the paper every day, and when she got to work we would discuss it. She was very well educated and the most well-read person I’ve ever known. She was a voracious reader.” Born in Tuscola, Ill., Bonnie graduated from the University of Oregon and moved around the country throughout the years with her husband, but eventually came back to East County in 1985 and settled in Bethel Island. For all her accomplishments, hard work and community cargiving, her greatest gift, according to son Darin Nelms, was her love for her family. “Very simply, she was the greatest mother that ever lived,” said Nelms. “She stood behind me no matter what, even when I was a handful – and I was. She was straightforward and matter-of-fact, never over emotional. She just told it like it was. But she was the most loving person I ever knew. I will miss her: I miss her already. It’s a hard loss.” Funeral services were private, but a memorial is planned for early 2012. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Scalise, Sierra Schmitz, Jeremy Van Hatten, Kayllie Vierra and Drew Ziemann. Third grade: Vincent Ceja, Andres Chavez, Nicole Clements, Cammie Cook, Sean Currie, Dallas Horne, Parker Judy, Kayla Kirk, Holden Lenthe, Valentina Meza Cedeno, Andrew Misquez, Ashlee Olivan, Abella Ramirez, Natalie Ray, Ella Roberts and John Tiernan. Fourth grade: Antonio Aceves, Liam Bold, Marin Fallows, Kennedy Fountain, Gabrielle Hahn, Chris Huynh, Abigail Muse, Suzanne Najera, Gianna Papini, Seth Pedersen, Cameron Pratt, Bertha Price, Junshi Qiao, Connor Riggs and Daniel Tolentino. Fifth grade: Mark Adly, Olivia Bustos, Sandra Cook, Alexis Cruz, Josephine Dalldorf, Varon Fajardo, Claire Finn, Bryant Garcia, Lexi Harlow, Morgan Hess, Adam Heston, Hunter Karbowski, Sami Kernan, Cameron Kirk, Emily MacDonald, Emma Marquez, Emily Roberts, Alyssa Sanchez, Evan Twardy, Jennevieve Walton and Faith Williams.

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Police investigate Walmart robberies by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer As Antioch officers investigate two armed robberies outside an Antioch store, police warn residents to take extra care when shopping this holiday season. According to Antioch Police Detective Santiago Castillo, two incidents of armed robbery have been reported outside the Walmart on Lone Tree Way. On Nov. 27 at about 8:30 p.m., two men ordered two women to give up their purses at gunpoint in the Walmart parking lot. The robbers then fled west toward Jack in the Box. Two days later, at around 9:30 p.m., two more women were robbed as they walked into the store. “We do have video surveillance, so the case is still open,” Castillo said. “It’s still an active investigation. In either of these incidences, nobody was hurt.” In response to the crimes, Walmart assistant manager Roger Anderson said that the store has increased its security. An inquiry to the company’s public relations office was not returned prior to deadline. Robbery victim Jessica Walton of Bethel Island described the incident in an e-mail to The Press, and other women have posted on Facebook warnings against shopping alone at

Walmart. Walton claimed that two men snatched her mother’s purse and put a gun to her face. When Walton followed the men, she said they fired three shots at her. Walton was also critical of the store’s management and security firm, which she felt did nothing to stop the crime. “It is much more than them taking a purse and waving a gun,“ Walton wrote. “It’s our peace of mind and inconvenience it is just to go shopping. I want these kids to know that it is not okay and they will be caught.” Castillo said the department sees an uptick in theft around this time of year. He urged shoppers to be aware of their environment and make sure they park in a well-lit area. “You don’t want to park in the dark part of the parking lot,” Castillo said. “Most criminals like the cover of darkness.” The detective said thieves know that people tend to carry more cash and gift cards this time of year. If you have a lot of cash on hand or are carrying several gifts, try to avoid shopping at night. He also advised women shopping at night to not carry money in their purses, but in a pocket or somewhere not as accessible to robbers. “The best way for people to be safe,” Castillo said, “is to be cognizant of their surroundings.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Chief Hugh Henderson discusses the need for a new ﬁre tax at the ﬁrst of a series of public meetings planned for throughout the district. The meeting took place in Discovery Bay.

Fire from page 1A ery Bay and Oakley) and 24 firefighters to protect the 250-square-mile district’s 105,000 residents. Following Henderson’s state-of-thedistrict update, one audience member asked if full-time staffing could be augmented by volunteers or paid-on-call (POC) firefighters, such as those the district depended on prior to the building boom. “In the 1980s and ’90s, those programs worked well,” Henderson said. “But people stopped living and working in the area, and call volumes are higher.” The district now handles about 20 calls per day. Combined with required training of about 24 hours a month, the need was more than POCs could commit to, and the last station fully staffed by POCs – Knightsen – went to full-time staffing five years ago. “We couldn’t depend on the fact that that engine was going to respond every time,” said Henderson. A full-time crew of two firefighters has been stationed at Knightsen since 2006. Others in the audience raised questions about automatic increases in the proposed tax and whether those would be imposed for a defined term. Henderson said the measure’s final wording was still being completed, but that it would likely include a 5-percent annual escalator for inflation and increasing retirement costs. As currently envisioned, he said, the tax would not contain a sunset clause due to the uncertain economy and the dim prospects for passing another tax in the near future should costs continue to rise. Discovery Bay CSD President Kevin

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Graves said that because last year’s station closures took place in Discovery Bay and Byron, he wanted to know that the new tax would mean the re-opening of one of those stations. Henderson responded that the plan called for a seventh district station to open in five years, but in a location determined by the call volume and response times in the district at that time. Discovery Bay currently contributes $1.5 million in taxes to the district. It requires $1.9 million to operate each of the district’s current stations, including Discovery Bay’s current Station 59 on Bixler Road. Meetings will continue to be held throughout the district between now and the planned election next June. Oakley will host the next general community meeting on Jan. 17 at Oakley City Hall.

Vasco from page 1A Augmenting the work completed on the road proper were retaining walls, storm drains, wildlife crossings and a bridge widening. The recently completed phase, which broke ground in May of 2010, cost $11.8 million, paid for by a cornucopia of sources including federal stimulus money, state Proposition 1B cash, Measure J funds and other local dollars. Officials now turn their attention to the second phase, in which a concrete median barrier will be erected along a roughly 1.5-mile stretch of Vasco Road north of the recently completed work. Some of the planned projects for phase two include roadway widening to make room for the barrier, bridge widening

over Brushy Creek and construction of retaining walls and storm drains. The second phase of the Vasco Road Safety Improvement Project has been touted as shovel-ready and comes with a price tag of $14 million. The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is still looking for money to complete the funding for phase two. So far, the project has drawn federal stimulus cash plus funding from Proposition 1B and other local sources. “As long as I’m involved in transportation, the boards and everything that I’m on, it will have high priority on the mayor’s list,” Taylor said of the second phase. “The improvements are incredible.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Oakley A/V system delivered as promised Editor: To clear the air on the Oakley City Council Chambers audio/video system, the system installed was designed to provide audio and video of the events taking place inside the chamber. The system was not designed nor contracted to be placed on the Internet or other outside media locations. This topic was brought up after the system was installed and paid for. The audio and video can certainly be placed on outside devices at additional cost. This was discussed and, to my knowledge because of current budget constraints, has gone no further. With all the mudslinging going on, I want to be sure my company is not added to the list. We completed the contract and the system works as designed and agreed on. I am unaware at this time of any malfunctions or problems in the system, nor have we been contacted about any issues. Doug Scheer President, Scheer Home Systems

Don’t support the power grab

Editor: The recall is headed by the same group of angry, destructive people who have brought repeated stress and turmoil to our community over the years. Some of them have filed meritless lawsuits against the CSD and they send in countless requests for thousands of pages of data – both of which have cost the town time and dollars – and some have viciously attacked community leaders in blogs and the local newspapers. They backed the failed 2010 campaigns of Walter MacVittie and Jonathan Silver. Dawson’s win in last year’s election stopped them from having a majority on the CSD (along with their allies Mark Simon and Ray Tetreault), which would have allowed their interests to prevail in all town business. It seems that this recall effort is Plan B. Then Director Dawson had some per-

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sonal problems with his family that became very public, though they have nothing to do with his public office. I do not defend what may have happened in the Dawson home, but using this private matter as fodder for a recall seems like a cheap way to give their candidates another shot at a seat on the board. However, throughout what must be a very difficult time for Dawson and his family, has he shirked his responsibilities at the CSD? No. Has he continued to work hard on the key issues that face us, including our water and sewer systems, parks and potential community center? Yes. Is the CSD making important steps forward because of Dawson’s efforts and leadership? Absolutely. Brian’s wife Jessica has stated verbally and in writing that she supports her husband and that they are working through their personal, family matters. She has asked us to respect her family’s desire for privacy. The Dawsons have two young daughters, one of whom is old enough to read her father’s name in the newspaper. Disrespecting Mrs. Dawson’s requests on behalf of her family, the same angry, power-hungry crowd instead have used Brian Dawson’s mistake as a golden opportunity to overturn last November’s election. That is clearly what this is about. Last Friday we saw a very expensive sticker advertisement on the front cover of The Press. Claiming that they’re concerned about “family values,” the unidentified purchasers encourage people to help the Dawson recall. You must be kidding! They want control; they want the taxpayers to be forced to pay for a second, unnecessary election. (Aren’t we in the middle of a recession, with government bodies small and large tightening their belts?) As far as family values are concerned, I’ll honor the requests of the Dawson family. Please don’t support the power grab. Ashton Rogers Discovery Bay

Hit-and-run witnesses wanted

Editor: While riding my bicycle on Thursday, Dec. 8 at approximately 4:05 p.m., I was hit by a truck at the intersection of Discovery Bay Boulevard and Sandpoint/Willow Lake roads. I was obeying the rules of the road, had stopped my bike at the stop sign, waited for my turn as if I were in a car, then got rammed because the young man in a truck coming from Willow Lake Road was either texting or simply not paying attention to the fact that I was in the crosswalk. He was not looking straight ahead, but rather down and to his left. Once he realized he had hit me, he slowed down a bit. When he saw me standing up and looking down the boulevard at him (along with a motorist that had stopped and had gotten out of his car to see if I was OK), he put the pedal to the metal and sped off.

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Luckily my bike and I were unscathed (except for the bruises I sustained on my legs and rear from dancing out of my bicycle as it flipped and flopped to the ground). I flagged down a passing Sheriff, who took chase, but it was too late at that point to catch the truck. Many thanks to Deputy Londono of the Sheriff’s Department for coming to my house to take a report (he had another Sheriff with him, but his name escapes me – many thanks to him, too). I am saddened that this individual did not stop. I am furious that he may have been texting. I am incredulous that despite the fact that there were about six cars at the stop sign at the time, only one young man got out of his vehicle. I guess people were too cozy in their nice, warm vehicles than to have to get out and see if they could help. I was unable to get the license plate number of the truck, so he will probably never receive the citation he so deserves. In this day and age of cell phones with cameras, I am disappointed I did not have one with me, and that no one so much as rolled down their window to take a photo of the fleeing vehicle so that I could at least get a good description of it for the Sheriff. If anyone reading this happened to witness this event, I would appreciate it if you call the Sheriff’s Department (report #11-21341). Perhaps you got a good look at the truck. I was just a bit stunned at the time and was unable to 100 percent determine the color, make and model. Teri Sandholdt Discovery Bay

Yes, love is louder

Editor: This is in response to Ms. Kate Riley’s letter to the editor, “Louder than bullying,” in the Nov. 25 edition of The Press. I agree with Ms. Riley. As Americans, we protect and speak up for younger, smaller, weaker people. Sometimes it seems as if there is nothing in the world except bullying. Our own parents with bad influences on them were our worst, most dangerous bullies. Sadly, I realize now, it was because they had been/were being severely bullied. “Bullying” can be classified as “An unAmerican activity.” It seems to me that when the bullying occurs at school, the teachers could and should intervene and should be held responsible for such intervention. There was a story on the Internet a few years ago about a father talking to his “bully” son. Each time his son insulted or bullied someone, his father made him drive a nail into a fence post. Each time the boy apologized to the insulted and/or bullied person, the boy could pull a nail out of the fence post; however, the father told the boy to notice that, although he had apologized to the person, the hole was still there. The 30 Human Rights chartered in with the United Nations/UN in 1947 have

been suppressed; however, the UN meant for these rights to be taught, immediately, in all schools, kindergarten through graduate school, throughout the Earth. One of the Human Rights is that we have the right to feel secure in our person. Along these lines, I think that classes in etiquette should be taught in our schools. Then, if a stranger enters a group and does not properly introduce himself/herself or does another breach of etiquette and/or manners, the group would know they are in bad company and would expel the person from their group or walk away from him/her themselves. Here is an excerpt from a catholic writing: “‘Justice’ is a virtue that calls us to render to persons what is their right. It is not a gift of charity and good works; it is a call and even a command from The Creator to a lifestyle. It is impossible for anyone to be … (American) and practice just behavior on a casual basis.” Earleen Crosswhite Antioch

Well done, Walmart

Editor: I wanted to thank the Antioch Walmart for the excellent job they did organizing the Black Friday sale at their store. I waited in line with about 200 other people and everyone was polite and got along great. People were talking about the sales items they wanted and guessing how many would be available. They shared chairs, refreshments and got along just fine. There was a lot of security and everything went smoothly. Employees came out and provided everyone with a store map of where sales items were located. When the store opened, everyone walked in calmly while an employee was waiting to provide shoppers with a cart. Every sales item was labeled and priced. There were employees at the different locations with numbers and clipboards, keeping track of how many items were on hand and how many had been sold. You were given a number, walked to the end of the aisle and someone took your number and gave you the sales item. Any accessory that you might possibly need was displayed with the sales item, such as the video camera I purchased. The case and additional memory cards were right with the camera. Shoppers were friendly and polite to each other. Every cash register was open, and an additional employee was directing customers where to check out. It took only 15 minutes for me to check out. I want to congratulate the management and all the wonderful employees that made the most enjoyable shopping I have ever experienced on Black Friday. Job well done, Antioch Walmart. Terri Adams Brentwood

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ECYFL family aids founder’s cancer fight by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Gale Camilli isn’t one to ask for help. One of the co-founders of the 20year-old East County Youth Football League (ECYFL), Camilli usually arrives at the stadium by 6 a.m. to help set up, and offers her services for anything to aid the Lions. Then in July, she heard the news. For the second time in two years, Camilli was diagnosed with cancer. One year after defeating breast cancer, she must now battle the deadly disease in her lungs. Camilli keeps a smile on her face throughout her ordeal, including radiation and chemotherapy sessions. She said her husband and ECYFL co-founder Mario Camilli and their family were actually more worried when she received the diagnosis. Gale started treatment in September. “I’m kind of a positive person,” Gale said. “I said, ‘OK, what do we have to do next to get rid of it?’” Cancer doesn’t care about schedules. This season, one of the more fruitful in recent ECYFL history, Gale has tried to maintain her normal routine but the can-

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Gale and Mario Camilli, co-founders of the East County Youth Football League, have been touched by the outpouring of support for Gale’s battle against lung cancer. cer has wreaked havoc on her energy level. She has continued some of her duties from home, namely her work as the organization’s treasurer, but hasn’t been able to be as active as she prefers. “When she got sick, I was crumbling;

I was a basket case walking around the field,” Mario said. “All of a sudden, we had all this support.” Luckily, Gale has been able to rely on the Lions’ family, which has offered support however possible. ECYFL par-

ents David and Joy Espino, who are dear friends of the Camillis, have stepped up to make life easier for Gale by taking on game-day tasks. ECYFL coaches Jim and Laura Strelo have set up a MealTrain.com account for Gale, so homecooked food can be delivered to her house. Mario plans to retire from his job at AAA to spend more time with Gale, and coaches, parents and other members of ECYF have tried to convince Gale to stay home and rest. “What can we do to help?” Joy said. “That’s what pretty much all of the parents and the moms and even the dads (said) – ‘What can we do to help Gale and Mario?’” So far, things are going well for Gale. Her first round of treatments killed 40 percent of the cancer cells, but a long road lies ahead. Mario and Gale remain hopeful that she’ll make a full recovery and continue to work with ECYF in the hands-on manner she has preferred for the last 20 years. “Once people knew Gale was sick, people just came out of the woodwork,” David said. “She’s so strong and it’s amazing. Peoples’ hearts are just so touched.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Freedom’s Pelayo sets sights sky-high by Michael Dixon Correspondent

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Freedom’s Rodolfo Pelayo, right, and Donovan Zaragoza of Heritage battle for the ball during Bay Valley Athletic League soccer action last season.

To watch Freedom High senior midfielder Rodolfo Pelayo play soccer, it’s clear that he’s different from most of his teammates and opponents – the ball has a certain boom coming off of his foot. But there’s more to Pelayo than what’s seen on the soccer field. While working as a busboy at MJ’s Downtown Café and Bakery, Pelayo met a woman who helped get him an internship at the Byron Airport. What began as an odd job became a passion when Pelayo climbed into the cockpit of a jet. That’s when he realized he wanted to study aerospace engineering, either as a pilot (non-military) or engineer. “I was scared coming out for my senior year; all of my friends seemed to know what they wanted to do, and I really didn’t,” Pelayo said. “Getting to go to the internship was really great and helped clear that up.” In order to realize his dream of aerospace engineering, Pelayo must first study at a junior college; then onto a four-year school. Sal Acevedo Jr. is in his first year as Freedom’s coach. When he took the helm, one of the first things he noticed was his team’s

coachability. One of the players in that mold is Pelayo, one of the team’s captains. Despite working a job, Pelayo manages to play soccer at a high level while also maintaining a strong grade point average. But his coach is as impressed with the attitude as the results. “For a kid his age, it’s admirable,” Acevedo said. “He’s smiling when he goes to school, when he comes to play and when he goes to work.” On the field, teammates, coaches and Pelayo himself all believe his best attribute is a constant work ethic and tireless training routine. He takes more pride in that than anything else. And yet, while he wants to play in college, Pelayo knows he needs to improve to get to that level. His skills on the ball need to improve and, according to junior Raul Lopez, “He needs to work on his awareness, knowing where his teammates are. He’s good, but that needs to get better.” While Pelayo has a lot to balance in his life, he manages to keep it in a simple perspective: “After school, I go to work, come home, do my homework, and then go play soccer. A friend of mine found a quote on Google and it really stuck with me: ‘Whenever you’re not practicing, someone better than you is.’” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Liberty girls win Stonebarger tourney by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer Liberty High’s girls basketball team took on opponents from all over the map at the recent Stonebarger Tournament. The Lions started off facing Kimball, from Tracy, then played Pinole Valley in the second game. Liberty’s third opponent – Tenison Woods College – came from southern Australia. The Lions held steady, defeating all three teams en route to a victory in their home tournament. Liberty felled the Kimball Jaguars 43-28 and Pinole Valley Spartans 69-43 before beating Tenison Woods 44-35. “I’m always happy when we win the Stonebarger Tournament because of the Stonebarger family,” Lions head coach Debbi Weil said. “They really have done a lot for the school and the community.” In the final game, the Tenison Woods Titans held close early on, but timely three-point shooting put some distance between the Lions and their opponents. Junior guard Erin Morgan and senior guard Mazhane Rima Fleurima each contributed 10 points in the win over Tenison Woods. Junior guard Sarah Pretty netted 11 points for the Titans. The Liberty boys team also made it to the championship round, but didn’t fare as well as the girls. After defeating Ygnacio Valley handily (6618) and Enochs by a slimmer margin (59-49), the Lions fell 60-42 at the hands of Campolindo. The result was a repeat of last year’s Stonebarger Tournament, when the Cougars defeated Liberty in the consolation round. “We beat ourselves tonight,” head coach Jon Heinz said after the final loss. “The first two games we played very well. The only team that really has an effect on ourselves is ourselves.” Senior guard Dwayne Burns led the Lions with 10 points in the title game. Forward Matt O’Reilly contributed a game-high 12 points for Campolindo. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Liberty senior guard Kaadzie Quaye, above, makes her move to the hoop against Tenison Woods on Saturday. Left, Liberty’s Francisco Cortez tries to dribble around Campolindo forward Matt O’Reilly on Saturday.

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Local fighters capture titles

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eam G-Force Fighters of Guila’s Hawaiian Kickboxing in Antioch recently took home some prestigious title belts at the International Kickboxing Federation West Coast Championships in Sacramento. Katrina Nahe, right, Hugo Rivera and Gary Grant all made East County proud. Sammy Sosa also earned a belt by default after his opponent failed to make weight. Nahe has been recognized by the IKF as The Most Feared Teenage Female Fighter in the World. Though Oakley’s Monica Abesamis didn’t take home a belt, she competed hard during the event in what many felt was the ﬁght of the day.

Cierra Walden, a sixthgrader at Edna Hill Middle School, puts distance between herself and Bobcat teammates during a meet earlier this year.

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Edna Hill leading the pack The Edna Hill Middle School Cross Country Team has achieved the distinction of being undefeated this season, finishing with a 5-0 record. The speedy Bobcats overpowered all five other middle schools in the surrounding area (Adams, Bristow, Delta Vista, Excelsior and O’Hara Park). Each school hosted a meet featuring a 1.5-mile course for sixth grade athletes and a 2-mile course for runners in seventh and eightth grades. Although most of the courses encircled the hosting schools, all of the runners seemed to enjoy the beautiful and challenging terrain of Edna Hill’s new competition course at Round Valley Regional Preserve. The following Bobcats ran to victory and finished in the top five at the five meets: Jonathan Arevalo, Luke Becker, Hunter Bentancourt, Giovanny Colchado, Mathew Drake, Timothy Drake, Michael Fuson, Guisell Morales, Samuel Porras, Collin Richardson, Hailey Schneider, Arturo Torres, Miriam Velador, Emily Wylie and Kaitlynn Zdroik. Other student-athletes include Zack Allen, Leticia Barraza, Julian Carrera, Zachary Cohn, Jason Dominguez, Grant Mathias, Deyanira Ortiz, Ashlan Parker and Michael Sudweeks. The overall best times for the Edna Hill Bobcat Cross Country season are Giovanny Colchado – 10:57, 2 miles; Guisell

Morales – 12:45, 2 miles; Samuel Porras – 9:01, 1.5 miles; Arturo Torras –12:43, 2 miles; and Kaitlynn Zdroik – 11:52, 2 miles. Coach Phil Rodriguez was key to the work ethic and success of the Bobcat team. “I was excited to coach the cross country team for Edna Hill once again,” Rodriguez said. “This is a great group of student athletes and I’m glad I had an opportunity to work with them.” The runners benefited from Rodriguez’s training plans that mapped out the focus of their weekly workouts, and the coach encouraged the runners to push themselves and achieve their personal best. “The students are definitely a hard working group,” Rodriguez added. “They’re all dedicated … usually the kids who go out for cross country are very active and make great athletes. I loved coaching all of them, and the sportsmanship of the runners was excellent. They all got along, worked hard and encouraged each other.” In fact, the Bobcat cross country competitors did not leave a meet until all of their teammates crossed the finish line, showing unity, team spirit and support for one another. – Contributed by Kaitlynn Zdroik

Jr. Pee Wee Falcons achieve perfection The Jr. Pee Wee team of the Brentwood Oakley Youth Football League (BOYFL) was recently crowned Pop Warner’s Best of the West in a convincing win over the San Marcos Cavaliers. The team, along with a large group of parents, grandparents, family and friends, traveled all the way to Temecula in Southern California for the tournament. The Falcons beat the Cavaliers 40-14, finishing their season with a perfect record of 13-0. Photo courtesy of Amy Goldston Led by head coach Scott Goldston and assistant coaches The Brentwood Oakley Youth Football Jr. Pee Wee football team emerged victoriRay Martinez, Randy Kerr, Mo ous recently, earning the title of Best in the West after a win over San Marcos. Wilmer, Scott Taylor, Dave Hartman and George Esquivel, the Falcons season started in Au- fornia – on the way to the championship. All BOYFL teams now move up a division within Peninsula gust, and the boys worked hard every step of the way. They proved that good sportsmanship, teamwork and Pop Warner league, which gives the 2012 teams the opportunity dedication pay off. The Jr. Pee Wees ran a gauntlet of numerous to travel to Florida to play in the National Championships. – Contributed by Amy Goldston talented teams – from the Pacific Northwest to Southern Cali-

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1337017-02 APN: 051- 380-0276 TRA: 01-002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5902 REF: Jeffrey, Jason M IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 18, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 22, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 08, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0227371-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Jason M. Jeffrey, 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: 2709 Coffee Tree Way Antioch CA 94509 The

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Shadows from page 1B nals, mining barons, silver and copper rushes, logging empires, cattle and wheat kings have risen and fallen. After both scoundrels and heroes are gone, only their names remain, fading and fleeting like the shadows on the hills.” With help from historians Kathy Leighton, Nilda Rego and Mero’s wife, Kathleen, he penned the book hoping it would help newcomers understand the history behind the places they now call home. “We’ve gotten so many new residents in the last five years who know nothing of Contra Costa County,” he said. “This is a good way for people to educate themselves.” Despite the hundreds of entries contained in “Shadows on the Hills,” Mero harbors no illusions that it’s comprehensive, or that everyone will agree with its entries. “Talking about the origin of a place name is like talking religion or politics,” he says. “Everybody has pretty strong opinions. Everyone says, ‘I wish you had talked to me’ or ‘my grandmother has a different story.’ I’m a stickler for accuracy, and I’d be glad to include it in the next edition.” Some of the stories – such as the claim that Byron was related to the distance a horse and wagon could travel in two hours, a “by run” – have little or no basis of fact, but make for good entertainment. Those, says Mero, often lack footnotes and sources, but are included with a “literary smile” for their entertainment value. But most are thoroughly sourced and documented in the book’s expansive index, which includes maps, lists of prominent homes of the 19th century, land grant information and more. The book, now available on eBay, can also be ordered through the CCCHS Web site, www.cocohistory.com. Additional names or alternative stories to those the book contains can be contributed by e-mailing Mero at kmero@astound.net. Below are a few of the book’s entries about places familiar to residents of East County: Antioch Originally “Smith’s Landing,” the first settlers of present-day Antioch were twin brothers J.H. and W.W. Smith. The brothers were first invited to settle on the original site of Antioch by Dr. John Marsh, first U.S.-born pioneer in Contra Costa. In 1851 the current name was selected at the town’s Fourth of July picnic. The town was named after an ancient Syrian city in the Bible. The story is that some wanted to call their new town “Paradise.” But given the growing land disputes, most of the settlers didn’t want to be known as “Paradise Lost.” Antioch enjoyed an early land rush in 1865 when an oildrilling boom swept the area. The city was incorporated in 1872. Brentwood Brentwood is named after Dr. John Marsh’s ranch, “Brentwood,” an English town in Essex, the ancestral home of the Marsh family. (Marsh was the first U.S. –born settler in Contra Costa.) Located on

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the Marsh Rancho, also known as Los Meganos, the town was laid out and surveyed in October of 1878 by Lewis and Lord, and incorporated in 1948. Brentwood was a Southern Pacific Railroad stop in 1893. The Balfour Guthrie Company established orchards and gardens that stimulated Brentwood’s early growth. Byron The first houses in Byron were a hotel and post office built in 1878, and a Southern Pacific Railroad depot. The railroad company might have named the depot after one of several other East Coast Byron stations. Byron gained national infamy in 1902 as the site of a horrific railroad crash on the Southern Pacific Line that killed 27 or 28 passengers and helped bring about new national safety standards. The town is two and half miles north of Byron Hot Springs. A favorite story of local historians is that the original name of the railroad stop was “Byrun.” Supposedly the distance between railroad stations was set by the distance a horse and buggy could travel in two and half hours. This distance was called a “by run.” There is no evidence for this interesting tale. An often-quoted explanation is that a railroad official named the railroad station and resulting community after his young son or a railroad employee. One story is that the original railroad depot was named after the poet Lord Byron. There also is a possibility that early pioneer settlers Henry and Rosina Byron gave their name to the area in the 1860. Vasco Caves The caves are within sandstone outcrops about five miles southwest of Byron Hot Springs. There is some evidence they were frequented by Native Americans during the Spanish era. A large cave, the King’s Palace, is located there. It’s claimed that the caves were a hideout of Francisco Cervantes, a Famous Contra Costa bandit of 1866, who was finally captured by Undersheriff George A. Swain and John McGrath. The romantically inclined claimed that the legendary outlaw Joaquin Marietta also used the caves as a hideout. If true, the caves would have been a busy place. Concord Originally “Todos Santos,” “Drunken Indian,” present-day Concord was founded by Salvio Pacheco in 1828. He initially named the new settlement Todos Santos. Salvio Pacheco, Fernando Pacheco and Francisco Galindo laid out Concord’s streets and lots in 1869. Samuel Bacon was the first man to take advantage of a free lot offer if the settlers would move from the flood-prone Pacheco townsite. In the early days there was a local Indian named Juan Vaca famous for begging pennies in order to buy strong drink. His nickname was “Dan Empty.” The local wits thought it was hilarious to refer to the new settlement as “Drunken Indian.” Don Salvio wrote to the Contra Costa Gazette that Concord is the name that “… the sponsors have decided to call the new village that is to form the east extension of Pacheco town.” By 1873 the name “Concord” was the accepted name for the growing village. Deer Valley Deer Valley is a small northwest-southeast-trending valley in the general vicinity of Byron. Deer Creek drains the northern flank see Shadows page 3B

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Shadows from page 2B of Mount Diablo. In the early days, the local deer population was abundant. Market hunters harvested game on Mount Diablo for the tables of San Francisco. Discovery Bay Originally “Riverside,” “River Lake,” Discovery Bay is a relatively recent, upscale, unincorporated community whose planning began in 1964. Jorgen Lunding is credited with changing the name to “Discovery Bay” around 1967. The community was built on the Byron Tract, a barley and potato growing area. By 1988 more than 2,000 acres had been developed and 18 bays carved out of the farmland. The artificial bays were then flooded by breaking a levee on Indian Slough. Oakley In 1887, James O’Hara planted the first orchards and transformed the region. The Oakley post office was established in October of 1898. The town was founded in 1897 and named by R.C. Marsh, the first postmaster, for the local abundance of oak trees. The initials of the five original streets – Marsh, Acme, Ruby, Star and Home – spell out his last name. The town was a free-spirited locality during the early decades of the 20th century. Few women inhabited eastern Contra Costa in those early times. In the Oakley Hotel’s upstairs rooms, numerous prostitutes entertained the large number of single men who worked on the surrounding farms and ranches. Many stores on Ruby Street served as fronts for gambling establishments. It’s claimed that Chinese farm hands frequented MEDA L LD AWARD

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opium dens in houses behind the old Oakley Hotel. Orwood Orwood was an Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad stop about a half mile west of Old River and the Contra Costa San Joaquin County line. The post office was established around December, 1913 and lasted until November, 1921. Orwood was named after Orville Y. Woodward, promoter of the Orwood Tract. Point of Timber Landing The landing was located on Indian Slough across from Discovery Bay. The original landing was about 2½ miles east of today’s Union Cemetery. The landing was used after the early 1860s. Tule fires burned the landing in 1881-82. The landing was rebuilt in 1884. Jack London anchored his yacht “The Sea Wolf” at Point of Timber Landing. While at Point of Timbers, London worked on “The Seafaring Life of a Captain” with Captain C. W Lent, a sailing ship captain who had retired to Byron. An alcoholic, London suffered from a flare-up of kidney problems, preventing the book’s completion. Lent became an important figure in the history of Delta reclamation by operating the first floating pump, using Point of Timber as his main base. From Point of Timber Landing, Lent also ran a regular passenger boat to Stockton. The Wolf and Kahn store and the Lehman & Davis blacksmith shop were located there. The landing was built by Josiah Wills, who organized the digging of Indian Slough. The slough connected the landing to the open water of Old River. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Bowling League. One of his greatest pleasures was watching his grandchildren play and compete in their sports. Bill enjoyed writing. His humorous, tongue-in-cheek style was enjoyed by many. He first wrote for the Senior Column for the Blackhawk News and recently the Discovery Bay Press and the Contra Costa Times. His “Our World” and “A Senior Moment” columns are very popular. He was extraordinary at love letters as well. He is survived by his loving wife, Vicky; son, Gavin; daughter, Diane Schicke (Paul); grandchildren, Brandon and Ryan Faulk, and Alex and Victoria Brown; sister, Betty Vincent of Gig Harbor; nieces and nephews from Washington; and new and longtime friends. A Celebration of Life was held at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church in Discovery Bay. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Bill’s memory to the American Heart Association.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0007566-00 The name of the business (es): East Contra Costa Real Estate Located at: 5518 Starfish Pl. In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Craig H. McClearen 5518 Starfish Pl. 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: Craig McClearen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 11/17/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 11/17/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007615-00 The name of the business (es): Quality Home Preservation LLC Located at: 153 W Luna Loca Ln, Mountain House, CA 95391 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Quality Home Preservation LLC 153 W Luna Loca Ln, Mountain House, CA 95391. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michael Perry, Operating Manager. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NOV 18, 2011 by J.Odegarrd, Deputy Expires 11/18/16. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007545-00 The name of the business (es): PER. F.I.T. GOLF Located at: 3652 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509, Mailing: P.O. Box 1899, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jamieson Consulting, LLC 453 Amberleaf Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/15/11. Signature of registrant: Brandon Jamieson, Owner-CEO. 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Box 22210, Oakland, CA 94623-2210 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. 1450 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-2322. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/01/2011. Signature of registrant: Bruce Carp, CFO. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NOV 22, 2011 by Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 11/22/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007585- 00 The name of the business (es): CHINA GARDEN RESTAURANT Located at: 8610 Brentwood Blvd. #G In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Ya Ling Liang 327 E. Jefferson St., Stockton, CA 95206 and 2. Xiang Yang Wu 5343 Lyle Ave., Stockton, CA 95210. This business is conducted by: Co- Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/11. Signature of registrant: Ya Ling Liang, Xiang y Wu. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: NOV 17, 2011 by Joseph Barton, Deputy, Expires 11/17/16. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007829-00 The name of the business (es): Contra Costa County Hauling Services Located at: 1470 Majestic Lane, In: Brentwood, CA 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Vidosh 1470 Majestic 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 2/22/05. Signature of registrant: John Vidosh. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: DEC 02, 2011 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 12/2/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007527-00 The name of the business (es): El Gallito Drive In Located at: 8540 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maria Teresa Borrayo 8540 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Maria T. Borrayo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 11/15/11 by Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 11/15/16. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007661-00 The name of the business (es): Garcia Customs Located at: 6330 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Enrique Garcia 1473 Swallow Tail Lane Manteca, Ca 95337 2) Jim E. Lagasca 4231 Orwood Rd Brentwood Ca 94513 This business is conducted by: CoPartners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/21/11. Signature of registrant: Enrique Garcia This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 11/21/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 11/21/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007577-00 The name of the business (es): Well Connected Located at: 1200 Smith Lane In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brandon Hunter McKinney 1200 Smith 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: Brandon McKinney This statement was filed with J. Odegaard, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 11/17/11 by J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 11/17/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007787-00 The name of the business (es): 1.) The Green Living Coalition, 2.) The GLC Closet Located at: 2642 Ranchwood Dr In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carissa M Pillow, 2642 Ranchwood Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/30/11. Signature of registrant: Carissa M. Pillow. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NOV 30, 2011 by B. Basch, Deputy Expires 11/30/16. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007677- 00 The name of the business (es): TBG82 MARKETING Located at: 3804 OSPREY DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TONI GUNDAYAO 3804 OSPREY DRIVE, 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 11/22/2011. Signature of registrant: TONI GUNDAYAO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: NOV 22, 2011 by Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 11/22/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007168- 00 The name of the business (es): CX WARRIOR WEAR Located at: 330 W. Ruby St., In: Oakley, CA 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Theodore (Ted) Paul Bell, 330 W. Ruby St., 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 10/28/2011. Signature of registrant: Ted Bell. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: OCT 28, 2011 by Jaime Parangan, Deputy Expires 10/28/16. Oakley Press No. 03-0477, Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brenda Lou Hollister SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brenda Lou Hollister FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1724 TO ALL INTER-

ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Brenda Lou Hollister ﬁled a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Brenda Lou Hollister, b. B. Mikki Hollister, c. B. Mikki Thompson, d. B. Mikki Thompson-Hollister, e. Brenda Lou Mason to Proposed Name: B. Mikki Jeanes 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: 1/19/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 11/22/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007547- 00 The name of the business (es): 1.) MICROBREW MUSIC, 2.) MICROBREW RECORDS Located at: 3130 Balfour Road, Ste D. #204 In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): anthony Frye 3089 Shiles Loop, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/15/11. Signature of registrant: Anthony Frye. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: NOV 16, 2011 by Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 11/16/16. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: November 29, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: YA LING LIANG, XIANG YANG WU The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8610 BRENTWOOD BLVD STE G BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41 - On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place Brentwood Press Decree No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): December 16, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007966-00 The name of the business (es): Oakley Spice House Located at: 3515 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, Mailing: 50 Puffin Circle, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ranbir Singh 50 Puffin Cir., 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: Ranbir Singh This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: DEC 12, 2011 by C Garcia, Deputy, Expires 12/12/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007611- 00 The name of the business (es): Discovery Bay Volleyball Club Located at: 4054 Pier Pt. In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Leslie Ann Dixon 4054 Pier Pt. 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 11/16/11. Signature of registrant: Leslie Dixon. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: NOV 18, 2011 by Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 11/18/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007678- 00 The name of the business (es): AINET 57 MARKETING Located at: 348 MYRTLE LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MICHAEL DAVID 348 MYRTLE 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 11/22/11. Signature of registrant: MICHAEL DAVID This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: NOV 22, 2011 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 11/22/16 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007679-00 The name of the business (es): CONCORD READY MIX Located at: 5401 Byron Hot Springs Road, Byron, CA 94514 Mailing: 3936 Cloverbrook Ave., Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1.) Raul Lozano 3936 Cloverbrook Ave., Oakley, CA 94561; 2.) Ceveriano Hinojoza Aldava 2221 Chestnut Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565; 3.) Gustavo Pena 16711 Marsh Creek Road Spc.#90, Clayton, CA 94517. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/22/11. Signature of registrant: Gustavo Pena. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NOV 22, 2011 by Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 11/22/16. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007579-00 The name of the business (es): L&S Sales Group, LLC Located at: 2148 St. Andrews Court, In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): L&S Sales Group, LLC 2148 St. Andrews Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Larry V. Pisano, Managing Member. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NOV 17, 2011 by B. Basch, Deputy Expires 11/17/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1331355-02 APN: 067- 271-0068 TRA: 01-135 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7318 REF: Montgomery, Felecia IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 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 December 22, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 09, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0145504-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Felecia R Montgomery, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 224 Lawton St Antioch CA 94509- 3704 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: $413,570.21. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 18, 2011. (R-397731 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1201130-11 APN: 053- 530-034-7 TRA: 01002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3319 REF: Bell, Michael IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 02, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 14, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005- 0049754-0 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Michael Bell A Married Man As His Sole and Separate Property, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4021 Galenez Way Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $448,819.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written

declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 06, 2011. (R-398792 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007975-00 The name of the business (es): LOVES DELTA BREEZE FARM Located at: 3263 Delta Rd., In: 3263 Delta Rd., Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Holly P Love 3263 Delta Rd., 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: Holly P Love. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: DEC 12, 2011 by C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 12/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007675-00 The name of the business (es): GLOBAL TELECOM BROKERS Located at: 5100 VISTA GRAND DR #1315 ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): FERDINAND JAUGAN 5100 VISTA GRAND DR #1315 ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/22/11. Signature of registrant: FERDINAND JAUGAN This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: NOV 22, 2011 by J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 11/22/16 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007676-00 The name of the business (es): ISS 369 MARKETING Located at: 5117 MARITA DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CATHERINE MANALILI 5117 MARITA DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/22/11. Signature of registrant: CATHERINE MANALILI This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 2/22/05 by J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 11/22/16 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007024- 00 The name of the business (es): WEST COAST WHIPS Located at: 1669 Willow Lake Road In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Johnathon Parker 1985 Edgeview Dr 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 . Signature of registrant: John Parker. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: OCT 21, 2011 by Jaime Parangan, Deputy Expires 10/21/16. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9 and16, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007432- 00 The name of the business (es): Garman Recycling Located at: 1887 St. Michaels Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juan Carlos Garrido 1887 St. Michaels Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-111. Signature of registrant: Juan Carlos Garrido. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: NOV 09, 2011 by Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 11-09-16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007928-00 The name of the business (es): HORIZON FAMILY DENTAL CARE Located at: 141 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. G In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cecilia T. Fejarang, DMD, 141 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. G, 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 12/8/11. Signature of registrant: Cecilia T. Fejarang. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: DEC 08, 2011 by Courtney Dias, Deputy, Expires 12/8/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0090992 Title Order No. 110072812 Investor/Insurer No. 135427577 APN No. 035-263- 030-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RICK MARTIN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 04/25/2006 and recorded 5/3/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0138935-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 263 HORIZON COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 945612422. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $259,237.30. 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: 12/09/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4129672 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 December 9, 16, 23, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0083011 Title Order No. 110066747 Investor/Insurer No. 114643726 APN No. 035-633- 010-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/03/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOHN W SIMMONS, AND SUSAN C SIMMONS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 10/03/2005 and recorded 10/13/2005, as Instrument No. 2005- 0391801-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/23/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1831 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 $313,694.88. It is possible

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0090940 Title Order No. 110072774 Investor/Insurer No. 112103123 APN No. 033-130- 032-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/02/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DENNIS F LANIOHAN, AND REGINA K. LANIOHAN, AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS TENANTS IN COMMON, dated 09/02/2005 and recorded 9/13/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0347965-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 91 LOZOYA WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $880,791.57. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/09/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4139130 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0007830-00 The name of the business (es): A Colorful Mind Located at: 1341 North Main Street, Suite G, In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, Mailing: 1839 Ygnacio Valley Rd., #211, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Wong, 556 Heather Grove, Ct., Walnut Creek, CA 94598. 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: David Wong. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: DEC 02, 2011, by C. Garcia, Deputy, Expires 12/2/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1339983-02 APN: 056- 280-0599 TRA: 01-130 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5228 REF: Ayoko, Ruth IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 18, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 09, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0080111- 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 Ruth Ayoko, A Married Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5465 Smetzer Way Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $496,166.28. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 13, 2011. (R-398090 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ___________ ________________- ____________ ____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016909 12/9/2011 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2011.

TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 235 SPINDRIFT CT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-600-027-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $251,631.48. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 11/25/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 4138538 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914- 01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Frank Clements, Team Member RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4120041 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1337172-02 APN: 034- 300-0832 TRA: 19-020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6224 REF: Honaker, Bruce IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 09, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 22, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 18, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0017207-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Bruce Honaker, 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: 3756 Daniel Dr Oakley CA 94561-4612 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: $455,834.39. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: November 28, 2011. (R-396742 12/02/11, 12/09/11, 12/16/11) Oakley Press 03-0477 Publish Dates December 2, 9, 16, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1339307-02 APN: 037- 450-0387 TRA: 19-023 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2629 REF: Garcia, Blanca IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 18, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 24, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0022500-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Blanca Garcia, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a

check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5049 Gaspar Ct Oakley CA 94561- 1657 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: $294,623.43. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 13, 2011. (R-398125 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

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: JULIE A. EVERHART AND GREGORY L. EVERHART, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 09/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0302336-00 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California Date of Sale: 12/27/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 163 CENTURY WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 033-316-001-8 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $320,936.81, 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. Date: 11/28/2011 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730- 2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# FNMA4138187 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-465130-LL Order #: 110404029-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): VICTOR FUCCI, AND EDNA FUCCI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/1/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0220825-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/6/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $371,149.47 The purported property address is: 1108 WEST 7TH STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 066-128-005-7 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, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ___________ ________________- ____________ ____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on

your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulﬁll the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016733 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 12/30/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-248929-CL Order #: 3133705 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Dennis Von Zamory and Claudia Von Zamory, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 6/10/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0209326-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/30/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,107,347.16 The purported property address is: 3251 CONCORD AVENUE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-200010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1321780-02 APN: 034- 500-0459 TRA: 19-026 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2948 REF: Newberry, Jeremy IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 25, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 27, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0216774-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Jeremy Newberry and Mindy Newberry, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 154 Coral Bell Way Oakley CA 94561-1877 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: $429,472.91. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 12, 2011. (R-398052 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11) Oakley Press No. 03-0477, Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015004834 Title Order No.: 110432587 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/06/2008. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/14/2008 as Instrument No. 2008- 0031455-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DONALD ROBERT RASMUSSEN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/22/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: 194 Wright Ct., Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kalita Acosta FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1760 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kalita L. Acosta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Syani Ameryliis Acosta, b. Cesar Israel Acosta, c. Isaak Matthew Acosta, d. Sashya Eleyni-Jase Acosta to Proposed Name: a. Syani Ameryliis Mahon-Tirrell b. Israel Michael Mahon-Tirrell, c. Isaak Matthew Mahon- Tirrell, d. Sashya Eleyni-Jase Mahon-Tirrell 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: 1/26/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Petitioner is to bring the birth certificates to the hearing. Notice to biological father of Cesar and Syani is waived. Biological father of Sashya and Isaak is to be served a copy of this petition. Date: 12/1/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0090658 Title Order No. 110072390 APN No. 037-383- 005-8YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/18/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TODD M OCCHIPINTI AND HOLLY OCCHIPINTI, dated 02/18/2004 and recorded 03/12/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0083371-00, in Book , Page of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California, will sell on 01/09/2012 at 09:00 AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1289 WALNUT MEADOWS 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 $237,988.06. It is possible

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1339165-02 APN: 035- 640-017-6 TRA: 19-020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3615 REF: Pierce, Mary Ann IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 18, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 25, 2006, as Inst. No. 20060128719-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Mary Ann Pierce, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1933 Cypress Ct Oakley CA 94561- 2284 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: $314,723.35. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 13, 2011. (R-398111 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No CA1100036714 Loan No 0601665716 Insurer No. 1702238170 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/08/2006. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-464009-LL Order #: 110394215-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/11/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BRIAN BUCK KEITH AND JONI L. KEITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/24/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0014491-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/30/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $233,362.10 The purported property address is: 408 MINNER AVENUE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 068-524-012-9 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 Bank of America, N.A. 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders 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. IDSPub #0016282 12/9/2011 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 Antioch Press 06-1617 Publish Dates December 9, 16, 23, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0007550- 00 The name of the business (es): Joseph C. Borges Trucking Located at: 3130 Byer Rd In: Byron, CA, 94514, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joseph C Borges and Patricia Borges 3130 Byer Rd Byron, CA 94514. 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: Joseph C Borges This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: NOV 16, 2011 By B. Basch, Deputy Expires 11/16/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0027689 Title Order No. 10-8-113526 Investor/Insurer No. 0428451679703 APN No. 033- 360-025-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/21/2009. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. , as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by AARON COHOON AND COURTNEY COHOON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 05/21/2009 and recorded 05/29/09, as Instrument No. 2009-0123687- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/09/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1311 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 $423,404.30. 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: 06/02/2010 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# 4151534 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011, 12/30/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011

ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR 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 PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM EMILE MCKINNEY, ET AL, RECORDED JULY 1, 1988, BOOK 14430, PAGE 684, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2) ONEHALF OF ALL GAS, OIL AND OTHER HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS UPON THE LANDS HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS THERETO AND THEREFROM FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTRACTION THEREOF, WITH THE RIGHT TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PIPE LINES AND OTHER IMPROVEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTRACTING SAID OIL, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM C.C OLNEY RECORDED SEPTEMBER 11, 1944, IN BOOK 795 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 350. ALL SURFACE RIGHTS OF ENTRY TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET WERE RELEASED BY QUITCLAIM DEED FROM GRACE MUMA, ET AL, HEIRS OF C.C OLNEY, DECEASED, TO ROSA BALDOCCHI, ET AL, RECORDED JUNE 27, 1975, BOOK 7550, PAGE 933, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. 3) ONE-HALF OF ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LANDS HEREIN DESCRIBED, LYING MORE THAN 500 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 500 FEET (500) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN 500 FEET (500) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROSA BALDOCCHI, RECORDED JUNE 27, 1975, BOOK 7550, PAGE 934, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $559,591.71 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 20 BROOKS COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-360- 045-8 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: 11-24-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4135200 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

ignation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1950 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. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $214,924.72 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code Section 2923.5. Dated: 12/14/2011 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana R. Moreno/ Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4148791 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011, 12/30/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders 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. IDSPub #0016210 12/9/2011 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 Antioch Press 06-1617 Publish Dates December 9, 16, 23, 2011

forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ERNESTO DEL PINO, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC Recorded 9/8/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0341632-00 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as - -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 12/28/2011 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St., entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court St. (Corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $403,609.75 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4652 Bayside Way, Oakley, CA 94561-0000 A.P.N.: 035-730037 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 ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 11/18/2011 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210, Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 ___________ _______________ Tunisha Jennings, Trustee Sale Assistant. Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016834 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 12/30/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

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: 900 RHINE WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $359,557.87. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/03/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4119933 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 752289CA Loan No. 1715009570 Title Order No. 110426130CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-24-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-23- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-012005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2005- 0196079-00, , and Re-recorded on 06-01-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-196079 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ROBERT N BEDNAR, KELLY BEDNAR, HUSBAND & WIFE, as Trustor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 45, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7630, FILED MARCH 22, 2001, MAP BOOK 429, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1) ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 112976 Title No. 95500013 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/7/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/5/2012 at 10:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/19/2003, as Instrument No. 20030124371-00, 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 Scott Dixon and Carol Ann Dixon, Husband and Wife, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 035-631-001 The street address and other common des-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-467573-LL Order #: 950134 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/21/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GLORIA D. BRADSHAW AND NORMAN T. BRADSHAW, AS TRUSTEE OF THE BRADSHAW FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST UTD DATED MAY 2, 2005 Recorded: 4/30/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0094475-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/30/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $411,059.41 The purported property address is: 1605 VIERA AVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 051-073- 001 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, N.A. 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0082967 Title Order No. 110066712 Investor/Insurer No. 114454441 APN No. 035-740- 005-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JENNIFER FOTI, dated 09/23/2005 and recorded 9/30/2005, as Instrument No. 2005- 0373341-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4533 WATERFORD WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $385,104.33. 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: 11/24/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 4127612 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # - 2011-11384 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/30/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-463253-LL Order #: 923414 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/28/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): ANTOINETTE CRAWLEY A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 7/9/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0196119-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/6/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $356,141.45 The purported property address is: 4836 PINEVIEW WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 056-090-010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ______________________ _____- ________________________ 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-463764-AB Order #: 5775430 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/6/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JULIE A. ST ANDRE, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0202687-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/9/2012 at 9:00 AM PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $393,691.69 The purported property address is: 2111 HAILSTONE WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053- 550-041-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ___________ ________________- ____________ ____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016180 12/9/2011 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 Antioch Press 06-1617 Publish Dates Dec 9, 16, 23, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0066059 Title Order No. 110053255 Investor/Insurer No. 1703479244 APN No. 035- 345-001-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MATTHEW SWITZER, A SINGLE MAN, dated 03/23/2007 and recorded 4/2/2007, as Instrument No. 2007- 0094636-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/29/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0094425 Title Order No. 110075932 Investor/Insurer No. 138747847 APN No. 035-522- 010-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/23/2006. 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 MIHRET YESHEWAS, AND GUILLERMINA YESHEWAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/23/2006 and recorded 5/31/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0170697-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/10/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 413 HAZELNUT DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 945612403. 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 $600,241.66. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/15/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4144919 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011, 12/30/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-464804-TC Order #: 110401513-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/11/2003. 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): PATRICIA L. PECKHAM, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 11/18/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0563236-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/9/2012 at 9:00 AM PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $86,296.36 The purported property address is: 2308 L ST APT 1 ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 074- 351-017-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ________ ___________________- ___________ _____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0016842 12/16/2011 12/23/2011 12/30/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0083554 Title Order No. 110067095 Investor/Insurer No. 7022625 APN No. 034-480- 005-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by NAHEED KHAN AND TOJ M KHAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/26/2007 and recorded 9/28/2007, as Instrument No. 2007- 0272963-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18 PRIVET CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611828. 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 $526,291.61. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/01/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4130986 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

cord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2207 EL LAGO DR, OAKLEY, CA, 945614166. 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 $294,129.96. 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: 11/27/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4120032 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 December 2, 9, 16, 2011.

cept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/03/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4143108 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2011.

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: 6479 EVERLASTING WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $556,516.88. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/07/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4130637 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 9, 16, 23, 2011.

state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/01/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4129837 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011

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 $485,359.03. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/15/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4141376 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011, 12/30/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0083902 Title Order No. 110068253 Investor/Insurer No. 144610247 APN No. 037-280- 093-8 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 ARMANDO J. RIVERA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 07/03/2006 and recorded 7/12/2006, as Instrument No. 2006- 0219162-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1680 DELTA MEADOWS WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $497,407.42. 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: 11/30/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4141656 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates; December 2, 9, 16, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0084179 Title Order No. 110067519 Investor/Insurer No. 1701179588 APN No. 041-220- 030-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RICHARD H FRENCH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 04/05/2006 and recorded 4/19/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0122077-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/29/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Con-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Heather Anne Harrington SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Heather Anne Harrington FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1842 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Heather Anne Harrington to Proposed Name: Heather Anne Harrington Tiraschi 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: 1/10/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 11/14/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0086780 Title Order No. 110070019 Investor/Insurer No. 160825060 APN No. 034-480- 020-6-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/04/2007. 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 JAMES DONNELLY AND GIGI SALVO-DONNELLY HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 05/04/2007 and recorded 5/8/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0135160- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 31 CALLA CT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $664,602.24. 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 ac-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0085688 Title Order No. 110069211 Investor/Insurer No. 1701886065 APN No. 037- 460-049-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/17/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANTHONY R GARD, AND SUSIE A GARD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/17/2006 and recorded 8/30/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0274751-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/29/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1149 FETZER 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 $382,858.41. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/01/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4120038 12/02/2011, 12/09/2011, 12/16/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: December 2, 9, 16, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0089548 Title Order No. 110072134 Investor/Insurer No. 871259457 APN No. 034-520- 051-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/12/2007. 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 TIMOTHY P. KELLY AND ANETTE S. KELLY, dated 07/12/2007 and recorded 7/23/2007, as Instrument No. 2007- 0210814-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/03/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Hazel D. Ringor SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Hazel D. Ringor FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1682 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Hazel D. Ringor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Erwin Jeremy B. Dela Cruz to Proposed Name: Erwin Jeremy D. Ringor b. Nizel Perry B. Dela Cruz to Nizel Perry D. Ringor 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: 1/12/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 11/15/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0086969 Title Order No. 110070168 Investor/Insurer No. 871711684 APN No. 033-440- 004-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DEBBIE RENA REYNOLDS, dated 12/14/2006 and recorded 1/2/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0000373-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1306 TUOLUMNE WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $547,281.78. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0088278 Title Order No. 110071148 Investor/Insurer No. 0871566237 APN No. 035- 474-024-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ARTURO ALVAREZ AND MARIA G. HERNANDEZ, dated 06/13/2007 and recorded 6/26/2007, as Instrument No. 2007- 0184151-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/09/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 881 CHIANTI WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $395,373.96. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/15/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4146773 12/16/2011, 12/23/2011, 12/30/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: December, 16, 23, 30, 2011. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0089575 Title Order No. 110072157 Investor/Insurer No. 872688703 APN No. 033-420- 063-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by FRANCISCO J. BARRAGAN AND LAURA BARRAGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 04/23/2007 and recorded 5/2/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0129573-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 01/09/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 42 GRAND CANYON CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1339159-02 APN: 056- 085-0018 TRA: 01-130 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4149 REF: Williams, Maurice IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 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. On January 05, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 19, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0400343-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Maurice Williams and Kimberli Williams, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4925 Chism Way Antioch CA 94531- 8149 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: $279,038.70. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 13, 2011. (R-398108 12/16/11, 12/23/11, 12/30/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name HORIZON FAMILY DENTAL CARE at: 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste. 125, In: Antioch, CA, 94531. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/3/08 under file number 0004245-00 (*)1. Cecilia Fejarang, DMD, Inc. 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste. 125, Antioch, CA 94531 This business was conducted by: a Corporation. Signature of registrant: Cecilia Fejarang This statement was filed with the S.L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County DEC 08 2011 By: C Dias, Deputy. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2011 and January 6, 2012.

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Nov. 28, 7:58 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Grant Street, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without a license. Nov. 28, 10:19 a.m. An unidentified person stole copper wire from streetlights on Empire Avenue at Grant Street. Nov. 28, 11:29 a.m. On Spruce Street at Snapdragon Way, a vehicle abandoned for more than 72 hours was towed. Nov. 28, 12:26 p.m. An unidentified person left several notes on a vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way. The notes expressed infatuation but made no threats. Nov. 28, 1:18 p.m. On Walnut Boulevard at Oak Street, a subject stopped for expired registration was found to be driving on an expired license as well. The driver was cited and the vehicle stored. Nov. 28, 1:26 p.m. A scooter was stolen from the open garage of a residence on Windsor Way. Nov. 28, 8:39 p.m. An unidentified person taped a 9mm bullet to the window of a vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road. Nov. 29, 3:44 a.m. An unidentified person pried open the window of a classroom on Second Street. No property was stolen. Nov. 29, 6:09 a.m. An unidentified person entered a vehicle parked on Balfour Road by breaking a window with a rock. The vehicle’s interior was ransacked. Nov. 29, 10:04 a.m. A vehicle parked on Prato Street was towed for displaying registration expired in excess of six months. Nov. 29, 11:01 a.m. A subject contacted on Nassau Lane was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear. Nov. 29, 12:47 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at O’Hara Avenue, an unidentified driver rearended another vehicle and fled the scene without exchanging information. Nov. 29, 8:25 p.m. A subject who assaulted another subject on Guise Way was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit. The victim sustained no injury. Nov. 29, 9:16 p.m. An unidentified person broke the window of a residence on Break-

LOGS water Drive. Nov. 29, 10 p.m. Two subjects on Balfour Road at East Country Club Drive were involved in a verbal disagreement regarding family issues. The parties left the scene separately. Nov. 30, 9:15 a.m. An unidentified person used the credit card information of a resident of Amber Leaf Way to make a fraudulent purchase on the Internet. Nov. 30, 1:30 p.m. An unidentified person stole five bottles of champagne from a business on Second Street. Dec. 1, 4:01 a.m. On Almond Street at Grant Street, two subjects were involved in verbal dispute over sleeping arrangements. Dec. 1, 7 p.m. A subject contacted on Brentwood Boulevard at Homecoming Way was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant and in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Dec. 1, 7:42 p.m. A driver backed into a pedestrian on Sand Creek Road. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a possible head injury. Dec. 5, 1 a.m. On Walnut Boulevard at Armstrong Drive, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a license suspended for reckless driving. He was arrested and released on a Notice To Appear. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. An unidentified driver pointed a handgun at another driver following a driving dispute on Sand Creek Road. Dec. 5, 1:55 p.m. A ring was found in the women’s public restroom of a business on Brentwood Boulevard. Dec. 5, 3:02 p.m. An unidentified person battered three victims on Tremont Court at Spanish Trail. Dec. 5, 4:17 p.m. On Balfour Road, a driver accidentally depressed the accelerator instead of the brake while parking and struck a brick pillar. Dec. 5, 6:38 p.m. On Anderson Lane a subject contacted another subject in violation of a Temporary Restraining Order. Dec. 5, 7:22 p.m. A driver struck a fire hydrant on Washington Drive at Reagan Way. No injuries were sustained. The city’s Public Works Depatment responded to the scene. Dec. 6, 9:10 a.m. An unidentified driver struck an automated gate on Brentwood Boulevard and fled the scene.

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An unidentified person left several notes on a vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. The notes expressed infatuation but made no threats. Nov. 28, 12:26 p.m. Dec. 6, 10:52 a.m. A subject left his wallet at a business on Oak Street, and his debit card was used at three locations in Antioch. Dec. 6, 11:21 a.m. An unidentified person passed forged checks at a business on Lone Tree Way. Dec. 6, 1:38 p.m. A subject wanted for fraud in other jurisdictions attempted to open an account at a business on Oak Street. Dec. 6, 6:39 p.m. An unidentified person entered a residence on Gravenstein Terrace and stole jewelry. Dec. 6, 7:05 p.m. Two unidentified females entered a business on Lone Tree Way, selected shoes and fled the store without paying. Dec. 6, 11:45 p.m. A subject contacted on First Street was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm. ANTIOCH Dec. 8, 6 a.m. Detectives of the Antioch Police Department, with the assistance of the Antioch Police Department SWAT team, served search warrants simultaneously at two residences in the 4300 block of Wallaby Court. The warrants were the result of an investigation into a series of armed robberies of pizza delivery drivers that had been occurring in the neighborhood over the last month. The drivers had been robbed at knifepoint of their pizzas, cash and personal property. A $250,000 Ramey Warrant was obtained for the arrest of 25-year-old Rashied Ali Hudson when the investigation identified him as one of two suspects in the crimes. Hudson was identified as the suspect who was armed with the knife during all the robberies. He was located during the search warrant effort, taken into custody without incident and transferred to the Martinez Detention Facility. Numerous pieces of evidence were located and collected during the searches. Detectives have identified a person of interest as the second suspect in this case and are working to collect further evidence. Those with information should call Detective Santiago Castillo at 925-779-6933. For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/citygov/police.

OAKLEY Nov. 29 – On Main Street at Rose Avenue, a subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 29 – A vehicle was towed from the 100 block of Matisse Drive. Nov. 29 – An arrest warrant was served on the 2500 block of Main Street. Nov. 29 – A business on the 2500 block of Main Street was burglarized. Nov. 30 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 1100 block of Quail Valley Run. Nov. 30 – On West Cypress Road at Rose Avenue, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Nov. 30 – Domestic battery was reported on the 100 block of Vella Circle. Nov. 30 – Domestic violence in violation of a court order was reported on the 1500 block of Port Way. Nov. 30 – A vehicle parked on the 200 block of Yellow Rose Circle was burglarized. Nov. 30 – Felony embezzlement was reported on the 2500 block of Main Street. Dec. 1 – A vehicle parked on the 100 block of Hill Avenue was stolen. Dec. 1 – A hit-and-run incident was reported on East Cypress Road at Main Street. Dec. 1 – On the 4900 block of Frank Hengel Way, a subject was arrested for carrying a weapon on school grounds. Dec. 2 – On Douglas Road at Salvador Lane, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs. Dec. 2 – Court order violations were reported on the 1500 block of Port Way and the 1000 block of Kay Lane. Dec. 2 – A juvenile runaway was reported on Main Street at Vintage Parkway. Dec. 2 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Main Street at O’Hara Avenue. Dec. 2 – A residence on the 200 block of Malicoat Avenue was burglarized. Dec. 2 – Vandalism was reported on the 200 block of Cedar Glen Drive. Dec. 2 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Neroly Road at O’Hara Avenue. Dec. 3 – On Amador Avenue at Norcross Lane, a subject was cited for driving on a suspended license.

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Events Friday, Dec. 16 Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. To schedule an appointment, call 800733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Brentwood).

Saturday, Dec. 17 Local Art Collection Lynn House Gallery, 809 W. First St. in Antioch, hosts the Local Artist Collection art show through Dec. 21. The gallery is open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org, call 925-325-9897 or e-mail diane@art4antioch.org.

Sunday, Dec. 18 Holiday Market Delta Patriots and Cheer holds a holiday market from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Delta Patriots Cheer Facility, 144 Continente Ave., Suite 170 in Brentwood. Local crafters and vendors offer a diverse array of festive goodies perfect for anyone on your shopping list.

Monday, Dec. 19 Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1020 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www. redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Antioch).

Brentwood Concert Band The Brentwood Concert Band rehearses every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the Liberty High School Band Room, 850 Second St. The band welcomes any and all musical abilities and instruments. For more information, e-mail stuart.susan@gmail.com.

Word Basics Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch, hosts a Microsoft Word Basics workshop from 6-9 p.m. This is the first part of a four-class series to introduce computer novices to popular computer programs. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925- 776-1133.

Tuesday, Dec. 20 Oakley Library Book Club The Oakley Library Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at 1050 Neroly Road to discuss the mystery novel of the month, “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Sign-ups Baseball Tryouts Stealth Baseball holds tryouts for its 10U and 12U teams on Jan. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Antioch Youth Sports Complex, 2200 Wymore Way. No tryout fee is charged. For more information, visit www.stealthbaseballantioch.com or e-mail antiochstealth@rocketmail.com.

Youth Basketball The California Youth Basketball League is registering players for the winter 2012 season. Boys and girls 4-18 are welcome. Games begin Jan. 7. For more information, call 916-391-3900 or visit www. cybhoops.com.

Baseball Registration Brentwood PONY baseball league has opened registration for the 2012 season. For all fees and up-to-date PONY information, visit www.brentwoodpony.org. Walk-in registration dates are scheduled for Jan. 14 and 28 at Sports Authority, 5641 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals for its new Antioch route. Drivers work once

E-mail calendar listings to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post your events anytime at www.thepress.net. a week for two-hour shifts and make a tremendous difference in the lives of seniors in need. For more information, call 925-778-4379.

iPlay Volleyball Registration is open for the iPlay Volleyball League 2012 seasons. For more information, visit www.iplayvbleague.com.

Brentwood SeaWolves The Brentwood SeaWolves conduct a pre-season high school swimming program now through Feb. 3. Practices are held Mondays-Fridays from 4-6 p.m. at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave. For more information, call 925-240-9653 or visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com.

ESL Classes Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers morning and evening English as a Second Language classes. For more information, call 925-6342565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Youth Basketball and Cheer All Out Sports League in Antioch is conducting basketball and cheer sign-ups for kids 4-16. For more information, visit www.alloutsportsleague.com or call 925-203-5626.

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

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

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

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Chinese Art and Calligraphy The Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts a Chinese art and calligraphy workshop for children at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Ongoing Dog Adoptions Delta Animals Safe Haven holds dog adoptions Fridays from 5-8 p.m. at PetSmart, 5879 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. To learn more, visit www. deltaanimalssafehaven.org.

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

Food Distribution St. Vincent de Paul Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, distributes free bags of groceries, produce and bread every Friday from 9-11 a.m. in the church hall.

Recovery Program Light House Renewal Center, a faith-based, Christian men’s recovery program, offers open meetings Fridays from 7-8 p.m. Light House Renewal is a place where men with life-controlling issues gather to encourage, edify and support one another. For more information, call 925-778-1639 or e-mail program@light-outreach. org.

Dog and Cat Adoptions Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization (HALO) holds dog and cat adoptions on Saturdays and Sundays from noon-3 p.m. – Saturdays at PetSmart in Slatten Ranch for dogs; Saturdays at Pet Food Express for cats; and Sundays at PetSmart in Pittsburg for dogs and cats. For more information, visit www.eccchalo.org.

Mobile Health Clinic Mobile Health Clinic, providing free health services to residents without insurance or those who can’t pay for medical care, is held the first four Saturdays of the month, except holidays, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Village Community Resource Center, 633 Village Drive in Brentwood. For information, call 925-363-7588.

Columbiette Council 10414 of St. Anthony Church holds a New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance Gala on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Wedgewood Banquet Center, 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. The $80 admission includes dinner, dessert and champagne. For more information, call 925-625-2610.

Bike Rides

Frozen Bun Run

Play bingo Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Antioch Senior Center, 415 W. Second St. Call 925-7781158 for more information.

Celebrate the New Year with a day of swimming and water skiing at the Bethel Island Frozen Bun Run on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 8 a.m. at Rusty Porthole, 3893 Willow Road. For more information, call 925-684-3607.

Crab Feed Harvest Park Bowl Hurricanes hold a crab feed fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood. Tickets ($38) are available at Harvest Park Bowl, 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-1221.

Recycle Fundraiser Liberty High School Class of 2012 holds a recycling fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on the high school campus, 850 Second St. in Brentwood. Accepted items include TVs, computer equipment, radios, bicycles, washers and dryers, car batteries and DVD players. For a complete list, e-mail callahan@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Delta Pedalers Bicycle Club meets Sundays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the Starbucks on Balfour Road and Fairview Avenue. For more information, visit www. deltaped.org.

Senior Bingo

Al-Anon Al-Anon, for families and friends of alcoholics, meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the trailer in the back parking lot of St. Anthony’s Church in Oakley. All are welcome.

Quit Smoking Sutter Delta Medical Center presents a free Quit Smoking Today seminar with Oncology Resource Nurse Suzanne Much on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Get the information and support you need to succeed. To sign up or for more information, call 925779-3613.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Samba de Amigo

TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a weight-loss support group that meets every Monday at noon at Raley’s on Sand Creek Road in Brentwood. Monthly dues are low. For more information, visit www.tops. org.

Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St., holds a Samba de Amigo Wii party Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Students in grades three through seven are welcome. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Join Delta Toastmasters every Tuesday from 7-8 a.m. at Mimi’s Café, 5705 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For information, call 925-354-9857.

Delta Toastmasters

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

Windermere Ellsworth & Associates EBLIVING.COM

(925) 513-2605 | (925) 642-7653 FEATURED PROPERTY

Oakley

Here It Is

$165,000

Here it is, the home you have been waiting for. This One Story features 4 beds, 2 baths & 1370 sq ft in Turn Key Condition. Includes Upgraded Carpets, tile flooring, dual pane windows, newer appliances and roof, whole house fan and a great open floor plan that makes the home feel far bigger then it is. Won’t last long.

DISCOVERY BAY

Room to Roam

LIVER MORE

$211,000

There is plenty of room to roam in this 1931 sq ft property. It offers 4 beds & 2.1 baths, a formal dining, living & family room with laminate wood flooring, eat in kitchen with tile countertops and an inside laundry room.

Possibilities

$166,500

Charming 3 bed 2.5 bath Condo with 1344 sq ft of living space. It features an eat-in kitchen with tile floors and most kitchen appliances, tile in both baths and a cozy backyard with a deck, shed and views of open space. Very close to community pool, playground and shopping.

$344,500

Terraced Delight

LIVER MORE

$153,000

Downtown

$168,000

PITTSBURG

Corner Lot Beauty

$120,000

What possibilities with this large 2 story home. It offers 4 beds & 3 baths with a bonus room and over 1800 sq ft of living space. Other features include hardwood & tile flooring, dishwasher and refrigerator, Ceiling fans, 2 car garage, an easy to manage backyard and is within walking distance to Granada High School.

Great Fixer, this property offers 3 beds & 1.5 baths and over 1600 sq ft of living space. The home features hardwood flooring and wall to wall carpet, a covered back patio and a beautiful terraced up backyard. Repairs are needed, due to current condition the seller can only Accept an All Cash Offer.

Great Location, offers 3 beds & 2 baths and 960 sq ft of living space. Other features include an inside laundry room, covered patio and deck and a Big driveway. Best Offers Wanted.

Great corner lot in a wonderful gated community, the home features 1535 sq ft of living space, 3 beds and 2.5 baths. Both baths offer shower over tub, tile flooring and double sinks. The kitchen offers an open floor plan, tile floors & counters, a nicely maintained front yard and easy to maintain backyard. Close to parks, schools, Los Medanos College and Shopping.

DISCOVERY BAY

OAKLEY

LIVER MORE

Opportunity Knocking

ANTIOCH

Deep Water Custom Home

$435,000

Custom Single Story features 4 bed, 2.5 bath & over 2300sq ft of living space. With a southern exposure and awesome water views this property also offers a remodeled kitchen w/ granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances & a great room/ kitchen combo. It also features beautiful walnut hardwood & tile floors throughout & a U-dock. This is a great home to entertain your guests.

Entertainers Dream

$195,000

This wonderful two story offers 5 beds & 2.5 baths and over 2000 sq ft of living space. It features a spacious kitchen with tile countertops & floor, wainscoting & crown molding in living & dining rooms, with designer paint colors, a beautiful sun-room that leads out to a beautiful backyard with inground pool. Priced to move, go and see before it is gone.

Move In Ready

$199,900

This 2 story property offers 4 beds, 2.5 baths and 1763 sq ft of living space. The property features newer carpets, newer kitchen appliances, 2 tone paint, a Formal dining room, kitchen/family combo and living room. It has a half bath downstairs and good size bedrooms upstairs. It has been landscaped in front & back and is close to community pool, new park, shopping and offers easy freeway access.

Customize It

$180,000

What a Great fixer. This large Oakley property offers 4 beds, 2.5 baths, over 1900 sq ft of living space and a separate Office. There are multiple repairs to be made so we can only accept cash and FHA 203K offers. Repair items include Whole kitchen, connecting of AC and water heater and the backyard is not landscaped.

The Time to Sell Short is Now! Bryce Ellsworth, Broker Lic# 01305147

Amante Asuncion, Broker Associate Lic# 00636264

Rod Talavera, Realtor Fluent in Tagalog

Lic# 01701571

Vanessa Gutierrez, Realtor Se Habla Español

Lic# 01840693

Shauna Suckow, Realtor Lic# 01505149

Robin Nelson, Realtor

Penny Dobbertin, Realtor

Marc Ellsworth,

Lic# 01793070

Lic# 01306163

Office Manager

Yes, that’s right; I am calling this the best opportunity you will have to get a fresh start. With current Tax and Real Estate Laws on the side of Homeowners, there is no better time to get behind the massive negative equity associated with most homes in our area. Call us today; we will not push you into a short sale. Our job as always is to GIVE YOU THE BEST REAL ESTATE ADVICE AVAILABLE. * Don’t know your rights? * Not sure if a short sale is best for your situation? * Behind on payments? * Lost your job? * Just need info on how it works * Depleted your savings just to stay up on your mortgage?