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Shepherd’s Gate cleanup heaven sent by Ruth Roberts
Shepherd’s Gate in Brentwood is home to dozens of residents such as Maria Casas, center, with daughters Serri and Yesmia, and Rachel Falla, left. Volunteers such as Jamela Moll, in the background, help to create an environment of safety, hope and happiness.
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When Lori Ogorchock signed up to help with some spring cleaning at Shepherd’s Gate in Brentwood, the KellerWilliams Realty agent knew she was doing a good thing for the community. She just didn’t know it would turn out to be a good thing for her as well. “This isn’t just going to be a one-time thing for me,” said Ogorchock of her day at Shepherd’s Gate. “I don’t think people realize what they (Shepherd’s Gate) do and who they help. Did you know you can go there and just hold the babies? What could be better? I am completely hooked, and I hope others will be too.” On May 13, Ogorchock and 60 of her Keller-Williams coworkers will converge on Shepherd’s Gate in Brentwood to scrub, clean, paint, rake and get the shelter in tip-top shape for its community open house on May 15. The effort will be part of the Keller-Williams Red Day event, an annual nationwide community service event designed to encourage volunteerism in the workplace. But for the residents and caretakers of Shepherd’s Gate, volunteerism doesn’t begin to cover it. “Oh, my gosh, they have been so wonderful,” said Mearl Santos, volunteer coordinator for Shepherd’s Gate. “When they (Keller-Williams) called and offered to help, we gave them a long list and asked if they could do just two or three of them. Don’t you know they took the whole list? Their timing was perfect. It couldn’t be better.” Ogorchock agrees that finding Shepherd’s Gate was heaven sent. “They said we were like angels,” said Ogorchock. “They said it was a godsend that we called right before their big event. For us, we’re just happy to be able to help.” Shepherd’s Gate is a Christian-based nonprofit organization that provides safe housing to women and their children who have been left homeless as a result of financial difficulties,
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abuse, addictions or other circumstances. Since 1984, the shelter, with locations in Livermore and Brentwood, has served more than 9,000 women and children. The organization survives on the generosity of volunteers such as Keller-Williams and the general public. The May 15 open house event is a way for Shepherd’s Gate residents and volunteers to thank the public for its help. “The open house is something that we try to do every year or two to let the community know who we are and what we do, and also to thank everyone for their support,” said Santos. “We
couldn’t do what we do without the community’s blessing.” “I don’t believe that we as a society really understand how much we have when there are others who have so much less,” said Ogorchock. “It just breaks my heart, and I hope that it tugs at someone’s heartstrings and gets them to go out there and help.” For additional information on the open house event on May 15, call 925-308-7507. To volunteer or donate for the Keller-Williams cleanup, call Ogorchock at 925-628-7764 or e-mail lorio@kw.com.
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Downtown Thursday kicks off 2010 season by Samie Hartley Staff Writer
Downtown Thursdays, a weekly festival series, returns to Brentwood next week. While the series typically runs from June through October, the festivities are beginning a month early in anticipation of the city’s downtown revitalization projects, which will limit the festival’s access to First Street this fall. For the third installment of the Downtown Thursdays series, the events will be held May 6 through Aug. 26. The July 8 event will be cancelled due to preparations for the Brentwood CornFest, which will take place along First Street this year due to city park’s closure during civic center construction. This year’s Downtown Thursdays will feature new events, including monthly food and wine festivals, a home and garden show, a children’s art show and a back-to-school movie night. In keeping with tradition, car shows will be held monthly, and Brentwood Idol is returning for its second year. This time around, however, participants will need to audition in a qualifying round on June 10 to make it to the finals competition on June 24. As always, the Downtown Thursdays events will feature vendor booths lining First Street, but this year, the booths will extend down Chestnut Street to give local vendors more opportunities to share their services and products. Annette Beckstrand, owner of His & Her Formal Wear and a Downtown Brentwood Coalition member, said local vendors are a
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Steve and Sue Fox play the alpine horns during the Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s Oktoberfest event last year. Downtown Thursdays will take place on First Street every Thursday through the summer (except for CornFest weekend in early July) beginning with a car show next week. critical element of the Downtown Thursdays events. “You’ll find things here that you won’t see anywhere else. Residents are sharing their talents with the community, so we’ll have people who make unique homemade creations that you can’t find at any of the big-name stores.” Downtown Thursdays is also an extension of the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce’s campaign to encourage residents to support Brentwood’s small businesses by
shopping locally, but the storeowners aren’t the only ones who benefit. When people spend money at local stores, a portion of the sales tax goes back to the city in which it was spent, so Beckstrand encourages Brentwood residents to shop in Brentwood and reap the rewards. “The Downtown Thursdays is a weekly celebration to draw people downtown,” Beckstrand said. “A lot of people don’t even know that we have a new restaurant (The Game)
downtown, so we want people to know what’s going on. There’s a lot to do downtown. People say downtowns are drying up in light of the changes in the economy, but not in Brentwood. We’re thriving. There are wonderful places to eat and shop. It’s a good place to be.” Downtown Thursdays will kick off with a car show next Thursday. Beckstrand said more than 40 people have signed up to display their vehicles, but as the festival expansion to Chestnut Street will provide more space, there’s room for more. Those who wish to participate in car shows or events such as Brentwood Idol may sign up at www. brentwooddowntown.com. The following week, the Downtown Brentwood Coalition will host a Cherry Jubilee to celebrate the incoming cherry harvest. As part of the festivities, residents will be able to face off in a baking competition to see who has the most “cherry imagination.” The contest will feature four categories: Salads/Appetizers, Bread/Parties, Main Dish and Dessert. All entries must feature cherries. Applications to enter the contest are available at the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce offices, 8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11. For a full list of upcoming Downtown Thursdays events, join the Downtown Brentwood fan page on Facebook. For more information, call Lyle Miller at the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce at 925-634-3344. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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TALK ABOUT TOWN he new Theatre at Edna Hill is ready for its grand opening, as Harold Hill marches into Brentwood for Edna Hill’s production of “The Music Man.” The curtain goes up on opening night, Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. A theater dedication will be held at 5:30 that same evening and feature performances by the Edna Hill Band, The Throwback Chorus and drama students, plus a few other surprises. If you can’t make the opening night extravaganza, performances of “The Music Man” are also scheduled for Saturday, May 8 at 2 and 7 p.m., Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 15 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. A special Purple Performance will be given May 16. Admission to that show is $10, and all proceeds will go to Relay for Life. To order tickets, call Edna Hill Middle School at 925-513-6440 or e-mail bschneider@brentwood.k12.ca.us. • • • esidents are invited to let the staff of Doggie Depot, 1300 Central Blvd., Suite E in Brentwood, spruce up their dogs at the third annual Splash n’ Dash Dog Wash on Sunday, May 2 at 8 a.m. The event benefits H.A.R.P. (Homeless Animals Response Program) in its effort to promote the well being of animals by paying for spay/neuter programs, purchasing food and finding foster homes for homeless animals.
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awareness of and money for organ donation. Cain and the ClubDave running team have completed this event for the last several years and hope to raise more money this year than ever for Organs ‘R’ Us, the beneficiary of The Relay. You can call Cain’s office at 925-756-6158 for more information or go to www.organsrus.com. Most of us don’t think about organ donation, perhaps because it brings up our own mortality. But the need for organs is real and lives can be saved. Even if you are unable to donate money, please be sure your driver’s license indicates yes for organ donation. If all drivers just did that, the waiting list for organs would be shorter and many lives would be saved. • • • he organizers of the recent Keep Antioch Beautiful (KAB) event found they had a winner when more than 900 volunteers turned out and helped pick up more than 11,000 pounds of trash. Not satisfied to rest on their laurels, however, organizers have posted a survey asking residents what other events they would like to see held, and asking KAB participants why they got involved. The eight-question survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ kab2010. –Compiled by Press staff
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Capt. Jon weighs anchor for Press Discovery Bay has yet another boatcrazy resident looking for any excuse to get out on the water … me! It all started in middle school when, over a weekend water ski camp, something happened. It was a metamorphosis of sorts that changed my life ON THE forever. Water skiing for the first time was ATER awesome, but the freedom and exhilaration of flying across that SoCal reservoir without the confines of curbs and speed signs was powerful. By 17 I was CAPT. JON pulling the family ski BLOOM boat to Shasta Lake and spent the next three summers practically living on its steep summer banks at night and afloat during the blistering hot days. In my early 20s a friend introduced me to bass fishing. Although it took a few years and my first post-college job, I bought a boat and the bass were in trouble. The boat served me well as I club fished and learned just how good those pro bass guys on TV really are. When the obvious snag holding that wise old lunker sees dozens of lures a day, you’ve
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UPDATE ON HAFA A few weeks ago I told you about the new HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) program from the government that became effective 4/5/10. I was very excited about this program when it first came out because it could make short sales easier to get approved and close, which is critical in today’s real estate market. In summary, participating lenders have to give up the right to pursue the short sale seller after close of escrow, they will give them $3,000 in relocation assistance, and there are set deadlines for lenders to respond to offers. Plus there is a way for lenders to pre-approve short sales PRIOR to going on the market. All these are welcome, and desperately needed changes. Well, here we are almost a month later, and the jury is still out on this program. The participating lenders have known this program was coming since last November, and they still seem to be quite clueless about it (in general). I spent several hours the other day with one of the BIG banks, because they told me I couldn’t submit my client’s short sale as a HAFA short sale because they already have an offer in place,
and because they weren’t at least 60 days past due. I pointed out to them that nothing in the HAFA federal guidelines mentioned either of these two “requirements.” We went round and round about this, and then with her supervisor, who said they “didn’t have the federal regulations in front of them.” I told them I did have them in front of me, and offered to send them a copy. They declined my offer. So I hung up and called back, got someone else, who agreed with me and promptly submitted them as a HAFA short sale. I am still optimistic that the HAFA program WILL be a major positive change for our industry, and needed relief for all the underwater homeowners in this area. It may just take a little while longer for the banks to get up to speed. For a short FAQ about the HAFA program and whether or not you may qualify, send me an email at Brian@SharpHomesOnline.com. If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www. SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty – Advertisement
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LUHSD’s Adult Education students proudly display their graduation certificates. In the front row, from left, are Cecilia Perez and Jaime Yela; back row: Sharon Jolly, Brenda Kuder, Theresha Leonard and Kathy Luther. Not pictured is Michele Enger.
Ready for the workforce LUHSD’s Adult Education held a graduation ceremony in March to honor seven individuals who have taken a giant step toward improving their lives and their futures. Two of the graduates, Kathy Luther and Sharon Jolly, completed four certification programs that included administrative office assistant, medical secretary, medical transcriptionist, and medical coding and billing. Other recipients included Cecilia Perez for medical coding and billing, Brenda Kuder for medical receptionist, Michele
Enger for administrative office assistant, Theresha Leonard for accounting clerk, and Jaime Yela for cashier/retail clerk. The students were recognized for the hard work and tenacious spirit required to complete these programs. Each student thanked the Adult Education faculty and staff for providing continuous support, quality instruction and relevant courses that address the ever-changing needs in the community. – Contributed by Sarah Singrin
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Independence High School students A.J. Barnes, Jennifer Perfetto, Shelby Ross, and Liberty High Freshman Perry Continente celebrate awards.
Local students dominate peace essay contest Students from Independence and Liberty High Schools dominated the 12th annual Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center’s annual high school essay competition this year, called the Peace Through Art and Writing Challenge. For their awardwinning essays on peaceful problem solving, and how one individual can make a difference in society, Liberty High School student Perry Continente will receive $250, Independence High School student Shelby Ross will receive $200, and Inde-
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Parent U. a family education by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Got kids? Got stress? You need Parent University. On May 15, the Byron Union School District (BUSD) is hosting Parent University, a daylong, kid-friendly, family-oriented event designed to provide parents with real-time tools for helping their children – and themselves – navigate through today’s academic, socially challenging, tough economic times. “A lot of families are going through stressful, difficult times right now, and this is a bridge we are creating to bring kids and families together,� said BUSD Assistant Superintendent Ken Jacopetti. “We’ll have some real exciting classes and fun activities. There will be something for everyone.� Born on the heels of BUSD’s successful Bridge Committee – an outreach model developed last year to help the district meet the emotional needs of its students – Parent University looks to take the Bridge Committee concept one step further to include the whole family. The free event is open to the community and will include lunch, entertainment, child- care, and crafts and games for kids. Parents can choose from 12 classes encompassing topics such as parenting, transitioning from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school, bullying and social networking. Abe Doctolero from the County Office of Education will be a guest speaker, as will District 9 Representative Joan Buchanan. “Our goal is to wrap around the families in our district to provide them with the support to promote educational success,� said Karri Murayama, Byron school board trustee and one of the organizers of the event. “We are trying to have classes that address hot topics in today’s world. We’re even going to have a class on support for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren because with this economy, those numbers have shot up. But there will also be a fun class on recreational activities that can be done on a tight budget that will foster memories for the kids.� But in the end, said Jacopetti, Parent University is about bringing families and the community together: “The hoped-for outcome of this (event) is for the relationship between communities, kids, teachers and families to connect and come together, especially in these stressful times. If a family needs our support we’re not sending them to an outside agency, we’re sitting down with them and helping them, and Parent University is hopefully one way to do that, and I think the idea is building momentum.
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Learning strums an innovative tune Cinco de Mayo by Ruth Roberts
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If Gina Minder wondered whether the Guitars in the Classroom program would be a success with her students, she didn’t have long to wait. “After the first session, the kids were sold,” said Minder, a second- and third-grade teacher at Oakley Elementary School. “They just love it; we all do.” Minder is one of dozens of teachers in the Oakley Union Elementary School District who are singing a new tune when it comes to traditional teaching, thanks to a nonprofit organization called Guitars in the Classroom (GITC). For a nominal fee ($800-$1,000 per district for an eight-week course), the nationwide organization supplies guitars and trains teachers to integrate music into their daily curriculum. The belief is that the power of music makes students in grades K-8 better able to engage in subjects such as language arts and math. English language learners and special-education students have also benefited from GITC’s musical approach. “They (GITC) have a whole program for English language learners, which we have a lot of here,” said Minder. “And they have lots of songs in Spanish and English that improve student vocabulary. We’ll take songs like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” or “Bingo” and change them up to work on grammar or vocabulary or even pronunciation.” Minder contacted GITC last year and was able to bring the program to the school through a grant pilot program for the district. The program has helped boost student scores throughout the school district and is popular with teachers, students and parents alike. Minder says that while the GITC grant paid for the program at Oakley this year, next season the district is on its own, and she’s hoping donations will continue to keep the program afloat. “With the budget cuts and everything else that has been going on, we were blessed this year to have the grant,” said Minder.
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Students at Oakley Elementary School are enjoying the Guitars in the Classroom program, which takes a musical approach to learning. “We would love for the program to keep going; it’s a benefit for everyone.” On April 30, GITC will host the first in a series of interactive concerts featuring the popular bilingual musical group Colibri. The free concert takes place at O’Hara Park Middle School at 7 p.m. and features vocal performances by Oakley students. “It’s a really great thing. The kids are so excited to be a part of the concert,” said Minder. “The students just love it (GITC). They are always asking me when I’m going to take down the guitar. We’ve actually had quite a few kids who have gotten their own guitars. It’s great when they come back to school and say, ‘I got a guitar for Christmas.’ It’s hard to beat that.” For more information or to make a donation to the Oakley program, call 925-625-7050 or visit www.guitarsintheclassroom. org. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
O’Hara Park Middle School is gearing up for its annual Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday, May 8 from noon to 4 p.m. “This is such a great community celebration that we look forward to each year,” said Rick Melgoza, one of the organizers of the event. “We always try to make it as diverse as possible by bringing in a variety of groups and artists.” The yearly gathering is a fundraising effort that benefits the OPS Folkloric group, supports university field trips for O’Hara Park students and pays for the purchase of cultural books for the O’Hara Park Library. The afternoon will feature food from local restaurants including Rosita’s Mexican Grill, The New Mecca, Little Manuel’s and Los Churros. Entertainment will also include exhibitions by the OPS Folklorico de Oakley, professional tango dancers Patricia and Warren Jensen, and OPS student performances. The Cinco de Mayo celebration is open to the public. Admission is $2. Those who purchase $6 lunch tickets in advance get their admission fee waived. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 925-625-5060. O’Hara Park Middle School is located at 1100 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley.
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When public servants become the masters Government, it seems, is failing at all levels. The federal government is nearly $13 trillion in debt, heading toward more than $20 trillion in the next 10 years, while Securities and Exchange Commission employees earning six-figure incomes spent much of their work days viewing porn on the Internet rather than preventing the Wall Street financial meltdown that led to the Great Recession. government DITORIAL runs California’s perennial $10-20 billion deficits, resulting in tax increases and service cuts to residents, while state hiring continues, state employee pay rates are not cut (although total pay is reduced due to extra days off) and they receive benefits so generous that future unfunded pension obligations are in the $500 billion range by one estimate, in addition to billions of more dollars owed in lifetime medical care for retired state workers. Contra Costa County continues to cut programs, including health, welfare and public safety – cuts totaling $155 million the past two years, another $34 million this year and possibly $78 million more next year – while paying an additional $59 million annually for retired county employee pensions and $63 million annually for retired employee health benefits, an obligation that totals $1 billion. Many school districts and city governments have also
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been forced to reduce staff, programs and services, including closing City Hall one or more days a month, to offset budget cuts from lower tax revenue and reduced funding from other levels of government while engaging in tough negotiations with employee unions in attempts to hold the line on salary and benefits. Meanwhile most of the poor, harried citizens whose taxes pay for all of this government largesse don’t receive any pensions or health care benefits provided by their company after they retire. Instead, many have taken pay cuts (without getting extra days off) and suffered decreased benefits, including reduced vacation time, limited contributions to a company health plan and nonpayment for holidays if they fall on a weekend. Something has gone seriously out of whack when public servants are making out pretty well during the recession while the public they are supposed to be serving is suffering. Hardest hit are the poorest and most vulnerable among us such as abused children, the disabled and the elderly. A county official recently warned at a town meeting in Antioch that due to government budget cuts “at some point as a society, the costs we will pay in child abuse, child malnutrition, seniors being hospitalized – those costs will be quite enormous.” While government employee pay and benefits are not entirely to blame for the current crisis – two years of economic downturn have taken their toll on everyone – they
LETTERS Don’t allow others to choose for us Editor: One of the most important points to understand regarding Measure F is that the land in question is not protected open space. The land lies within the neglected and unfunded jurisdiction of the county. It is subject to anything the County Board of Supervisors elects to do – with or without our vote. If we do not control this land, the owners will likely go to Antioch for annexation, or to the county for development. If this occurs, we will not see most of these improvements and will suffer from a development that will
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adversely impact our community. Measure F is straightforward – local control for Brentwood. The bottom line is about who decides Brentwood’s future, and the future use of the land in question. Brentwood residents can choose to have 100 percent of the vote regarding the future of Brentwood, or we can leave it to the overall county residents, of which we total a meager 5 percent of the voters. Measure F gives Brentwood control of its borders by establishing our own urban limit line, not the one decided upon by voters in the far reaches of the county – most of whom have never set foot in Brentwood. Once annexed by us, we can oversee the specific compliances to environmental and community impacts. We can camp out on the steps of our own city hall to express our opinions and know that they will listen because our vote directly affects them. Once Measure F is passed by us – we stand to benefit from the proposed amenities, which are: more than $25 million to fix Balfour Road and American Avenue; significant funds for expansion of the Bypass; muchneeded investment to our economy with new jobs and surplus funds to the city; services that enhance public safety with funding for paramedics and crime-fighting tools for our police; more elementary school capacity than needed to support the project; sports fields and
are a large part of the problem. The solution is to either continue raising taxes while cutting government services or reduce government employee pay and benefits to levels more comparable to those in the private sector. Unfortunately, the public employee unions are powerful. Their endorsements and campaign contributions in the form of cash, campaign mailers, advertisements and volunteers are eagerly sought by politicians seeking election or re-election. Those politicians, once elected, then turn around and reward public employees with generous pay and benefit packages. It’s a cozy deal that works well for both parties, but which, unfortunately, sticks the rest of us with the large bill and service cuts. Nothing will change until the public demands that candidates pledge to change the status quo not just for future government hires but current employees as well. Government pay rates should be reduced or at least frozen, pensions should be eliminated and replaced with 401Ks, and retiree health plans that go only to government employees should be eliminated as well. Those changes alone might be enough to eliminate much of the budget shortfalls, allowing taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned money and the needy among us to receive vital care. It’s time to return to government of, by and for the people, rather than of, by and for public employee unions. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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parkland well in excess of standard requirements. If we vote no, someone else will undoubtedly choose for us. We can choose for ourselves if we vote Yes on Measure F. Annette Beckstrand Brentwood
Perplexed by F Editor: I am still pretty confused about Measure F. The one thing I am certain of, though, is that when I signed the petition to get the measure on the ballot, I was told it was for road improvement to increase traffic safety around the high school. At no point was I told that it would also allow lands to be developed. At this point, this tactic makes me skeptical of Measure F. Ed Younger Brentwood
Prevent further county blunders Editor: It was a Contra Costa County vote with less than 5 percent of the voters being from Brentwood that decided our current urban limit line. It was that 2005 vote, not the school district or the citizens of Brentwood, that created our unsafe mess on American Avenue and has kept Balfour Road unimproved. Don’t let the county continue to make more bad decisions for Brentwood. Measure F will finally put Brentwood voters in control
of the future of our Heritage High and Adams Middle School area, provide a plan for our future to fix American Avenue and finally widen Balfour Road. Opposing Measure F will leave Contra Costa County in control and potentially allow Antioch to control this area. Passing Measure F will finally put Brentwood in control. We voters need to have the Brentwood leaders we put in office make decisions with our input and not allow Contra Costa County or Antioch keep these decisions from us. Vote Yes on Measure F. Doreen Forlow Brentwood
Yes on Measure F Editor: After reading the guest commentary article by Patrick MacIsaac and two letters to the editor by Kathy Griffin, I felt compelled to give a view from a county resident who would urge you to Vote Yes on Measure F. Brentwood creating its own urban limit line will ensure the citizens of Brentwood control of the development of this area. Approval of Measure F does not give owners/developers carte blanche. Before the City of Brentwood approves any future development plans through the city’s normal planning procedure, it must include environmental impact studies, and the commission and council must have see Letters page 29A
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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD April 17, 8:01 a.m. An unidentified person stole all four tires and wheels from a vehicle parked on Brentwood Boulevard. April 17, 10:05 a.m. An unidentified person threw a bottle of water at a vehicle on Sand Creek Road at O’Hara Avenue. April 17, 10:20 a.m. On Shady Willow Lane at Lone Tree Way, a subject contacted during a traffic stop was found to have a noncitable warrant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. April 17, 10:39 a.m. An unidentified person stole a company cell phone from a business on Lone Tree Way. April 17, 1:30 p.m. A resident of Brentwood Boulevard was found in violation of a court order by failing to comply with a custody exchange. April 17, 5:24 p.m. On Pine Street at First Street, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found in possession of controlled substances. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. April 17, 7:03 p.m. On O’Hara Avenue at Sand Creek Road, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without a license. April 17, 10:21 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Sand Creek Road, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be intoxicated. Both were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. April 17, 11:36 p.m. An unidentified person stole a vehicle parked on Brentwood Boulevard. The vehicle was recovered in Oakley. April 18, 1:38 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Second Street, a subject was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. April 18, 2:28 a.m. A subject was physically assaulted by three unidentified subjects on Birch Street. No personal property was stolen. April 18, 6:24 a.m. The driver of a vehicle that struck two other vehicles parked on Little John Way fled the scene without leav-
ing contact information. April 18, 5:26 p.m. A subject left a residence on Shady Willow Lane following an argument over cleaning the dishes. April 18, 5:45 p.m. On Windmill Court, a subject contacted during a verbal dispute with his wife threatened to kill investigating officers. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. April 18, 6:26 p.m. Two subjects were detained and placed under citizen’s arrest for shoplifting at a business on Lone Tree Way. They were released on a Promise To Appear. April 18, 7 p.m. On Heather Place, a subject contacted during a dispute was found to be too intoxicated to safely care for himself. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. April 19, 3:46 p.m. An unidentified person stole five bales of cardboard from the rear of a business on Brentwood Boulevard. Loss: $300. April 19, 4:22 p.m. An unidentified person used the Social Security number of a resident of Wintergreen Road to collect unemployment benefits. April 19, 8:05 p.m. A subject contacted after attempting to fill a fraudulent prescription at a business on Second Street was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. April 19, 9 p.m. A resident of Redhaven Street reported that a check was stolen from her mailbox. April 20, 10:56 a.m. A resident of Chamomile Lane received phone calls and text messages in violation of a court order. April 20, 2:58 p.m. A resident of Brentwood Boulevard reported that property had been taken from his backyard and found next door by a vacant house. April 20, 7:52 p.m. An unidentified person stole a motorcycle parked on Adams Lane. 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 April 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Antioch Police Department, REACH Project, Inc., Antioch Unified School District and the Contra Costa County Probation Depart-
April 18, 5:26 p.m. in Brentwood ment collaborated in a truancy sweep of the city. The program is intended to be supportive rather than punitive. Statistics reveal that high rates of truancy are directly linked to daytime criminal behavior, and truant students are more prone to drop out of school, which places them at a disadvantage in becoming productive adults. Antioch police officers, paired with probation officers, detained, cited for truancy and returned to class a total of 22 students. Student Support Services from the Antioch Unified School District and personnel from the REACH Project processed and counseled the truants. Future programs will be planned in an attempt to further reduce the truancy rate and increase the accountability and responsibility of both the students and their parents or guardians. For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/citygov/police. OAKLEY April 12 – On Carol Lane at Main Street, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. April 12 – Residential burglaries occurred on the 1700 block of Ashwood Drive and on the 500 block of O’Hara Avenue. April 12 – Identity theft was reported on the 1600 block of Port Way. April 12 – Misdemeanor vandalism occurred on the 1100 block of O’Hara Avenue. April 13 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on Ashwood Drive at Fuschia Way. April 13 – On the 3000 block of Anderson Lane, a subject was charged with interfering with a public officer. April 13 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on West Cypress Road at Empire Avenue. April 13 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Empire Avenue at Gateway Drive. April 13 – Misdemeanor battery was reported on the 2100 block of Verona Avenue. April 13 – Vehicles parked on the 4700 block of La Vista Drive and on the 1800 block of Locke Court were burglarized. April 13 – Trespassing occurred from the 3000 block of Anderson Lane. April 14 – A juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 1700 block of Fairhaven
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One of four distinctive homes in the Reserve at Parklands community in Oakley, where Meritage Homes is holding a grand opening May 8.
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Meritage opens two new neighborhoods Meritage Homes will kick off a series of grand opening events May 8 with the unveiling of its new Reserve at Parklands neighborhood in Oakley. Soon afterward, Meritage’s highly anticipated new Carmel Estates neighborhood in Brentwood will officially open. Both Carmel Estates and Reserve offer an impressive collection of home designs that boast distinctive architectural styling, open layouts and generous included amenities. “Due to increasing demand for these ideally located and affordably priced neighborhoods, interest lists have been rapidly forming since midMarch,” said Barry Grant, president of Meritage Homes’ Northern California Division. “And although we’re still putting the finishing touches on our new models, we’re encouraging interested buyers to visit either neighborhood this weekend to check out our new floorplans, architectural drawings and neighborhood layout while the selection and savings are at their best.” Meritage’s new Reserve at Parklands neighborhood features just 26 homesites in an established and mature master-planned community. Affordably priced from the $270s, Reserve features four single- and two-story plans that range in size from 2,034 to over 2,700 square feet. Highlighted by charming front entries, the homes offer three to six bedrooms, up to four bathrooms and a two-car garage. A variety of customizing and flexible room options are available that allow homebuyers to personalize the home’s interior and exterior spaces to reflect their personal style and desires. For sales office hours and additional information, please call 866-675-9383 or visit www.meritagehomes.com. A beautiful new gated community located in the heart of Brentwood, Carmel Estates features a premium selection of homesites surrounded by the neighborhood’s 1.7-acre central park that offers spacious backyards and adjacent open space. Pre-model pricing starts from the mid $300s at Carmel Estates, which features six all new singleand two-story home designs ranging in size from
2,265 to 3,475 square feet. The homes offer up to five bedrooms and boast estate-style architectural elements throughout, such as vaulted ceilings, formal rooms for entertaining, gourmet kitchens, bonus rooms and master retreats. The thoughtfully designed floorplans feature spacious and open layouts highlighted by designer-selected colors and fixtures throughout. For additional information or to schedule a private neighborhood tour, please call Katrin Maercz at 925-493-1088 or visit www.meritagehomes.com. Adding to the appeal of Carmel Estates and Reserve is the fact that many of the area’s popular amenities such as hiking trails, recreational facilities, parks and the Delta are conveniently located just minutes from your doorstep. Historic downtown Brentwood is the scene of many community events throughout the year, including concerts, music and wine festivals, and holiday parades. Carmel Estates and Reserve also enjoy proximity to nearby shopping, restaurants, Highway 4 and highly rated local schools. Further adding to the appeal of Carmel Estates and Reserve is Meritage Homes’ commitment as an industry-leading green builder. Meritage recently increased its standards even further to become the only large public homebuilder to ensure every home it builds meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s stringent ENERGY STAR guidelines. Meritage Homes’ energy-efficient and environmentally friendly standard features include Low-E windows, programmable thermostats, Energy Star appliances, low-flow showerheads and faucets, low VOC carpets, paint and finishes, and much more. These price-included features combine to make Meritage homes 20 to 30 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the current International Residential Code. In addition to lowering utility bills and using fewer natural resources, these homes also provide better indoor air quality for a healthier living environment. – Advertisment
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On the water from page 7A waves down the California coast or doing the “Miami Vice” thing across Empire Cut here in the Delta, all have their own magic and attraction for this salty boat junkie. Today I teach sailing and operate a small charter business offering assorted water adventures, hoping to awaken the tempest hidden within. After all, why should I be the only one afflicted? Witnessing that ah-ha moment, when a landlubber becomes forever cursed with thinking, breathing and living for the next time out on the water, is a really
Makeup from page 18A “I love the art of everyone having different facial features, eyes and bone structure. I use colors to enhance the beauty of their individuality and I love to put my art in the makeup.” Prevot studied makeup in European studios, mostly in Rome, for seven years and has worked for Oscar De La Renta, Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang and Gianfranco Ferrer fashion shows. Last November and December, she painted New York Yankee’s pitcher “CC” (Carsten Charles) Sebastian’s wife, Amber. She said working with her celebrity clientele is no different than working with anyone else. “It’s very beautiful working with the celebs. I love that glamour life!” said Prevot, who lives in Antioch and dreams of one day hanging up a shingle on her own
kewl thing. My quest for knowledge and experience of all things boating related is something of a sickness, some may say. However, it may well also provide many a column of interest to this Delta community. Please join me for a look at boating in the Delta with regular offerings of tips, tricks, advice and pontification. Until next time, have fun and boat safe. Jonathan Bloom is a USCG licensed master and ASA-certified sailing instructor. He can be reached via www.baydeltafun. com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
makeup studio in Brentwood. For now, her studio is her clients’ homes, and unlike some studios that make the customer “wipe the slate clean,” she prefers that her clients keep their normal makeup on so she can analyze what they’re doing right and wrong. “I tell them to have good eating habits,” said Prevot. “Drink lots of water, hydrate their face and before a wedding or event, exfoliate or use a hydrating mask.” She also advises brides to block off about an hour and a half of makeup time “because they are the center of the whole day,” while others can expect to sit in the chair for an hour. Her greatest satisfaction is hearing a client say, “Thank you for making me feel so beautiful!” Visit Prevot’s Web site at www.doriseprevot.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters By Trevor Frey
Show Me the Note!!! “Show me the money!” - A notorious saying in some circles, but always referenced back to the 1996 Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr., film, Jerry Mcguire. In the film it was said first by Cuba Gooding Jr. while he made the most important financial decision of his family’s life. For anyone being foreclosed, or being threatened with foreclosure, here in California, “Show me the note!” is the battle cry for fighting the foreclosure. On two recent occasions in California restraining orders have been in place to stop foreclosure proceedings because the lender (s) were not to the provide the bankruptcy courts the documentation needed to prove they truly owned the note – therefore they could not prove they had the right to foreclose on the property in question. With the very recently released Office of Thrift Supervision study, announced by managing director Grovetta Gardineer, providing evidence that 55% of all “modified loans” redefault within the first six months, it’s truly relevant to begin discussions on alternative ways of saving your home. Since California permits foreclosure proceedings to begin without the homeowner represented by legal counsel, for anyone in foreclosure, or threatened with foreclosure, it’s come to a point where hiring, or at least looking into, legal counsel should be a serious thought. Instead of paying for a loan modification that promises no finish line, or exact results, why not at the very least investigate the idea of a real estate attorney, or a bankruptcy attorney to save your home? Quoting from yet another film, this time the 1972 classic, The Godfather, “every great wealth comes from a great crime.” The very same lenders, brokerages, and trading firms that made hundreds of millions (in some cases, billions) from the housing boom, are also the same sloppy companies that apparently did not pay enough attention to the details – such as the needed documentation to confirm ownership of many mortgage notes. With
over $810 billion in mortgages converted into securities and made available for trading in 2006 it is not becoming apparent in the courts that not every lender executed the proper paperwork to transfer some of those mortgages to the investors who thought they bought them, and so now those investors are being told by the courts they cannot foreclose on those loans! Simply stated, if the party trying to foreclose can’t provide proof they own the note on your home, how can they possibly call said note due and retain ownership of the collateral, thus foreclosing on your family? In court, by law, if they lender cannot provide the needed documentation - the original note – within 5 years of it being requested (5 years is the statute of limitation for these cases) than the homeowner is free of any obligation on the mortgage. As former federal bankruptcy Judge Glen Ayers stated, banks looking to reap the benefit of the note “may not be able to show the judge they have the right to foreclose.” More and more Judges nationwide are taking a page out of Johnny Depp’s book while they tell lender’s to “forget about it” just as he did in the 1997 film, Donnie Brasco! Regardless of how this topic affects you directly, it’s truly important that you’re informed and aware of the conversations taking place around you. If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns please don’t think twice to call or write. I’m always here to help, my cell phone is always on, and will be available all weekend!. If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, or wish to speak with a Streamline 203(k) expert, don’t hesitate to call or write. I’m always here to help and will be available all weekend. If you have any other real estate lending related questions or concerns I also welcome your call or email at anytime. (925) 726-1444 or tfreymortgages@yahoo.com. – Advertisement
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Two Simarros are better than one by Dave Roberts Staff Writer Two heads, as the saying goes, are better than one. And when it comes to sports, it would be appropriate to point out that four arms and legs are better than two – especially when those heads, arms and legs belong to Kaitlin and Meghan Simarro. The identical twins are seniors at Antioch High, where they have excelled for the past four years in three sports: tennis, soccer and softball. Imagine the possibilities for Antioch athletics had they been octuplets instead of twins. “They are well-rounded athletes,” said softball Manager John Luis. “Just great kids, 4.0 students, just solid athletes. They perform well out here (on the softball field), perform well on a soccer field, perform well on a tennis court. So they are just pretty well-rounded kids and great kids.” As you might expect with identical twins, not only do they look and sound alike but they also have the same interests, participate in the same sports (soccer being their favorite) and plan to attend UCLA next year. Asked what it’s been like to grow up with a twin, Kaitlin said, “It’s been good. I think we help sharpen each other. We make each other better in school and sports but, like, as people too. It’s been fun having someone by your side.” Being athletes, they share a competitive spirit. “Yeah, I guess between us there’s definitely a lot of competition,” said Meghan.
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Meghan, left, and Kaitlin Simarro not only look like mirror images but they’re also star athletes in three sports at Antioch High. “In sports we are really competitive with each other. It helps motivate each other to do our best. It’s a benefit for me and her too.” The Simarro sisters’ talents have probably been best on display in tennis. Both went undefeated in league play this year – Kaitlin winning the singles league championship; Meghan making it to the semifinals – and both helped their team finish second in the BVAL. You might think that would make
Kaitlin the better tennis player, but she said, “I wouldn’t say that. We challenged a couple times and we both beat each other. But it just so happened the year before I played number one, so she kind of just let me have it. It just kind of went that way. But we are pretty equal as tennis players.” In soccer they helped the Panthers make it to the NCS playoffs this year for the first time, finishing 13-8-4. Meghan, a forward striker, was selected to the All-league
First Team, scoring eight goals along with 12 assists. Kaitlin, playing center midfield, was named to the All-league Second Team. And perhaps it will come as no surprise that she also scored eight goals. In softball, Kaitlin plays shortstop while Meghan patrols right field. Last year the team made it to the NCS semifinals. Meghan was selected to the All-league First Team while Kaitlin earned an Honorable Mention. This season the team is on a roll and will likely be vying to the end against Freedom and Heritage for the BVAL championship. “We have been improving a lot,” said Kaitlin. “I think everyone is expecting a good season from us this year too. Hopefully, we can go to NCS again.” Asked who is the better athlete, it will again come as no surprise that Meghan responded, “I would say we are about equal. I think we both have different strengths and weaknesses.” She’s not sure yet what degree or career she will pursue, saying, “Maybe something, like, sciencey or a medical field or something like that.” These similar Simarros will be focusing on academics in college, leaving athletics for intramural sports; so those 4.0 grade point averages should serve them well. “I think it’s important if you are going to be in sports to have good grades too because you don’t want to be one dimensional,” said Meghan. It’s safe to say that the Simarro twins are guaranteed to be at least two dimensional. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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reedom’s Carmen Martinez won the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter races at the recent Mudville Challenge Track and Field Championship in Stockton. She’s seen here in the 3,200, followed by Haley Vredenburgh. The Freedom boys team took second place overall behind Heritage, while the girls team finished ninth. Kenny Walker, who won the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles and the long jump, was voted the male athlete of the meet. He also was on the winning 4-by-100-meter relay team. Other Falcon runners who won their events were Timzray Shepard in the varsity 100-meter race and Darrell Daniels in the junior varsity 100- and 200-meter races.
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World Cup comes to East County by Dave Roberts Staff Writer When Alex Kos was growing up in Europe there were few things more exciting than soccer, which might be as popular over there as football, baseball, basketball and hockey combined are in the U.S. Kos was living in West Germany in 1974 when that country not only hosted the quadrennial World Cup Soccer Tournament, but won it for the first time since the monthlong event began in 1930. “I remember the kids going out and pretending to be Germany or Holland or Spain playing one another,” he said. “The days that (Germany) played, pretty much the whole country would shut down and be glued to the television sets. World Cup is much bigger than the Olympics over there, because everyone played soccer. I spent five years in Europe and I fell in love with soccer.” The Brentwood father of three now wants to bring to East County the excitement of World Cup Soccer by spearhead-
ing a month-long version of the tournament at the Antioch Indoor Sports Center. It’s going to be a lot of work, but he has some time on his hands, having been laid off from his high-tech job last year. World Cup East Bay 2010 will take place from June 11 through July 11 to coincide with the World Cup in South Africa. A television at the sports center will show live World Cup games at 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and recorded games throughout the day. Kos is also planning to hold four one-week indoor soccer tournaments for kids and adults at the facility. The teams will represent the countries participating in the World Cup. Flags from those countries will be displayed throughout the facility and auctioned off afterward. Kos also hopes to get various ethnic restaurants to provide food from the countries playing on a particular day. “I do hope to make a little bit of money,” he said. “But my priority is to make it a summer to remember for local soccer fans. And if I can make a lot of money for the youth soccer leagues, then
KOS I am all for that.” Kos is hoping to draw between 500 and 1,000 fans to the facility each day to watch the World Cup and play in the local version of it. The details are still being worked out but the fee might be $350-450 per 10-player team. To help defray the cost of entry fees, uniforms and food, Kos is looking for individual and corporate sponsors. For more information, go online to www.worldcupeastbay2010.com. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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From tee to trophy case Northern California Junior Golf Tour (NCJGT) played its first tournament recently at Roddy Ranch Golf Course, drawing 50 top players from all over Northern California. Among the 15-18-year-old girls, who played from the men’s silver tees (making it a 6,043-yard course), Deer Valley junior Haley Edwards finished second behind Roseville senior Madilin Gedeon. This was Edwards’ first Photo courtesy of Lisa Edwards tournament of the season. Deer Valley freshman Taylor Coover placed first in the 11-14 girls, playing from the bronze tees. Both girls are key players on the Wolverine girls golf team. Above, Edwards receives her trophy from NCJGT Founder and President Michael Lucas.
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This is Crazy! I Need a Fresh Start! Chapter 7 Bankruptcy by Joan Grimes, Esq. A couple came into my office visibly shaking. The wife was trying to be strong, but was shortly crying. They had been in a trial modification for a year with no permanent modification on a house underwater by $250,000. A mortgage representative had come to their house taking pictures and a lawsuit was served on Easter by a credit card company. They couldn’t sleep because they were worried that the Sheriff was going to come and evict them and creditors were calling at all hours of the day and night. They didn’t know what to do. They need a fresh start. A fresh start has been provided to the Banks, the Investment Companies, and the Insurance Companies that invested in the real estate market and a fresh start is available to consumers. We do not want or need consumers to bare all of the responsibility for the real estate meltdown. Most home loans made between 2001-2007 could not be paid off on a person income. More than anyone, the banks knew that a person can only pay off in home loan debt of 2-21/2 times their gross household income in this lifetime. The Banks knew exactly what they were doing, but they didn’t care because there was billions of dollars to be pocketed. A fresh start for a consumer is usually a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 is a straight bankruptcy also known as a liquidation case. In a Chapter 7 case, all assets and liabilities are included and the Chapter 7 Trustee will have the right to liquidate non-exempt assets for the benefit of creditors. In exchange for including all assets and liabilities, an individual’s promise to pay on most debts are forgiven through a discharge. In most cases, there are no assets available to creditors because all of the assets are exempt or encumbered by liens to the full extent of their value. Exempt assets that the Chapter 7 Trustee cannot reach include 401k, IRA, Annuity, retirement plan, equity in a car up to $3,525, most household goods and furnishing, life insurance, most personal injury actions, and then
$23,250 in other assets such as motorcycles, boats, RV or additional equity in cars or other items. Most people who are having problems paying their bills qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy either because their income is low or because their mortgage payments and other secured loans such as car loans are too high in relation to their income. However, a person should not delay in seeking legal advice. The loss of a home prior to a bankruptcy filing either through a short sale or foreclosure may make an individual’s income too high for a Chapter 7 and the only option will be Chapter 13 repayment plan which will last between 3-5 years. In addition, there may be personal liability and tax consequences which could have been eliminated in a bankruptcy. In conclusion, if you are having financial problems, seek legal counsel. You did not make this real estate meltdown. There are serious personal liability and tax consequence of a short sale and foreclosure. Make sure you understand your legal rights prior to undertaking either a short sale or allowing your property to be foreclosed. Do not lose sleep and your sanity worrying about financial problems. Help is available to you just like it was to the Bank, Investment Companies and the Insurance Companies. WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. WE HELP PEOPLE FILE BANKRUPTCY RELIEF UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY CODE. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED AS LEGAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON IN MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING A VOLUNTARY DEFAULT, SHORT SALE, FORECLOSURE OR BANKRUPTCY. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR OBTAINING TAX & LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING AN INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. 8660 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B, Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 323-7772 © 2010 Joan Grimes – Advertisement
Invites you to participate in our Giant Flea Market When: Saturday, May 15, 2010 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Parking Lot in front of Liberty High School 15 x 15 ft. Exhibit Space $30.00 Come and Sell your no longer needed household items or your handmade treasures. Proceeds from the space rental will benefit the Brentwood Lion Club’s Scholarship Program for graduating Seniors from Brentwood’s four High Schools, Independence, La Paloma, Heritage, and Liberty. If you have any questions you may call: Lion Mike Morgan at 925-513-7280 or email to: lionmike63@hotmail.com Please mail Check and application to: Brentwood Lions 482 Edgefield Pl, Brentwood, CA Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Alternate Phone: _______________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________ # of spaces needed _____________ Amount enclosed: $ _______________________ I will sell or display: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
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Committee seeks veterans’ pictures Members of the armed forces who have passed away are always honored at the Memorial Day ceremony at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch, but this year they can be present in more than just spirit. The event will feature a display of photographs of service members who are no longer with us except through photos, documents and our memories. There will also be a motorcycle caravan, dignitaries and special ceremonies at the event. Members of the public, service groups, military clubs and anyone else who has a picture of a former member of the armed forces are invited to contribute a photo of their loved one for the display. Special emphasis is being given to veterans of World War II. Pictures can be e-mailed to nicholas.welzenbach@carriageservices.com. Prints can be dropped of at Oak View’s office, 2500 E. 18th St. in Antioch. Prints cannot be returned, so make a copy of one-of-a-kind photos.
Homicide from page 1A and two DNA analysts. The focus is to identify, review and investigate violent crime cold cases that have the potential to be solved using DNA analysis and locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases. “NIJ funding for the Cold Case Unit now allows us to take an aggressive look at some of
Recycling from page 1A “It is a very exciting time, as the council is well aware,” said Montgomery, “We will be able to move toward a more aggressive, single-stream recycling program, so one of these gallon containers would be exclusively for recycling. Right now there is kind of a cumbersome, two-box program that many people don’t use because it is difficult to get the little boxes out. This (new collection bin) would be a toter, much like the 96-gallon toter we have now – the green one. “The plan would be to use that one as the green waste and then two new ones
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Photos like this one of Marine Staff Sgt. Stephen Wilson, who was killed in 2007, will be featured in a special video display at the Memorial Day ceremony in Antioch on May 31. The photo display will be part of an expanded event this year. Areas will be set aside around the cemetery to convey information about various aspects of Memorial Day and what it means to be an American, and stations will be in operation teaching flag folding and flag etiquette, flag history and military history. The special displays will open at 9 a.m. and formal ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. The displays will remain in place after the ceremonies until noon. our unsolved cases,” said Capt. Steve Warne of the Sheriff’s Office Field Operations Bureau. “While we cannot undo the past, we now hold someone accountable for the homicide and hopefully can provide some answers and closure to the family of Louis Fernandez.” For more information, call Public Information Officer Jimmy Lee at 925-313-2643.
would be delivered to the customer. … Prices will be different for each, encouraging people to use the smaller size for the waste container in difference to the recycling container and the yard-waste container. So each household would have three (bins). It’s certainly an improvement, a step forward, but as you know it, there will be some cost involved to move toward that diversion rate that law has mandated on cities: that 50 percent of all waste should be diverted and recycled.” To pay for the cost of the new bins and the new service trucks needed to collect the
LEGAL NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Cedric Gaines, 1111 James Donlon Boulevard, #2003, Antioch, CA 94509 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Cedric Gaines FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0391 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Cedric Leon Gaines filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Cedric Leon Gaines to Proposed Name: Corey Justin Dillon 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/6/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: March 9, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court
Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 881 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING A REZONE (RZ 10-001) TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.506 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 56 ZONE – SUNSET INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX) OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY CLARIFYING THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO PERMITTED USES AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES. OTHER SIGNIFICANT CHANGES INCLUDE ADDING A LIST OF PROHIBITED USES AND AN AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE FOR NON-CONFORMING AND PROHIBITED USES. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 27th day of April, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Brockman SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 882
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING A REZONE (RZ 10-002) TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.900 OF THE BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING THE PROVISION REQUIRING OUTDOOR DINING AND MERCHANDISE DISPLAY PERMITS TO BE RENEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 27th day of April, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: /s/_______________________ Cynthia Garcia, CMC Assistant City Clerk Certified copies of the full text of the proposed ordinances are posted and may be read in full in the City Clerk’s Office at 708 Third Street, Brentwood, California, or copies may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Proposed date of adoption by City Council: May 11, 2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: April 30, 2010
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Army sapper Pfc. Clint Rarey, right, shakes the hand of Warrior Watch Rider Jeff Emanuel as other Riders look on during a surprise sendoff at Rarey’s Brentwood home recently. Rarey, son of Paul and Karen Rarey, graduated in October as a combat engineer in Company E, 31st Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade and is stationed at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. He deploys with his unit to Afghanistan this weekend.
recyclable materials, Oakley residents will face a fee hike. The proposed monthly garbage fee will increase to $39.70 from $31.11. The city is also proposing to change the billing period from quarterly to monthly, which is more convenient for residents who pay their bills electronically on the Internet. Councilman Kevin Romick said he is hesitant to raise the rates as part of the city’s first order of business entering the franchise agreement, but he “begrudgingly” agreed to it, as the fee increase is needed to pay for the improved services. Mayor Pat Anderson agreed that asking for more money is always a concern, but as the increase will help the city meet its waste quota, it is justified. Councilwoman Carol Rios also affirmed the need for a fee increase, but reminded the council that Oakley waste rates would still be some of the lowest in the county. And since residents have expressed an interest in recycling, Rios encouraged the city and Oakley Disposal to work together to create an education campaign for adults and children to help them understand the new system. “People want to recycle,” Rios said. “We want to do the right thing. And you get it from your kids coming home from school. They say, ‘Mommy, don’t throw that in the garbage. You know we should recycle it.’ That’s how it all starts, and that’s how we make a cleaner planet – a (cleaner) place to
live.” Representatives from Oakley Disposal said their company would create a video to post online to help educate the public, and host tours of its facility for school children. The company will also conduct workshops to helps resident better understand the new system and its benefits to the city. In the past, cities that have gone from crates to bins have seen an increase in recycled waste, so the new process is expected to help Oakley meet and exceed its recycling goals. Regarding the length of the contract, all council members, with the exception of Vice Mayor Jim Frazier, supported a 20year contract with the option of a five-year extension. Frazier preferred a 20-year contract with a 10-year extension option, citing the option as a “good investment.” However, all members agreed that the third option – a 15-year “evergreen” contract with automatic one-year extensions – was not a feasible contract, as the city would need to wait out the remaining 14 years should the council decide to terminate the agreement. City staff and representatives from Oakley Disposal will negotiate a final contract, which is expected to be brought before the council for approval during a public hearing next month. Once approved, the program will take three to four months to implement, so residents won’t see any changes, including fee hikes, until October. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Letters from page 14A standard public hearings. Opponents are quick to point out the number of homes, stating it is a high-density project when in fact it is low-density zoning that calculates to approximately 1.5 to 1.85 homes per acre. To put this in perspective, Shadow Lakes is approximately 400 acres with approximately 940 homes, giving a density of approximately 2.35 homes per acre, with similar densities in Deer Creek. This project will be completely funded by developers with no tax burden to the citizens of Brentwood. No one is going to build anything in the near future due to current market conditions. The developer as well as the City of Brentwood and everyone else, unless they are living in a hole with no contact to the real world, know there are thousands of homes and lots on the market at this time. The fact is: none of these other projects can do anything to solve the issues related to this area. None of this area is designated open space. This is private property that has been slated for development in Brentwood for over 20 years. The facts in Measure F obligate the developers to widening Balfour to four lanes to Deer Valley, and continuing American Avenue to Balfour to its original design with two entrances and exits at a cost of roughly $27.5 million. This will reverse the Board of Supervisors’ withdrawing the urban limit in 2000, which has left the school districts and
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The power of positive voting Editor: Our leaders support Measure F to help guarantee a continued positive future. They understand the importance of planning to provide jobs, improve roads, helping our police and fire district. They know that having more sports fields, better parks and improving the public safety improves Brentwood. Our leaders know supporting Measure F brings a positive action for the kind of improved future that has made Brentwood the most desirable city in the East County. Look at the names of Brentwood’s former mayors, councils, planners, educators and business leaders already supporting Measure F. They are all looking to a positive future for Brentwood by supporting Measure F. What kind of person are you: positive or negative? Vote positive on Measure F. Casey O’Hara Brentwood see Letters page 30A
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The expansion will bring 85 new jobs to Antioch. Walmart offers competitive wages at all career levels and we are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package to both full-time and part-time associates. The average pay for regular, full-time hourly associates in California is $12.10 per hour. Additionally, associates are eligible for business performance-based bonuses.
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Irises unfurl low-maintenance loveliness RUTH ROBERTS
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hanks to a wet spring and unseasonably cool temperatures, Tony Dittmore’s irises
got a late start on their blooms this year. But that’s good news for those who haven’t yet made the trek out to the Brentwood Iris Garden and gazed on its three acres of irresistible irises. “We were about two weeks behind this season because of the weather, and so we’ve got only about half the field in bloom right now,” said Dittmore, owner of the Payne Avenue property. “Last year this time I was pulling out the sprinklers, but not this season.” Now through May, the Brentwood Iris Garden will be open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups as well as individuals are welcome to visit the garden for free, and this year – just in time for Mother’s Day – Dittmore is offering cut irises for $1 a stalk. Guests to the iris garden can buy a bouquet, shop for bulbs or simply come out and enjoy the continuous carpet of color. “Our blooms are amazing this year
because the plants are so much bigger than last year,” said Dittmore. “We have been enjoying a great turnout from the public, which has been really fun. It’s nice to have return visitors, but it’s always nice to see new faces too.” And while Dittmore’s garden is filled with more than 20,000 bulbs and 650 varieties, less ambitious gardeners can still create their own slice of horticultural heaven on a slightly smaller scale. “Irises are relatively low maintenance and do well in a sunny spot in your yard,” said Dittmore. “They don’t require a lot of water and they get bigger and bigger every year. They’re very easy to grow.” But the old adage about never putting a $10 plant in a $2 hole is true, said Dittmore, who added that the right combination of fertilizer is as important as anything when it comes to growing bright, beautiful blooms. When shopping for fertilizer, be sure to check the numbers on the outside of the box or bag. There are typically three numbers that represent three individual purposes – color, roots and overall condition. “The three numbers mean up (growsee Irises page 4B
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Spring is in full bloom at the Brentwood Iris Garden. Each year owner Tony Dittmore invites the public to come and view the more than 650 varieties of irises on his Payne Avenue property. Hearty and easy to grow, irises are the perfect choice for first-time gardeners as well as veteran growers.
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You can wander through more than 650 varieties of irises, some 20,000 bulbs in all, at the Brentwood Iris Garden.
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Irises from page 3B ing the color), down (establishing the roots) and all-around (the general health of the plant), and typically the higher the number the better,” said Dittmore, who uses a triple-15 special blend on his irises. Whether potted or in the ground, iris bulbs should be planted in August to yield top results by April. Dittmore suggests fertilizing the bulbs one week after planting, and watering fairly heavily once a week for the first month. After that, watering every two weeks should suffice. First-time as well as veteran gardeners can hop online to research the varieties of iris, get an idea of what they’re looking for and purchase bulbs as well. “We have a large selection online,
but I always encourage people to come down and see the flower in person,” said Dittmore. “You can’t get the experience of what it’s really like without seeing its true size and shape and sticking your nose in a bloom and breathing in its scent. Some smell sweet and some not so sweet; the only way to know is to experience it first hand. Plus, coming out to the garden is a great way to meet your neighbors and enjoy some time outside. It’s hard to beat that.” The Brentwood Iris Garden, located at 195 Payne Ave., is open now until the blooms are gone. For additional information, upcoming events or to order online, visit www.brentwoodirisgarden.com or call 925-595-3838. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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s April showers give way to May flowers, now is the ideal time to start your own flower garden. But if you don’t have a
green thumb and are clueless about what it takes to make a garden flourish, Delta Informal Gardeners are here to help. The society of East County gardeners known as DIG hosts a yearly plant sale where you’ll find everything from rose bushes to tomato plants. “You name it, we’ve got it,” said DIG Publicity Manager Jon Bergstrom. “We’ve got annuals such as marigolds, and we’ve got perennials, like petunias. We’ve got lots of flowers, but we’ve got some small trees and shrubs too. We’ve got some rose bushes. There’s really something for everyone. No matter how green your thumb is, we’ve got something to get you started.” In keeping with the organization’s tradition for the past see DIG page 6B
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DIG from page 5B 22 years, DIG’s 2010 plant sale takes place the day before Mother’s Day – this year, Saturday, May 8. Bergstrom said if you’re stumped on what to get mom on her big day, a plant is always a nice gift. Instead of a bouquet of flowers that will die within a week, a flowering plant is something that mom can plant in her yard and enjoy all season – if not all year round. DIG’s annual plant sale features 5,000 plants on average, and while that seems like a lot, some people camp out at the greenhouse hours before the gates open to make sure they get the best selection. “The plant sale is a popular event that brings out hundreds of people every year,” Bergstrom said. “Sometimes we’ve got people lined up as early as 5:30 in the morning waiting to get in – and we don’t even open the gates until 8:30. People come with wagons, ready to cart off a new selection of plants. It’s become a tradition for some people. People look forward to it every year.” All plants sold at the event are grown by DIG members, some of whom start propagating plants as early as September. The plants are stored at the greenhouse at Shelly’s Garden, located on Chestnut Street in Brentwood between Sellers Avenue and the Byron Highway, where DIG members tend to them until the big day. For those new to gardening, Bergstrom recommends an annual plant such as marigolds. These flowers last for one season up to a year, offering the grower “instant satisfaction.” Once you get the hang of growing,
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you can move on to perennials, which last for several years if cared for properly. However, whether you’re a novice or a gardening wiz, Bergstrom warns growers that they’ll need to spend a few hours prior to planting, tending to East County’s “goodas-pavement” soil. The ground lacks proper nutrients, so Bergstrom suggests buying some potting soil to help nurture your new greenery. Soil will also be sold at the plant sale. Bergstrom also encourages new growers to have patience with their new plants. Once you remove the plant from the pot and put it in the ground, the plant may go into “transplant shock” and wilt slightly as it acclimates to its new home. Bergstrom said to keep watering the plant and it should come back to life within a week. But if you’re concerned about the plant’s status, you can always ask the experts. DIG Master Gardeners staff a booth at the Brentwood Farmers’ Market every Saturday, waiting on standby to answer all your gardening questions. DIG members also host meetings on the fourth Monday of the month at Brentwood Methodist Church, 850 Second St., where they swap gardening tips and hear lectures from guest speakers. For more information about DIG, visit www.deltainformalgardeners. org. The DIG Plant Sale runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Shelly’s Garden in Brentwood on May 8. Prices range from $1.50 for 1-gallon annuals and $2.50 for 1-gallon perennials to $5.50 for 5-gallon plants. Specialty garden items and succulents are individually priced. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.
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Bake sale for Aaron The East County community is invited to support the No Drama Mamas Meetup Group bake sale to benefit the Aaron Tanner Foundation on Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Brentwood Farmers’ Market on First Street. Aaron Tanner (www.saveabrokenheart. com) is a courageous 4-year-old Brentwood boy in desperate need of a rare heart and kidney transplant and is currently waiting for organs to become available. Aaron’s congenital heart condition and subsequent renal failure have led to the need for the double transplant. The No Drama Mamas Meetup Group is an Oakley/Brentwood-based mom’s group that
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0135455 Title Order No. 09-8401863 Investor/Insurer No. 079839615 APN No. 055-350- 008-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.â€? Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ROBERT L. GONZAGA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., dated 12/15/2004 and recorded 01/04/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0002579-00, in Book , Page ), of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 14/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1925 BADGER PASS 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. 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 $598,954.29. 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 speciďŹ ed 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/- 12/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale OfďŹ cer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3528725 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
obtained within 10 days of the date of ďŹ rst publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneďŹ ciary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a ďŹ nal or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is ďŹ led; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale speciďŹ ed in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 4/13/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.ďŹ delityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notiďŹ ed that a negative credit report reecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulďŹ ll the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3501926 04/- 16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
gagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 4/28/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.ďŹ delityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notiďŹ ed that a negative credit report reecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulďŹ ll the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3522698 04/- 30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0149466 Title Order No. 09-8448882 Investor/Insurer No. 155821658 APN No. 034-430- 008-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/30/2006. 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.â€? Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MICHAEL ANTHONY ZAMORA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 08/30/- 2006 and recorded 09/01/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0278960-00, in Book , Page ), of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 28/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 322 BARN DANCE 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 $572,747.74. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciďŹ ed 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: 01/- 09/2010 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 OfďŹ cer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3543613 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0026850 Title Order No. 08-8119986 Investor/Insurer No. 093811838 APN No. 055-250- 043-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/16/2005. 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.â€? Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: EULA BASS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 06/- 16/2005 and recorded 06/30/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0240760- 00, in Book -, Page -), of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 14/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of
Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2500 INEZ 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. 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 $673,582.45. 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 speciďŹ ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 05/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale OfďŹ cer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3528419 04/16/2010, 04/- 23/2010, 04/30/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John Jerald Micheal Lawhorn, 724 Sunlight Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: John Jerald Micheal Lawhorn FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0514 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: John Jerald Micheal Lawhorn ďŹ led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. John Jerald Micheal Lawhorn to Proposed Name: John Michael Rovai 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/1/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: April 5, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010
ing title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 07/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale OfďŹ cer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3535374 04/23/2010, 04/- 30/2010, 05/07/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0102880 Title Order No. 09-8291585 Investor/Insurer No. 157110089 APN No. 071-353- 004-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/18/2006. 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.â€? Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ROSINE A. CANEPA AND CHRISTOPHER J. LIETZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS., dated 10/- 18/2006 and recorded 10/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0349652- 00, in Book -, Page -), of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 14/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3410 HEATHER COURT, ANTIOCH, CA, 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $481,320.81. 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 speciďŹ ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 18/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale OfďŹ cer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3528862 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002934-00 The name of the business (es): R & M Landscape Co. Located at: 4900 Beldin Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jose D. Reynoso, 4900 Beldin Lane, Oakley, CA 94561; Fausto Miramontes, 420 Star Street, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the ďŹ ctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jose D. Reynoso This statement was ďŹ led with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 21, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the ďŹ stitious business name (1) NIGHT HAWK AGENCY; (2) (UNIT) UN NAMED INVESTIGATION TEAM The ďŹ ctitious business name referred to above was ďŹ led in Contra Costa County on: 4/30/- 09 under ďŹ le number: #F0003075-00 Located at: 2032 Tupelo Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dermot L. Jones, 2032 Tupelo Way, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an Individual Signature of registrant: Dermot L. Jones This statement was ďŹ led with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-336305-CL Order # 100017650CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2005. 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 speciďŹ ed in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DAVID A. BOWER, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 9/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0359735- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 6/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $530,611.72 The purported property address is: 2112 EL LAGO DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 041- 170053 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
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-338995-RM Order # 100054895-CA-GTO 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. 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 speciďŹ ed 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): DANIELLE KENNEDY, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE Recorded: 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0408577-00 in book xxx, page xxx of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/21/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $432,508.21 The purported property address is: 3894 MARSH WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034- 270-015 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 ďŹ rst publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to EMC Mortgage Corporation 2780 Lake Vista Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneďŹ ciary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a ďŹ nal or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is ďŹ led; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale speciďŹ ed in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort-
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0057946 Title Order No. 08-8214568 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 052164-004-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/22/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.â€? Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: DWAYNE GIRON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 12/22/2005 and recorded 12/30/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0499461-00, in Book , Page ), of OfďŹ cial Records in the ofďŹ ce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 21/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2800 LARKSPUR DR, ANTIOCH, CA, 945316713. 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 $481,754.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciďŹ ed 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, regard-
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 09-9529-01 Loan No.: Masten YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/4/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Original Trustor(s): Sue Ann Masten Bianco, in her capacity as Trustee of The Wayne G. Masten Revocable Inter-Vivos Trust of 2000 utd 09/26/00, as amended Duly Appointed Trustee: WT Capital Lender Services Recorded 1/10/2008 as Instrument No. 20080005628-00 in book ---, page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 5/7/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREETS), MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $162,010.35 Estimated Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1682 Cedar Ct, Oakley, CA Legal Description: LOT 36, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6394, FILED OCTOBER 11, 1984, IN BOOK 283 OF MAPS PAGE 34, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE REMOVE MINE PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN THE UPPER 500 FEET THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF STOCKTON, EXECUTOR OF THE WILL OF OLINTO NARDUCCI, DECEASED, RECORDED JUNE 8, 1983 IN BOOK 11286 PAGE 459, OFFICIAL RECORDS.A.P.N.: 035-552-0297 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. Requirements of California Civil Code section 2923.52 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations 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 for or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: April 1, 2010 W.T. CAPITAL LENDER SERVICES, 7522 North Colonial Avenue, Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711, (559) 222-4644 Sale Status Line (714) 730-2727 http://www. lpsasap.com Debra Berg, Senior Vice President Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
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 $312,843.14. 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. 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. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Residential Services Validated Publications 2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200 Concord, CA 94520 925603-7342 www.rsvpforeclosures. com NDEx West, L.L.C., as Authorized Agent Dated: 04/23/2010 (RSVP# 192647) (04/23/10, 04/30/10, 05/- 07/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0001810 Title Order No. 10-8013333 Investor/Insurer No. 440134833 APN No. 034-470- 007-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/07/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: BRYAN J PITTS AND NICOLE J PITTS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND DEBORAH LANE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/07/- 2008 and recorded 05/12/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0104121-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 14/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 112 LITTLE RANCH 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 $401,353.31. 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: 04/- 15/2010 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# 3512890 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
est 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: 05/13/2010 Time of Sale: 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 163 Continente Avenue, Brentwood, California 94513 APN#: 010-550-044 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 $519,300.19. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Residential Services Validated Publications 2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200 Concord, CA 94520 925603-7342 www.rsvpforeclosures. com NDEx West, L.L.C., as Authorized Agent Dated: 04/23/2010 (RSVP# 192625) (04/23/10, 04/30/10, 05/- 07/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010
Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10-13-2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0391857-00, in book ///, page ///, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA , executed by: CANDIDA M. ROLIZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AND LASZLO BUD, AN UNMARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, and State described as: APN No.: 076-301-002-2 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3362 S FRANCISCO WAY ANTIOCH CA 94509-5435 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations 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. Said sale of property will be made in “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by 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 $83,901.87 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. IF AVAILABLE, THE EXPECTED OPENING BID MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER or (818) 871-1919. Date: 04-21-2010 TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY ARLENE H. BEHR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Address: Malibu Canyon Business Park, 26679 W. Agoura Rd., Suite 225, Calabasas, CA 91302 Phone: 818871-1900 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. ASAP# 3530481 04/23/2010, 04/- 30/2010, 05/07/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Steven Lionberger, 1738 D Kirker Pass Road, Claton, CA 94517 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Steven Rayman Lionberger FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0518 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Steven Rayman Lionberger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Steven Rayman Lionberger to Proposed Name: Steven Rayman Vollmer 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/3/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: April 6, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002299-00 The name of the business (es): Kim & Rob’s Place Rusty Porthole Located at: 3893 Willow Road In: Bethel Island, CA 94511 Mailing: P.O. Box 1660, Bethel Island, CA 94511 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kim Brunham and Robert Brunham, 1499 Delta Road, Knightsen, CA 94548. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/30/10. Signature of registrant: Kim Brunham This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 30, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: March 30, 2015 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1260402-15 APN: 041- 120-027 TRA: 19006 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1319 REF: Olguin, Dolores IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 06, 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 May 13, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 14, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0394652-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Dolores Olguin, A Married Woman, As Her Sole and Separate Property, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2145 Megan 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $351,604.80. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is filed. (2) The timeframe for giving notice of sale as specified in subdivision (a) of section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 The undersigned loan services authorizes Cal-Western REconveyance Corporation to execute the Notice of Sale on its behalf containing or attaching the above declaration required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54 regarding its exemption from California Civil Code Section 2923.52 CitiMortgage, Inc By: Aaron Menro Title: VP 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: April 22, 2010. (R307200 04/23/10, 04/30/- 10, 05/07/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 5, 2010
a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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 describing the land therein: APN # 076502-025-0 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED PER SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2213 TYLER COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 Trustee’s Sale is: $356,378.12 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 04/16/2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: AMY LEMUS , TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400, IRVINE, CA 92606 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)730-2727, (714) 7247500, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 ASAP# 3531359 04/- 16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $643,987.21 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: April 22, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714-5085100 By: Lisa Bradford Authorized Signature The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Lisa Bradford Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 ASAP# 3541807 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002110-00 The name of the business (es): REAL RADAR INVESTMENTS LLC Located at:4585 CARNEGIE LANE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): REAL RADAR INVESTMENTS LLC, 777 N. RAINBOW BOULEVARD, SUITE 250, LAS VEGAS, NV 89107. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/24/10. Signature of registrant: ZENIA GILMORE, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 24, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: March 24, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002260-00 The name of the business (es): AUTO CARE CENTER Located at: 1124 ERICKSON ROAD In: CONCORD, CA 94520 Mailing: 4300 CLAYTON ROAD, CONCORD, CA 94521 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TEJVIR S. KANG, 1792 Giotto Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513; SHAUN BERNARDINE, 1639 Glazier Drive, Concord, CA 94521. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: TEJVIR SINGH KANG This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 29, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: March 29, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002431-00 The name of the business (es): BLACK DIAMOND TACTICAL Located at: 3094 HUDSON DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, Mailing: 1145 2ND STREET, #106, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): BLACK DIAMOND TACTICAL LLC, 3094 HUDSON DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 CALIFORNIA. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: BRIAN MATHEWS, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 5, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: April 5, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20100015000312 Title Order No.: 100040380 FHA/VA/PMI No.: You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 06/05/2006. 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. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0188688-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. Executed By: Norman M. Johnson, 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: 05/13/2010 Time of Sale: 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1642 Dune Point Ct, Byron, California 94514 APN#: 004-151016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20100134000312 Title Order No.: 100027119 FHA/VA/PMI No.: You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 07/26/2006. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/03/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0245541-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. Executed By: Maddock Monroe and Patricia Monroe, Will sell at public auction to high-
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Allen Lee Willis III, 2191 East Cypress Road, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Allen Lee Willis III FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0587 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Allen Lee Willis III filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Allen Lee Willis III (AKA) Bubba Jonathan Wallace to Proposed Name: Bubba Jonathan Wallace 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/7/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: April 9, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Chiekel Reginald Mitchell, 105 Portola Place, San Pablo, CA 94806 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Chiekel Reginald Mitchell FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0630 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Chiekel Reginald Mitchell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Chiekel Reginald Mitchell (AKA) Chiekel R. Mitchell to Proposed Name: Chiekel D’Juan DeVerney 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/15/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: April 19, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TTD No.: 20101079561997 Loan No.: 10536949 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. On 05-14-2010 at 10:00 A.M., TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale # CA0533419 Loan# 1010777520 Order # 090097732 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/11/- 2010 at 10:00AM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/20/2007 as Document No. 2007-0343512-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CALIFORNIA, executed by: JEFFREY B CHURCHILL, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, OPTION MORTGAGE LENDING, INC, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06740-6 . Loan No. 0019366905 Title Order No. 090831922CA-MSI APN 055- 680-058 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 11, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 20, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on October 21, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005- 0408961-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA executed by: THOMAS JOSEPH MILLER, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND MIMI DIHN NGUYEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, in favor of PREFERRED MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1740 SANGER PEAK WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531- 9127 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1260819-02 APN: 032- 351-075 TRA: 82235 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4463 REF: Titus, Edward Ray IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 02, 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 May 13, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 06, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0038132-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Edward Ray Titus and Erlinda C Titus 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: 3455 Wells Rd Oakley CA 945615006 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: $312,267.92. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘ Mortgage Loan Servicer’ ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President. For sales information: MonFri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 20, 2010. (R-305716 04/23/10, 04/30/- 10, 05/07/10) Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010
AND BEVERLY TROTTER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 7/10/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0216623-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/- 21/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 284 BARQUENTINE CT PITTSBURG, California 94565 APN #: 095-292-042 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $352,558.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. T.S. No. WC-236816-C Loan No. 0043369925 ETS Services, LLC Date: 4/15/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3517014 04/- 23/2010, 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-202819-C Loan No. 0022239032 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/30/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: FELINA A MENDOZA AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 5/10/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0172272-00 in Book -, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/- 7/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 488 CLIFFORD COURT BAY POINT, California 94565 APN #: 098-430-015 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $242,151.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 4/2/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3518913 04/- 16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 10-00232-LM-CA Loan No. 9900183447 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED12/ 11/2001. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession,
or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MICHAEL SAXBY AND KAY LUK-SAXBY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 12/14/2001 as Instrument No. 2001-0386590-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 05/21/2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $229,326.54 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 501 MALICOAT AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-350-039 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 04/26/2010 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3535661 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010
obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 04/30/2010 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3539927 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010
accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President For sales information: MonFri 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: April 30, 2010. (R-306349 04/30/10, 05/07/- 10, 05/14/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-237097-C Loan No. 0040236630 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/1/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: STEVEN D. EMERY AND DAWN M. EMERY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 5/17/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0175422- 00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/24/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 13 SUSIE COURT OAKLEY, California 94561-6334 APN #: 034-350-026 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $399,253.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 4/22/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3521950 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-297900-TC Order # 090490527-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): LUZ T. BAILEY, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0202754- 00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 7/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $646,227.95 The purported property address is: 729 SOLITUDE DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-420-060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the
referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to 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: 4/- 1/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3516395 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 17592 E. 17th Street, Suite 300, Tustin, CA 92780, 714-508-5100 By: Lorena Enriquez Authorized Signature The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Lorena Enriquez Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 ASAP# 3546420 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-236816-C Loan No. 0043369925 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/1/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: JOSEPH K TROTTER
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 10-30310-FF-CA Loan No. 0022532964 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED08/ 06/2007. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ANA F. VARGAS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 08/16/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0235525-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 05/21/- 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $635,582.46 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1281 POPLAR DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 032-410-027 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
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1263652-02 APN: 018- 280-009 TRA: 72013 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7146 REF: Gebro, Vernon L IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 26, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 20, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 02, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0311628-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Vernon L Gebro, 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: 91 Delta Rd Oakley CA 94561-2830 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: $263,960.45. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘ Mortgage Loan Servicer’ ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-06405-6 . Loan No. 0031414626 Title Order No. 090805165CA-DCI APN 053-331-001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 4, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 20, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on October 12, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-032358300 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: ARTURO RODRIGUEZ AND ALENDRA RODRIGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4600 WOODBRIDGE 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 made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $528,953.98 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: April 26, 2010 POWER DEFAULT
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20100134000229 Title Order No.: 100026440 FHA/VA/PMI No.: You are in Default under a Deed of Trust, dated 11/04/2004. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/16/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0437862-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. Executed By: Kuldip Judge, 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: 05/13/2010 Time of Sale: 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 941 Orchid Drive, Brentwood, California 94513 APN#: 017-420-008 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 $472,500.41. 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. 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. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Residential Services Validated Publications 2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200 Concord, CA 94520 925603-7342 www.rsvpforeclosures. com NDEx West, L.L.C., as Authorized Agent Dated: 04/23/2010 (RSVP# 192628) (04/23/10, 04/30/10, 05/- 07/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002796-00 The name of the business (es): 1. BALFOUR DENTAL 2. BALFOUR DENTAL CARE 3. BALFOUR FAMILY DENTAL 4. BALFOUR DENTAL AESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY 5. BALFOUR FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTAL 6. BALFOUR FAMILY DENTAL CARE 7. BALFOUR DENTAL GROUP 8. BALFOUR FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY Located at: 3120 BALFOUR ROAD, SUITE D In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): RAYANI DENTAL CORPORATION, 3120 BALFOUR ROAD, SUITE D, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: SIEN K. SIAO, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: April 16, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2010
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 10-06284 Loan No.: 1883363 A.P.N.: 037-211-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/24/- 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: TIMOTHY EDWARD HULL, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 9/30/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0376924-00 in book , page and rerecorded on - as - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Date of Sale: 5/13/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $323,090.63 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5052 FERNWOOD COURT OAKLEY, California 94561-000 A.P.N.: 037-211-019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a Final Order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 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. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: 04/16/2010 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Manager ASAP# 3526976 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010
DA KENT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 2, SUBDIVISION 5313, WHICH MAP WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY ON JULY 5, 1984 IN BOOK 280 OF MAPS, PAGE 29. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM, AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE 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 GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM, AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF AIRSPACE OF SAID LAND OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED ON A DEED FROM JOSEPH L. CUNHA AND MARY D. CUNHA, TRUSTEES U.DT. DATED JUNE 7, 1984, RECORDED JUNE 21, 1988, IN BOOK 14403, PAGE 332, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $736,064.01 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 90 CUNHA COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 052-191-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 04-14-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3505251 04/16/2010, 04/- 23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: KELLY R. ADAMSON, SINGLE, as Trustor, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA (Original Lender) and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 310 BROOKVIEW DR, OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $392,200.45 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 04/14/10 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)7302727, www.fidelityasap.com or www. priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3533603 04/30/2010, 05/- 07/2010, 05/14/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010
publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $477,384.60. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 4/- 21/2010 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee. com ASAP# 3523975 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010, 05/07/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 7093086 Loan No. 0217080018 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/6/2010 at 10:00 AM, Max Default Services Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/30/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0247392- 00, in book -, page -, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Pablo Solis, A Single Man, 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, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 037-263-004-6 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20 Korbel Ct, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $358,291.95 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, Lender or Servicer has declared it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 from the Commissioner that is current and valid as of the date of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale and the requirements of Section 2923.52(a) does not apply to this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. Dated: 4/- 5/2010 MAX DEFAULT SERVICES CORPORATION Ryan Remington/ Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 Max Default Services Corp. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3505568 04/16/- 2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA- 89325 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 7, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a Cali-
fornia corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM ODUM, JR AND KELLY DENISE ODUM, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustors, recorded on 5/5/2006, as Instrument No. 20060141894-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 034-380-053 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 1304 BIRMINGHAM STREET, OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $624,463.90. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 4/- 14/2010 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By JEAN GREAGOR, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: 800-542-2550 Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or http:// www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3515218 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
tleton CO 80124. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has 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 apply to 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: 4/- 12/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3528048 04/- 30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010
vice Company, as Trustee By: FCI Lender Services, Inc., as Agent 8180 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 U.S. Bank National Association, Customer Service Department (949) 7986002 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com or call: 925-603-7342. Vivian Prieto, Vice President FCI Lender Services, Inc. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (RSVP# 193567)(04/- 30/10, 05/07/10, 05/14/10) Brentwood Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 240658CA Loan No. 0684718885 Title Order No. 331266 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-24-2005. 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 05-07- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-09-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0045425- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: DANNY KENT AND DANELLE KENT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AND LIN-
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-36746-3 Title Order No.090828321 APN 035-730-023 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/20/- 2010 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/22/2006, as Instrument # 20060198016-00 of official records in the
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FSL- 89602 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/13/2007. 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. On May 14, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by CHRISTOPHER D. ROMERO, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 6/21/2007, as Instrument No. 20070179735-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 035-61 1-020 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 315 HELENA COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-273805-CL Order # 090281806-CA-DCO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERT E. FREDRICKS AND KATHLEEN L. FREDRICKS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0231691- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 21/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $432,028.78 The purported property address is: 3897 HARVEST CIR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 270-054 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Lit-
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’ S SALE Title Order No.: 5801891 Trustee Sale No.: 69782 Loan No.: 9032695843/001 APN: 034-280- 078 You are in Default under a Deed of Trust dated 08/31/2004. 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 proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 05/- 20/2010 at 01:30PM, DSL Service Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on Sep 10, 2004 as Doc #2004-0350376- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: David A Bower, A Married Man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets), Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 235 Sterling Way, Oakley, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $268,751.42 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “ mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 4/21/10 For: DSL Ser-
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0168516 Title Order No. 09-8-524488 Investor/Insurer No. 434361283907 APN No.: 032- 380-0045 You are in default under a Deed of Trust, dated 08/08/- 2008. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. Notice is hereby given that ReconTrust Company, N.A. as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ITALO DANIEL MILAN RIVAS AND IDA J MILAN HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 08/08/2008 and recorded 08/21/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0186978-00, in Book -, Page -,), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/14/2010 at 10:00 AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street) 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1073 CLEAR LAKE DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $502,056.46. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Dated: 02/- 20/2010 ReconTrust Company, N. A. 1800 TAPO CANYON RD CA6 914 01 94 SIMI VALLEY CA 93063 Phone: (800) 2818219, 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# 3519477 04/16/2010, 04/- 23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT TRUNKLINE AND PLANT CAPACITY FEE DECREASES On Tuesday, May 4, 2010, the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider an adjustment in Trunkline and Plant Capacity fees for fiscal year 2010/2011. The proposed adjustments are based on the Ironhouse Sanitary District Capacity Fee Update Report from Bartle Wells Associates, ISD Ordinance No. 25 and includes the following: Trunkline Fees 1. A $3.13 decrease in the trunkline capacity fee, which brings the fee to $1030.48 per EDU. Plant Capacity Fees 2. A $17.55 decrease in the plant capacity fee, which brings the fee to $5789.05 per EDU. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Ironhouse Sanitary District Office, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley, California. Susan V. Walde, Secretary Ironhouse Sanitary District Contra Costa County California Publish: April 23, & April 30, 2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: April 14, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: GATEWAY GAS & MART LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3615 GATEWAY ROAD BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Type of license(s) Applied for: 21 - OFF - SALE GENERAL Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Date(s): April 23, 30, May 7, 2010
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT ANNUAL LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS and CITYWIDE PARKMAINTENCE ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2010/11 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 11, 2010, hold a public hearing on the following matter: Accept public comments, questions and action by the City Council on the Final Engineer’s Reports for the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 and Consolidated Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts for Fiscal Year 2010/11 as listed; • The annual update of 94-1 (Brentwood Country Club), 95- 2 (Hawthorne Landing), 95-3 (Pheasant Run), 95-4 (Diablo Estates), 95-5 (California Spirit & Glory), 95-6 (Gerry Ranch), 957 (SPA ‘ D’ including Greystone), 95-8 (Garin Ranch), 97-1 (Hancock – Brentwood Lakes), 97-2 (Marsh Creek Apartments), 97- 3 (Brentwood Park Apartments), 98-3 (Solana), 98-4 (Birchwood Estates), 98-5 (Arroyo Seco), 99-3 (SPA ‘ L’ ), 99-4 (California Grove), 99-5 (Deer Ridge Country Club), 99-6 (Trailside), 99-7 (Termo), 99-8 (Gerry Property), 99-9 (Richmond American), 00-2 (Lyon Woodfield), 00-3 (California Orchard), 00-4 (Brentwood Park), 01-1 (Laird Project), 02-2 (Oak Street), 02- 3 (Apricot Way), 02-4 (Braddock & Logan), 025 (Sand Creek & Brentwood Blvd.), 02-6 (Balfour & John Muir), 02-7 (San Jose & Sand Creek), 02-8 (Lone Tree), 02-9 (Balfour Plaza), 02-10 (Lone Tree Center), 02-11 (Lone Tree Plaza), 02-12 (Sunset Industrial), 02-13 (Stonehaven), 03-2 (Meritage Lone Tree), 03-3 (Brookdale Court), 03-4 (Tri-City Plaza), 03-5 (West Summerset), 03-6 (Arbor Village), 03-7 (Garin Ranch Commercial), 038 (Blackhawk Commercial), 04-2 (Balfour Griffith Commercial), 05-2 (South Brentwood Boulevard Commercial), 062 (Palmilla), 06-3 (Vineyards), 06-4 (Villa Amador), 06-5 (Barrington) and the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Information regarding the Final Engineer’ s Report for the Consolidated Landscape & Lighting Assessment Districts or the Citywide Park Maintenance District No. 98-1 may be obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, City of Brentwood, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5444. If you challenge the City Council’ s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: April 26, 2010 _________________________ _ Margaret Wimberly City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: April 30, 2010
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002135-00 The name of the business (es): SMOG SOLUTIONS Located at: 6750-A BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HUGO HENRIQUEZ AND MARCIA LYNN HENRIQUEZ, 5622 ARCADIA CIRCLE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/25/10. Signature of registrant: Hugo Henriquez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 25, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: March 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002542-00 The name of the business (es): ORALE ORALE MEXICAN RESTAURANT Located at: 5601 Lone Tree Way, Suite 150 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: 181 Crawford Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): AGUILAR 5, INC., 181 Crawford Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Danny Aguilar/President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 8, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: April 8, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002295-00 The name of the business (es): Hot Wheelz Industries Located at: 590 Person Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Bartneck and Christine Bartneck, 590 Pearson Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert Bartneck This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 30, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: March 30, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002662-00 The name of the business (es): ENOS FAMILY FARMS Located at: 1850 Walnut Boulevard In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: P.O. Box 2131, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ronald Martin Enos, 1656 Chatham Place, 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: Ronald Martin Enos This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: April 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002155-00 The name of the business (es): Alder + Associates Realtors, Inc. Located at: 1412 Marlin Place In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alder + Associates Realtors, Inc., 1414 Marlin Place, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/1/10. Signature of registrant: Donald William Alder - President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 25, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: March 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002248-00 The name of the business (es): Milligan-Spika Company Located at: 580 Valdry Court, Suite D-4 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 14006, Oakland, CA 94614 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): J & R Supply, Inc., 580 Valdry Court, D-4, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/29/10. Signature of registrant: Jeffrey Varrella This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 29, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: March 29, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002541-00 The name of the business (es): Ricciardi Services Located at: 855 South Estates Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul M. Ricciardi, 855 South Estates Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Paul M. Ricciardi This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 8, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: April 8, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002653-00 The name of the business (es): Shepard Plumbing Located at: 2233 Trinity Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alan James Shepard, 2233 Trinity Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Alan James Shepard This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: April 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002399-00 The name of the business (es): APPOSITE; APPOSITE LOCK Located at: 40 Kingston Place In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Darin Polsley, 40 Kingston Place, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. 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: Darin Polsley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 2, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: April 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003024-00 The name of the business (es): A & M MECHANICAL Located at: 1211 Ironwood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MASON EDWARD KLUG, 1211 Ironwood Drive Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mason Klug This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 23, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: April 23, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002685-00 The name of the business (es): Kid’s Corner Preschool Located at: 535 Cashew Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shanon M. Niemeier, 535 Cashew Place, 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: Shanon M. Niemeier This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 13, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: February 8, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: MIKADO BISTRO LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2500 SAND CREEK ROAD SUITE A BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINEEATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): April 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002789-00 The name of the business (es): blueapple Located at: 1116 Alder Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alma Elsa Roque, 1116 Alder Creek 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: 4/16/10. Signature of registrant: Alma Elsa Roque This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 16, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 16, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christopher and Andrea Freyler, 350 Madison Court, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christopher and Andrea Freyler FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0579 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christopher and Andrea Freyler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Alyssa Noel Jacobsen-Freyler to Proposed Name: Alyssa Noel Freyler 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/21/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be
published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: April 12, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates:April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010
the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $329,044.37 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder- s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: April 23, 2010 Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000039-10-1 . 30 Corporate Park, Suite 400 Irvine, CA 92606 949-252-8300 Ernie Aguilar Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714259-7850 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Ernie Aguilar Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3534564 04/23/2010, 04/- 30/2010, 05/07/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 23, 30, May 7, 2010
California 94513 APN #: 016-280-029 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $391,178.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 4/22/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Christine Gomez-Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3542246 04/30/2010, 05/- 07/2010, 05/14/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 2010
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: 205 YELLOW ROSE 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 $444,790.21. 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/- 04/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3519694 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, 2010
LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002239-00 The name of the business (es): Master Mountain Movers Located at: 5862 Drakes Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joseph Hart, 739 Richardson Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513; Darin Waid, 4311 Silverado Drive, Oakley, CA 94561; Gary Dobberpuhl, 1380 Arlington Way, Brentwood, CA 94513; Richard Sautter, 5862 Drakes Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Richard Sautter This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 29, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: March 29, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002162-00 The name of the business (es): Cash Your Gold Located at: 1405 Hilltop Mall Road In: Richmond, CA 94806 Mailing: 1351 N. Main Street, Slainas, CA 93906 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sukh-Sana Enterprise, Inc., 1351 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906 California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/25/10. Signature of registrant: Siddiqi M. Hansoti (President) This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 25, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: March 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002891-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Realty Located at: 1120 Second Street, Suite 105 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William Bolles Lockridge, 1120 Second Street, Suite 105, 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: 2/9/10. Signature of registrant: William B. Lockridge This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: April 20, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0001687-00 The name of the business (es): Troyer Painting Located at: 10010 Foxboro Circle In: San Ramon, CA 94583 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian Andrew Troyer, 10010 Foxboro Circle, San Ramon, CA 94583. 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: Brian Troyer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 9, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: March 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002192-00 The name of the business (es): SIMPLY SPOTLESS Located at: 109 Worrell Road In: Brentwood, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marlo Campos, 109 Worrell Road, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Marlo Campos This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 26, 2010 By: Mary Imbrie, Deputy Expires: March 26, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2010 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: April 21, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: GRAZIES INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2505 SANDREEK ROAD SUITE 120 BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47 - ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Date(s): April 30, May 7, 14, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002718-00 The name of the business (es): Fred’s Fast Plumbing Located at: 3780 Brown Road In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Fred Engelhardt, 3780 Brown Road, 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: 1/1/10. Signature of registrant: Fred Engelhardt This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 14, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA08000039- 10-1 . Loan No. 9000403535 Title Order No. 100007579-CA-GTI APN 011-190-049 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 5, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 18, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 14, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0180653-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: BETH JACKSON, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of PACIFIC COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13251 BYRON HIGHWAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Johnny Ramos, 519 W. 3rd Street, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Johnny Jose Ramos FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-0152 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Johnny Jose Ramos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ramos (AKA) Johnny Jose Ramos (AKA) Jose John Ramos (AKA) John Ramos to Proposed Name: Johnny Jose Ramos 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 HEARINGa. Date: 6/3/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: OAKLEY PRESS Date: April 6, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-200173-C Loan No. 7440787935 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2005. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: AFRODESIA C. LOPOZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 11/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0460321-00 in Book -, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 5/- 21/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 293 WOODFIELD LANE BRENTWOOD,
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0112609 Title Order No. 09-8324467 Investor/Insurer No. 1705588562 APN No. 034- 410-043-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/06/2007. 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: VICTOR E QUILICI AND ELIZABETH QUILICI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/06/2007 and recorded 11/15/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0315692-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/14/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 205 YELLOW ROSE 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 $444,790.21. 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/- 04/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3519694 04/16/2010, 04/23/2010, 04/30/2010NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09- 0112609 Title Order No. 09-8- 324467 Investor/Insurer No. 1705588562 APN No. 034-410- 043-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/06/2007. 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 VICTOR E QUILICI, AND ELIZABETH QUILICI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/06/2007 and recorded 11/15/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0315692-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/14/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File #F-0002189-00 The name of the business (es): Quality Scale Inc. Located at: 5401 Byron Hot Springs Road In: Byron, CA 94514 Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Quality Scale Inc., 5401 Byron Hot Springs Road, Byron, CA 94514. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/26/08. Signature of registrant: Kelly Wedman This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 1, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: April 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-236976-C Loan No. 0043896612 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: KENNETH W HOUSE, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND ROBIN OOSTERBAAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 9/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0291827-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/- 21/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 3509 LEAFWOOD CIR ANTIOCH, California 94531 APN #: 052-201-026 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $457,259.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 4/21/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3522356 04/- 30/2010, 05/07/2010, 05/14/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 30, May, 7, 14, 2010
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Events Friday, April 30 Loma Vista Spring Fling Loma Vista Elementary’s 10th annual Spring Fling takes place from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and features carnival games, bounce houses, basket raffles and a silent auction. Carnival wristbands, basket raffle tickets and food will be available for purchase at the event. Proceeds benefit Loma Vista students.
Garin 40th Birthday Garin Elementary School celebrates its 40th birthday, welcoming all past, present and future families. The fun begins at 4 p.m. and features games, food and entertainment. For more information, visit www.garinparentclub. com or call 925-513-6370, ext. 2681.
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the nonprofit So Big Preschool of Antioch. Tickets are 50 cents; discounted bundled tickets are available. The event features the 49ers’ Darryl Pollard, storytelling, a clown and petting zoo. For more information, visit www.sobigpreschool.org.
‘A Night of Worship’ Grammy-nominated band Leeland and acclaimed singer-songwriter Phil Wickham perform at Golden Hills Community Church in Brentwood at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20 and can be purchased at www. itickets.com or call 800-965-9324. For more information, call 925-516-0653.
Labyrinth Walk St. Anne Community Life Center, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron, hosts a labyrinth walk from 10 a.m.-noon. All are welcome. For more information, e-mail gatherinprayer@aol.com.
A free Woman’s Guide to Money Matters seminar is held from noon-1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. at 100 Cortona Way in Brentwood. Learn about retirement, how to pay for a child’s education, and a strategy to achieve your financial goals. For more information, call 925-240-7257.
Saturday for Seniors
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This nonprofit organization provides innovative musical training for classroom teachers and students. A concert is scheduled for O’Hara Park Middle School in Oakley at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.guitars intheclassroom.org.
The Delta Children’s Ballet Theatre and a special guest from Black Diamond Ballet Theatre open the 2010 season with “Peter Pan” Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Pittsburg’s Creative Arts Building. Tickets are $8-$10 pre-sale and $10-$15 at the door. For more information, visit www. deltachildrensballet.org.
Delta Jazz Duo The Delta Jazz Duo performs on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Scottie’s/ Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant on Sunset Road at Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925516-4131 or visit www.shuttersbrasserie. com or www.deltajazztrio.com.
Saturday, May 1 Oakley Relay For Life Mark your calendar for Oakley’s Relay for Life event, held at Freedom High School on May 1 and 2 starting at 9 a.m. For more information and to sign up, visit www.relay forlife.org/oakleyca.
Brain Tumor Walk The Brain Tumor Walk is held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Form a team of family, friends or co-workers. Admission is $50 for adults, $25 for ages 6-17. For more information and to register online, visit www.bayareawalk.org or call 866-455-3214.
Wine & Cheese Networking Event Diamond Hills Spa in Oakley hosts the Wine & Cheese Networking event from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Delta Community Services. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Brentwood Chamber or Commerce, Delta Community Services, The Health Hut and Weathervane Western Wear. For more information, call 415-577-5454.
Fashion Show Fundraiser The Avon breast cancer walk team Tickled Pink hosts a Fashion Show fundraiser at 3 p.m. at 818 First St. in Brentwood. Enjoy music by The Summerset Band, comedy by Charlie, the fashion show and refreshments. A donation of $25 is requested. For more information, call 925-513-3211.
Community Carnival The carnival takes place from 3-6 p.m. at the Contra Costa Fairgrounds. Proceeds benefit
On the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., seniors gather for a good time at Family Life Center of Brentwood, located at 605 Harvest Park Drive. Transportation is available. For more information, call 925325-0418 or 925-634-2016.
Sunday, May 2 Splash n’ Dash Dog Wash Doggie Depot in Brentwood hosts the third annual Splash n’ Dash Dog Wash to benefit H.A.R.P. (Homeless Animals Response Program). The event begins at 8 a.m. and costs $15, $20 and $25 for small, medium and large dogs. For more information, call 925-516-7224 or visit www. harp-rescue.org.
Parents of Alcoholic Children A new support group for parents of alcoholic children meets every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 809 Second St. in Brentwood.
Tuesday, May 4 ‘West Side Story’ Excelsior Middle School and The Volunteer Parents for the Arts Club host performances of “West Side Story” starting tonight and running through Saturday, May 8. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, call 925-809-7530.
Wednesday, May 5 LMC Student Art Exhibition The Los Medanos Art Gallery, located on the campus in room L113, exhibits student work through May 20. The gallery is open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-439-2181.
Thursday, May 6 Free Food and Clothing Every Thursday at 7 p.m. the Family Life Center of Brentwood, 605 Harvest Park Drive, distributes free food and clothes. ID and proof of income are requested. For more information, call 925-634-2016.
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Discovery Bay Youth Tennis Classes Future Stars 2000’s Inc. offers youth tennis classes Friday afternoons at the Discovery Bay Athletic Club. Lessons cost $10 and are taught by a certified tennis professional. Proceeds benefit the community. For more information, call Don at 925759-0983 or e-mail dtpurdy@yahoo.com.
Hospice of the East Bay Hospice of the East Bay’s Bruns House InPatient Hospice, the only one of its kind in the East Bay, offers volunteers opportunities for meaningful and interesting work. Hospice is seeking volunteers to fill two-to-four-hour shifts on weekdays and weekends. Comprehensive training is provided. For more information, call 925887-5678 or e-mail volunteers@hospice eastbay.org.
Spring into recreation The City of Oakley is offering the following spring classes: Paint Plus for ages 6 to 12. Learn about color mixing, value, light and shadow, perspective, composition and special effects. Offered Wednesdays, May 12 through June 2 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fees are $32 for residents; $42 for non-residents; plus a $10 materials fee. Introduction to Watercolor for those 18 and older. Learn about watercolor wash techniques, glazing, working with value, mixing color, understanding light and shadow and designing a strong composition. Offered Wednesdays, May 12 through June 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fees are $48 for residents; $58 for non-residents. Online Drivers Education Spring is the perfect time to take this interactive, online course featuring videos, animated driving scenarios and sample test questions. Receive DMV-approved Certification of Completion (OL 237). Courses are ongoing. Fees are $59 for residents; $69 for non-residents. Aikido for all ages and abilities. Aikido is the traditional, non-violent, Japanese martial art discipline that encourages cooperation, respect and
self-discipline. Offered Thursdays, May 13 through June 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Fees are $35 for residents; $45 for non-residents. Fencing Classes are offered for ages 8 to 12, and 13 and older. The class introduces the fundamentals of the Olympic sport of fencing in a fun, safe environment. The youth class is offered Tuesdays, May 4 through June 8 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. The adult class is offered Tuesdays, May 4 through June 8 from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Fees are $40 for residents; $50 for non-residents. Crochet for all ages and abilities. Learn about hooks, yarns and styles and make handmade gifts, keepsakes, baby blankets and more. Offered Tuesdays, April 27 through June 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. Fees are $20 for residents; $30 for non-residents. Register at the City of Oakley Recreation Division, 3231 Main St. For more information, call 925-6257044 or e-mail coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.