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Donor event set for Saturday by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer With the community of East County and beyond watching and praying for the success of fiveyear-old Aaron Tanner’s heart and kidney transplant, life for the Brentwood family has begun to settle down. Aaron continues to improve from his rare and risky double-transplant surgery two weeks ago, and may be discharged from UCLA Medical Center as soon as this weekend. Once released, Aaron and his mother Elizabeth will reside near the hospital for the next three months as doctors continue to monitor his progress. “Aaron is doing so well,” Elizabeth said in an e-mail to The Press this week. “He took a short walk (Sunday), just a tiny one from his bed to the wheelchair and down the hallway. He’s doing great.” Aaron’s father, Mark, and brothers, Nicholas and Noah, returned to Brentwood this week, and the boys have started back to school. “Mark will be driving down with the boys on the weekends and they’ll have our family and the boy’s school and church there to help them,” said Elizabeth. “Our community has been so supportive. We are blessed to not have had to go through this alone.” Some of those supporters will be participating in the Golden Gate Bridge Donate Life Walk

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Five-year-old Aaron Tanner, the Brentwood boy who underwent a heart and kidney transplant earlier this month, continues to improve and is expected to be released from UCLA Medical Center within the next few days. this Saturday, Aug. 28. The 3.2 mile walk back and forth across the Golden Gate Bridge is sponsored by Organ-ize The Planet and the California Transplant Donor Network, and is dedicated to Aaron. The walk begins at 11 a.m. For more information on the walk or on organ donation, visit www.organizetheplanet.com. To help offset the Tanner’s mounting medical bills and expenses, donations can be made at www.saveabrokenheart.com. Donations may also be made to the Tanner family fund at ECC Bank, 2251 Balfour Road in Brentwood.

Interested in learning more about Brentwood? Curious to hear about the city’s plans, programs and budget for the coming year? The Brentwood City Update will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane and is open to the public. The free event, hosted by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Bob Taylor and sponsored by Travis Credit Union and PG&E, will offer residents an opportunity to mix and mingle with members of the city council, department heads and other local officials. Formerly called the State of the City, this year’s event was changed from the traditional luncheon to

an evening session in an effort to broaden the public’s access to local officials, city information and projects. “This will give people more one-on-one contact with people inside City Hall, not just face time with the mayor,” said Brentwood Chamber CEO Harry York. In addition to informational offerings from the various city departments, the evening will include a 45-minute overview presentation, including details of the city’s downtown streetscape and civic center projects. Light refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce at 925-634-3344.

Meet your fire chief The public is invited to celebrate the recent appointment of Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Hugh Henderson on Monday, Aug. 30. Henderson, a longtime employee of the district, has been serving as Acting Fire Chief.

The meet-and-greet event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road. The badge pinning and administration of the oath of office will take place at 5:15 p.m. and will be followed by dessert and refreshments.

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Unemployment rises in East County by Dave Roberts Staff Writer President Obama traveled the country recently on a six-week “Recovery Summer” tour showcasing bright spots in the mostly sluggish economy. He didn’t drop by East County, however. Unfortunately, the recovery has yet to reach this area, where the already high unemployment rate has increased another half-percent in the past year. Antioch’s 13.1 percent unemployment rate has more than doubled in the past 2½ years, according to the California Employment Development Department. A year ago 12.4 percent of Antioch residents were out of work, a percentage that’s been in double digits every month but one (when it was 9.9 percent) since January 2009. But Pittsburg leads in unemployment among East Cities: 18.2 percent. Brentwood’s unemployment rate is 10.4 percent, up from 9.8 percent unemployment a year ago. Brentwood’s jobless rate has been in double digits every month this year except one (9.7 percent). It peaked at 10.7 percent in March. Oakley, which usually plays second fiddle to Antioch and Brentwood, continues to boast the lowest unemployment rate of East County cities: 8.5 percent. That’s up from 8 percent a year ago, but is down from the high of 8.8 percent in January. When unincorporated towns are con-

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fice worker. It’s doable; it’s just tougher.” Opportunity Junction provides three office skills and customer service classes each year for low-income, unemployed people. They take place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 12 weeks. Nearly 200 people showed up and 120 people applied for the 20 seats in the last class. About four out of five graduates find a job. “It is taking people longer to find employment,” acknowledges Golden. “Employers’ expectations are higher because they can pick through a bigger pool of applicants, and wages are depressed from what we saw a couple years ago. They can get a higher quality employee at a lower price right now. The aim of our program is to get people on the road to self sufficiency and be able to support themselves on their wages. This (job market) is not what we like to see. But people do what they have to do. They are dogged and keep looking and have to start at lower wages than they would a couple years ago.” Opportunity Junction starts taking applications on Monday, Aug. 30 for its next class, which begins Sept. 27. The application can be downloaded at www. opportunityjunction.org. Application sessions will be held at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch on Aug. 30, Sept. 7 and 13 starting at 10 a.m. For more information see Unemployment page 23A

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Message in a bottle – times two by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

We’ve all heard the stories of ancient, barnacle-encrusted bottles washing up on shore and the lucky passerby who stumbles upon the romantic message inside. Brentwood resident Jeff Emanuel knows first hand about serendipitous scrawlings because it happened to him not just once, but twice. “I know, what are the odds?” said Emanuel of his discoveries. “I guess I was just in the right places at the right times.” Emanuel’s first sighting occurred in 1993 while serving with the Air Force in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. While walking along the beach one afternoon he stumbled upon an old, worn bottle sticking up out of the sand, containing a letter written in Arabic. It wasn’t until nearly five years later when Emanuel’s tour was over and he had returned home, that he finally learned what the message said. “I was working at the time for Hewlett-Packard and there was an intern working there from Kuwait,” said Emanuel. “So I brought the letter to him and he was able to translate it for me.” The short note turned out to be just a friendly greeting to the recipient of the bottle. “Thank you for reading this letter and please contact me to know the place

and time of finding this,” it read in part. Unfortunately, there was no number or return address. Emanuel’s second discovery in 2006 was a little more detailed. “I was scuba diving with my daughter just north of Bodega Bay and there was this thick, thick carpet of jellyfish and it was hard to see and get through the water,” he said. “At one point my foot brushed against something and I took a closer look and found the bottle.” The note, tucked in a milky green wine bottle, was written in Chinese. When Emanuel returned home, he had the message translated. “It was from an instructor at a driving school to his long lost love,” said Emanuel. “The letter said how much he misses her and loves her and hopes to see her again some day. It was a romantic letter, even though it was pretty clear he knew he wouldn’t see her again.” Messages in bottles have long been the subject of songs, novels and romantic inspiration. While neither of Emanuel’s letters ended in an epic tale of love reunited or discoveries of a buried treasure, he’s perfectly content with the outcomes. “It’s just a fun thing to find no matter what the message,” he said. “I saw in the news recently where someone was cleaning up the oil spill in the Gulf and found a letter in a bottle from a woman in England. They’re everywhere.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Thanks to the help from some Brentwood Press readers, we now know that Nelda Lewis Gibson sent this photo postcard to her cousin in 1908.

Naming Nellie by Samie Hartley Staff Writer The Byron School History Mystery has been solved. The schoolgirl, known only as Nellie until The Press ran her 1908 postcard message two weeks ago, has been identified as Nelda Lewis Gibson, thanks to Norma Lewis of Brentwood and Petra Lewis of Stockton. “Unfortunately, the images of the children are too small to specifically identify Nellie in the picture at this time,” said historian and postcard owner Carol Jensen. “A magnifying glass and a ‘blow up’ of the image may assist in comparing known images of Nellie to the Byron School photograph.” On the back of the postcard, which featured 45 students, Nellie wrote “I got promoted in the second grade. I have a baby brother.” Jensen purchased the card on eBay and asked for Press readers’ help to uncover Nellie’s full name and any details about the girl who sent her postcard to Loyd Peterman of Willows, Calif. on June 1, 1908.

After spotting the picture in The Press, Norma sent it to her sister-in law Petra, who suspected Nellie was referring to her husband Walter, who was born on May 24, 1908. Petra then called her daughter Nancy Slatten to tell her that the postcard was from her aunt Nellie, a fair-skinned, strawberry blonde from Byron. Slatten then e-mailed Jensen to inform her that the History Mystery had been solved. “Traditional snail mail and new internet technology communication resulted in a solution all within three days of the Brentwood Press’ publication. Small, well connected world,” Jensen mused. Jensen said the family believes Loyd Peterman was Nellie’s cousin. Petra Lewis has been awarded a membership to the East Contra Costa Historical Society for solving the mystery. Stay tuned for the next History Mystery in an upcoming issue of The Press. If you have more information about the postcard, e-mail Jensen at historian@ byronhotsprings.com.

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Idol time in San Francisco by Tim Rios

Correspondent For almost 10 years now, I have watched American Idol, often getting caught up in the spectacle of judges plucking The Next Big Star from a roaring sea of talent. I have to admit – my favorite shows involve the fledgling weirdos and the amazing final contestants that inevitably float to the top of the heap, but not necessarily in that order. I have always wondered how it all works, thinking, “How do those people wait in line all that time? It must be brutal!” I was finally able to answer my own questions because Idol made an important change this year by modifying the audition age. No, they didn’t raise it so aging goats like me could try to get a “Yo Dog” from Randy Jackson – they lowered the audition age to include 15 year-olds. This is important because my daughter Jewels is 15, beautiful and a budding songstress. She’s a modest one, this kid, and I know I’m biased but I really do think my daughter is an amazing talent. So what did we have to lose? Precious sleep, that’s what. We trekked out to San Francisco about 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 18, the second day of registration, coolers stuffed with sandwiches, fruit, chips, sodas and water. Our van was stuffed with pillows, blankets and suitcases in the event we’d have to sleep there. We’d scoured the Idol website and read the rules but we still didn’t feel prepared. Do we bring camping gear? The rules say you can’t! Will there be enough audition spots? The rules say even if you register (which gets you a spot), you still aren’t guaranteed! We arrived at AT&T Park at 7 a.m. By 7:05 a.m. we were done. “Come back tomorrow at 5 a.m.,” the Idol worker told us. Jewels and I looked at each other and thought the same

thing, “What the heck are we going to do until 5 a.m. tomorrow?” We lunched at Coit Tower, negotiated Lombard Street’s crooked curves, and drove to Fisherman’s Wharf. I pulled out a djembe drum and we sat on a bench and sang to tourists, who clearly and unapologetically avoided us. I put a hat out just to see what would happen, even seeding it with $1.50 in change to encourage people that we were good enough to throw their spare change at. But we had no such luck. We may have been playing and singing our hearts out but no one dropped a single red cent into our charity cap. But we were having fun so it didn’t matter. Some homeless guys came up and started grooving to Jewels’s soulful rendition of “Natural Woman,” one of them saying (or slurring), “You’re gonna make me cry. I love that song.” They sat down next to us, got real quiet, and told Jewels that she had an amazing gift and that she could do anything she wanted in life – sage advice from an urban camper who smelled of Jim Beam at 7:30 a.m. We finally found ourselves on our way home around noon. If we had to be back at AT&T Park at 5 a.m., we would need a good night’s sleep. But sleep did not come easily. Jewels was fighting a cold and anticipation ran through our tired minds. We snoozed for a few hours and hit the road at 3:30 a.m. This time, on audition day, there was an endless mass of people snaking their way through the stadium parking lot. We sat in this line for almost four hours. It wasn’t hard to spot the weirdos. There was the mom and daughter dressed as clowns, an old silver-painted lady, and our personal favorite: a kid Photo by Tim Rios dressed as an old granny on roller skates. We were herded into the park and watched as the entire Liberty High School sophomore Jewels Rios, 15, shows off her American Idol audition ticket at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Aug. 19. see Idol page 22A

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Parents pony up for school library by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Discovery Bay Elementary Principal Allan Petersdorf knows that a school library is more than a place to check out books and conduct online research – it’s also an important part of a school’s campus culture. But this year, thanks to ongoing state budget cuts, the library is struggling to keep its doors open during the lunchtime hour and may have to close three days a week. That’s an option that Petersdorf says is no option at all. “Not everyone likes to play outside during lunch, and the library is a place for students to use computers, to read or draw or to just quietly gather,” said Petersdorf. “I’m not willing to back up from things that we need, and I think this is something that is important.” In the past, funding for the extra library hours were paid for by the school district and, if necessary, supplemented through site council funds or PTA donations. Those dollars,

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however, are now needed to keep key employees, and the funds are not as readily available. But Petersdorf has a plan. “I’m asking for donations,” he said. “This is the first time I’ve ever done this and I’m only asking for the month of August, but I’m hoping that a modest donation of $10, or less, will help offset our costs of keeping the library open an additional three days a week during lunchtime.” Currently, the library is kept open two days a week during lunchtime with funds from last year’s school book fair. Petersdorf is hoping to raise $1,500 in parent donations to keep it open five days a week and allow the school to use the book fair revenue to buy books and

supplies for the library. So far, the strategy is working. “We have 280 families at our school and so far we have collected about 50 donations (about $800), so it’s going well; we’re over halfway there and I’m really happy with that,” said Petersdorf. “But it’s really about more than raising money. It’s about parents feeling like they are supporting something that they can actually see. I know that for some families the $10 is a big amount of money and for others it is nothing at all. But I felt that the amount was a reasonable, modest amount that people could contribute – less if they wanted – and still feel a part of the process.”

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Petersdorf’s campaign officially runs through the end of August. “I don’t want to keep asking people for money all year,” he said. Donations will still be accepted afterward, and any surplus will be put aside into a fund for safekeeping. “Any extra donations that we get I will hold onto for items that we might need down the road,” said Petersdorf. “I just want to say that if it wasn’t for our supportive PTA and staff we wouldn’t be doing half of what we have been able to do here (on campus). It’s an amazing community.” To make a donation to the library fund, call 925-809-7540.

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‘Learned Ladies’ at Liberty If you’re up for some laughter, a little amour and a quick “trip” to Paris for a night, you’re in luck. This fall the Liberty High School Playmakers present The Learned Ladies (Les Femmes Savantes) by the playwright Moliere (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) and directed by Playmakers advisor Helen Dixon. The Learned Ladies is a farcical comedy that will be set in Paris in the 1950s rather than the original time period of 1672. The story centers around Henrietta (Kristy Reno) and Clitandre (Sam Figueroa) who are

very much in love, but there is a catch: Although her father, Chrysale (Robert Jewell) favors the match, Henriette’s mother, Philaminte (Brooke Damico) wishes for Henrietta to marry Trissotin (Monte George), a foppish poet who is only after a large dowry. This satire of academic pretensions, female education, and the discipline of erudite mannerisms will have audiences rolling in the aisles, rooting for true love. Performances of The Learned Ladies will be Sept. 3, 4, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at the

Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center on the Liberty campus. Tickets are available online and at the door. Admission for the public is $9.50; Seniors (60 years and up), youth (up to high school age) and college students with ID are $7.50; Playmakers members are $5.50. On Thursday, Sept. 9 all tickets are $5.50. For tickets, go to http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/playmakers or contact Playmakers at lhsplaymakers@hotmail.com. The phone number is 325-2876, ext. 5489. – Contributed by Anne Querida

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Congregation B’nai Torah of the East Bay is pleased to announce complimentary admission for their High Holy Day Services in Antioch This decision opens up these special Services to everyone – congregation members, prospective members, family and friends. In particular, the congregation encourages those who are unaffiliated or feel disconnected from the Jewish community to attend and re-establish their connection. Led by Rabbi Ira Book and supported by Cantor Hannah Caratti, High Holy Day Services will be held at Congregation B’nai Torah’s new home at St. George’s Episcopal Church, located at 301 East 13th Street in Antioch. Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) services will be held according to the following schedule: Erev Rosh Hashanah: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah: Thursday, Sept. 9, morning service 10 a.m.; Children’s Service, 11 a.m. (approximately); Tashlich, 2 p.m. (approximately – bring your own picnic to Marina Park, Antioch) Erev Yom Kippur: Friday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. Yom Kippur: Saturday, Sept. 18, Morning Service 10 a.m.; Children’s Service, 11

Congregation B’nai Torah provides a forum for worshiping God in the traditions of Reform Judaism. a.m. (approximately); Yizkor Memorial Service, 1 p.m.; Study Session, 3 p.m.; Afternoon and Neilah Services, 4 p.m.; Break-Fast, 6:30 p.m. (approximately). While admission is complimentary, the Congregation does encourage donations to help offset the expenses related to hosting these services. Contributions are an important part of B’nai Torah’s budget, especially during the current economic downturn. For more information, contact Matt Cordova at 650-759-6939 or mattjcord@ comcast.net. Congregation B’nai Torah provides a forum for worshiping God in the traditions of Reform Judaism. The Congregation seeks to provide an environment that includes spiritual, educational, social and celebratory aspects of Jewish life and a strong sense of Jewish community. Individuals and families are invited to join in celebrating, studying, and worshiping as Jews. All are welcome to participate in Shabbat services, holiday celebrations and social events.

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Brentwood still playful Sweltering at last Brentwood has once again been selected as one of 118 cities across the country designated as Playful City USA communities by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization. This is the third consecutive year the city has garnered the award. The program honors cities that prioritize play and ensure that children are healthy by providing the time and space for play. Redwood City and San Francisco are the only other Northern California cities to win this year. “Through the Playful City USA program, other communities across the country will now look to Brentwood as a role model,” said Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor. “These cities and towns will examine our best practices and look to replicate them in their communities. I take a tremendous amount of pride in knowing that what we’re doing here in Brentwood will improve the lives of not only our children, but children elsewhere as well.” Taylor announced that Brentwood will hold its third annual Play Day starting at 1 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Veterans Park. The free event will include games, a scavenger hunt and a park improvement project. “An extreme misconception exists in our country that play among children is a luxury when, in fact, it’s an absolute necessity,” said Darell Hammond, KaBOOM! CEO and co-founder. “For decades this notion dominated our actions, and we continue to see the damaging results: a monu-

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Let’s hear it for the coaches Editor: For the past nine years my four boys have enjoyed many of the sports leagues available in Brentwood. I am continually impressed with all of the parents that volunteer their free time to coach and lead these teams. This is why I am surprised every time I hear about parents that harass the coaches. It’s time to put up or shut up! If you think you can do a better job, then sign up and do it. If not, then smile, shake your coach’s hand, and show some gratitude for their service. Tara Heston Brentwood

Demagoguery alert Editor: The August 13 letter titled “Are You Ready For Real Change?” begs for a response. It is simply a regurgitation – nearly verbatim – of the conservative Heritage Foundation talking points. If you’re a Rush Limbaugh/Sean Hannity follower, you will be familiar with what the Stokes family are espousing. I consider myself a skeptic and I do my homework before basing my opinion on one source. The “average tax hike of $1,761” per household has been debunked by none other than the Wall Street Journal (hardly a liberal rag). According to their study, in conjunction with the Tax Foundation, the repeal of the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy in conjunction with the current administration’s plan, will result in lower taxes for every household up to a dual income family of four earning $300K per year. That family would pay an additional $3,900. Everyone below that income level will pay fewer taxes. Now, on the subject of Cap and Trade. The EIA (research arm of the Dept. of Energy) states that average utility bills will increase 3 percent to 4 percent by 2020. Utilities will increase

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by 20 percent over 2009 by 2030. A recent MIT study found that in 2050 the average increase will be $800 per year before rebates from the sale of credits to the various major CO2 emitters. The Congressional Budget Office predicts that by 2020 the average household increase with be $175 per year. The EPA pegs it at $98 to $140 per year (based on 2009 dollars). The CBO, EIA and EPA say the costs will be “small and affordable.” So to all voters in the upcoming mid-term elections: Please do your homework before going to the polls and learn about the true facts that are being twisted by conservative demagoguery. J.F. Scott MacLeod Brentwood

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Editor: What a shame that the city officials, from top to bottom, made a mess of the city park by building their “horse barn” there. This park was for the people to enjoy. The CornFest will never be the same. Before the horse barn was built, there were vendors on both sides of Second Street. People enjoyed walking down the street and buying. The holiday parade will also be affected.

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I’d like to recommend that these officials resign and take their horse barn to their own back yards. Brentwood has many residents that are competent. The above are not. They should be replaced with competent residents. Nick Papadakos Byron

Raise the bucks, don’t pass them Editor: I laughed when I read about the seaweeds dumped at CSD doorstep. Virgil Koehne said that he wants to embarrass the guys who dumped it by letting the public know who they are. I think the public will be patting the dumpers on the back. I am curious about the “talks with the state.” What is the state saying? Does the Department of Boating and Waterways say it’s not in the budget? If it’s money, I’ll bet residents are ready to contribute money to clean up this mess. I’m sure it will be less money than repairs to our boats. Instead of passing the buck to the state, how about we start taking some action! Michele White Discovery Bay

Amazing contributions Editor: This letter is written in response to Jannine Nelson’s letter in last weeks Brentwood Press. Nelson attempted to discredit Carol Jackson and Walter MacVittie. I have had the pleasure of working with both these individuals on regional boards and committees. The time, skills, efforts and work ethics donated by both of them to our community are amazing. I can honestly say that, in my opinion, the Byron Sanitary District would not be here today if it had not been for Carol Jackson’s efforts. The court contract dispute Nelson attempted to slander her with found the Sanitary District in total error. As for Walter MacVittie, I have experienced his abilities on many boards and committees over the past 10 years and found him to be dedicated to and always have the best interest of Discovery Bay and East Contra Costa at heart. I am ever amazed at someone like Nelson who is so quick to lash out at two people who have given so much of their personal time and energy to make our community a better place to live. Kathy Leighton Byron

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments. BRENTWOOD Aug. 11, 6:04 p.m. A subject entered a business on Lone Tree Way and made vague threats regarding the attempted repossession of her vehicle. Aug. 11, 9:12 p.m. On Walnut Boulevard, a subject lost his credit card and discovered that multiple transactions had been made on it before he closed the account. Aug. 11, 9:30 p.m. A subject found intoxicated on Lone Tree Way was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Aug. 12, 12:50 a.m. On the Highway 4 Bypass at Jeffery Way, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a suspended license for DUI. He was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear. Aug. 12, 6:47 a.m. An unidentified person smashed the driver’s side window of a locked vehicle parked on Carter Place and stole a roto hammer and cement tools. Aug. 12, 1:36 p.m. On Balfour Road, a driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a small tree. Aug. 12, 2:21 p.m. On Sand Drift Drive at Meadowbrook Drive, a vehicle with registration expired more than six months was removed from the street. Aug. 12, 9 p.m. On Tuckahoe Way at Dunedin Drive, a subject reportedly selling narcotics was found in possession of a loaded firearm. Another subject reportedly selling narcotics was discovered to be on parole, and a parole hold was subsequently issued. Both were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Aug. 13, 6:55 a.m. A resident of Intrigue Lane reported that an unidentified person walked through her backyard. Aug. 13, 5:20 p.m. At a business on Second Street, a subject was arrested for attempting to withdraw money from someone else’s account using the victim’s personal information. Aug. 13, 6 p.m. An unidentified person stole jewelry from a residence on Royal Tern Court. Aug. 13, 6:46 p.m. On Griffith Lane at Ca-

LOGS shew Court, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be in possession of methamphetamine for sale. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Aug. 13, 8:33 p.m. On Mesquite Court, a subject was found in violation of a child custody order. Aug. 14, 11:30 a.m. A resident of Picadilly Lane turned in a handgun for destruction. Aug. 14, 2:49 p.m. Public Works Department personnel found a tractor tire on Kingfisher Street at Robin Street. Aug. 14, 3:50 p.m. An unidentified person stole a loudspeaker and amplifier from the trunk of a locked vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road. Aug. 14, 5:44 p.m. Following an alarm at a school on San Jose Avenue, a subject found rummaging through cabinets in a classroom was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m. A resident of Claremont Court purchased a used vehicle and discovered that the odometer had been tampered with. Aug. 14, 10:30 p.m. On Balfour Road at Walnut Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations and his passenger were found to be in possession of methamphetamine. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Aug. 14, 10:33 p.m. An unidentified person entered a residence on Sunflower Lane through an unlocked rear slider and stole two TVs, a laptop computer and jewelry. Aug. 14, 11:01 p.m. On Bosk Avenue at Brushwood Place, a subject contacted at the scene of a solo vehicle traffic accident was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear. Aug. 14, 11:20 p.m. On Grovewood Loop at Fruitwood Commons, an unidentified person struck another person in the face. Aug. 14, 11:40 p.m. An unidentified person caused $50 of damage to the mailbox of a residence on Hudson Drive. Aug. 15, 12:36 a.m. On Applewood Commons at Beachwood Commons, a subject contacted following a disturbance was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested and taken to the

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A resident of Intrigue Lane reported that an unidentified person walked through her backyard. Aug. 13, 6:55 a.m., Brentwood Martinez Detention Facility. Aug. 15, 3:17 a.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Balfour Road, a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a code violation was found to be intoxicated. She was transported to Sutter Delta Medical Center for medical evaluation. Aug. 15, 4:09 a.m. On Waterville Drive, a subject involved in a verbal dispute left prior to police arrival. Aug. 15, 12:23 p.m. An unidentified person stole a trailer parked on Chamomile Lane. Aug. 15, 8:15 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at Minnesota Avenue, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. His vehicle was towed. 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. OAKLEY Aug. 9 – A subject was found to be under the influence of drugs on the 1300 block of Main Street. Aug. 9 – On the 400 block of Almondtree Circle, a subject was found in violation of a court order. Aug. 9 – A non-criminal death was reported on the 400 block of Quail Glen Drive. Aug. 9 – On Gardenia Avenue at Main Street, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Aug. 9 – Domestic battery was reported on the 600 block of Country Lane. Aug. 9 – A domestic disturbance occurred on the 4900 block of Dawson Drive. Aug. 9 – On the 800 block of Chianti Way, a subject was charged with receiving stolen property. Aug. 10 – A vehicle was stolen from the 100 block of Raye Avenue. Aug. 10 – At a school on the 1000 block of Neroly Road, a subject was found in possession of more than 1 ounce of marijuana. Aug. 10 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Laurel Road at Main Street. Aug. 10 – Sexual battery was reported on the 5000 block of Amaryllis Street. Aug. 11 – On the 1000 block of Neroly Road, a subject was found in possession of

drugs. Aug. 11 – Arrest warrants were served on East Cypress Road at Main Street and on Kay Avenue at O’Hara Avenue. Aug. 11 – A barking-dog disturbance was reported on the 300 block of Fall Circle. Aug. 11 – Petty theft from a vehicle occurred on the 2500 block of Main Street. Aug. 11 – Misdemeanor vandalism occurred on the 300 block of Fall Circle. Aug. 12 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street, a subject was charged with reckless driving. Aug. 12 – Residences on the 300 block of Lorenz Drive and the 1800 block of Walnut Grove Court were burglarized. Aug. 13 – On Bernard Road at Big Bear Road, a subject was arrested for interfering with a public officer. Aug. 13 – A juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 900 block of West Cypress Road. Aug. 13 – A vehicle was towed from East Cypress Road at Knightsen Avenue. Aug. 13 – Incidents of battery were reported on the 4800 block of Frank Hengel Way, the 100 block of Carol Lane and the 100 block of Century Way. Aug. 13 – Petty theft from a boat occurred on the 4000 block of Woodhill Drive. Aug. 14 – On Anvilwood Drive at Shadowood Place, a subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs. Aug. 14 – On West Cypress Road at O’Hara Avenue, a subject was arrested for DUI. Aug 14 – Terrorist threats were made to a subject on the 300 block of Fourth Street. Aug. 14 – Grand theft from a building occurred on the 100 block of Carol Lane. Aug. 14 – A case of identity theft was reported from the 4700 block of Big Bear Road. Aug. 14 – On the 3000 block of Frandoras Circle, a subject was arrested for public intoxication. Aug. 15 – Juveniles were reported as runaways from the 900 block of Walnut Drive and the 400 block of Hill Avenue. Aug. 15 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street, on Seventh Street at Main Street, on Laurel Road at Main Street, on East Cypress Road at Main Street and on Laurel Road at Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI.

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Then, a few moments later, she walked out the back of the tent, head down, one arm raised to her eyes. I could have felt her disappointment stab me in the heart from a mile away. She cried. We hugged. I tried not to smother. We talked a little on the way home about what we had learned, what we could do better, what we could do differently next year. Then she fell asleep, exhausted and sick, from two days of anticipation. I’m proud of her. It’s not easy exposing your talents for someone to judge like that but she did it with grace. I don’t know the venue but I do believe she is going to have a very promising singing career. Along the way, she’ll experience many exciting things but I know she’s always going to remember those two crazy days where she gave her all and became my American Idol. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Unemployment from page 4A call Natalie Georgia at 925-776-1133. For those unable to get into the class or who are not looking for support or service jobs, there are other options, starting with Opportunity Junction’s evening classes and use of computers, for which no application is necessary. East Bay Works, 281 Pine Street in Brentwood (phone 925-6342195), provides job assistance workshops, resume evaluation and career counseling, among other services. “No one who is seeking a job or to increase their skills should neglect finding about what East Bay Works offers,” said Golden. Job assistance workshops and training are also provided at local libraries and community colleges. To recruit students for their next class

Citizenship from page 5A Finally, Jenkins sang two songs to the accompaniment of the four-piece “City Lights Band.” She rewrote the lyrics to John Mellencamp’s, “Pink Houses,” to fit her specific circumstances and sang Steve Goodman’s, “City of New Orleans,” followed by the song’s totally different French lyrics, “Salut les amoureux,” sung in French. Anne-Cecile’s husband of 23 years, Scott Jenkins, said, “She keeps me young. I’m a very lucky guy, and when we met in Switzerland, we had so much in common it was like we were destined to be together.” Scott is a former Marine and works in security engineering for Jentek Integrated Systems, a company with offices in Sacramento. While working on assignment with the Brentwood Police Department, he became enamored with Brentwood and eventually brought his family here from San Mateo. “We love it here,” AnneCecile said, “We live in a great neighborhood and never want to move.” Jenkins, 44, is the closest thing to a human dynamo one can imagine. She has

and introduce job seekers to all of the other assistance options out there, Opportunity Junction will hold a free job-training workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffin Lane. “Part of the reason we are doing the workshops is we see quite a few folks who are not aware there are other resources,” said Golden. “It’s not that, hey, there’s enough for everybody who needs it. But for those who are persistent and know where to look, there’s more than they realize.” On Sept. 21 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Opportunity Junction will hold a reception to celebrate a group that’s also had it tough in this never-ending recession: employers. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

two children, Dimitri, 20, and Caroline, 17, and is a driving force behind the American Cancer Society’s Brentwood Relay For Life. She is also president of the Heritage High School Grad Night event, and active in her church’s Operation Creekside effort to send care packages to troops overseas. She is politically active as well and said her citizenship now allows her to vote, an activity that is very important to her. In her “spare time,” she teaches exercise classes at Summerset subdivisions and the Diamond Hills Club in Oakley. Jenkins’ daughter, Caroline, spoke about her mother’s activities. “My mom always does things for everyone. She volunteers to help even if it means adding another load on to her shoulders.” Caroline is dating Shelly Hirsch’s son, Dylan, who is at Camp Pendleton training to be a Special Forces Recon Marine. Hirsch, who lives in Discovery Bay, said, “Anne-Cecile has been a cheerleader for Caroline and I since Dylan left. She is a wonderful person who is obviously very loved here in the U.S.A. by many people.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters By Trevor Frey

Growing with Your FICO Following up on last week’s article I wish to once again – and again, and again for however long as it takes – touch on the importance of an individual’s FICO score. In this day and age of residential lending I truly cannot express enough how important this number is: it directly effects your ability to acquire, or refinance, a home loan. Starting as early as one’s teenage years everyone should begin thinking about how to RESPONSIBLY establish credit. As in not turning 18, racking up the credit cards, and then not paying them off. How many times have you heard friends, family, or even yourself state, “I got into some debt when I was a kid but I’ve learned my lesson and I’m re-building my credit.” It’s nothing to be ashamed of, heck, it was such a huge problem that last year congress passed into law the credit card reform bill. The bill itself took effect on February 22nd of this year and disallows credit cards to be issued to anyone under the age of 21 years old. Moving right along, by our mid to late twenties we’ve hopefully learned our lessons, taken our licks, and turned the corner into responsible adulthood with our credit. Instead of stating we’ve done wrong we’re now asking, “How do we do it right?” Credit is a fickle beast that no one quite knows how to tame, but for starters, we can all agree that too much of anything is never a good thing. Applying that to credit try to keep

your balances under 50% of your credit limit. Creditors like to see that you can “responsibly control” your debt by keeping balances in the 30-50% range. However, they don’t necessarily like to see cards paid off each month – how can they establish a payment history if you don’t keep a balance to pay on…or at least that’s their thought process. In your 30s your own thought process should be much different. You’re now older, wiser (hopefully), and possibly have a family of your own. At this stage in life’s game it is important to remember what you’ve learned about RESPONSIBLE borrowing and pass it down to your own children. Not that they’ll listen right away – somehow the older I get the wiser my parents become – but you have to try. According to a recent study from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 41% of those polled stated they learned the most about their personal finances from their parents. Bottom line, as you progress through life so should your FICO score. They say happy loan happy home, but I say happy FICO happy home loan. Okay, that doesn’t rhyme…but really, what rhymes with FICO!?! If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to write me at tfreymortgages@yahoo.com or call me directly on my cell phone, (925) 726-1444. – Advertisement

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spondence and small packages, answering phones and other duties. Academics are strongly emphasized in the program, so her days will kick off at 6:30 a.m. with instruction at Page School – an abbreviated school session for the pages, who are high school juniors. The classes are at honors level, equivalent to Advanced Placement (AP) level. Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 grade point average, or they will be required to meet with a tutor each day until their grades improve. But that won’t be a problem for Hannah, who fills her schedule at Heritage with AP courses and extracurricular

activities such as theater. The program’s high academic expectation is particularly comforting to Hannah’s mom Hope Groya, who is excited for her daughter, but is still concerned about her teenager traveling across the country without mom or dad. “This wasn’t supposed to happen for another two years,” Groya said. “I didn’t realize I’d be sending her away to school so soon. But the program’s emphasis on education gives me some peace of mind, and there are so many safety precautions to keep the kids safe while they’re in the city. So I know she’s going to be well taken care of. But I’m a mom, so I’m going to worry anyway.” Hannah said she’s not too worried about living on her own, as the program requires that pages travel in a buddy system when not at school or within the Capitol building. And Capitol Police patrol the residence hall that houses the pages. In addition, she’ll receive approximately $1,800 a month to help pay for living expenses. “I’m nervous, but I’m excited too. It’s a mixture,” Hannah said. “I’m nervous because this will be my first time living on my own without my parents nearby, and I’m only 16. I’m nervous about getting lost in the Congressional offices or not being prepared enough for my classes. But I’m so excited that words can’t even describe how I’m feeling. I’ll be exposed to so many things that people never get to

see. I’ll have an inside look at how Congress operates. It’s really the opportunity of a lifetime.” The Discovery Bay resident said she’ll miss her friends and family. But she plans to keep in touch via Facebook, Skype and her blog, which will share the details of her new job. Hannah has decided to keep an open mind about the experience since she never dreamed of being involved in politics. She’s always wanted to go to college to study engineering and go on to own her own architectural firm someday. But she also wanted to study abroad; so when her mom told her about the program, she had to give it a shot. After being selected from a pool of hundreds of applicants, Hannah has decided that this new turn of events will make her more open to possibilities, so her once structured road map for the future is now a blank canvas. “This has turned my life upside down,” she said. “But I hope to be inspired by the experience. I hope that I don’t come back hating the political process and feeling like I wasted a semester, but I like to dream big, so I’m all for having my name on the ballot for president in 2040. You have to go big or go home.” As for her running mate 30 years from now? “I’m keeping my options open,” she said with a smile. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Hanoum Estate in Oakley, Sean and Dee were married by Pastor Tyrone Holmes of MVCC. The church staff provided their honeymoon stay in Monterey. Because a donor for Sean had still not been found Dee decided to have herself tested. To the astonishment of everyone, Dee was a (another) perfect match. On June 17, 2010, Sean and Dee were lying in beds next to each other at UCSF Medical Center. As the anesthesiologist began his work, they looked over at each other and with a smile whispered, “I love you.” Then the surgeons took their places as they dozed off. In the Trinity Christian School library at MVCC, the teachers had gathered for an orientation meeting regard-

ing the upcoming new semester. One of the teachers kept her phone in front of her, checking update texts from a friend at the hospital; “They’re in surgery;” then later, “They have successfully removed Dee’s kidney.” The teachers cheered and praised God as each new text came in. “They have just put her kidney in Sean.” Then the best of all, “They are closing them up.” Finally came the word everyone longed to hear: “The transplant is a success! Everything is working!” which provoked another cheer from the library. When they were introduced at the next church service, there were more cheers and tears. They both looked wonderful, and Sean looked better than any-

one had ever seen him. When asked how he’s doing, Dee proudly said, “Great ... he’s peeing all the time!” Sean would never again have to rely on dialysis. Everything would happen naturally. Dee and Sean are more in love than ever. With a part of Dee inside Sean, they have truly become one flesh. They have and continue to set a very positive example of the power of love, commitment, devotion, sacrifice and trust. God’s plans and timing are always perfect. He has everything under control, even those things that make little sense at the moment. And through it all, Dee and Sean have given all of us a perfect example of what unconditional love is all about. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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While most high school students in Brentwood have hit a rhythm with their school routines, Hannah Dillman is about to shake things up. Next week Hannah, a junior at Heritage High, leaves for Washington D.C. where she’ll be participating in the U.S. House of Representatives Page Program. Hannah is one of 72 students nationwide who will be getting an inside look at Congress this fall semester. She’s still absorbing the reality that she’s about to take the trip of a lifetime. Even receiving a phone call from 11th Congressional District Representative Jerry McNerney to inform her that she had been accepted into the program wasn’t enough to make it feel real. “I didn’t even believe him when he called me,” Hannah said with a huge smile. “I wanted the opportunity so bad, but when he told me that I got it, I didn’t know what to say. I just kept trying not to scream or cry. I know I must have said something in response, but it’s all a blur now. But I do remember he said, ‘I’ll see you in Washington’ right before he hung up. Can you believe that? I’m 16 and I’m going to work at the Capitol.” Hannah will be working with a variety of Democratic representatives, assisting with legislative duties, delivering corre-

Couple from page 1A Not only did Sean have diabetes and heart problems, but he also desperately needed a kidney transplant or he would die. One kidney was shot and the other one operated at only 8 percent. He had dialysis four times a week, each session lasting three-and-a-half hours. Meanwhile, Sean had been accepted in the minister’s intern class and, as ill as he was, attended faithfully. He was on the list for a transplant for about seven years. His blood made him a difficult match; His future did not look bright. Still, the miraculous power of love took center stage. Sean proposed to Dee who, fully knowing he was very ill, said “yes.” On July 17, 2009 at the magnificent

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Reeling from page 1A bring it to Oakley.” A discussion of his proposal is scheduled for the council’s Sept. 14 meeting. The U.S. Anglers Choice League Pro-Am tournament will be visiting Russo’s Marina the weekend of Sept. 10 for the final event of its season. In the meantime, for younger anglers (up to age 15) the Oakley Recreation Division will be hosting its seventh annual Kids Fishing Derby from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Antioch/Oakley Pier. Prizes will be awarded for longest and smallest fish and most fish caught. No registration is required. Just bring a pole; bait will be provided. Pre-registra-

LEGAL NOTICES tion is available at Hook, Line & Sinker, 3100 Main St., or at Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main St. Registration will also be taken onsite. In addition, the Oakley Recreation Division will host a free fishing seminar for all ages on Saturday, Sept. 4 at The White House, located at 204 Second St., from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is geared toward women and children seeking to learn about equipment, bait and how to cook your catch after a long, pleasurable day on the Delta. For more information, call the Recreation Division at 925-6257041 or visit www.oakleyinfo.com To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 7, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: A conditional use permit (CUP 10-008) to allow the location of a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of ground-based equipment and an approximately 83-foothigh simulated tree pole, and a variance (V 10-004) to allow the tree pole to exceed the maximum 30-foot height limitation within Planning Area 2 of the Planned Development 26 Zone, located on property owned by the Paciﬁc Gas and Electric Company, north of Grant Street and east of Fairview Avenue at 1950 Grant Street (APN 019-070-003). Applicant: T-Mobile / John DaCruz Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen (925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ci.brentwood.ca.us in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513. Before any court challenge of Planning

Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: August 27, 2010 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 884 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND AUTHORIZING, EMPOWERING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AMENDMENT. THE FORGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the ﬁrst reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 27th of July, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman,

Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 24th day of August 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None /s/_______________________ Robert Taylor Mayor ATTEST: /s/_______________________ Cynthia Garcia, CMC Assistant City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinance; reading the ordinance in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. Copies of the full text of the ordinance is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 708 Third Street, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: August 27, 2010

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Falcons looking to rebound this season by Michael Dixon Correspondent

It might seem overly optimistic for a football team that went 1-9 last season to be excited about this season. But for the Freedom football team, which showed improvement toward the end of last year, the excitement is legitimate. The Falcons’ most notable accomplishment was winning the Bell Game for the fourth year in a row against Liberty, a 35-6 thumping. Also notable was a loss to league champion Deer Valley, in which a missed fourth quarter field goal would have drawn Freedom to within eight points with plenty of time on the clock. In a loss to NCS runner-up Pittsburg, Freedom led at the end of the first quarter and the teams were still tied at halftime. Freedom head Coach Kevin Hartwig has no problem identifying what separates the 2010 Falcons from the 2009 squad: “Just experience. Last year we had a lot of young people; we only had three seniors who actually played; and we had a small senior class. Experience is a key in our game; it takes a year to figure it out. And at the end of the year in the last four games, we were competitive; we just made little mistakes.” Hartwig also noted similarities between this year’s squad and Freedom’s 101 2008 team: “I think just on the experience level, coming back. When they were

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Freedom football Coach Kevin Hartwig is looking forward to a much-improved team this season. juniors three years ago, we had a really young group. And I think that now we can do some good things. We have a long way to go, but I think we’re on the right path. One thing with us is that we’ve had a good run, and it’s just a cycle. We have a few more athletes this year. “We’re doing a lot of good things. We’ve got a good returning core from last year. We’ve cleaned up a lot of the little

things and we’re getting better every day, which is a key.” As for who the coach is looking to for leadership, “We’ve got a lot of kids. We’re returning 17 starters, so there is our leadership, right there. They’ve been there, done that and they don’t want to do what they did last year.” But at perhaps the most important position, quarterback, the Falcons will be starting a sophomore, Dante Mays.

Hartwig is confident he will do well, even though he is going straight from the freshman team to the varsity team. “He got a late start with us last year, so we just kept him at the freshman level; we had a really solid JV guy,” said the coach. “He’s making the transition really well. I think he’s got some experience in it because he played varsity baseball as a freshman, so that helps us out. We went to camp, it was pretty intense, and we’ve had some good practices. He’s still a sophomore but he’s doing a really good job.” Hartwig is also excited about some of the other new blood, including sophomore strong safety Darrell Daniels, junior Jordan Shepherd and running back Adrian Perez, who transferred in late last year. Hartwig likes how his team has progressed on both sides of the ball. “On offense every year you have to tinker or change a little bit, depending on our personnel; so it’s always different year to year,” he said. “But I think what we’re doing right now fits our talent. Defense is much improved. We’ve changed what we’re doing defensively, we have got a great attitude, a lot of kids flying around and we’ll be much improved on defense.” The Falcons will need that improvement as they run the gauntlet that is the BVAL schedule. “You talk to anybody and they’ll tell you, top to bottom it’s going see Falcons page 22B

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Locals take on outsiders by Jack Menges Correspondent

It will be “us” against “them” when more than 50 dirt modifieds take to the Antioch Speedway track for the first phase of the West Coast Nationals Saturday night. “Us” will be the top drivers who call the Antioch Speedway their home track, while “them” will come from outside the area to chase the big money. The Nationals will be contested two nights over two tracks. The first part is the race on the Contra Coats County Fairgrounds track Saturday night. Then it’s on to the Merced County Fairgrounds in Merced to compete Sunday night. Each program will be highlighted by a 35-lap main event, the winner of each feature collecting $3,500. If one driver can win at both tracks he’ll bag a $1,000 bonus. The top local drivers shooting for the big purse include former track champions Kenny Neu, Scott Busby, Rob Norris and Bobby Hogge IV. Then there is Kellen Chadwick, who has traveled the country chasing down the big money. Not to be overlooked are current point leader Troy Foulgers, former San Francisco 49er football star Jeremy Newberry, Nick DeCarlo, Jeff Thomas, Norman Beck and Rick Karnes. Newberry showed he could be at equally at home on the race track as he was on the football field when he finished fourth in the main event on the big $20,000 purse program at Antioch two

months ago. That feature race, worth $5,000 to the winner, introduced Stormy Scott to the local fans. Hauling his machine in from New Mexico, Scott took home the $5,000 and currently is fifth in the national dirt car modified point standings. He’s looking forward to the California doubleheader this weekend. Then there are Brea Pounds, a fourthgeneration driver from Los Angeles, who was second to Scott here; four-time 2010 Merced winner Alex Stanford, who battled the top two for the lead before being forced out of the main; and far Northern Californians Duane Cleveland, Randy and Ryan McDaniel. In addition to the main event, qualifying heats and semi-main events will be run at both tracks. Racing starts at 6 p.m. in Antioch; 5 p.m. the next night at Merced. Wingless Sprints Heat Winners: Ryan Bernal and Jim Perry; Main Event – Geoff Bensign, Nick Larson and Scott Dupont. Dwarf Cars Heat Winners: Nick Squatritto, Ricardo Rivera and Tony Carmignani; Main Event – Squatritto, Carmignani and Jerry Doty; Mini Trucks Heat Winner: Danny Wagner; Main Event – Travis Dutra, Gene Haney and Wagner; 360 Winged Sprints Heat Winner: Ryan Rosconi; Main Event – Craig Smith, Jeremy Burt and Mike Monahan. Super Stocks Heat Winners: Mitch Machado and Fred Ryland; Main Event – Larry Damitz, Machado and Mike Gustafson. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Sun rises in Delta Patriots Starts West Delta Patriots Starts West quarterback Dorian Hale ran for a 92-yard touchdown on his first carry as the Delta Patriots Starts West topped the Starts East 28-8. The win improves the Starts West to 2-0 on the young season. It was the first game for the Starts East team. Blake Burke carried the ball into the end zone for the East’s first touchdown of the season during the first half of the game. Caden “Buggy” Lewis caught the two-point conversion. The East boys continued to battle through the game. Starts West moved the ball effectively all day on strong blocking from AJ Hitch, Shane Neal, Jaxton Funk, Hunter McCombs, Jacob Fucci and Trevor McCurry. The defense was led by Sonny Barajas and Tearryck LaMarque. Patriots Rookies Delta Patriots Rookies West quarterback and birthday boy Max Lawrence scored two touchdowns to lead his squad to a 20-0 win over the Rookies East. West running back Josh Capps notched the opening touchdown. The of-

fensive line was once again led by PJ Davis, bolstered by Mason Hamblin, Cody Oleski, Matthew Weisenberg and Hayden Fordahl. The defense delivered a shutout thanks to the hard hitting of Devon Lance, Nicky Einess, Ethan Eggert and Isiah Farnsworth. Junior Varsity Delta Patriots Junior Varsity West played an all-around solid game, topping the Junior Varsity East 27-6. West quarterback Ezra Magalei opened the scoring late in the first half on a one-yard dive. The JV East answered immediately with a 65-yard kickoff return for a TD – followed by a 60-yard kickoff return by the JV West’s T.J. Lafayette, which brought the game to 14 to 6 at half. The JV West pounded the ball in the second half off TDs by running backs Riley Condon and Alex Espinoza. Exceptional plays on offense were made by Keith Hale, Mitchell Cannon, Noah Fanfa and Alex Fratus. The JV West defense featured outstanding plays by Eddie

JV West quarterback Ezra Magalei (17) scored the ﬁrst touchdown of the game.

Mason, Michael Evangelho and Dalton Chamberlin. Varsity Delta Patriots Varsity East struck early when cornerback Vincent Gonzales took a 50-yard interception for a touchdown, laying the groundwork for a Varsity East 13-6 victory over Varsity West. Gonzales scored the East’s second touchdown on a five-yard run late in the first half. The score was set up by a 20-

yard pass from Joseph Tolentino to tight end Simba Short. Fullback Benny Orozco scored the West’s only points on a one-yard dive. West receiver Zackary Peterson pulled down a 29-yard pass from quarterback Alex Hull to set up the score. Peterson and Hull hooked up again for a 32-yard pass in the fourth quarter. West cornerback Michael Letak was one of his team’s leaders on defense.

Bowlers bridge the generation gap

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Bowlers of all ages participated in a recent tournament at Harvest Park Bowl. Seen here from left are AJ Collins, Bob Damico, Maxwell Herbert, Terry Damico, Sara Kostenuk and Eloise Gatson.

There’s no better way to bring youth and seniors together than involve them in something they both enjoy. That was the idea of Harvest Park Bowl’s Senior League player and Youth Coach Bob Damico and Youth Bowling Director Natalie Paris. Their plan: to form doubles teams comprising one youth (6-20) and one senior (55 and older). And to sweeten the deal: make it a no-tap tournament (in which nine-pin first ball counts as a strike) and contribute the proceeds to

youth scholarship awards. On Aug. 22, 92 bowlers (46 youth and 46 seniors ranging in age from 6 to 93) were paired up into doubles teams for strikes, high fives, fun, fellowship – and scholarship money. Teams of note were Jacob Scocca, 12, and Ed Stewart, 93. The distinction of youngest bowler went to 6-year-old Emily Rose Iles. see Bowlers page 22B

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he Brentwood SeaWolves 9-10 Mixed Relay team competed in the recent Summer’s End Classic Swim Meet in Walnut Creek, where they placed first in the 200-yard Medley Relay and second in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay. The 9-10 SeaWolves, from left, are Rachel Landro, Brooke Lynn Santos, Dominique Oteri and Zane Hinojosa. The 11-12 Mixed Relay team of Melissa Palazzotto, Troy Fournier, Mikayla Sullivan and Alexis Oteri took home first-place medals in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay and fourth in the 200-yard Medley Relay. The 13-14 Mixed Relay team finished second in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay, and the 1518 Mixed Relay team finished third in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay. New Head Coach Craig Carson and Coach Pam Araujo are looking forward to the fall program, which begins Sept. 7. For more information, visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com.

DV grad keeps swinging Victoria Leon, having earned accolades at Deer Valley High School such as CSF president, golf team MVP and class of 2010 salutatorian, credits some of her success to The First Tee Life Skills education. Victoria was recently selected from hundreds of applicants to participate in The First Tee National Leadership Academy. Before heading off to UCLA in the fall, she will be paired with a professional golfer on the Senior Tour to participate in The Home Care & Hospice First Tee Open Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 at Pebble Beach. Photo courtesy of Angela Paradise

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Patriots look to make another splash by Nate Smith Correspondent Coming off a 2009 league championship season, hopes are high for the Heritage Patriots’ boys water polo team. Last season the Patriots recorded a 7-1 mark in league play, going 17-8 overall, before dropping their playoff matchup to a powerful Cal High squad. The Patriots’ top three all-time leading scorers graduated, but 11 of their 16 letterwinners from 2009 are returning, bolstering hopes for a strong 2010 campaign. All-time leading scorers Nick Araujo, Cyrus Blankenship and Clint Freeman are all gone, having moved on to play in college, but coach Derek Perkins is confident the pieces are in place for another successful run. “This year’s team has some big shoes to fill,” said Perkins. “But they have known that all year, and have worked toward filling those

expectations.” Perkins singled out a few returners in particular who look to fill that void. The Patriots return all-league goalie Ty Elder, who is only a junior, along with inside players Travis West and Jackson Bahns, both seniors, to go with perimeter player Kurt Holzmuller, who was first-team all-league last season and is entering his third season with the varsity. “West and Bahns are our inside firepower, while it is very exciting to get back a goalie who was able to earn all-league status as a sophomore,” said Perkins. “Holzmuller provides our team with speed. He was the 100-meter backstroke champion for the league, and he will be countering for us a lot this year.” “I’m pretty excited overall,” added the coach when asked about the upcoming season. “Most of my team has played summer and winter water polo. These guys have put in

a lot of work. They are dedicated to repeating the success of last year.” Perkins said the Patriots’ goals are making it back to the NCS playoffs, placing themselves in position to win the BVAL, moving up in tournament finishes and competing throughout their non-league schedule, which includes some of the top teams in Northern California. According to Perkins, Liberty should be their biggest threat. Perkins is well-acquainted with the Lions’ program, having graduated from Liberty in 2002. In addition, his brother, Leo Colbert, is the Lions’ starting goalie. “A lot of the players in the two programs know each other,” said Perkins, acknowledging the rivalry between the schools. “They have played club water polo together for the past few seasons, so it should be a fun game when we get together.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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DV from page 1B Williams is now attending Washington State on a full-ride scholarship But the Wolverines have plenty of other guns in their arsenal, including quarterback Mike Behr, who played well when Williams went down last year, throwing for more than 400 yards and three touchdowns. “When I came in I did pretty good and helped the team out,” said Behr. “I hope to have a good season this year. I think I can throw pretty well. I can move alright. I think I’ll make smart decisions. Looking forward to the season.” He believes his team has a good shot at repeating as league champs. “We are a pretty close team, good chemistry and we work hard,” he said. “So I think we’ll do good.” Woods believes Behr will be able to fill Williams’ big shoes: “He’s an accurate passer. The thing is we have got to get guys to catch it. In the Pitt 1 game he went in at halftime and threw two touchdown passes to Kristoff. So he just needs some experience, and he’s going to be dynamite. He’s going to fill those shoes, I’m sure.” Woods is also looking for big things from Lamontay Marshall at outside linebacker and fullback. “He is probably one of the best defensive players in the league,” said Woods. “He’s a great player, a hard worker, he’s quick, aggressive.” Marshall said that this year’s team “will be just as good as last season. I think we have a chance to go all the way to the playoffs and the NCS championship. We’re all seniors; so we have been together since freshman year. So we’ve kind of got chemistry. So we can feed off of each other more.” Of course, it takes a lot more than two players to win a championship, and Woods likes what he sees with the rest of this year’s squad. “The difference in this year is that this team is kind of a team that’s reloaded,” he said. “It’s a great group of young men that have come together as a team. They play together. Their work ethic and tempo is very good. I’m impressed with how they practice and how coachable they are. We are just kind of knocking on wood and letting them do what they can do and seeing them progress as we would like them to. “The strength of this team is probably the senior leadership along with the young players who have bonded and come together. They are a good team. They are going to make a good football team. They are going to match talent with work ethic and tempo, and I think it’s going to be their strong suit.” Asked about his challenges this year, Woods noted that the Wolverines did lose a lot of players on offense and defense to graduation. “We have young players who have to learn the game quick,” he said. “But this is an excellent offensive and defensive line and linebacking crew. They are as good as we’ve had, and they are going to step it up. It’s not really what we

lost – it’s how these guys have reloaded and they are going to step in and play. We are probably faster on defense this year than we were last year. That’s where our strength is right now: our O-line and D-line and our linebacking crew. The quarterback is a strength. If we work around those we’ll develop something pretty good.” So will Deer Valley repeat? “I don’t like making predictions,” said Woods. “But that’s a goal. We’re the defending champions and we want to defend the title.”

The Wolverines scrimmage at West High on Aug. 27, then preseason action kicks off Sept. 4 at Paradise, followed by home games Sept. 10 vs. Washington and Sept. 17 vs. Fremont, back on the road Sept. 25 at College Park and closing out at home on Oct. 1 vs. Vacaville. After a bye week, league action launches Oct. 15 at home vs. Pittsburg, Oct. 22 at Freedom, Oct. 29 hosting Antioch, then closing out on the road Nov. 6 at Liberty and Nov. 13 at Heritage. To comment, visit www. thepress.net.

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Time to tumble Kids are invited to begin a lifetime of fitness by taking a gymnastics class through the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department. During the seven-week program, the staff of Black Diamond Kids Center will teach children coordination, balance, flexibility and kinesthetic awareness through group games and an introduction to basic tumbling, trampoline and the balance beam. Classes are available for kids 6-12 on Thursday afternoons or Saturday mornings; toddlers and kids 3-5 (accompanied by parents) on Tuesday mornings. Classes, which begin the week of Aug. 30, meet at the Black Diamond Kids Center, 2015 Elkins Way. To register, call 925-516-5444 or log on to www.ci.brentwood.ca.us.

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Academic honors he Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization has announced that Oakley resident Caitlin Ann Thomason has become a Sigma Alpha Lambda member at California State University Long Beach. Sigma Alpha Lambda is dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development and lifelong professional fulﬁllment. Congratulations, Caitlin Ann!

Making us proud Lyssette Zamora of Brentwood has been an inspiration to us since kindergarten, where she received her first award. From then on, there has been no stopping her. She is 12 years old and has garnered 58 academic awards throughout the years. Currently a seventh-grader at Edna Hill Middle School, Lyssette has earned a place on four honor rolls and is going into her third year of playing the flute. She sings with an angelic voice and has been involved in theater. Little did we know that she would choose leadership as

her elective. Lyssette has taken the next step by helping seniors at Cortona Park, reading to children at the library, and will soon be helping out with First 5. We are very proud of all of her accomplishments and her big heart and dedication to helping others. As her parents, we are very proud that she tries her best to make the world a better place. God bless you and our other two children, ages 9 and 4. We all love you! – Contributed by Norma and Warington

Big R from Big O fter 38 years at Big O Tires in Antioch, Diane Case is retiring. She began her employment in the early ’70s, working for her fatherin-law, and became the store’s co-owner with husband Roger Case. Diane was born in Antioch, graduated from Antioch High School in the early ’60s and has been a member of the Antioch community her entire life. She has made hundreds of friends over the years, working at the same location on East 18th Street. Her last day at the store will be Monday, Aug. 30 and Big O invites everyone to stop by or call Diane on her last day to wish her well. Her shoes will be hard to ﬁll and all will miss her.

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Playful messiness – good for kids’ minds We know that kids love playing outside and getting messy, but playtime actually plays an important role in child development. “We’ve always known that kids and play are just a natural combo,” said Dr. Michele Borba, author of “The Big Book of Parenting Solutions.” “But new research also shows that letting kids engage in self-directed play has im-

mense value for their social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth.” • Play expands kids’ minds and neurological development. Self-initiated play improves skills, such as problem solving and interpreting, and is important to brain development and learning. • Play boosts children’s creativity and imagina-

tion. It provides an environment where they can invent, build, expand, explore and develop a whole different part of the brain. • Play stretches our children’s attention spans. Playing outdoors just 30 minutes per day increases a child’s ability to focus and pay attention. • Play boosts self-confidence and self-regula-

tion. Kids learn to become masters of their own destiny without an adult directing, pushing, managing or scheduling. • Play helps kids learn to entertain themselves and develop identity. Kids who know how to play rarely say, “I’m bored, Mom!” in an effort to be amused by you alone. – Courtesy of Family Features

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or encourage enzymes that detoxify harmful chemicals in your body. Almonds: These tasty nuts are a good source of fiber and the antioxidant Vitamin E, and the fat they contain is mostly monounsaturated, which is considered a “good” type of fat that can help lower your cholesterol. Blueberries: These vivid little orbs are chock-full of antioxidants, which can help lower your risk of heart disease and cancer by neutralizing free radicals, rogue oxygen molecules that can contribute to atherosclerosis and damage your DNA. Green tea: This drink contains chemicals called polyphenols, which act as antioxidants. It may help control your blood sugar and lower your cholesterol. All these add up to plenty of good reasons to switch some of your daily servings of soda with green tea. — Courtesy of ARAcontent

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Enjoy the view from the ‘Bench’ The Vagabond Players will present the comedy “A Bench in the Sun” on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. in Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St. “A Bench in the Sun” tells the story of two seniors in a retirement home bickering about the mundane lives they lead. One is a crusty accountant who prefers to stay in his pajamas all day; the other is a debonair fellow who loves to dance. They find a new topic of bickering – a glitzy movie star who moves into the facility. The play is written by Ron Clark, who has written for Jackie Gleason and Mel Brooks. The Vagabond Players, Inc. is a nonprofit theater troupe that travels to senior centers, retirement homes and communities, assisted living centers and health care facilities, bringing live theater to those who might not get out to experience it. Among the Players’ goals is to dispel myths about aging and celebrate the talents of older artists. The actors are primarily seniors. Admission to “A Bench in the Sun” is $15 for adults: $12 for seniors and $10 for youth. For tickets and information, call 925-757-9500 or visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com.

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‘Space Odyssey’ launched at El Campanil The Last Sunday of the Month Film Series presents a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed “2001: A Space Odyssey” at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre on Sunday Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. Released in 1968, “2001: A Space Odyssey” was directed by Stanley Kubrick and written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke. The film explores human evolution, tech-

nology, artificial intelligence and extraterrestrial life, and is notable for its scientific realism, pioneering special effects, ambiguous imagery – open-ended to a point approaching surrealism – sound in place of traditional narrative, and minimal use of dialogue. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and youth, and may be purchased in advance

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Award-winning wines – Contra Costa roots by Kiki Powers California Wine & Food Alliance Cline Cellars winemaker Charlie Tsegeletos, observing the late morning Sonoma fog, notes that the 2010 grape harvest might be later than normal. The same dynamic might well hold true for our own Contra Costa County. There’s another connection between the two wine-growing regions – and a big one. Sonoma-based Cline Cellars has strong roots in our own East County community. Did you know that in the late 1800s, Oakley had thousands of acres of orchards and healthy vineyards? Fred Cline’s maternal grandfather, Valeriano Jacuzzi – of pump and spa fame – had long called this place home. On summer visits to his grandparents, Fred learned to love the agricultural life and the mysteries of vinifying grapes into wine. These lessons led him to earn a degree in agriculture management from UC Davis. In 1982, Fred founded Cline Cellars near Oakley. Here he preserved and restored many ancient vine sites to their rightful reign as premier California wine lands. Fred Cline was one of the original “Rhone Rangers,” a group of winemakers dedicated to promoting American Rhonevarietal wines. American Rhone-style wines are made from the same grapes that have flourished for centuries in France’s Rhone River Valley, and their growing popularity in the United States speaks to their versatility with food, wide range of rich flavors, and the skills of American winemakers. Rhone-style grapes that thrive in the Contra Costa climate include Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignane. In fact, Charlie Tsegeletos refers to Contra Costa County as a “treasure trove” for these grape varietals – as well as other non-Rhone varietals such

as Zinfandel. It turns out that Cline Cellars and Charlie hold Mourvèdre – with its rustic flavor, palate length and modest tannic structure – in such high regard that they make four Mourvèdre wines from our local ancient vine grapes. Charlie finds our local terroir imparts luscious chocolate and cherry undertones to Contra Costa ancient vine Mourvèdre. Terroir – which means “soil” in French – refers to the flavors and aromas that soil and geography impart to a wine. The fact is, although Contra Costa has yet to acquire its own AVA – American Viticultural Area – recognized by the federal government, this is clearly a region on the rise. The Contra Costa Winegrowers Association and many residents believe an established AVA would benefit our greater community and local economy, and the puzzle may well fall into place for this promising region before long. Meanwhile, local wines continue to gain greater recognition and acclaim. So, wine lovers who prefer to eat and drink local: stay tuned for more good things – from your own backyard.

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ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS CASE NUMBER D10-03644 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, 751 PINE STREET, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 PETITIONER: CONNIE HEPWORTH RESPONDENT: ANTHONY PROVOST Upon reading and filing evidence consisting of a declaration as provided in CCP Section 415.50 by CONNIE HEPWORTH, and it satisfactorily appearing therefrom that the respondent ANTHONY PROVOST, cannot be served with reasonable diligence in any other manner specified in article 3, Chapter 4, Title 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure and it also appearing from the declaration that a good cause of action exists in this action in favor of the petitioner, therein and against the respondent, and that the said respondent is a necessary and proper party to the action of that the party to be served has or claims an interest in, real or personal property in this state that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Court of the relief demanded in the action consists wholly or in part in excluding such party from any interest in such property. 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Signature of registrant: Bret Nissen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:July 6, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: July 6, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005377-00 The name of the business (es): HEALTHY CLEANING SYSTEMS Located at: 14 NARCISSUS COURT In: DANVILLE, CA 94506 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ROBERT M. RATAZAK. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/22/10. Signature of registrant: ROBERT M. RATAZAK This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 22, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: July 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005531-00 The name of the business (es): PLUMCRAZY GOLF ENTERPRISES Located at: 2425 POSITANO AVENUE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MATT PLUMLEE, 2425 POSITANO AVENUE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/03. Signature of registrant: Matt Plumlee This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: July 29, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on the adoption of its budget related to Development Fee and other funds for fiscal year 2010-2011. The time, date and place of the hearing shall be as follows: TIME: 6:30 P.M. DATE: September 7, 2010 PLACE: 3231 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 A copy of the proposed budget will be available for inspection at the offices of the District

at 134 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA three days prior to the public hearing. Any person who wishes to be heard regarding the proposed final budgets may appear at the public hearing or may send written comments to the undersigned at the District office. Hugh Henderson Fire Chief/Clerk of the Board Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005174-00 The name of the business (es): OBIARA INTERNATIONAL Located at: 621 Ash Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christiana Ntagbu, 621 Ash Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/24/10. Signature of registrant: Christiana Ntagbu This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 14, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: July 14, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005704-00 The name of the business (es): Young Master Minds Located at: 1654 Chatham Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Young Master Minds, 1654 Chatham Place, 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: Tamila L. Copeland, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: August 6, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005219-00 The name of the business (es): CHINA VILLA RESTURANT Located at: 8610 Brentwood Boulevard, #G In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): EMILY YA PING ZHEN, 3900 Stevenson Boulevard, #402, Fremont, CA 94538. 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: EMILY YA PING ZHEN This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 15, 2010 By: Liz Gutierrez, Deputy Expires: July 15, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 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: August 16, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: EDWARD GODOY The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 913 W. 10TH STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Date(s): August 27, September 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005088-00 The name of the business (es): Sherri’s Beauty Management Located at: 180 Alamo Plaza In: Alamo, CA 94507 Mailing: 1994 Pomar Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sherri Ann Vendl, 469 Oakshire Place, Alamo, CA 94507. 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: Sherri Ann Vendl This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 12, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: July 12, 2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates:August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005385-00 The name of the business (es): Said And Done Located at: 100 Starview Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Estella M. Lerma, 100 Starview Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/22/10. Signature of registrant: Estella M. Lerma This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 22, 2010 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: July 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005553-00 The name of the business (es): Al’s Construction Located at: 3420 Mountain View Road In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ali Jahanbakhsh, 3420 Mountain View 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: 6/1/10. Signature of registrant: Ali Jahanbakhsh This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2010 By: Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires: July 30, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005831-00 The name of the business (es): Kristi’s Swinging “B” Ranch Located at: 1200 Chestnut Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kristi Luana Blach, 1200 Chestnut Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Kristi Blach This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: August 11, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005475-00 The name of the business (es): Freitas Drilling and Pump Located at: 3717 Camino Diablo Road In: Byron, CA 94514 Mailing: P.O. Box 314, Byron, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jameson D. Carter, 3717 Camino Diablo Road, Byron, CA 94514. 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: Jameson Carter This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:July 27, 2010 By: Vera Mitchell, Deputy Expires: July 27, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005522-00 The name of the business (es): Little Acorns Located at: 4040 Bixler Road In: Byron, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dannette Pastor, 4040 Bixler Road, Byron, CA 94514. 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: Dannette Pastor This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: July 29, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005731-00 The name of the business (es): Bud’s ToyStore, Inc. Located at: 1150 Saint Julien Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bud’s Toy-Store, LLC, 11150 Saint Julien Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/30/01. Signature of registrant: Judi Medeiros, CFO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires” August 6, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005383-00 The name of the business (es): Cherry Bomb Salon Located at: 3860 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: 4825 Country Hills Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Allison Locke, 4825 Country Hills Drive, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Allison Locke This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 22, 2010 By: Vera Mitchell, Deputy Expires: July 22, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005923-00 The name of the business (es): Lady Helper Located at: 1010 Chamomile Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carolyn Jameson-Naczkowski, 1010 Chamomile Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/02. Signature of registrant: Carolyn JamesonNaczkowski This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 16, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: August 16, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: (*) 1. Big Red’s Restaurant, Inc. / L & L Hawaiian BBQ at: 5611 Lone Tree Way, #120, Brentwood, CA 94513 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on: October 12, 2007 under file number F-0008164-00 (**) 1.This business was conducted by: a Corporation. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 9, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (the “District”) will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the Fire Prevention Fee Schedule. The time, date and place of the hearing shall be as follows: TIME: 6:30 P.M. DATE: September 7, 2010 PLACE: 3231 Main Street Oakley, CA

94561 A copy of the proposed Fire Prevention Fee Schedule will be available for inspection at the offices of the District at 134 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA three days prior to the public hearing. Any person who wishes to be heard regarding the proposed final budgets may appear at the public hearing or may send written comments to the undersigned at the District office. Hugh Henderson Fire Chief/Clerk of the Board Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005730-00 The name of the business (es): Discovery Rentals, LLC Located at: 1150 Saint Julien Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Discovery Rentals, LLC, 1150 Saint Julien Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/30/01. Signature of registrant: Judi Medeiros, CFO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 6, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005580-00 The name of the business (es): Brazilian Tans 2 U Located at: 232 aMountain View Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christine Judd, 232 Mountain View 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: Christine Judd This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: August 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005844-00 The name of the business (es): Sweet Em’s Located at: 1732 Brampton Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John W. Poore, Jr. and Lisah D. Poore, 1732 Brampton Place, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/12/10. Signature of registrant: John W. Poore, Jr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:August 12, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: August 12, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005973-00 The name of the business (es): Squeegee Dream Located at: 562 Ash Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1486, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Theodore Willett and Randimar Willett, 562 Ash Street, 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: Theodore Willett This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: August 18, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-005476-00 The name of the business (es): Danville Automotive and Hardware Located at: 551 San Ramon Valley Boulevard In: San Ramon, CA 94526 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Berechiah B. Matoza, 232 Saint Christopher Drive, San Ramon, CA 94526. 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: Berechiah B. Matoza This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 27, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: July 27, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005796-00 The name of the business (es): U’I Keiki Books Located at: 2590 Oak Road, #251 In: Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rick D. Junnila, 2590 Oak Road, #251, 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: Rick D. Junnila This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 10, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: August 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005874-00 The name of the business (es): Simply Catered Located at: 710 Willow Creek Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 884, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alison E. Pack, 710 Willow Creek Terrace, 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: 8/13/10. Signature of registrant: Alison E. Pack This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: August 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010

of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SAMUEL VARGAS AND SILVIA VARGAS , HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 5/13/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0171697-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $757,916.07 The purported property address is: 2858 GARDENSIDE COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 018-380- 014-3 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: 8/- 6/2010 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# 3685741 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010, 09/03/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010

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: $389,720.43. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. CALIFORNIA DECLARATION I, John Kennerty, of American’s Servicing Company (“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/OR 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. Dated: 07/03/- 2009 FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)730-2727 CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 13, 2010 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: Authorized Signature ASAP# 3659606 08/- 13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005751-00 The name of the business (es): Naughty Girls Tees; Naughty Girls Tease Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, #C1278 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amy France, 2941 Maplewood Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Amy France This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 9, 2010 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: August 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0033166 Title Order No. 09-8103930 Investor/Insurer No. 121210174 APN No. 037-480- 026-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JARED SOTO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 07/14/2006 and recorded 07/19/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0227693-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 31 SNOWY EGRET CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611679. 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 $543,573.72. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 18/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3682694 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: Aurgust 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-291981-TC Order # 090440222-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/4/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 010-700-032-5 Trustee Sale No. 1280067-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX5954 TRA:10-043 REF: PARKS, AMY UNINS Property Address: 198 WRIGHT COURT, BRENTWOOD CA 94513 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 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 On September 02, 2010, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 05, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006- 0105253-00, in book XX, page XX, of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: AMY L. PARKS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 198 WRIGHT COURT BRENTWOOD CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0007186 Title Order No. 4361637 Investor/Insurer No. N/A APN No. 035-201-016-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/14/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: KENNETH J MURRAY AND SUZANNE MURRAY HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/14/2005 and recorded 09/21/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0359619-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 941 WEST CYPRESS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $488,215.19. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/- 28/2010 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# 3679022 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0133588 Title Order No. 09-8396847 Investor/Insurer No. 108972349 APN No. 035-740- 112-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: GUADALUPE SEGURA JR. AND MARIA E SEGURA, dated 07/14/2005 and recorded 07/26/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0274771-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4572 WATERFORD WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $489,740.43. 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/- 10/2009 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# 3691424 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010, 09/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010

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 SAID LANDS OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’ ) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM KAUFMAN AND BROAD OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC., RECORDED NOVEMBER 24, 1997, SERIES NO. 97- 229686, OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN “ ALL MINERALS RIGHTS” , AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM EDWARD ARTHUR PREWETT, RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1966, BOOK 5183, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 158. THE SURFACE RIGHTS TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET THEREUNDER WERE RELEASED AND RELINQUISHED BY QUITCLAIM DEEDS RECORDED JULY 18, 1994, SERIES NOS. 94-183603 THROUGH 94-183609, OFFICIAL RECORDS. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 21, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 1406 STONEY GORGE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $415,550.56. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: August 12, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 927111988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 909218 PUB: 08/13/10, 08/20/10, 08/27/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

inafter 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 100, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8424, FILED DECEMBER 6, 2002, IN MAP BOOK 449, PAGE 27, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ‘’AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE OR 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 500 FEET THEREOF,’’ AS RESERVED IN THE DEED TO MILLIE ZERDA, RECORDED DECEMBER 10,1963, IN BOOK 4508, AT PAGE 440, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $499,281.57 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 817 BOONE DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 013-360-053 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08- 13-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3693163 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010, 09/03/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010

TINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 116, SUBDIVISION 5344, FILED FEBRUARY 13, 1986, IN MAP BOOK 298, PAGE 49 ET SEQ., CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED APRIL 20, 1987, BOOK 13587 PAGE 893, OFFICIAL RECORDS, INSTRUMENT NO. 87- 84171. 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 PART OR PORTION OF THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF; BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED BY A & R DEVELOPERS, INC., IN DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1980, MAP BOOK 10133 AT PAGE 127, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $289,022.35 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 745 ROCKY CREEK TERRACE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 017-270-053 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08- 13-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3684770 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

SION 8063 FILED AUGUST 12, 1998 IN MAP BOOK 401, AT PAGE 43, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: THE UNDIVIDED 4/9 INTEREST IN ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL MINERALS’’ LYING MORE THAN (500) FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE WITHOUT ANY RIGHTS OF SURFACE ACCESS AND/OR SURFACE ENTRY, DISTRIBUTED TO LORETTA WHALEY, ANNETTA ROMETTI, LOIS WELKER AND VIOLA GOMEZ IN THE DEGREES OF DISTRIBUTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1966, BOOK 5200, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 672, AND RECORDED JULY 31, 1973, BOOK 7010, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 134, AND RESERVED IN THE DEEDS RECORDED OCTOBER 13, 1995, SERIES NO. 95-177713, SERIES NO. 95-177714, SERIES 95-177715, SERIES NO. 95- 177716, SERIES NO. 95177717, SERIES NO. 95-177718, SERIES NO. 95-177719, OFFICIAL RECORDS. AN UNDIVIDED ONE THIRD (113) INTEREST OF ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING (500) FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE AS RESERVED IN THE DEED BY TRI-STATE LIVESTOCK CREDIT CORPORATION RECORDED JANUARY 18, 1984, BOOK 11615, PAGE 59, OFFICIAL RECORDS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $514,702.13 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2567 CADDIE COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 019-380-029 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08-06-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3685453 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 442510CA Loan No. 5304556755 Title Order No. 415677 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-19-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09-03- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-27-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-027740700, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MONICA HEINZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, 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 29, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVI-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20080134007154 Title Order No.: 1158887 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/09/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/18/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0017089-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CHRISTINA DINGLE AND JASON DINGLE, 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: 09/02/- 2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2417 POSITANO AVE, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 019620-077-8 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 $852,183.52. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for

Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 08/09/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3687024 08/13/2010, 08/- 20/2010, 08/27/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0055161 Title Order No. 10-8223451 Investor/Insurer No. 167056792 APN No. 033-430- 052-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/03/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: DAI H THACH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 05/03/- 2007 and recorded 05/15/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0142892-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 14 VITRUVIUS CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611778. 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 $477,872.38. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 08/2010 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# 3666060 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0028896 Title Order No. 10-8118311 Investor/Insurer No. 130310118 APN No. 035-491- 027-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: TIMOTHY M. MADDOCK AND KORTNEY MADDOCK, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/17/2006 and recorded 08/25/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0269669-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/24/2010 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: 457 ALMONDTREE 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 $394,035.80. 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: 05/- 27/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3696402 08/27/2010, 09/03/2010, 09/10/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0063128 Title Order No. 08-8230291 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 037-500-030-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ANGELINA SANDOVAL, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/14/2006 and recorded 09/22/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0300918-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/24/2010 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: 1043 WARHOL 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 $432,370.74. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 17/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3703204 08/27/2010, 09/- 03/2010, 09/10/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005784-00 The name of the business (es): Remember the Night Located at: 354 Jefferson Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jenifer Wasso, 354 Jefferson Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513; Kristina Arlaud, 404 W. 13th Street, Antioch, CA 94509. 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:Jenifer Wasso, Kristina Arlaud This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 10, 2010 By: Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires: August 10, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 9, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: H512622 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0020626016/- KAUHANE Investor No: 631011695 AP #1: 055-320-025 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: KAI KAUHANE, ANNA MARIE KAUHANE Recorded January 3, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006- 0000692 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded May 11, 2010 as Instr. No. 2010-0094396 in Book --Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust describes the following property: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 471, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7377, FILED NOVEMBER 22, 1996, IN BOOK 390 OF MAPS, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. ALL OVERLYING AND OTHER WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE RIGHT TO APPROPRIATE WATER AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHER PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO THE USE OF LAND OR RIGHTS IN/OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. THE OWNER OF THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS, HOWEVER, COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT EXERCISE THE RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT BELOW 100 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. 2. ALL REMAINING OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL STEAM, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 240722CA Loan No. 3011854068 Title Order No. 342139 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-19-2006. 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 09-10- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-28-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-041328700, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: GRETTA RENE KHARMATS AND SAM JOHN KHARMATS, WIFE AND HUSBAND, 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 here-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 243259CA Loan No. 0651295560 Title Order No. 457262 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-01-2004. 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 09-03- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-15-2004, Book , Page , Instrument 2004-022687700, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JEFF GRAHAM AND KIMBERLIE GRAHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE., 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) , MAR-

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0059936 Title Order No. 10-8243828 Investor/Insurer No. 1706719295 APN No. 035- 263-005-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/07/2008. 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: VASIL AZAROV AND HELLEN ORMENO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/07/2008 and recorded 03/20/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0060075-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/24/2010 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: 4485 FALL LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $257,954.48. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 21/2010 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# 3683217 08/27/2010, 09/03/2010, 09/10/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 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: 06/- 06/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3677203 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does 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: 8/- 17/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-7302727 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# 3697980 08/- 27/2010, 09/03/2010, 09/10/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: SHAWNIE CUNNINGHAM, P.O. Box 782, Clayton, CA 94517 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Shawnie Cunningham FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1195 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Shawnie Cunningham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Casey Smith Rustrum to Proposed Name: Casey Smith Rustrum Cunningham Present Name: b. Kyle Clifford Rustrum to Proposed Name: Kyle Clifford Rustrum Cunningham 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/10/10 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 b. Personal service is to be done on biological father. Date: July 27, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0062960 Title Order No. 09-8184572 Investor/Insurer No. 117816201 APN No. 051-242- 005-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JUAN GONZALEZ AND DEBORAH A. GONZALEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 12/21/2005 and recorded 12/30/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0499180-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1520 HILL DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA, 94509. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrect-

ness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $485,465.12. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 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 Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3682121 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 04, 2010. (R-334276 08/20/10, 08/27/- 10, 09/03/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-207071-C Loan No. 0042822221 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/2/2006. 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: ENRIQUE OROPEZA and ESMERALDA OROPEZA HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 5/9/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0146396-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/3/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 4856 MAMMOUTH LN OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 033390-018 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $487,778.00, 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: 8/3/2010 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3680526 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20080134005976 Title Order No.: 3206-100056 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/03/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0199356-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GINA B. CERVANTES, 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: 09/10/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1145 JORDAN LANE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-460-030-2 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 $511,240.90. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:

08/- 13/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3693817 08/20/2010, 08/- 27/2010, 09/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090134009534 Title Order No.: 090774846 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/08/- 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 12/22/- 2004 as Instrument No. 2004- 0490165-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHELLE FIORESI- ZACKRONE, 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: 09/02/- 2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2099 MEADOWLARK LANE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033- 271094 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $251,689.74. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 08/02/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3677423 08/13/2010, 08/- 20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090134003670 Title Order No.: 914585 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/29/- 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 09/01/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006278527-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GODWILL I. OTOKHINE AND FLORENCE I OTOKHINE, 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: 09/10/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 105 MONET DRIVE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-510-0914 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 $566,522.00. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 08/09/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3686993 08/20/2010, 08/- 27/2010, 09/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0029555 Title Order No. 10-8122085 Investor/Insurer No. 009475969 APN No. 017-182- 002-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ROGER R RAY AND SHANNON RAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/11/2005 and recorded 07/29/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0282192-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1070 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $784,721.17. 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, regard-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Amandi Akenke, 830 20th Street, Richmond, CA 94801 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Amandi Akenke FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1293 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Amandi Akenke filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Amandi Akenke to Proposed Name: Kioni Ali 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: 10/21/10 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: OAKLEY PRESS Date: August 10, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Charisse Ann Bertrand, 935 Griffith Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Charisse Bertrand FOR CHANGE OF NAMEORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1304 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner:Charisse Ann Bertrand filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charisse Ann Bertrand to Proposed Name: Charisse Ann Click 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: 10/4/10 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: August 12, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-299173-BL Order # 090503995-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/18/2006. 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. 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): RYAN GAGE AND CARMEN GAGE , HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0409334- 00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 16/2010 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: $467,632.68 The purported property address is: 2424 ROBLES DR ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessors Parcel No. 075- 381-007-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1263590-02 APN: 034- 520-022 TRA: 19051 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8927 REF: Sunga, Jeffrey IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 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 September 10, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 02, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0352758-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Jeffrey D Sunga and Charlene R Sunga 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: 41 Nettle 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 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: $485,841.79. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Norma Villalobos, 5114 Equestrian Court, Antioch, CA 94531 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Norma Villalobos FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1178 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Norma Villalobos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christian Robert Emmanuel Harrington to Proposed Name: Christian Emmanuel Harrington 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/27/10 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 b. The biological father or father named on the birth certificate must be personally served. Date: August 2, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, September 3, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Vemetria Danielle Monroe, 645 Berk Avenue, Apartment 4, Richmond, CA 94804 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Vemetria Danielle Monroe FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N10-1224 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Vemetria Danielle Monroe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Vemetria Danielle Monroe to Proposed Name: Vemetria Danielle 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/20/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: July 29, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jennifer Catherine Byrne, 277 Parasio Drive, Danville, CA 94526 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jennifer C. Byrne FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1300 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jennifer Catherine Byrne filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jennifer Catherine Byrne to Proposed Name: Jennifer Catherine Facchin Present Name: b. Alexander Jordan Byrne to Proposed Name: Alexander Jordan Facchin Present Name: c. Joshua Thomas Byrne to Proposed Name: Joshua Thomas Facchin Present Name: d. Jullianna -Grace Byrne to Proposed Name: Jullianna- Grace Facchin 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: 10/8/10 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: August 11, 2010Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-362145-RT Order # 100304391-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/1/2006. 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 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): CHRIS KUYKENDALL, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/9/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 036006200 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $427,916.84 The purported property address is: 44 NETTLE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-520- 024-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City UT 84115-4412 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/16/2010 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# 3664220 08/- 20/2010, 08/27/2010, 09/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010

AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1180 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033- 280-077 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 $338,626.15. The beneﬁciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 08/15/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3679169 08/20/2010, 08/- 27/2010, 09/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010

or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/16/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 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# 3695734 08/- 20/2010, 08/27/2010, 09/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale # 09-1114-CA Loan No. 0596508474 Title Order # 4305502 APN Number: 035-701- 015-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-10-2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09-10-2010 at 10:00 A.M., ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 01-22-2008, book , page , instrument 2008-0012167-00 of official records in the office of the recorder of CONTRA COSTA county, California, executed by: TREVOR SANFORD, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, 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. Place of sale: 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 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: 1504 THISTLE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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 thereon, as provided in said not(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: Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $481,517.87 (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. DATE: August 04, 2010 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, As Trustee ATTN: FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 920 VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA CA 91724 (626)967-4302 FOR SALE INFORMATION: www.lpsasap. com or (714) 730- 2727 CRIS A KLINGERMAN, ESQ. ASAP# 3683248 08/13/- 2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FSM- 94656 APN# 041-050-027 On September 3, 2010, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/24/- 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. 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: JEFF S YEE AND JOYCE R YEE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustors, recorded on 8/2/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0222644- 00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein con-

tained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 041-050-027 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 4528 LARIAT LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $1,181,297.52. 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. Dated: 8/13/10 Regional Trustee Services 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# 3666165 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

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: 8/9/2010 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# 3652263 08/- 13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-247809-C Loan No. 0476487442 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/9/2008. 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. 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: PAULA SUE GARDNER AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 1/16/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0009493-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/- 17/2010 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: 1604 SOMERSET PLACE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 051- 310-036-2 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $226,093.00, 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: 8/19/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3684313 08/- 27/2010, 09/03/2010, 09/10/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-360778-CL Order # 100285400-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): ELMON A. GREEN AND JONI T. WICKENS-GREEN , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/28/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0089853- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA

COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 2/2010 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: $676,568.40 The purported property address is: 36 CALLA CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-480- 024-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/9/2010 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# 3652118 08/- 13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

08/- 27/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3693732 08/27/2010, 09/- 03/2010, 09/10/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015004407 Title Order No.: 100301724 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/10/- 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 12/16/- 2004 as Instrument No. 2004- 0482529-00 of ofﬁcial records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DANIEL UDOFA AND PATRICIA UDOFA, 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: 09/10/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-316994-TC Order # 090692573-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MIGUEL LARA AND SILVIA LARA , HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0077002-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/10/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $403,317.12 The purported property address is: 4201 SALGADO AVENUE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-471-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Acqura Loan Services fka Strategic Recovery Group LLC 6500 International Parkway Suite 1500 Plano TX 75093. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-360421-CL Order # 100281233-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANTHONY L. ROMAN AND VICKIE L. ROMAN , HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0118903-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 2/2010 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: $497,057.48 The purported property address is: 1420 TEAL CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 414-014 035-414-014-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015005079 Title Order No.: 100326149 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/14/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/21/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0224895-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAMES EATON AND KIMBERLY EATON, 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: 09/16/2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4509 TOKAY DR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-404-024-8 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 $350,215.81. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015004191 Title Order No.: 100288281 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/20/- 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/28/- 2004 as Instrument No. 20040028740-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: PENNY L IDE, 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: 09/02/- 2010 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1425 W CYPRESS RD, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035- 345-007 FKA 035-345-007-5 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 $241,678.99. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 08/12/- 2010 ASAP# 3673654 08/13/- 2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Nico Tzikas, 1010 Harness Drive, #64, San Ramon, CA 94583 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Nico Tzikas FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1326 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Nico Tzikas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Britney Nichole Robinson to Proposed Name: Britney Nichole Tzikas 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: 10/5/10 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: August 12, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005444-00 The name of the business (es): CENTURY INTERNET PROMOTIONS, LLC Located at: 1300 PROMINENT DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CENTURY INTERNET PROMOTIONS, LLC, 1300 PROMINENT DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/26/10. Signature of registrant: CHARLES P. MEECHAM, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 26, 2010 By: J. Odeegard, Deputy Expires: July 26, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010

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Bowlers from page 4B According to Paris, “Our youth bowlers are great kids, and the seniors were fantastic. They all had a great time, and it was a great turn-out.” Damico echoed her sentiment: “It was an absolute success. I am so proud of these kids and pleased to see the support from our seniors.” The youth bowlers were equally enthusiastic. “It was so cool. It was nice to get to know some of the senior bowlers,” said Michael Gonzales. “It was fun. The kids were very nice,” said Ardel Bert. Harvest Park Bowl owner Jim Wangeman sees the senior/youth tournament as an ongoing event. “It was very rewarding to see the mix of seniors and youth,” he said, “and how well they interacted and had fun. We’ll do it again for sure.” RESULTS (Youth bowlers are listed first) Division A (no handicap) Ashley Jones and Keith Jones Division B (no handicap) Brooke Norwood and Marie Wilson Division A (handicap) First Place: AJ Collins and Bob Damico Second Place: Kyle Dryer and Greg Mattus Third Place: Tie – Conner Wax and Jerry Marshall; Zak Gadberry and Doug LaMee Fourth Place: DeAnza DeVera and Karen Patterson Fifth Place: Mariah Dong and Don Patterson Sixth Place: Michael Gonzales and Paul Elmer Winners Division B (handicap) First Place: Jacob Scocca and Ed Stewart Second Place: Zach Briggs and Ed Gallagher Third Place: Shelby Throntveit and Bert Bertalero Fourth Place: Sara Kostenuk and Eloise Gatson Fifth Place: Alexa Sylva and Jim Padilla Sixth Place: Colin Hannigan and Barbara Matteucci

Juggernauts of juggling

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Charvet

occer families are used to doing a lot of juggling to ﬁt in practices, games and fundraisers, but the East Diablo Youth Soccer League took things one step farther by staging a ball juggling contest as part of their Opening Day ceremonies. The winners, above, include: First Place Overall Champ Mitchell Gutierrez (334 juggles); second place ﬁnisher Dylan Tovani (302 juggles) and age-category winners Roberto Martinez (U-8 Boys); Bryn Wenzler (U-9 Girls); Max Walchter (U-10 Boys); Jordan Wenzler (U-11 Boys); Dylan Tovani (U-12 Boys); Jaymie Wenzler (U-13 Girls); McKenzie Cuellar (U-14 Girls); Kevin Perez (U-14 Boys); Mitchell Gutierrez (U-17 Boys). Other winners include Best Top Soccer Juggler Gage Van Emmeiik; Best Buddies Mitchell Yeakley and Jordan Wenzler; Best Mom Chezette Reilly; Best Dad and Player Esteban and Eduardo; Best Dad Juan Carlos Macias; Best Coach Mike Krahnke; Best Asst. Coach Gustavo Gutierrez; Best Board Member Sash Migay; Best Manager Cheryl Krahnke; Best Team Mom Ann Deyoe; Best Ref Eduardo Barrientos; and Best Grandpa Gorge G.

Falcons from page 2B to be brutal this year,” said the coach. “I mean, everyone’s competitive, everyone’s gotten better. It’s just going to be a five-week battle.” And the preseason won’t be a picnic either. “It’s just as tough,” said Hartwig. “We open with Amador Valley (Sept. 3), who made the playoffs

and then Berkeley (Sept. 10), a playoff team, both on the road. And then we come back and play Merrill West (Sept. 17) from Tracy and then we play Golden Valley (Sept. 26), who two years ago was a section finalist from Merced. And then College Park (Oct. 1), who is a solid program. So we play a pretty darn tough schedule.”

After a bye week, league action starts Oct. 15 at home against Antioch, followed Oct. 22 with the Homecoming game against Deer Valley. They are on the road Oct. 29 at Pittsburg, then home Nov. 5 against Heritage. The season concludes with the Bell Game tentatively scheduled for Wednesday Nov. 10 at Liberty. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1265357-11 APN: 007- 020-023 TRA: 58013 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5841 REF: Nelson, Richard IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 26, 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 September 02, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 07, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0042123-00 in book XX, page XX of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Richard D Nelson 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: 4701 Briones Valley Rd Brentwood CA 94513 The under-

signed 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: $366,252.71. 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 not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale

is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale speciﬁed in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does apply to this notice of sale. 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: August 09, 2010. (R-331563 08/13/10, 08/20/- 10, 08/27/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

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: 280 ROBINWOOD AVE, 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 $409,964.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speciﬁed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of

the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 30/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Ofﬁcer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3694486 08/20/2010, 08/- 27/2010, 09/03/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 20, 27, September 3, 2010

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: 4887 SNOWY EGRET WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 945611697. 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 $507,253.38. 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: 05/- 21/2009 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# 3680801 08/13/2010, 08/20/2010, 08/27/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 13, 20, 27, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0076727 Title Order No. 08-8289995 Investor/Insurer No. 1009599570 APN No. 033- 290-035-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MICHELLE HATCH, UNMARRIED WOMAN AND RICHARD RAASHAN NEAL AND PILAR ANN NEAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/05/2006 and recorded 09/12/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0287662-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/17/2010 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0016995 Title Order No. 09-8055902 Investor/Insurer No. 1706339493 APN No. 037- 490-021-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/03/2008. 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 D FONSECA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 03/03/2008 and recorded 03/05/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0046588-00, in Book , Page ), of Ofﬁcial Records in the ofﬁce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 10/2010 at 10:00AM, At the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005969-00 The name of the business (es): The Skin Liaison Located at: 729 First Street, Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dynese Mouzakis, 2811 Abbeydale Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the ﬁctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Dynese Mouzakis This statement was ﬁled with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: August 18, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2010

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Events Friday, Aug. 27 American Girl Book Club American Girl Doll Book Club, for girls 8 and older, meets the fourth Friday of the month from 7-7:45 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Slatten Ranch. Tonight, members explore the American Girl book “Meet Kaya” and make a craft to take home. Come join the fun!

Delta Jazz Trio The Delta Jazz Trio 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, Aug. 28 Brentwood Art, Wine & Jazz Festival This year’s festival is held Saturday, Aug. 28 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m.5 p.m. at The Streets of Brentwood. For more information, visit www.brentwoodartsociety. net/bawjf.php.

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

your spot, call Laura Jacques at 925-757-5904, Sandy Riggins at 925-757-5618 or e-mail Joyce Inaba Lee at jmilee@comcast.net.

Sign-ups SeaWolves Swimming & Water Polo To register for the SeaWolves fall swim and junior water polo teams, visit www. brentwoodseawolves.com. Discounts are available for early registration and payment.

NorCal Demons Fall Tryouts Tryouts for NorCal Demons fast-pitch are held Aug. 28 at Cypress Park on Frank Hengel Way in Oakley. The 12U players try out from 8-10 a.m.; 14U from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, call Manny at 925-238-1775 or visit www.eteamz.com/norcaldemons.

St. Anthony CYO Basketball Sign-ups for Oakley, Knightsen and Bethel Island youth are held Friday, Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29 from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m.-noon. at St. Anthony’s in Oakley. The cost is $125. For more information, e-mail saintanthonycyo@ yahoo.com.

Free Summer Concert Series

Hospice of the East Bay

Waldie Plaza in Antioch is the venue for a free concert at 6 p.m. featuring the PhDs. Seating will not be provided, so bring your own blankets and chairs. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted. For more information, visit www. art4antioch.org.

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

Sunday, Aug. 29 On-Track Safe Teen Driving

Daddy & Me Dino Dig

At 11 a.m., teens 14-18 accompanied by their parents can use the pit and track areas of Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy for driver’s training in their personal vehicle. For more information on this free event, call Ken Ucci at 209-601-6523, Virginia Kacludis at 209-6075800, e-mail letsdrivesafe@yahoo.com or visit www.getrealbehindthewheel.org.

Monday, Aug. 30 Homeless Animals Response Program HARP hosts a volunteer get-together at 6 p.m. in Doggie Depot, 1300 Central Blvd. in Brentwood. Refreshments will be served. Call Marianne Wiesen at 925-516-7343 or e-mail harpvp@comcast.net. Meet others helping to deal with the growing overpopulation of pets in the East County.

Job Training and Placement Program Opportunity Junction holds application sessions on Aug. 30, Sept. 7 and Sept. 13. Applicants must attend one of these sessions. The free program helps those with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925-776-1133.

Tuesday, Aug. 31 Free and Low-cost Job Training The Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffin Lane, hosts a free job-training workshop at 7 p.m. The workshop explores several free and low-cost job-training programs in East Contra Costa County. For more information, call Leonard Roudman at 925-516-5290.

BUNCO Fundraiser The Antioch Historical Society hosts BUNCO at 7 p.m. at 1500 W. Fourth St. Admission is $15 and includes BUNCO, cash prizes and refreshments. For more information or to reserve

The Delta First 5 Center in Brentwood is the venue for a free event for families with children up to age 5 to come search for dinosaurs. You must register for this event at 925516-3880 or stop by 760 First St. in downtown Brentwood.

Fall Swim Program The Brentwood SeaWolves Fall Swim Program begins Sept. 7 at the Heritage High School pool. The program is designed to instruct and refine swimming techniques for competition and to improve conditioning. Space is limited. For information, call 925-240-7444 or visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com.

On the Horizon Liberty High School Reunion The Class of 1990 celebrates its 20-year reunion Oct. 9 at the Walnut Creek Marriott. Are you a classmate and want to join the fun? Registration and ticket sales are conducted online only, at www.libertyunionclassof1990.com. For more information, e-mail Dana Duncan Beeckman at shark_lover2003@yahoo.com or Karen Lindsay at ilive2explore@gmail.com.

Brentwood Blood Drive The American Red Cross Bus will be at The Streets of Brentwood on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 11 a.m.5 p.m. Call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org (Sponsor Code: STREETS925) to schedule an appointment.

Freedom Walk To honor those who have died in military service, East County Military Families and Friends holds a Freedom Walk on Saturday, Sept. 11. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. at the Somersville Towne Center in Antioch. For more information, call Josie Monaghan at 925-779-1340, e-mail ecmilitary@yahoo.com or visit www. eastcountymilitary.org.

Labor Day Mine Tour Antioch’s Black Diamond Mines Regional

Preserve conducts tours of the Hazel-Atlas silica mine on Monday, Sept. 6 at noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase tickets at the Sidney Flat Visitor Center. Participants must be 7 or older; parent participation is required; admission is $3.

Long Hike West Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve sponsors a long hike west on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The rugged six-mile hike through the preserve’s historic western reaches includes stops at Rose Hill Cemetery, Jim’s Place and an impressive stand of Coulter pines. Hikers must be 8 or older.

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

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

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

Corvette Club Discovery Bay Corvette Club meetings are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call Elaine at 925-634-0503 or email yelatoy@sbcglobal.net.

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

Parents of Kids With Juvenile Diabetes Parents of Kids with Juvenile Diabetes meets the first Wednesday of the month from 5:306:30 p.m. at the John Muir Medical Center, 2400 Balfour Road in Brentwood, to discuss everyday issues related to children’s diabetic care. E-mail kristencapps@sbcglobal.net for information.

Free Food and Clothing Helping Hands Ministry at Mountain View Christian Center, 605 Harvest Park Drive in Brentwood, distributes clothing every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and food every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Pastor Tyrone at 925516-6700.

Brentwood Runners Brentwood Runners Everyone Welcome (BREW) meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 a.m. All levels are welcome. For information and location, call 925-2400975 or e-mail linder2254@sbcglobal.net.

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Heritage from page 1B was unanimous All League. He has a ton of talent and a great attitude. If we keep him healthy he should have a great year.” Also returning are Tyler McDonald (seven yards per carry) and Treyvon Hanna (five yards per carry). On the down side, the Patriots lost their entire defensive line to graduation along with three starters on the offensive line, but Haagenson’s not worried. “I think we will be fine,” said the coach. “I think our defense will be our strength. Especially our speed; we are fast on defense. They are pursuing really hard. Last year our defense was our weakness. This year I think it should be our strength.” A standout lineman is 6-foot-8-inch Will Oliver, whose size compensates for his lack of experience. “He didn’t play much last year. He still has a lot to learn. But we are going to leave him in there to make as many mistakes as he needs to, because he has a lot of talent.” Haagenson is encouraged by the character of this year’s entire squad: “I just like the effort that they are putting out. They have met every challenge so far. They are not shying away from the hard work. They are showing up on time. They are self starters, getting warmed up on their own. They are a little more mature group this year.” The challenge this season, in addition to reducing turnovers, is strengthening the pass defense. But the coach assures Patriots fans his team will be ready to play: “We are always going to put out our best effort. We are focused on discipline. We hold our program in high regard and will not be an embarrassment to the school. Hopefully, we can put out a product that people can be proud of on and off the field.” Does that mean this could be the year Heritage takes the league crown away from Deer Valley? “I never go into a season without saying the championship is the ultimate goal,” he said. To help prepare his players for the always challenging BVAL schedule, Haagenson has scheduled a preseason that includes four championship teams. “I always try to get the toughest preseason I can,” he said. “We are always trying to play the best teams we can. This year we are just lucky to hook five really solid teams in the preseason. I just hope we play our best football when we get into the league games.” Helping offset the toughness of the early going is the fact that the first three games will be played at home. After a scrimmage Aug. 27 at Foothill, the Patriots will host Novato on Sept. 3, Montgomery on Sept. 20 and Kennedy on Sept. 17 before closing out the preseason on the road Sept. 24 at James Logan and Oct. 1 at Concord. After a bye week, league action starts at Liberty on Oct. 15, Homecoming against Pittsburg on Oct. 22, then on the road at Freedom on Oct. 29 and Antioch on Nov. 5 before finishing at home Nov. 12 against Deer Valley. All games start at 7 p.m. except for Concord, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. “We are looking forward to it,” said Haagenson. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.