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BY JESSICA NOËL WAYMIRE The story of the baby in the manger is an ancient one. Humankind has been celebrating that baby’s birth for two millennia, but is there more to this winter holiday than the church’s desire to mark the appearance on earth of a man named Jesus? Is there any other meaning to this time of year? When did Christmas make its first appearance? How do other cultures celebrate Christmas around the world? continued on page 22 Head of the Catholic Church in Russia,Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz places a figure of the baby Jesus in the manger at a creche installed for Christmas celebration outside the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Moscow,Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI PHOTO COURTESY OF NASA

he solstice occurs twice each year during the earth’s trip around the sun, referring to the sun’s position in the sky and the amount of light received by the Earth’s Northern and Southern Hemispheres. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere the winter solstice takes place at the end of December with the summer solstice in June. During the winter solstice, the tilt of the earth’s axis places the sun at its farthest distance from the celestial equator, providing the Northern Hemisphere with less direct sunlight. Continued on page 16

BY ELÉNAMARTINA

wanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States honoring African heritage and culture, observed from December 26 to January 1. It was created by Maulana Ron Karenga (born Ronald McKinley Everett), an author, political activist, and college professor, and first celebrated on December 26, 1966 during the Black Power movement of the 1960s to 1970s. He named the new holiday Kwanzaa, derived from Swahili, meaning first fruits INDEX

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of the harvest. During the early years of Kwanzaa, Karenga said “it was meant to be an alternative to Christmas, and that Jesus was psychotic, and Christianity was a white religion that black people should shun.” Karenga changed his position in 1997, and stated that “practicing Christians should not be alienated, and that it is a celebration of family, community, and culture. Kwanzaa does not give people an alternative to their own religion or religious holiday,” and many Christian African Americans who celebrate Kwanzaa Fall Festival: See Page 4

Editors Note: This year, a bonus of the winter solstice is its rare coincidence with a total lunar eclipse visible from North and Central America,, northern and western Europe, a portion of northeast Asia, Hawaii and New Zealand. In our time zone (PST), the eclipse began at 10:33 p.m. on December 20th and progressed to totality at 11:41 p.m. At 12:53 a.m. December 21, the moon emerged from the earth’s shadow.The midpoint of the eclipse ushered in the first day of winter at 12:17 a.m. on December 21 Additional eclipse information is available at www.nasa.gov Photo of the Earth and moon taken by Voyager 1 when it was 7.25 million miles from Earth on Sept. 18, 1977.The moon is at the top of the picture and beyond the Earth.This year, the moon passed through the shadow of the Earth (lunar eclipse) on the same day as winter solstice.

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Washington Hospital’s new Health and Wellness Catalog contains a complete list of upcoming classes from January through June 2011. The catalog also includes a six month wall calendar for easy reference. Call Washington Hospital’s Community Relations Department at (510) 791-3417 to have a free copy of the catalog mailed to your home or download the catalog from the Hospital’s website: www.whhs.com

Health and Wellness Catalog Lists a Variety of Free Classes and Screenings

ashington Hospital’s latest biannual Health & Wellness Catalog is now available. The free catalog is a great tool for navigating the large amount of useful classes and programs offered by your local community hospital. The Health & Wellness catalog includes a six month wall calendar for easy reference and the catalog is now printed on recycled paper containing a minimum of 30 percent post-consumer fiber. The Health & Wellness Catalog contains a complete list of upcoming classes from January through June 2011. The catalog also serves as a helpful resource for taking full advantage of your community hospital’s other community services and top-notch medical programs. Inside the new catalog you will find: • A list of free community classes and seminars • A complete list of Women’s Health classes and programs offered through the Washington Women’s Center • Community services, such as the Washington Community Health Resource Library and

Washington on Wheels (W.O.W) Mobile Health Clinic • Health & Wellness education classes focusing on nutrition counseling, diabetes self management, stroke education and cardiac rehabilitation • Maternal health classes, including breastfeeding support services, parent preparation, prenatal classes and an Infant/Child CPR course for family and friends • Information about Upcoming Health Fairs/Conferences: 5th Annual Women’s Health Conference (January 22), and World Kidney Day Seminar and Health Fair (March 8) and Stroke Awareness Day & Free Screening (March 26) • Free community health screenings, including blood pressure screening, osteoporosis screening, and a free peripheral vascular screening that will take place on June 11 • Support groups for those living with different conditions and illnesses, such as Breast cancer, Parkinson’s disease and suffering the loss of a loved one • Directory of services, complete with program descriptions and phone numbers

• Map and Directions to Washington Hospital, Washington Urgent Care and Washington West, which houses our Gamma Knife Center, Lymphedema Clinic, Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditoriums, Washington Women’s Center and Outpatient Imaging Center The free Health & Wellness classes and screenings are conducted by the physicians and caregivers of Washington Hospital. Classes are held at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Ave., (Washington West building) located across the street from the main hospital. Featured in the current catalog is a spotlight article highlighting the Washington Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine. The center has expanded its program to include two hyperbaric chambers that help heal difficult wounds. To learn more about the services offered through the center, call

(888) 44-WOUND or visit www.whhs.com/wound. The winter/spring portion of the year offers a variety of classes – from learning more about treating back ailments to new surgical techniques for knee pain. The award winning Washington Hospital Stroke Program offers a monthly stroke education class on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. and the Washington Outpatient Diabetes Center offers a monthly Diabetes Matters education class the first Thursday of each month. Both classes take place at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont.

For a healthier tomorrow for you and your family, call Washington Hospital’s Health Connection line at (800) 963-7070 to have a free copy of the new Health & Wellness Catalog mailed to your home. Two other great resources for making the most of your hospital are the Web site, www.whhs.com, and InHealth, a Washington Hospital Channel on Comcast 78. To see a complete listing of InHealth’s upcoming programming, see the schedule in this section or visit the Web site. You can continued on page 7

InHealth broadcasts on Comcast Channel 78 in Fremont, Newark and Union City and online at www.inhealth.tv The full schedule of InHealth programs listed below can also be viewed in real time on the Washington Hospital website, www.whhs.com T U E S DAY

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Disaster Preparedness

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?

Management of Type 1 and Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult Type 2 Diabetes

Women's Health Conference:What

Think Pink: Genetic Testing You Can Do to Keep a Good Balfor Breast Cancer Washington Women's ance in Your Daily Activities Center: Cancer Genetic Think Pink: Updates: Washington Counseling Think Pink: Breast Health Women's Center Breast Health Awareness

(Late Start) Washington Women's Center: Cholesterol and Women

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Kidney Disease

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Heel Problems and Treatment Options

Nutrition for People with Kidney Disease

Drooping Eyelid Problems & Four Major Eye Disorders and Vision Problems

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

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Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier

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Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All

Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day

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Raising Awareness About Stroke

Alzheimer's Disease Research Update

Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 3

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update Are You at Risk for Diabetes? - Learn the Signs

Inside Washington Hospital: Wound Care Clinic

Brain Health for Seniors

InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 3

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update The ABC's of Diabetes A1C, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

Inside Washington Hospital: Stroke Response Team

Peripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment & Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

Latest Principles for Wound Care

The Latest Technology in Treating Brain Tumors and Parkinson's Disease

Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System (Late Start) Learn About Infection in the Body

Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You?

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements

Learn Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure and Slow Your Heart Rate

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

Voices InHealth: Nursing Excellence - Journey to Magnet Status Crohn's & Colitis, Stomach Cancer and Irritable Bowel Disorders

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InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 2

Osteoporosis and What to do to Prevent it

Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer

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Washington Women's Center: Arthritis Exercise Program

World Kidney Day

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 2

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Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma

Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life

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(Late Start) Effects of Smoking: Stop Smoking Workshop

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 1

Inside Washington Hospital: Pediatric Care

George Mark Children's House - A New Way Home

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Your Concerns InHealth Sun Protection

Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Caring for an Older Adult: Oncology Center Everything You Need to Know about Caregiving Take the Steps: What You Should Know About Foot Care

Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

Connecting the Dots Diabetes and Gum Disease

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he environment this past year has been, and will continue to be, very challenging for Washington Hospital and for other businesses and community organizations. For Washington Hospital, we must

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Hospital must remain financially strong while continuing to provide for the health care needs of its residents. It is important to understand that Washington Hospital is quite different from many other public entities. It is

sional staff that has allowed our district to provide the best of care to our residents and has kept this Hospital in the black financially, unlike many other hospitals in the Bay Area and elsewhere.

New Support Group Focuses on Individuals Recently Diagnosed with Cancer A diagnosis of cancer can turn a person’s world upside down, leaving in its wake unanswerable questions and fear—of treatment, of side effects, but mostly of the unknown. And sometimes, even with the best doctors, diagnostic tools and treatment options available, it isn’t enough, according to Vandana Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., an oncologist on the Washington Hospital medical staff and medical director of the hospital’s

Washington Hospital has experienced a successful year on many fronts. A modern power plant is under construction, and ground was broken on a new Center for Joint Replacement. Both projects are on time and under budget. Washington also opened a new and expanded Outpatient Diabetes Center and implemented new programs for our residents such as neurointerventional radiology. In 2010, Washington Hospital’s Community Cancer Program and Stroke Program won excellence awards, and Ohlone College not only named Washington Hospital “Citizen of the Year” but also named their science wing in honor of Washington Hospital Healthcare System.

Vandana Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., (above) oncologist and medical director of the Washington Hospital’s Cancer Genetics Program, says the Newly Diagnosed Cancer Support Group is part of the Community Cancer Program’s objective to offer outstanding medical care, as well as attending to the educational, psychosocial and interpersonal needs of each patient.

Cancer Genetics Program. To address the psychological and emotional aspects of a new cancer diagnosis, Washington Hospital has started a support group specifically designed to address the challenges of being newly diagnosed with or beginning treatment for cancer. Support for unique challenges “The desire to create this new group stemmed from the fact that individuals recently diagnosed and in active treatment often had different needs and really wanted to have a peer group going through a similar experience,” Dr. Sharma says. “The group came out of our patients’ desire for support more focused and dedicated to individuals who have been recently diagnosed, because patients being treated in the first two to three years can have a very different experience than those individuals four years and on in their treatment.” Often, she says, questions and concerns for the newly diagnosed can differ greatly for cancer survivors several years out from initial treatment than those who have just been diagnosed. Also, available treatments have changed considerably in the past decade, with newly diagnosed individuals facing side effects that were unknown 10 years ago. “People encounter different issues at different stages of the disease, and sometimes everyone’s needs can’t be best met by one group,” she points out. Ultimately, Dr. Sharma says, individuals at the beginning of their treatment need to have an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their experiences. “Right after their diagnosis, people are asking themselves intensely personal questions like: Why did I develop this disease?; How can I explain this to my young children? and How can I work the treatment around important family events during the holidays?” Dr. Sharma explains. “I recognize that my perspective as an oncologist is perhaps different than someone who is going through the experience and the goal of this group is to help newly diagnosed patients fill in the gaps. “When a patient finishes chemotherapy or surgery, they’re faced with a situation where they’re not seeing their oncologist as often, maybe every three months instead of every three weeks. Now there’s a little bit of a void, but they still have questions and they may need a different level of support.” Dr. Sharma says the new group is part of the Community Cancer Program’s objective to offer an even broader range of services to the community, including programs at the Washington Women’s Center and the Cancer Genetics Program. “We felt we had done a really good job in terms of diagnosis and treatment, but what we really wanted to focus on was making sure that what’s important to the patient’s emotional wellbeing is also being addressed,” Dr. Sharma says. “We want to offer outstanding medical care, as well as attending to the educational, psychosocial and interpersonal needs of each patient.” continued on page 23

deal with the consequences of an economy that is still very shaky and also confront the challenges of federal healthcare reform. Regardless of how one might feel about reform, this much is clear: without the regulations, which won’t be forthcoming for some time, healthcare providers can only speculate on how the reform will affect their operations. Fortunately, our not-for-profit, community-owned Washington Hospital Healthcare System has continued to be successful despite this very difficult environment in which many community-based hospitals are struggling or failing. This point is critical because in order to keep local control, which is our mission, Washington

a special purpose district and, as such, it is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board to function as a “business enterprise.” This makes it unique in many ways as compared to other governmental entities. Washington Hospital must compete for our employees and executive leadership from the same labor pool as other comparable for-profit and not-forprofit health care providers. In this way, we are different than local cities or counties, for example. To recruit and retain top-quality, professional staff, the Hospital must pay market rate salaries, in a market place where we are competing with comparable health care systems. It is our ability to attract and retain top-quality profes-

It is important to realize that Washington Hospital is independent of any civic or corporate affiliation and the Hospital’s operations are self-supporting. District residents do not pay any taxes that are used to operate the hospital or are used for any salaries. The general obligation bond money that was approved through Measure FF in 2004 is used only for specified new construction projects. Many of these projects are required as a result of the State of California’s unfunded mandates relating to seismic upgrades. As mentioned, Washington Hospital has experienced a successful year on many fronts. A modern power plant is Fall Festival: See Page 4

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Holiday gifts for wildlife SUBMITTED BY WENDY WINSTED

PARTING WORDS

hen it comes to replacement parts for automobiles that have been in crashes, car owners should resist pressure from insurance companies to use cheaper aftermarket collision repair body parts. Choosing parts from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is most important when dealing with safety-related parts. In order to function properly in a crash, for instance, a frontbumper’s internal parts (bumper beam, bumper isolators, foam, crash cans, brackets, and radiator supports) must all work in tandem to effectively transmit the crash pulse to the air-bag sensors and away from the passenger compartment. Aftermarket bumpers that do not adhere to the original design may change the timing of the crash pulse, which may lead to altered air-bag

deployment timing, greatly compromising passenger safety. Of course, the best way to deal with a crash is not to have one in the first place. Having a well-tuned car is vital to your on-the-road safety. At BAY STAR AUTO CARE, our ASEcertified technicians can provide the regularly scheduled maintenance that will keep your brakes, your steering, and your airbags working in the best condition, which can help you avoid an accident in the first place. And, of course, we’ll be happy to help you get back on the road after an accident, too! Give us a call today for an appointment. HINT: The term “crash pulse” refers to the vibrations caused by the impact energy that are transmitted through the vehicle.

Gary Singh is the owner of Bay Star Auto Care at 1275 Atlantic St. near Western Ave., here in Union City. Phone: 489-3331

Come to Sulphur Creek Nature Center Tuesday, December 28, to create your own edible treats for wildlife during our “Mother Nature’s Holiday Gift” program. Remembering to put wildlife on your holiday gift list is a great way to bring in the New Year. Giving wild critters an extra treat will also jump-start their year by helping them survive the long, cold winter nights. Supplies will be provided to make a variety of edible delights. Human refreshments and music will also make this free event fun for the whole family. Drop in anytime between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sulphur Creek Nature Center is located at 1801 D Street in Hayward. For more information, call (510) 881-6747, any day after 10 a.m.

Holiday Lights During the holiday season, many members of the community have decorated their homes for others to admire. The following is an abbreviated list of some noteworthy areas; please email tricityvoice@aol.com for additional listing suggestions. Crippsmas Place (Cripps Pl., Wellington Place, Nicolet Ave., and surrounding neighborhood), Fremont Espada Ct., Fremont 38643 Glencoe Dr., Fremont 40219 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont La Purissima Pl., Fremont 38474 Logan Drive, Fremont 36316 Perkins St., Fremont Zacate Pl., Fremont 24830 Arvilla Ln., Hayward 7839 Hazelnut Dr., Newark Queen Anne Ct., Union City

Humane Society assists fellow animal shelters with dog housing crisis SUBMITTED BY KELLY GRANT In the last few weeks, Santa Clara County animal shelters have seen a drastic increase in the number of homeless dogs coming through our doors. San Jose Animal Care & Services has 59 dogs available for adoption where they normally only have space for 28. More are in holding areas waiting for spaces to open up in the adoption area. To help with the overflow at San Jose, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has brought 15 dogs from San Jose to our Animal Community Center. This will add to the total number of dogs at HSSV waiting for adoption. We currently have 11 puppies and 55 dogs available.

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With over 30 years of experience, Kidango, a private, not-for-profit child development agency is a Northern California Bay Area leader in early education and support services for children and families. Since inception in 1979, Kidango has been firmly committed to the success and well being of each child and the family as a whole. In addition to center-based infant, toddler, preschool and school age programs, Kidango also offers Family Child Care Home Education, Early Intervention Services to children with special needs, Mental Health Services, Head Start programs and Family Support Services to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. The philosophy of Kidango is based on the belief that each child deserves an opportunity for total development. Each child comes to our program with certain strengths that are expanded upon and reinforced. These strengths are based on the learning and teaching styles of their home, which are influenced by the structure and cultural background of the child's family. Our staff are responsible for creating a multi-lingual, cross cultural environment, which fosters the cognitive, emotional, physical and social development of all children.

Free and low cost care for eligible • families

Permit violations lead to threemonth review BY SIMON WONG The City of Milpitas issued an Administrative Citation on October 25, 2010 to the owner of karaoke establishment KTV Musicland for three zoning violations. On December 8, the city’s Planning Commissioners also scheduled a public hearing to review the business’ conditional use permit in three months. The conditional use permit for a karaoke venue in the Ulfert’s Center, 788 Barber Lane, was originally granted in November 2006 with subsequent periodic reviews. KTV Musicland opens daily from 4 p.m. until 2 a.m. and has a reception area and nine karaoke rooms. No food or alcohol is allowed. Water and tea are sold as refreshments. On three separate occasions, Milpitas Police Department found evidence of alcohol consumption in KTV Musicland’s private rooms. On one such occasion (October 16, 2010), the venue was still open at 3 a.m. Condition 10 of the conditional use permit prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages within the facility. Condition 12 requires the business to close by 2 a.m. and all customers to have vacated the premises by 2.30 a.m. On October 21, 2010, patrons were cited for underage consumption of alcohol and its distribution to minors. There was no evidence of food sales. The business owner has settled the $400 Administrative Citation. Staff will return with more details and information in three months.

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do so in addition to observing Christmas. Kwanzaa celebrates what its founder called the seven principles of blackness: Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith in people, parents, teachers, leaders, and their struggles. A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, readings, reflections,

Join us in developing the City of Newark’s…..

Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan by attending our second

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Thursday, December 16th 6 p.m.

Silliman Activity Center 6800 MowryAvenue, Newark • Goals and Policies of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan • Overview of the Preferred Bicycle Network • Summary of School Walking Audits • Summary of Potential Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Projects and Education/Enforcement Encouragement Programs The City of Newark’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is a long range planning document that will provide a basis for future pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects and programs. The ultimate goal is to make biking and walking more viable alternatives for work, school, and recreational trips in Newark.This will help reduce traffic congestion and improve the overall health of the community.

This project is being funded primarily through the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Countywide Discretionary Fund Program. For more information, please visit the ”Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan”page on the City of Newark website at www.newark.orgunder the Quick Links menu

discussions, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast. The seven symbols of Kwanzaa are a mat, unity cup, crops of fruits and vegetables, a candle holder, seven candles (three colored red, three green, and one black - colors of the African Flag), corn, and gifts. Another view of the colors chosen for Kwanzaa is that red represents the blood shed during

struggles, black is for the faces of African people, and green depicts hope. According to author Keith Mayes, the popularity within the U.S. has leveled as the black power movement has declined, and between half and two million people celebrate Kwanzaa, or between one and five percent of black Americans. For some people the holiday no longer holds the same significance it had in the 1970s. To revive Kwanzaa in the mainstream, a U.S stamp was published in 1997. Since then, other two stamps - in 2007 and 2009have been issued. The Afro-American Cultural and Historical Society of the TriCity in Fremont (510-793-8181, ask for Jean) has not celebrated Kwanzaa in a couple of years, due mostly to lack of funds and interest. They may celebrate it early next year along with another upcoming holiday, but are not sure which one. The West African Highlife Band kicked off the week-long celebration a bit early at the Oakland City Center on December 15th. For current activities in the area, the Bay Area Discovery Museum is offering Kwanzaa entertainment on Dec 26th (http://www.baykidsmuseum.org/ programs-and-events/calendar/). For further information on the tradition of Kwanzaa and its rituals, go to http://www.holidays.net/kwanzaa/, and for Kwanzaa food recipes visit http://www.holidays.net/kwanzaa/recipes.htm.

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For more information: Carlton Plaza of Fremont 3800 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA. 94538 510.505.0555

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Carlton Plaza Fremont dining options cater to the tastes and daily plans of our residents. The atrium in our main dining room is a favorite, or the ’50s style dining at Ruby’s Cafe is an ideal haunt when entertaining grandkids. All-Day restaurant-style dining services, afabulous cafe and room service on request serve residents who are on the go or those ready to relax at the end of the day. The richly appointed common areas, library, game room, and patio complete the total living experience.

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also watch all current InHealth television programs in real time on www.whhs.com/inhealth. InHealth regularly airs community education classes for convenient viewing from your home or online in case you cannot attend a particular class.

Register for Classes Online Washington Hospital’s website offers many tools to help you make smart health care decisions quickly and easily. The website offers a safe and secure online class registration system that allows you to browse and sign up for Washington Hospital’s classes and health screenings. Registration for classes is easy. New users can event create an online account that allows you to view a class calendar and event map. To register for one of the seminars listed below, visit the Hospital’s homepage (www.whhs.com) and click on the class listings under “Upcoming Seminars.”

WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Upcoming Health & Wellness Classes Class Registration is available online at www.whhs.com. All the classes listed below will take place at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. New Techniques to Treat Back Pain When/Time: Tuesday, January 11 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium (Rooms A, B & C) Treatment Options for Cough and Other Respiratory Conditions When/Time: Tuesday, February 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium (Rooms A & B) Get Back on Your Feet! New Treatment Options for Ankle Conditions When/Time: Tuesday, February 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Location: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium (Rooms A & B) Health Insurance Options: What You Need to Know When/Time: Tuesday, February 15 10 a.m. to Noon Location: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium (Room B) Learning About Congestive Heart Failure When/Time: Tuesday, February 15 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium (Rooms A & B)

Successful campaign for Fremont schools struggles with deficit SUBMITTED BY PEGGY HERNDON

he Yes on Measure K campaign steering committee formed in March with a simple goal – pass a local measure to provide Fremont schools with a funding source that couldn’t be taken by the state. And they were successful. On election night Measure K was one of only two school parcel taxes that passed in California. Measure K, which garnered more than 70 percent of the vote, will raise $15 million over five years for Fremont schools.

“The Yes on K committee is thrilled with the results. While the money won’t make-up for all of the cuts, it will help to ward off the most devastating,” said committee member and Board President Lara York. “Our school district is already realizing the benefits of passing Measure K. On Friday, Standard and Poor’s upgraded the district’s bond rating –a direct result of the community passing Measure K,” added York. Campaign Co-Chair Peggy Herndon shares the Board President’s happiness at continued on page 34

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providing such information. Tri-City Voice does not make or imply any guarantee regarding the content of information received from authoritative sources.

Services change during furlough COURTESY OF GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD Some Fremont Police Department’s Administrative Services will be affected and/or modified during the City’s furlough. As a result of on-going budget reductions, the majority of the City of Fremont offices will be closed for a 2-week furlough beginning Monday, December 20, 2010. Police and Fire Emergency services will not be affected. The Police Department will respond to all 9-1-1 emergency and animal service calls over the two week period. The Police Department’s front lobby will be OPEN to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; December 20-22 and December 27-29. The lobby will be closed December 23-24 and December 30-31.

Newark man dies from stab wounds SUBMITTED BY COMMANDER ROBERT DOUGLAS, NEWARK PD Newark Police Officers responded to the intersection of

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In addition, the following Police Administrative Services will be modified and will not available beginning December 20, 2010: Red-light violation viewings and services - not available Alarm Permit services - not available Community Engagement, Crime Prevention and Volunteer Services - not available Film and Special Event Permits - not available Parking violation services not available Requests for police reports and clearance letters will be subject to availability of staff. Staff cannot guarantee processing of these items during the two week furlough.

Livescan services will be Open December 20, 22, 27 and 29. Animal Shelter will be Open Tuesday and Wednesday of both weeks from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pet Licensing will be Open December 21-22 and December 28-29, normal hours will resume January 4, 2011. If you have a request for services that you feel cannot wait until January 3, 2011 such as a fallen tree, flooded roadway or any other threat to public or personal property, you can call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (510) 790-6800 and press option 3. All normal Police Administrative Services will resume on Monday, January 3, 2011. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Cedar Blvd. at Birch St. on Wednesday, December 15 at 3:42 p.m. where a 17-year old man was on the ground, bleeding. The victim, suffering from apparent stab wounds, died at the scene. Police learned that at least two males of unknown age, dressed in black clothing, wearing hoodie sweat shirts, were seen running from the area. The name of the victim will

not be released due to his age. Officers from the Union City and Fremont Police Departments responded to assist in cordoning off the area, searching for witnesses and suspect information. The case is under investigation. Anyone with information please contact Detective Sergeant Mike Carroll at (510) 578-4247 or the silent witness hotline at (510) 578-4000 ext 500.

“All too often, members of our community are senselessly in-

drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest,” said Veteran. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you see a drunk driver, call 911. “Don’t let your 2010 end in an

Plan ahead! If alcoholic beverages are part of your holiday celebrations, make sure to designate a sober driver. Between December 17 and January 2, more than 230 DUI checkpoints will operate statewide. The Fremont Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, December 18 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The checkpoint, located on northbound Fremont Boulevard in front of Centerville Jr. High School, is part of an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol-involved crashes, DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street, as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving. Milpitas PD also conducted a DUI check on December 18 near the intersection of Main St. and Curtis Avenue in Milpitas.

Four test counties in California Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare - now require an Ignition Interlock Device for first time DUI offenders.

jured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insure that drivers have a valid driver’s license,” said Detective Bill Veteran, Fremont PD. Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked; drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested. “Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or

arrest or worse, injury or death,” said Milpitas Police Chief Dennis Graham.

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Earth Talk® FROM THE EDITORS OF E/THE ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE Dear EarthTalk: Where can I find information on which electronics and their manufacturers are greener than others, with regard to components, manufacturing processes and end use efficiency? John Franken, New York, NY Now that many consumers are beginning to care about their own environmental footprints, manufacturers are responding with loads of greener offerings. One good place to find them is the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks the 18 top manufacturers of personal computers, mobile phones, televisions, and game consoles according to their policies on toxic chemicals, recycling, and climate change. Greenpeace hopes that by publishing and regularly updating the guide they can both educate con-

Another good place to find information on green electronics and related products is the new website of TopTen USA, a nonprofit that identifies and publicizes the most energy-efficient products on the market. The goal of the group—which is part of a global alliance of like-minded non-profits—is to make it easier for consumers to find the most energy- and money-saving models, which in turn encourages manufacturing innovations that will shift the whole market in a greener direction. Besides listing the greenest individual models of desktop computers, laptops, monitors, and televisions, TopTen USA also lists the greenest refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, clothes washers, and even vehicles. The non-profit Green Electronics Council, initially set up to help government, institutional, and corporate purchasers evaluate, compare, and select electronic products based on various environmental attributes, has now opened up its EPEAT green certification

“Nokia got top honors from the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics for the second year in a row: All of the company’s new phone models and accessories for 2010 are free of brominated compounds, chlorinated flame retardants and antimony trioxide, three of the most toxic chemicals used commonly in most mobile phones and other consumer electronics today. Pictured: The Nokia N97.” Photo by William Hook, courtesy Flickr.

sumers about their choices and influence manufacturers to eliminate hazardous substances, take back and recycle their products responsibly, and reduce the climate impacts of their operations and products. According to Greenpeace, the top five electronics manufacturers from a green perspective are Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Philips, HP, and Samsung. These companies get high marks with Greenpeace for eliminating or scaling way back on the use of hazardous chemicals linked to cancer and other health and environmental problems, which in turn makes recycling their products less problematic. Nokia gets top honors from Greenpeace for the second year in a row: All of the company’s new phone models and accessories for 2010 are free of brominated compounds, chlorinated flame retardants, and antimony trioxide, three of the most toxic chemicals used commonly in most mobile phones and other consumer electronics today. Toshiba, Microsoft, and Nintendo are the last place finishers on Greenpeace’s list for various reasons, including backtracking on or failing to make commitments to phase out chemicals used in the production of vinyl plastic (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).

database to consumers. Some 1,300 computers, thin clients, workstations, and monitors from dozens of manufacturers now bear the EPEAT certification label ensuring compliance with green manufacturing and recycling standards. All federal purchasers are required to choose between EPEAT-certified models when possible, and the database has steadily gained traction across a wide range of industries. Now consumers can freely browse the listings to see how various items from the likes of Apple, LG, Panasonic, Lenovo, and Sony, among others, stack up. Contacts: TopTen USA, www.toptenusa.org; EPEAT, www.epeat.net; Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics, www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics/how-the-companies-line-up. SEND YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONS TO: EarthTalk®, c/o E – The Environmental Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; earthtalk@emagazine.com. E is a nonprofit publication. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe; Request a Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.

Hayward Unified School District Board meeting report BY ROBIN MICHEL Although the December 8 Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) Board meeting was brief, it still contained plenty of drama. Everyone stood when the meeting began with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, performed by the elegantly dressed Mount Eden Chamber Choir, whose voices filled the hall with power and grace. After well deserved thunderous applause, the Choir left the chambers and the meeting began. Superintendent Janis Duran reported out in closed session that the board made the following appointments: George Mitsopoalos, Interim Assistant Principal, Mount Eden High School; and Irene Preciado, Principal, Cherryland Elementary School. This meeting signaled the end of service by outgoing

officers Clerk Sheila Sims and President Paul Frumkin III. Clerk Sims made her comments first, saying, “It has been a pleasure to serve on the board, although I must admit that I was a little disappointed.” She made the audience laugh when she said she now understands what it feels like to be on “Dancing with the Stars,” “but it is the best thing for me.” She thanked her fellow board members and wished the new members well. President Frumkin, who served on the board for ten years, spoke with deep affection for all his fellow board members and the many staff members he has worked with through the years, reading a long list of names he wanted to thank. “I am a proud product of Hayward schools,” he said, “a graduate of Tennyson High School.” He spoke of how once Hay-

ward Unified was considered one of the best districts in the state and expressed his faith that “we can achieve this again.” He welcomed new board members Lisa Brunner and Will McGee, and ended with a call to action for everyone in the district and community to “Keep On Keepin’ On.” Trustee Jesus Armas said that Mr. Frumkin was a veteran “motivated for all the right reasons,” and spoke of their long association in working on behalf of the community in various ways. Of Ms. Sims he said that she was an individual “with the least amount of ego, or need for personal attention.” He described her efforts on behalf of students behind the scenes and how she never sought credit for her work, adding “I am impressed by her quiet strength.” These continued on page 34

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History

ur most interesting and probably most useful early day history of the area was written in 1903-1904 by members of the Country Club, the Woman’s Club, of Washington Township. The book is entitled History of Washington Township

in 1867 where they established their home, and the doctor practiced his profession for many years. Mary was described as a woman with “serenity, gentle wisdom and sympathy.” Lida’s intelligence and forthrightness were credited with boosting the township into an era First edition of modern social and civic awareness over a Bunting, Overacker, Brier, period of 57 years.” The Golden Jubilee Ellsworth, Patterson, Mayhew, Tyson, Clough, Ford, Clark, of Washington TownCrosby, Cutter, and Salz. ship was celebrated at Members of the Country Club the Centerville Town Research Committee who wrote Hall May 19, 1903. the chapters for the 1950 second Its program notes that addition edited by Winified Benthe histories of the vildel were: Helen Clough Ford, lages in the township Clara Hawley Whipple May, Edna prepared by Club Hammer Overacker, Mary Liston members were read Griffin, Estelle Riley Hirsch, Lesda but does not explain Sayles Brown, Ann Mayock, Miss who wrote those hisElizabeth Dusterberry, and Miss tories. Nancy McKeown. All of these A list of members Mary Allen, Front, Lida Thane, right. ladies collected data on schools, dated 1897 gives 36 churches, post offices, organizanames, and an 1898 tions, adobes, and old homes in and is dedicated to Mary C. Allen list adds 10 more. These 46 their respective towns. and Lida Tilden Thane. ladies were probably the ones The first meeting of the Country Club was held in December 1897 at the home of Mrs. Mary C. H. Allen. Twentyfive women who were present from different parts of Washington Township became charter members. The preface, apparently written in 1904, notes that the women began gathering the history of the township early in 1903. It states, “Every active member contributed something to it, and the heads of the various committees compiled the material into papers which were read at a Golden Jubilee meeting held May 19 in the Centerville Town Hall to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the township.” The book does not really say Charter members include: Mary Tilden, Mr.s James Hawley, Mrs. Lyda Babb, who wrote the information, but a Mrs. Howard Overacker later newspaper lists the first offiFlorence Mayhew Shinn comcers as: President Mary Allen, that gathered and organized the piled the list of pioneer descenVice President Helen Turner; information for the book. Most dents. Dorothy Marriott was the Secretary Emily Mowry, Finanof the ladies are listed as Mrs., treasurer. Jane Corwin did all the cial Secretary Grace Huxley, and and the first name is not given. manuscript typing. Edna Overacker served as secretary and gathered the material for the Industrial Chart, Ann Mayock did the research for the vineyards story, and Winifred Bendel was the editor. We are indebted to this group of pioneer women who had the foresight, dedication, and skills to gather and organize material for this History of Washington Township. We are also indebted to the members of the Country Club of Washington Township who preserved and protected the records of their organization and made them available for our use some 100 Pioneer women includes: Mrs. Henry Ellsworth, Mrs. George Hudson, years later. Thank you ladies. Mrs. Joseph Tyson, Mrs. Joseph Thane

Treasurer Charlotte Emerson. Emma Liddeke, Eleanor Whipple, and Emma Jarvis made up the music committee. Another article notes that Mrs. F. O. Bunting supplied the funds and Mrs. J. E. Thane (Lida Thane) was editor in chief of the 1904 publication. That makes sense as Lida Thane had been writing newspaper articles under the name of Mrs. L. E. Thane (Laura Eliza Tilden Thane). She obviously was a very talented and experienced writer who knew a great deal about the local history and put her talents to good use as editor of the book. It is evident that Lida Thane and Mary C. Allen were leaders in forming not only the Country Club of Washington Township, but also in the production of the book, History of Washington Township. Mary was the wife of a Civil War doctor, Cyrus H. Allen. They came to Centerville

The list includes the names of ladies we have selected for the purpose of illustrations. Emily and Mrs. M. C. Mowry were members of the Mowry’s Landing neighborhood originally founded by Origin Mowry. Julia Shinn married into the Shinn family. She was a sister-in-law of Dr. Millicent Shinn. Mary Tilden was the wife of the famous Judge H. J. Tilden, mother of Lida, and grandmother of Laura Whipple. Miss Guliema Crocker was the second teacher hired at Washington High School. She began teaching there in the spring of 1892, the year the school opened. A 1936 article noted that Mrs. J.E. Thane (Lida) was the editor of a second edition of History of Washington Township to be published “in the near future.” It was finally published in 1950, 14 years later. Other pioneer names of members include: Whipple,

PHILIP HOLMES PEEK INTO THE PAST www.museumoflocalhistory.org Photos courtesy of The Museum of Local History

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BY NANCY LYON As someone who doesn’t “do” malls, buying Christmas gifts online not only makes it more convenient, but also a lot easier to procrastinate. After all, you can always put it off a few more days with the holiday seeming weeks away and deal with it a bit later. Well, It’s a “bit later” than I thought and time to scramble… but for what? Giving gifts is a tricky thing. How often have you given something to a loved one only to have them smile, say it’s just what they wanted… and it’s never seen again? While reading my email pondering what could I buy that would arrive on time, I happened to come across an unsolicited inspirational message. I was just about to delete it when a phrase popped into view about something called The Kindness Movement. A simple but very true quote attributed to the legendary Aesop caught my attention, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” It gave me pause to think about the real gifts of this year. When working with animals, you also work closely with people – the fate of innocent animals often hinges on dealing with human problems, failures, loss and most importantly the kindness and compassion of the many good people who come forward to help both. There have been many instances of acts of unheralded kindness; two recent ones come to mind. As an online visitor to a group of cat-caring folks who give their time, money and other resources to help homeless and abandoned felines, a situation arose where the fortunes of a senior lady whose mission to care for and neuter feral cats had taken a serious turn for the worse. Ill health and the loss of her income when she had to leave her job to care for her dying mother had left her with no money to care for herself, let alone the dozens of hungry cats that had become her charges. Unable to pay her rent, she was about to become as homeless as the cats that depended on her for survival. But never doubt the goodness that exists in the world. A wonderful woman from Castro Valley, also a cat caretaker stepped forward to bring together volunteers to find solutions to help the woman keep a roof

over her head, and feed her and the cats. This is an ongoing effort and from this tragic situation a new group has formed to keep the cats from starving and help the woman get on her feet again. And recently, a much neglected older Husky mix was surrendered to the Fremont Animal Shelter when the owner could not provide care for him. He was covered with large patches of raw skin and hair loss all over his body. He had been kept in a dog crate in a dark shed for years and only briefly let out to eat and relieve himself. The officer that confiscated him was so moved by his plight that she took him home hoping to find options for him. Unfortunately, after a period of time she was forced to bring him to the shelter. She said that he was a great dog with a strong spirit in spite of his ordeal. When another OHS volunteer and I were walking the kennels and we first saw him, our reaction was “Oh my God.” Anger was next but that wasn’t going to help. Everyone at the shelter moved into action and after multiple emails, phone calls with the clock running out because of the crowded kennels. Then, the hoped for answer came, the amazing people from an already overburdened NorSled Northern Breed Rescue came forward to take on what they knew to be a “project dog.” They renamed him True Blue for his courage and undying spirit of hope after years of dark imprisonment. They report that he is recovering, gaining much needed weight and more hair and best of all, he has learned Joy! He is making up for the lost years, his favorite pastime is playing like a pup, and he loves everyone – people, dogs and even cats. Pictures of him running free on the beach with the other rescue dogs, leaving huge pawprints in the sand are food for the soul. There are so many untold stories of hope and recovery like that of “True” and of people reaching out to help each other and animals; these are the real gifts of this season. Pass it on.

“Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on; ‘Twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on; Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another’s tears. Pass it on.” - Rev. Henry Burton

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Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holiday Season SUBMITTED BY JOHNNY NG With the holiday season upon us, it seems everywhere we turn there is another table filled with food – from office holiday parties to big family get-togethers. Research shows that most adults will gain an average of one to two pounds through the holiday season. Too many holiday buffets and banquets leave little time for planning healthy meals or sticking to a regular exercise regime. But there are ways to stay healthy over the holiday season and avoid packing on those extra pounds. One of the best ways to avoid overeating during the holidays: portion control.

Following these simple tips can help minimize holiday weight gain: Rather than load food onto your plate, try to take smaller portions of all your favorite foods. This allows you to try everything, without overindulging in any one food. If you encounter a buffet, fill your plate and leave the room to avoid grazing. Take your time eating. Try putting down your utensils between bites. Plan ahead. If you know you’re going to a party later in the day, don’t starve yourself ahead of time. Eat a well-balanced breakfast and healthy lunch to avoid overeating later. Modify the recipes you already have. Eliminate the butter or minimize the amount of salt you put into some of your favorite holiday recipes. Prioritize your daily tasks. The holidays are a busy time of year, so make sure you are giving yourself time to exercise. Plan a schedule that allows for exercise at least three times a week. Bring your walking shoes and socks with you wherever you go. Then, when you have a break, you can fit in a quick walk. Allow yourself to enjoy your favorite foods in small amounts.

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Fed proposes 12-cent cap on merchant debit fees BY EILEEN AJ CONNELLY AP PERSONAL FINANCE WRITER NEW YORK (AP), Dec 16 The Federal Reserve on Thursday proposed a 12-cent cap on the fees banks would be allowed to charge merchants for debit card transactions, a limit that some estimate could cut up to 90 percent of the revenue collected through such fees. Shares of Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. slid more than 10 percent after the proposals were made public. Capping debit interchange fees, sometimes called swipe fees, would help merchants. Under the existing system, the Fed said the average debit transaction fee in 2009 was 44 cents per transaction, or 1.14 percent of the transaction. When the customer signed for the purchase in the same way they would for a credit card purchase, known as signature debit, the average fee was 56 cents, or 1.53 percent of the transaction amount. The proposal also would require that merchants have a choice of unrelated networks to process transactions, like Visa and MasterCard. That could cut into revenue for those companies by allowing other networks to process transactions now handled by the two biggest players in the industry. The network giants could see further revenue hits from banks that try to extract concessions based on the sharp fee cuts, said Thomas McCrohan, an analyst for Janney Capital Markets. The networks set the interchange rates but the fees are paid to the banks that issue debit cards bearing the Visa or MasterCard logos. The revenue hit could be between 70 and 90 percent of the fees currently paid, said Jeff Tassey, executive director of the Electronic Payments Coalition, a group that represents banks, credit unions, payment networks

AP WIRE SERVICE BY LAURA LANE THE HERALD-TIMES CATARACT, Ind. (AP), Dec 16 _ When Curt Carey became curious about using vegetable oil in the place of diesel fuel, he did not own a car or truck with a diesel engine. That stifled his ability to experiment. So five years ago, the Owen County man set out to find a suitable vehicle. Cheap. Driving down the road one day, he spotted a big old black Ford dually truck, the kind with double tires on the back. “I bought the conversion kit for $1,200 and bought the cheapest diesel vehicle I could find, and it happened to be an old 1992 dually I stopped and looked at and bought for about $2,000,” he said. “It has a lot of miles on it. The guy that had it used it to tow mini barns all over.” Carey installed the conversion kit, which included a 40-gallon oil tank in the truck bed. Such tanks use antifreeze-filled lines or in-line heaters to warm the oil, thinning its consistency. “It has to be 170

and card processors. “It’s a massive reduction,” he said. Wall Street was expecting a 60 percent cut, said McCrohan. Bank stocks were largely unaffected by the news, but shares of Visa slid $9.75, or 12.7 percent, to close at $67.19. MasterCard shares plunged $25.73, or 10.3 percent, to close at $223.49. Fed staff members said a swipe fee cap probably wouldn’t translate into lower prices for consumers, except in some highly competitive markets. It may, however, result in banks cutting back on debit card reward programs or searching for other ways to offset the impact of lower fees. The proposal was made to enact a provision known as the Durbin Amendment that was part of the financial regulatory overhaul bill that became law in July. The provision requires that interchange fees be “reasonable and proportional” to banks’ costs for processing transactions. Critics noted that the Fed did not allow for the costs of fraud prevention and detection in setting the cap. “For a smaller institution, fraud prevention costs and fraud costs, for the most part are the costs,” said Bill Cheney, CEO of the Credit Union National Association. The law exempts banks and credit unions with market capitalizations under $10 billion. But industry representatives questioned how the exemption would be enforced, and said it could result in merchants refusing to accept debit cards issued by smaller institutions because those transactions would cost more. The limit would not apply to interchange fees for credit cards, which were not addressed in the financial overhaul. The National Retail Federation was among merchant groups that praised the proposal, saying fee limits “would result in lower costs for merchants and could lead to discounts for their customers.” The American Bankers

degrees before it hits the injection pump,” Carey explained. He gets about 15 miles to the gallon. Carey retrieves his oil, called WVO (waste vegetable oil) in the alternative fuel world, 20 gallons or so at a time from restaurants in and around Spencer. He admits that when the oil gets hot and starts flowing through the motor, his truck smells like a deep-fryer on wheels. “The guys at work call it the french-fry truck, and say they can smell me coming down the road,” Carey said. He’s used to it. And doesn’t mind. He recently bought a 1985 Mercedes diesel sedan and is converting it over to vegetable oil fuel as well. Before the weather turned cold, it was running just fine on it. Now, he has to install a heater in the system to make the oil more liquid. For the system to work best, he also has diesel fuel tanks on the vehicles and uses that fuel when he starts down the road as the WVO heats up and also during the last half mile or so of driving so it’s diesel fuel left in the distribution lines.

Association had a vastly different take, charging that the cap would “essentially relieve retailers of paying their fair share” for debit card transactions. Visa declined to comment until it had a chance to fully consider the proposal, which is 163 pages long. The company’s stock had dropped after the proposal was included in the financial overhaul but had recovered some of its losses in recent months as the company suggested it would not be as hard hit as initially expected. McCrohan, the analyst at Janney, said the portion of the proposal that could require two networks for each type of transaction would create a hugely complicated system. “That just makes people’s heads hurt,” he said. “How is that going to work exactly?” MasterCard issued a statement saying that the Fed’s proposal fails to consider the full range of costs incurred by issuers to operate their debit card programs, and that it plans to file formal comments in the coming weeks as part of the public comment period. “Experience demonstrates that consumers, not banks, or payment networks are the biggest losers as a result of this regulation,’’ Noah Hunt, MasterCard’s general counsel said in a statement. “This type of price control is misguided and anti-competitive, and in the end is harmful to consumers.” The Federal Reserve will accept comments on the proposed rule through Feb. 22. The proposal must be finalized by April 21, and would take effect three months later. In the meantime, the fight over interchange fees may return to Congress. “We’re deeply troubled by the approach taken and essentially the direction Congress went in,’’ said Kenneth Clayton, general counsel for the American Bankers Association, a lobby group. `”We clearly think the issue needs to be revisited.’’

Carey admits that collecting oil that’s fried food items ranging from hash browns to won tons is work. He sets out with his truck and special diesel pump and sucks the used oil right out of storage vats at restaurants that are happy to see the accumulated grease disappear. “It’s almost like a part-time job,” he said. “But it’s worth it. As far as by-products, it’s just kicking out water and carbon dioxide, so it’s not so bad for the environment. I like that.” A Dec. 1 fire that destroyed the garage at his Locust Lake cabin has temporarily shut down Carey’s vegetable oil fuel operation. A wood stove fire spread to tanks storing the filtered oil, and he and his wife lost everything they had in the garage, including the tanks and filters that purify the oil. But he hopes to get back in the alternative fuel business. In the weeks before the fire, he was experimenting with different mixes of biofuel, which could be used without expensive engine conversions. “I was going to start mixing little batches in glass jars to see what percent of diesel to mix with the bio additive to test different mixtures,’’ he said. “I was getting ready to do that when the fire happened.” ___ Information from: The Herald Times, http://www.heraldtimesonline.com

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Your Weekly Horoscope 12/19 - 12/25 BY MINERVA (AP) ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Don't jump the gun. Your assertive tendencies are a handicap in a situation that requires a strategic approach. Anyone can see that you have to make a move but if you put the cart before the horse, this won't work. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 20 The next time you decide to go out on a limb make sure you've got something to fall back on. You're ready to split, snap, or sell out to the highest bidder. At this point the latter seems like your best option. GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 20 You keep getting stuck because nothing will change until you do. People, places, and things are easy to blame, but you've been around long enough to know that when you take that route everything stays the same. CANCER: JUNE 21 - JULY 20 You've got a lot to be happy about. After years of not knowing where you stood, virtue seems to be its own reward. As much as it's party time you need to keep working through this period to reap anything from it.

LEO: JULY 21 - AUGUST 20 After what you've been through, no wonder you're a little leery about your current situation. Elvis was clear when he told us, fools rush in. Give this time to prove itself to be something you can sink your teeth into. VIRGO: AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 20 Don't make the mistake of using the rear view mirror to figure out where things are going to go next. Anything can happen if you let it. The past only dictates the future when we refuse to learn from our mistakes. LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 20 You can't figure out why this is working. When it began even you had your doubts. At this point you're happy as a lark and it seems as if the one thing you never got right is about as good as it can get. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 21 NOVEMBER 20 Things have gotten off the ground sooner than you expected. You are OK with this but others seem to need to put on the brakes. Give them all the space in the world to

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make sure they want this as much as you do. SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20 The high price of taking things for granted is about to show you how important it is to care. None of this would be a problem if you'd known enough to give this situation a little more time and a little more love.

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perience that is teaching you a lot about how life works and how things go better when we stop needing to explain them. PISCES: FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 20 Your next move will involve setting yourself free. Within a few months nothing will look the same. Don't question the need to extricate yourself from any situation that keeps you stuck living up to someone else's expectations.

FREE Adult Reading and Writing Classes are offered at the Alameda County Library Tell A Friend Call Rachel Parra 510 745-1480.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096. For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477. Tuesday, Dec. 21 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Schilling School 36901 Spruce St., Newark 3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ash St. and Wells Ave., Newark 4:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. and Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park Dyer St. and Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, Dec. 22 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 9th St., Union City 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 5:15 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Baywood Apts. 4275 Bay St., Fremont Thursday, Dec. 23 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Weibel School 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City Monday, Dec. 27 1:00 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. Baywood Court 21966 Dolores St., Castro Valley 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cherryland School 585 Willow Ave., Hayward 5:10 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sparks Way Commons 2750 Sparks Way, Hayward

Tuesday, Dec. 28 2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., Fremont 5:25 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. Booster Park Gable Dr. and McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. and Camellia Court, Fremont Wednesday, Dec. 29 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Hillside School 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 4:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Palomares Hill HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:25 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Lomond Way and Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, Dec. 30 2:45 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Bay School 2001 Bockman Rd., San Lorenzo 4:05 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Falcon Dr. and Merganser Dr., Fremont 5:20 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Los Robles Apts. 32300 Almaden Blvd., Union City 6:05 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. Mission Gateway Apts. 33215 Mission Blvd., Union City Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991. For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060. Wednesday, Dec. 22 No Service Wednesday, Dec. 29 2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foothill School 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas

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Alameda County Library News

BY LILI KHALILI, REFERENCE STAFF, UNION CITY LIBRARY The Tri-City Libraries located in Fremont, Newark, and Union City offer a total of 159 open hours. The Union City branch is open 47 hours per week. The reference staff meets an average of 12 library members face-to-face each hour at the information desk. Not all of these members need extensive research assistance, but many are unaware of the varied online resources available to them with their Alameda County Library card. The reference librarian shows them how to easily retrieve information from articles related to their search topic. For people who prefer not to leave home, 90 percent of these online resources are available 24/7 through home access with a valid library card. The increased accessibility, efficiency, and volume of online information available today are things that one should not take lightly. I remember the first time I had to use a periodical index to work on a research project. I was so disappointed after spending a long time pouring through vast printed tomes looking for information. All I ended up with was a list of publications, article titles, and dates of publication; for the actual articles I had to search through reels of microfilm or micro fiche and make

copies on special large library equipment. Upon my return some time later, I was amazed to find that the college library had acquired a digital version of the periodical index. Today on our Alameda County Library website at www.aclibrary.org we now offer a digital version allowing access to thousands of articles with just a click of the mouse. It is found under the link Articles and Databases. This link is found under the Research tab on the blue menu bar. For a personalized guided tour of the many online resources available to you, come to any branch library and stop at the information desk. Research topics can be as varied as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For example, take the subject of love. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the best selling narrative “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, Indonesia and India,” spent time researching love and marriage while working on a sequel which she titled “Committed.” “Committed” continues where “Eat, Pray, Love” stops with the author facing a dilemma. U.S. immigration officials have given Elizabeth and her Brazilian-born lover, Felipe, an ultimatum: they must marry or Felipe cannot enter the country again. In “Committed” she tackles her fear of marriage by trying to discover through re-

search, interviews, and personal reflection what this old institution actually is. Using the library’s online Articles and Databases to search for the subject “love” in the Academic Journals database, I was able to find 8,999 articles. When I limited the results to full text articles only, the numbers are reduced to 2,604 articles, and if I change the search parameters to include the subject “marriage” as well, I find 665 related to love and marriage. Browsing through some of these articles or subject headings allows me to narrow, change or modify my search in less than five minutes. Finding articles online is not difficult, but finding the best key words and compiling a collection of articles that support one’s ideas can take from four hours to one year depending on the breadth of your research project. There are a few databases on our website that are especially noteworthy. If you (like Elizabeth Gilbert) are traveling abroad to heal yourself and write your first best seller, perhaps you would like to try the library’s Mango Database to begin learning a different language. Mango offers video instruction for learning 22

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The term solstice comes from the Latin solstitium, “sol” for sun, and “stitium” meaning to stand still. The sun sits at its lowest point in the sky, giving us the shortest day of the year and marking the beginning of winter. The winter solstice, also known as midwinter and the new solar year, occurs Tuesday, December 21 at 6:38 p.m. EST. And while this solstice promises months of uncomfortable weather, it also brings lengthening days, hinting at a warmer and brighter world of the coming spring. For many early cultures, the winter months were dreaded and dangerous times, due to the lack of heat and light as well as a limited food supply, all of which threatened survival. Even in modern times most do not relish the cold, dark, and wet that the season brings. Deprivation of sunlight has actually produced an officially recognized mental disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), in which people experience depression or moodiness. The only remedy for those suffering from a shortage of sunlight is to fake it – turn up the artificial lights and bask as well as you can. Stringing holiday lights, burning candles, and stoking fires help to create the sense of light, warmth, and cheer from summer memories and dispel the physical and emotional chill of winter. Many festivities occur during winter, the most prominent being Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year. But many believe that modern celebrations stem from

ancient times and pagan traditions centering around the solstice. When the sun began to fade, people feared the gods were displeased, so sought to make them happy by honoring them with feasts and festivals in hopes that they would return the sunlight. Saturnalia, an ancient Roman holiday, lasted from three to seven days and included drinking, bonfires, candles, and gifts, as well as an opportunity for slaves to take a turn as master and masters as slaves. Brumalia was a Greek winter festival in honor of the god Dionysus, which involved much wine drinking and merry making. While times and events might have changed, ancient and modern holidays do share many of the same celebratory elements including feasts; time with family and friends; the exchanging of gifts; red, green, and white decorations; holiday lights and fires; and the hanging of holly, ivy, evergreen boughs and mistletoe to keep spirits bright. Most cultures accept winter as a time for withdrawal necessary to renewal, a time to embrace comforts and spend time in reflection, enjoying idle hours and the serenity of home. French Algerian author and philosopher Albert Camus said, “In the depths of winter I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” Though months of cold weather are still ahead, the winter solstice is a subtle time of transition that speaks of rebirth, renewal, and hope, the promise of spring’s return.

foreign languages for English speakers. This is a self-paced video instruction program that covers basic level language learning and progresses all the way to advanced communication skills. It is accessible from home or at the library. USA Learns offers self-paced video instruction for new immigrants who want to learn English on their own. (Members may borrow headphones at the information desk for use in the library.) These online programs complement the over 700 DVD s and books available for checkout at the County Library for learning foreign languages. For a few new, high demand languages likeTurkish or Farsi, Mango is the best choice because there are not many books or DVDs published for learning them. Another important database, Medline Plus, is one of the most trusted sites on the Internet. It’s a free, tax-supported source of authoritative health and disease information from the National Library of Medicine. This database is divided in three important sections: • Health Topics: Read about symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention for over 800 diseases, illnesses, health conditions, and wellness issues. Medline Plus health topics are regularly reviewed, and links are updated daily.

• Drugs: By typing the name of a drug, one can learn about the side effects, dosage, special precaution and more. • Interactive health tutorials: Created by the Patient Education Institute; one can learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of diseases and conditions. Also learn about surgeries, prevention, and wellness. Each topic includes animated graphics, audio, and easy to read description. Medline Plus is also available in Spanish. Lastly, I would like to mention ReferenceUSA, a database that we use to help job seekers and job changers locate relevant companies, and small business owners find out about their competitors. The above are samples of our database resources that are only available through the internet with the library card. They are mostly subscription databases and cannot be found just by surfing the internet. They are organized and compiled by special subject librarians in a variety of searching modes. Visit us during open hours at the library to learn about online resources, and if you have a computer at home with Internet access try the Library website, www.aclibrary.org; under the research tab click on the link Articles and Databases. They are available 24/7.

Help complete the veterans’ memorial BY SIMON WONG PHOTO BY NEAL GOLDING, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CORVETTE ASSOCIATION Fundraising for the Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial is underway, following Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District’s (HARD) approval of the Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial Revised Plan and Castro Valley Community Park Master Plan, which includes the proposed Memorial, in

Northern California Corvette Association President Ken Rabello (middle) presents $1,000 to Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial Committee members Michael L. Emerson (l) and Pat Flanagan (r) for the sixth granite bench in memory of Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action, Castro Valley Moose Lodge.

late September 2010. The Memorial, which will be built in Castro Valley Community Park at 18988 Lake Chabot Road, will honor veterans and serving members of the nation’s six branches of the armed services. The Veterans’ Memorial, 35 ft. in diameter, will be located in a grassy area below Quail Avenue. An American Flag in the

center will be encircled by six black granite “Service Stones” illuminated by lights within a seat-wall without impacting neighbors. Statues just beyond the periphery of the circle flank the entrance to the site. Visitors will see them clearly as they enter and approach a black, granite “Entry Stone” set on a plinth. Veterans will pay for materials and the Memorial’s construction. There is no cost to HARD. Veterans, civilians, companies, groups and organizations may purchase an unlimited number of “commemorative bricks” at $100 per brick. They will be arranged on the outer edge of the Memorial’s base. Each has up to three lines with 14 characters/spaces per line (including blank spaces and punctuation). The Memorial will accommodate a maximum of 720 commemorative bricks. Each Service Stone represents a branch of the military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and Merchant Marines). Only veterans may have their names engraved on the back of their Service Stone which has room for 99 engravings. Names of loved ones or friends who are, or were, veterans are also accepted. Each name has a maximum length of 20 characters, (including blank spaces and punctuation) which will be an inch in height and in capital letters. An engraving is available for $200. Six granite benches have been sold for $1,000 each – four to veterans’ organizacontinued on page 22

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hese days, it seems that authors not only write on a myriad of topics, but they also come in all ages as well. Tiffany Cheung, a bright and loquacious 16-year-old 11th grader at Logan High School in Union City, recently had her first book published, titled Checkmate!. She always enjoyed writing and began her book a few years ago while still in junior high. It only took about six months to complete; then Tiffany asked her English teacher at the time, Miss Noll, to help with the editing. “Ever since she was eight or nine, I would see Tiffany writing on scraps of paper or in her notebooks and I was always wondering what she was doing,” commented Tiffany’s mom, Sheena Yin Cheung. “The idea for the book came about while I was thinking about playing a game of chess and these characters that I had in my head for years began to form a story,” says Tiffany. “Ideas were rushing to my head and I thought I should organize them and that it could make a really good book.” Through her words, Tiffany relates her creative vision of a fantastical chess school on the faraway planet Zee. “I started writing chapters and really felt that I had something. There’s a more realistic world to chess and soon it was a whole story; so, I began to write it down since I

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always loved to write about adventures.” She elaborates, “I want readers to step into this world of fantasy and relate to the emo-

tions the characters go through, feel what they do, and learn about the secrets they discover. About mid-point during the writing, when I came up with the title, I felt maybe this [writing a book] is meant to be. I thought about how it would end with a ‘chess wars’ competition, leaving it as a cliffhanger as to which side wins.” After completion, she was unsure about getting it published. “But, it was always a New Year’s resolution of mine to become a published author,” adds Tiffany. A family friend suggested that Tiffany enter a contest from Random House, with the prize being the publication of the winning selection. She sent in her book and patiently awaited their decision. When eight months later, her book wasn’t selected, Tiffany and her mom began the arduous

process of searching for another publishing house. This led to Dorrance, an established “selfpublishing” business, and its subsidiary RoseDog Books that actually printed and released Checkmate! on October 26. Tiffany says she always knew that she would be a writer, but that she didn’t know it could happen at her age. “Maybe, I can give hope to other young people who might not realize that they are able to do this,” she stated. “I feel really accomplished and hope to inspire others to do the same.” Currently, Tiffany is working on the second installment of this hoped-for series of books. “For me, the writing process is hard to put into words. It’s a way of expression, a release if I’m bored or happy. It makes me happy now to have other people see my characters come to life

when they read my book. This is a dream come true.” Checkmate! can be ordered through Amazon.com or contact the author at tiffanyterey@yahoo.com.

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Young students perform Ali Baba play

SUBMITTED BY PREETHA NAIR PHOTO BY SANJAY KALRA December 4 was an eventful day in the life of some dedicated four to six year-old Fremont children. It was the day that their play, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” was staged. First grade students Namita Nair, Naina Kalra, Trisha Dharmapuri, Nivedha Srinivasan,

Deeya Jain, Aakash and preschooler Bhoomika Sidda were the stars of the play. This was a presentation of My Unique Expressions Drama Club. This is the group’s second production and was attended by more than 60 people at Fremont Community of Christ Church. It was a tremendous opportunity for these children to demonstrate how a group of young children have the capacity to learn and dramatize lines of dia-

SUBMITTED BY WENDY WINSTED Join the folks at Sulpher Creek Nature Center by making this a season for the animals. Once again the Giving Tree will grace our Discovery Center with ornaments hung from every limb requesting essential items needed to continue our daily operations. Your gift can help save a baby squirrel, dozens of ducklings, or even an orphaned barn owl. Most of the needed items can be found in a local general or grocery store. To help with our Giving Tree, take one or two of the ornaments and purchase the listed items to put under the tree. When you bring in an item, put your name on the ornament so it may be hung on our donor wall. Every gift makes a difference and helps us to better care for the over 700 sick, injured, and orphaned animals that come to Sulphur Creek each year. Examples of items being requested: KMR Powder (12 oz. can) - For feeding baby squirrels and opossums Canned dog food – To feed coyotes, foxes, opossums Wild bird seed – To feed hundreds of baby birds Pedialyte (fruit flavor) – For feeding baby squirrels and rabbits

logue, and then present it in front of an audience with such poise! Fremont has talent! This is a non-profit club with all plays written, cast and directed by Preetha Nair. My Unique Expressions Drama Club meets once a week and is free of charge. For further information please contact Preetha Nair @ nair.preethah@gmail.com. The next session starts February 1.

#6 paper bags – To weigh baby animals Grocery store gift certificates – To help purchase fresh fruits and vegetables Sulphur Creek Nature Center is located at 1801 D Street, Hayward. For more information, call (510) 881-6747.

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Fremont Unified School Board meeting update BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH The following is a selected summary from the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) board meeting held on December 8, 2010. Board Business: Fremont Superintendent of Schools, James Morris, administered the Oath of Office, to newly re-elected School Board Members, Lara York and Larry Sweeney. As part of its annual re-organization process, Trustee Bryan Gebhardt was elected to the position of Board President, Lily Mei to Board Vice-President and Ivy Wu to Board Clerk. Superintendent’s Report: Standard and Poor’s has given FUSD an increased credit rating, citing two main reasons: the district’s exemplary financial stewardship and the approval of Measure K by the voters, demonstrating their commitment to education. This is important because in the event that the district should need to borrow money in the future to meet its obligations, it would cost less [interest-wise] with this improved credit evaluation. Superintendent Morris stated he was proud of James Leitch Elementary School (K-2) which has been selected as a National Blue Ribbon school and one of only 33 in California being honored. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the designation is given to “public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that are either high performing or have improved student achievement to high levels, especially among disadvantaged students.” FUSD is also asking students to participate in its ongoing “Logo Re-design Contest.” The competition gives students the unique opportunity to design a new logo for the Fremont Unified School District. The winning student will receive $500 towards post-secondary expenses. The design should reflect the diversity of Fremont’s community and the district’s high educational standards and expectations for students. To submit a design, save the file to CD and turn it in by the March 15, 2011 deadline. All entries should be delivered to: Mrs. Carole Pine, Fremont Unified School District, Office of the Superintendent, 4210 Technology Drive, Fremont, CA 94538. Additional information is available at www.fremont.k12.ca.us.

Teacher Recognition: Three exemplary educators were honored with resolutions: After 46 years, Coach Peter Michaletos recently retired from Kennedy High School and FUSD. The much admired and respected coach was recognized for all his dedication, above and beyond, to the many students he has worked with and helped during his tenure. “You have created shoes that will be impossible to fill,” commented Board trustee Larry Sweeney. The California Art Education Association named Susan Manbeian from Hopkins Junior High as the Outstanding Visual Art Teacher for 2010. In addition, Edie Christensen of Mission San Jose High School was recognized as the Outstanding Secondary Visual Art Teacher for 2010. Public Comments: During time reserved for Oral Communications, various community members and teachers addressed “class size” concerns. Among those, Chuck Ontiveros, a first grade teacher at Weibel Elementary, explained how the increased number of students has caused more time needed to complete lessons, a crowded classroom atmosphere with the additional students and desks, less time to help students who need it, and more papers to grade with longer hours and less pay. He added that there would be a terrible impact on students if the increasing class size continues. After several parents asked about Honors/GATE (Gifted) programs and the composition of the committee, Deborah Sims, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction stated, “There will be opportunities for the public to voice their opinions on GATE/Honors programs before it comes to the Board for approval, sometime in the future.” Currently, various recommendations are being reviewed and input is being gathered. It is hoped to have recommendations for the Honors Program presented at the January 25 Board meeting and sometime in May for the GATE program. Save Fremont Students Funds Report: Through the community effort of the Save Fremont Students campaign, well over $534,000 has been raised and designated for elementary and secondary

Tri-Cities Waste Management is providing free Holiday Tree Recycling on regular collection days in January. Place tree curbside – Only clean trees are acceptable (free of flocking, Ornaments, tinsel and stands: plastic, metal or nailed wood). Cut tree to 5’-6’ length. Plastic or flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be cut to fit into the trash cart with the lid closed. Anytime after the holidays, residents may cut their trees to fit into their Yard Waste cart with the lid closed and the trees will be recycled. Alameda County has a ban on yard waste in landfills. Recycled holiday trees are ground to create

school sites. More funds are still trickling in. At the elementary level, six prep teachers were hired. Secondary schools received funds distributed on a per-pupil basis. At the Board meeting, however, only the Elementary School Funds report portion was approved. Approval of the Secondary School Funds report was delayed until a future meeting, pending clarification of some of the areas where the funds were to be spent. Niles parent, Gail Edwards said that these funds should be used “to directly impact students, and not for teachers to attend conferences.” Budget and Finance: Mark Martinelli, Director of Budget, Audit and Attendance presented an overview on the Certification for the First Interim Financial Report. Twice a year, the district is required by the State to certify its fiscal stability to demonstrate that it is able to meet its fiscal obligations. According to Martinelli, “It is key to show that the district has 2 percent [of expenditures], as a minimum reserve, in order to receive positive certification.” However, nothing in the district’s budget can be set in stone, particularly since FUSD has to wait for the State’s budget update in January for any mid-year funding changes. With a vote of six ayes, the Board accepted and passed the First Interim Financial Report. Bill Stephens, Assistant Superintendent of Business, conducted a Budget Study Session and Planning for the 2011/2012 Budget/Jobs Bill Funding. He explained that the State had delayed the June revise until late October and said, “We’ve had a dysfunctional budget system from the State of California for a number of years. Our district has had to make difficult cuts, but we’ve had to do it. There isn’t enough money in the State to fund what’s going on,” he added. Stephens reviewed the budget cycle and requirements as well as the various funds FUSD receives from the Federal Government and State. Additionally, the district has been awarded funds from the ARRA/Jobs Bill, received monies raised by the Save Fremont Students campaign and is looking forward to the needed funds from the recently passed Measure K Parcel Tax.

Evergreen Mulch, a soil amendment that nourishes acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons and blueberries. Evergreen Mulch is available for purchase at the WM EarthCare Center located at 2615 Davis Street, San Leandro, ph: 510-563-4216. Visit website: wmearthcare.com to learn more. Holiday Schedule: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day both fall on Saturdays in December. Regular garbage, recycling and compost collection days will not change due to the holidays. Residents seeking more information about Holiday Tree Recycling, Collection Schedule or other services provided by Tri-Cities Waste Management, may call (510) 624-5900.

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$ = Entrance or Activity Fee R= Reservations Required Schedules are subject to change. Call to confirm activities shown in these listings.

Wednesday, Dec. 22

Mission Gold Jazz Band

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Danceable Dixieland music

Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 657-0243 Wednesday, Dec. 22

Art of Living

1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Breathing techniques for energy, stress relief and focus

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 709-9209 Wednesday, Dec. 22

Holiday Film

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Search for Santa Paws

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401 Sunday, Dec. 26

Monarchs for Kids $

11 a.m. – Noon Learn about their life cycle

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Tuesday, Dec. 28

Holiday Gifts for Wildlife

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Create edible treats for wildlife

Sulphur Creek Nature Center 1801 D St., Hayward (510) 881-6747 Wednesday, Dec. 29

Winter Crafts

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. For school-age children Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401 Continuing Events:

Exhibits

and

Thursdays - Saturdays, Dec. 3 - Feb. 11

Art Exhibit

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pen Women Show

John O’Lague Galleria 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org Fridays - Sundays, through Dec. 27

Train of Lights $ Decorated holiday train ride between Fremont and Sunol

Niles Station 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. 37001 Mission Blvd., Fremont Sunol Depot 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol (925) 862-9063 (408)249-2953 www.ncry.org

Come “home” to…..

Unity of Fremont Sunday 10:00 AM A prayer centered church of spiritually bonded friends

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

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The most popular theory on the timing of Christmas is that the early Christians simply borrowed pagan holidays and reshaped them with their own meaning. One could easily make this correlation when comparing non-Christian winter traditions with Christmas. Ancient civilizations marked the changing seasons with celebrations at the solstices and equinoxes. Christmas falls right around the time of the winter solstice, which occurs on December 21. Much of the symbolism used by Christians to celebrate Christmas—lights, holly, and evergreens—was also used by ancient cultures to represent the return of the sun and everlasting life. Winter was passing and people were awaiting the return of springtime and longer days. But is this idea of a borrowed holiday correct? Some scholars offer evidence that contradicts the supposed pagan origins of Christmas. How did the early Christians settle on December 25 as the date of Christ’s birth? Although it is clear that Christmas was an official church celebration by the end of the fourth century, Christians were initially not as interested in the date of his birth as in the date of his death. History hints at traditional philosophies that may have given credence to Jesus having been conceived in late March. This would place his birth in late December. St. John Chrysostom writes in the fourth century that Christians celebrated Jesus’ birth at the end of December since the earliest days of the Church. It wasn’t until much later that some Protestant groups, trying to differentiate themselves from the Catholic Church, began to insist that Christmas had pagan origins. Since the Bible and historical accounts do not offer an exact date for the birth of Jesus, we will continued from page 16

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never know with any certainty when he was born. For most of us, Christmas is so firmly rooted tradition that an exact date does not matter; it’s the spirit of the holiday that holds more significance. The symbols of light and everlasting life are just as applicable to the meaning of Christmas as they are to non-Christian winter festivals. Celebrations around the world attest to the fact that Christmas is a very big deal. In Europe, Christmas celebrations begin in early December. Since many European countries have a Catholic background, feast days of significant saints are included in the festivities. Saint Nicholas is remembered on December 6. In some areas Father Christmas pays a visit to the family home and brings gifts to the children. Sometimes the Christ Child accompanies him. In Sweden the tomte, a household gnome, brings the presents. Evergreens, candles, and advent wreaths are common décor in European households. Families most often go to church services and come home to a large feast. In Scandinavian homes, rice pudding is a popular Christmas treat. Danish families make risalamande—rice pudding with whipped cream and cherry sauce. An almond is hidden in the pudding and the one who finds it receives a special gift. Chinese families celebrate Christmas by hanging paper lanterns, red paper chains, setting up Christmas trees, and hanging stockings. Lights are displayed in the larger cities such as Hong Kong. Christianity is not prevalent in China, so Christmas is a smaller celebration in comparison to the Chinese New Year, which occurs in late January to mid-February. For some, Christmas falls in summer rather than in winter. People in the southern hemisphere, such as those living in Africa and Australia, have warm, sunny Christmases. Feasting, caroling by candlelight, hanging stockings, and decorating Christmas trees are still popular traditions in spite of the lack of winter weather. Around the world, Christmas is an important day for families to gather together and celebrate. Maybe the significance for one family is that a baby was born in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. Another family might be thankful for making it through a difficult year. Others just want to join in the excitement of the season. Whatever the reason, Christmas brings a special light to the world and in these dark and trying times, we could all certainly use a little more light.

Veterans’ memorial Aerial view of Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial

tions and two to non-veterans’ groups which donated so the benches could be “named” for a veterans’ organization. On December 14, 2010, the Northern California Corvette Association (NCCA) presented $1,000 to Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial Committee members Michael L. Emerson and Pat Flanagan, Commander of VFW District 14 Castro Valley Post 9601, to purchase the last bench. “One check is for $600 from the NCCA Foundation and another for $400, is directly from the NCCA which is based in Castro Valley and has 150 members many of whom are veterans or have a family member in the services. Since NCCA’s incorporation in May 1957, proceeds from races and car shows have helped fund the Foundation’s donations of thousands of dollars to projects and local charities, such as food banks and battered women’s shelters,” explained NCCA President Ken Rabello, a Vietnam-era Warrant Officer, US Army Intelligence (’65-’78). “One of our members brought the Veterans’ Memorial project to our attention. We visited the project’s website, www.CVVM.info, word spread among our members and we con-

tacted Michael L. Emerson who explained how we could be involved. Only one remembrance bench remained. Two weeks later, our Executive Board and membership voted to donate $1,000 to secure it.” The project is expected to cost almost $80,000. This consists of donations in-kind and financial donations. So far, $20,000 has been raised. Groundbreaking and construction will not begin until the $80,000 target is reached. “Everyone connected with the project has already purchased. Veterans, their families and friends in Hayward, Fremont, Pleasanton, San Leandro and Castro Valley have shown interest; we hope the community will show its support and help us achieve our goals. Castro Valley does not have a veterans’ memorial. Having a name engraved in perpetuity, and for posterity, would make the ideal gift for a grandparent and educate the greatgrandchildren,” said Emerson. “The administrative process was completed when HARD gave its approval in September. We’ve an agreement to complete this project. The Memorial will be built even if it takes five years to raise the necessary funding but we’d prefer to do so, on schedule, in 2011 and dedicate it on No-

vember 11, Veterans’ Day. “Everyone has a sibling or friend who’s served. Companies can buy a brick for employees, both civilian and military. While this is a memorial to veterans, individuals commemorated on bricks need not have a service background. Interested parties may apply online via the website and pay with Paypal or download an order form and mail it with a check,” explained Emerson. For more information about the Castro Valley Veterans’ Memorial, to request a commemorative brick, Service Stone name engraving or simply to make a donation, visit www.CVVM.info. Alternatively, contact Bob Pirone at (510) 418-6311 and RobertPirone@sbcglobal.net. For those who do not wish to order or donate online, either download an order form at www.CVVM.info or contact Bob Pirone for a form and mail checks (payable to “VFW Post 9601-CVVM”) to CVVM, 22237 Queen Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546. For more information about the Northern California Corvette Association, to donate or join, visit www.NCCACorvettes.org.

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Navigating challenges after a cancer diagnosis The cancer support group for newly diagnosed individuals will be facilitated by Laura Scielzo, LCSW, a medical social worker at Washington Hospital who is part of the hospital’s interdisciplinary oncology team. “Support groups can be instrumental in helping combat the feelings of isolation that sometimes can accompany a cancer diagnosis,” Scielzo says. “This will be a safe environment where individuals can come together to give and receive support— whether that be sharing tips on managing treatment side effects or discussion on the effects cancer has had on employment and relationships. In the end, my goal for the group is to offer a greater sense of connection so that no one ever feels alone in their diagnosis.” The group, which will be held bi-monthly, is going to be open to anyone with a cancer diagnoses during any stage of disease. “Although people may have a different type of cancer, the experiences, concerns and fears are often very similar,” Scielzo says. “The group will be primarily peer support based, but there will be opportunity for education-based key note speakers who can present on topics of particular interest or need.”

Scielzo also stresses that the group will be openended, and anyone is welcome to attend at any time. “Whenever you could use a little more support, we will be here for you,” Scielzo says. “Cancer can be considered a family disease in that it doesn’t just affect the individual diagnosed, but the entire family unit,” Scielzo adds. “Caregivers and loved ones of cancer survivors have their own unique needs and concerns. Washington Hospital has a separate monthly support group for this population and is happily accepting new members.”

Cancer support, treatment and education The Newly Diagnosed Cancer Support Group will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Washington Women’s Center Conference Room, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue in the Washington West building. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 4. For more information about, visit www.whhs.com/supportgroups or call (510) 608-1356. For long-term cancer survivors and caregivers, the drop-in Long Term Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Support Group still meets every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 2000 Mowry Avenue in the Newark and Union City Rooms.

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under construction, and ground was broken on a new Center for Joint Replacement. Both projects are on time and under budget. Washington also opened a new and expanded Outpatient Diabetes Center and implemented new programs for our residents such as neurointerventional radiology. In 2010, Washington Hospital’s Community Cancer Program and Stroke Program won excellence awards, and Ohlone College not only named Washington Hospital “Citizen of the Year” but also named their science wing in honor of Washington Hospital Healthcare System. Financially, Washington outperformed many California hospitals this year and exceeded last year’s income by 24 percent while, at the same time, providing a record $42 million in health care to the community’s medically underserved populations, and providing an additional $3 million for community education. These accomplishments and others were discussed at the December 13, 2010 meeting of the Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors. At this meeting, the Board considered, as it does annually, the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation and contract and discussed the many successes achieved this past year. The Board of Directors reported that the CEO’s perform-

ance has been outstanding given the overall financial and strategic success of Washington Hospital. The Board of Directors also reviewed and discussed the compensation recommendation made by Integrated Health Strategies – one of the nation’s leading health care executive compensation firms. Integrated Health Strategies was engaged by the Board as an independent consultant because of its reputation in the industry and the need to ensure that the CEO’s compensation is evaluated by an independent group. Integrated Healthcare Strategies studied Washington Hospital Healthcare System and compared the compensation of the CEO with others in a peer group to determine an appropriate salary range to achieve the Board’s philosophy of positioning the CEO’s base compensation around the 65th percentile of comparable hospitals and the total cash compensation at the 75th percentile of comparable hospitals. While the compensation firm recommended an increase of 10 percent to the CEO’s base salary to bring her in line with the Board’s compensation philosophy, the Board and the CEO agreed that it was prudent to take in consideration the current economic climate. Thus the Board unanimously approved a 3 percent increase to the CEO’s base compensation, rather than the recommended 10 percent.

In terms of the at-risk portion of the CEO’s total compensation, the Board determines that amount based on the overall performance of the Healthcare System. The award can range from zero to 40 percent. Given the outstanding achievements on so many fronts, the Board voted to award Ms. Farber an incentive award of 40 percent. “It is hard to describe our chief executive officer’s performance this year as anything other than outstanding, given Washington Hospital’s overall performance and the achievements that have been made, especially when considering the difficult economic challenges in our country,” said Dr. Bernard Stewart. “This year, Ms. Farber’s accomplishments exceeded those of last year. This high level of success is evident in our financial statements and the numerous accomplishments that have been made this past year.” “All members of the community should be proud of their hospital. It has been successful because we reinvest every dime of profit back into the community in the form of new programs and services to meet the health care needs of the residents of this District,” Dr. Stewart continued. If you would like to watch the December 13, 2010 Board of Directors meeting, it can be viewed by going to www.whhs.com.

Reminder for In-Home Supportive Services providers to re-enroll

pleted background check requirements, approximately 27,000 inhome supportive service workers need to take steps now to ensure they complete that process by the end of the year,” Wagner said. More than 380,000 providers have completed state requirements enacted in 2009, which include fingerprinting, undergoing a criminal background check and taking part in a provider orientation. Assembly Bill, Fourth Extraordinary Legislative Session (ABX4) 19 (Chapter 17, Statutes of 2009) established additional enrollment requirements for all IHSS providers which were to be completed no later than July 1, 2010. Due to the volume of provider enrollment forms, orientations, and criminal background checks that could not be processed by

counties by June 30, 2010, CDSS instructed counties via an AllCounty Letter that current providers who have completed one of four provider enrollment requirements will be allowed until December 31, 2010, to complete the remaining mandated enrollment requirements. Any provider who has not completed the entire process will then be terminated and no longer be paid by the IHSS program for any hours they work after December 31, 2010. IHSS providers needing to take steps to re-enroll in the program should contact their county IHSS program or public authority to learn more about how to reenroll. A list of IHSS contacts by counties can be found at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/agedblinddisabled/PG1785.htm.

SUBMITTED BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Director John Wagner on Wednesday reminded In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers to complete the new provider enrollment process before the end of the year or lose eligibility for the program. “While we are pleased that most providers have already com-

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CSD girls hoops rolling BY BIFF JONES PHOTO BY MIK HEIGHTCHEW Girls Basketball California School for the Deaf Eagles’ basketball team under coach Debbie Ayers went 3-0 last week to improve to 6-1 on the year. Tuesday, Dec. 14, they traveled to San Lorenzo to take on Redwood Christian High School and came away with a 49-28 victory. Then on Wednesday and Thursday they returned home where they defeated Valley Christian High School of Dublin, 4033, and won a hard fought contest over Contra Costa Christian High School of Walnut Creek, 47-45. Against VC, CSD won the game in the third quarter when they outscored the visitors, 16-3. Priscilla Castaneda led the Eagles with 13 points. In the CCC game, CSD led 12-10 after one quarter then busted out to a 31-21 lead at the half. Second half saw the Eagles get out scored 14-7 in the third quarter to cut the lead to 38-35, but the hosts held on for the twopoint win. Lady Eagles are off until after the first of the year. Fremont Christian Warriors girls hoopsters of coach Michie Sierra lost their homecoming game last Thursday to Athenian High School of Danville 54-34 to even their record at 3-3. Shelby Bolduc led the Warriors with 10 points. Next up is the West Coast Jamboree at Cornerstone Christian High School in Antioch, Dec. 27-30. Milpitas High School Trojans traveled to Newark Memorial High School Cougars last Tuesday for an inter-sectional encounter. Coach Klint Chang’s Trojans played the Cougars tough for three quarters trailing 18-15 at the half and 32-27 after three. However, coach Darryl Reina’s Cougars out scored the Trojans 16-3 in the fourth quarter for a 48-30 victory. NM was led by Taylor Presley with 17 points and Kelsey Peace with 15. Joann Chau and Stefani Pati had 6 and 5 points respectively for Milpitas. Trojans return home after the first of the year while the Cougars host Menlo-Atherton High School, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 7:45 p.m. in the Newark Memorial Lady Cougar Classic. Milpitas dropped to 3-4 while Newark Memorial was 6-3 at press time.

Girls Soccer Coach Mike Tomlin’s Milpitas girls soccer team dropped two matches last week: at home on Tuesday to Live Oak High School of San Jose, 4-0; and at Del Mar High School of San Jose, 3-0 last Friday. Trojan goalie Jessica Jimenez had six saves against Live Oak and seven vs. Del Mar. Milpitas is now 3-4-1 and next plays at home on Jan. 7.

led 27-11 at the half and 42-21 after three quarters. 6’7” junior center Antoine Nathaniel led the Eagles with 14 points. CSD next plays Head-Royce Tuesday, Dec. 28 at the Head-Royce Holiday Classic in Oakland. Fremont Christian boys faired better than the girls in their homecoming game last Thursday against Athenian when they came away with a 53-45 win. Again

Boys Soccer Milpitas boys soccer of coach Bill Leffler dropped a 4-0 decision on the road last Thursday to a tough Palo Alto High School squad. In the first half, Marin Lopez had a shot on goal as did David Nakonechnyy in the second half. However, the Paly goalie saved both shots. Ramiro Ceja, who scored four goals last week against Pioneer High School and is the team’s leading scorer this year, was injured in his next game against Los Gatos High School and unable to play vs. Paly. Ceja was expected to play in a game against Amador Valley High School, Monday, Dec. 20. Score was unavailable at press time. Trojans are now 3-3-1 on the year and next play at home on Jan. 5. Wrestling Milpitas wrestlers also traveled to Palo Alto last Thursday and had their first match of the year against Gunn High School. Coach Kent Mitchel’s Trojans fell 55-21 and have their first home match on Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m. against Lynbrook High School of San Jose. For Milpitas, Mikhail Yanogacio won 15-3 at 125 pounds; Michael Nguyen won 17-2 at 130 pounds; and Virk Sukhpreet won by fall at 152 pounds. Boys Basketball CSD traveled to Contra Costa Christian last Tuesday and coach Oskar Schugg’s Eagles improved to 4-2 with a 48-35 victory. CSD

leading coach Curtis Coffey’s Warriors was senior point guard and leading scorer Jeremiah Herzog with 32 points as FC improved to 3-4. Warriors next host Irvington High School Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. before traveling to Red Bluff High School where they play Mercy Catholic High School in the Liberty Classic, Dec. 28-30. Coach Champ Wrencher’s Milpitas boys went on the road last Tuesday where they fell to Santa Teresa High School of San Jose, 59-46. Last Thursday they returned home and easily defeated Balboa High School of San Francisco, 48-26. Derek Fox led the Trojans against Balboa with 16 points while Buddy Ames and Nick Rodriquez each had nine points. Milpitas is now 2-5 on the year. Saturday, Dec. 18, the Trojans traveled to Bellarmine College Prep of San Jose before playing at Watsonville and Piedmont Hills of San Jose High Schools next Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 21 and 23. Next home games for Milpitas are in the Cain Classic, 28-29 where the Trojans open against Gunderson High School of San Jose, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. Bellarmine score was unavailable at press time. For all scores and updates on holiday tournament schedules go to the Tri-City Voice Sports website http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

beat the Lady Pirates, 50-32, due in part to the opportunities presented by their defense. “Our performance is predicated by our defense. When we’re going well, when we’re defending well as a team, it opens up everything for our offense,” Borghi commented. Leading 23-21 at the end of the first half, Logan was victimized by a San Leandro turnaround that put the Lady Pirates up 27-24. They were able to reverse San Leandro’s fortunes by performing a 180 of their own, this one of the 6-0 run variety. At the end of the three, Logan had grabbed full control with a 41-32 lead. With the help of senior Camille De Leon and junior Jazmine Reed, Logan shut down the Lady Pirates’ offense and did not allow a field goal in the final frame. “That’s always been our goal, I wasn’t aware of that,” Borghi admitted. Reed finished with a game-high 19 points; De Leon had 13 of her own. “She (Reed) definitely earned it, it was nice to see her have the kind of game she did tonight,”

Borghi said. He also went on to comment about De Leon’s game. “She (De Leon) finds a way to make plays despite her size,” he said of his 5’2” guard who was making impressive defensive plays all night. Logan finished out the week by finishing off Heritage High on Saturday, 40-31. They now stand at 6-0. The Fillies will continue to open the doors to their home court for another four straight games. Presentation High will try to topple Logan’s hot streak on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PIONEER 51, NEWARK MEMORIAL 32 After narrowly escaping the first round of the Monte Vista Invitational with a 51-47 against San Jose High, the Lady Cougars could not muster any offense in their second round contest against Pioneer High, also from San Jose. Even with sophomore standout Taylor Norman going for 21 points and six rebounds and Taylor Presley helping with 11 points, the Newark offense sputtered after the first quarter. From the second quarter on, the Lady Cougars could not break into double digits.

Logan’s Fillies riding hot start BY NICK ZAMBRANO PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW The James Logan High girls basketball team has done it again. The Lady Colts - or the Fillies as they like to be called - have started the 2010 season with a remarkable five-game winning streak. This is the second year in a row in which Logan has started off a season on fire. Last year, Logan ripped off nine straight wins before notching their first loss. “We’ve been here before,” head coach Frank Borghi said. “We know the position that we’re in, we’re familiar with it. Again, we’re just trying to get better everyday and trying to learn from our past experiences.” The latest opponents to fall at the hands of Logan were the San Leandro High Pirates. The Fillies overcame a shaky first half to

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Struggles continue for Logan hoops BY JEFF WEISINGER Maybe it’s still too early to tell if the 2010-11 season for the James Logan boys basketball team is a disaster or just a slow start and strong finish. Wednesday’s 76-53 loss against Castlemont High in Oakland may fit in the equation of a disaster. The loss by the Colts is Logan’s fourth loss in their last five games, this downward spiral, however, comes after Logan began the season winning four of their first five. Senior Larry Jones scored a game high 12 points for the Colts who for three quarters stayed in the game, even firing back with an 18 point third quarter after trailing by four, 28-24 at halftime. However, Castlemont kept momentum throughout the game, closing strong in the fourth, outscoring Logan 23-14 in the final frame. Logan will host Castro Valley, Thursday, Dec. 23. Washington 52, Galileo 28 Trying to claw back from a slow start to the year, the Washington Huskies won their second straight game Wednesday night, manhandling Galileo High 52-28 at home. The 24 point victory comes just days after the Huskies defeated Mt.

Eden by a point. Washington takes on Liberty High Thurs., Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Kennedy 75, Granada 64 The Kennedy Titans, one of the MVAL’s best in the early going of the season, kept their streak alive after their 75-64 win

Martinez’s Alhambra High school at 7:30 p.m. Irvington 77, Richmond 57 The Irvington Vikings took care of a struggling Richmond High team in the VIkes 77-57 win. Irvington held the lead throughout the entire game, clos-

over Granada High on Wednesday. Chris Murry led the rally for the Titans with his 31 points on the night, as Kennedy trailed to Granada 32-29 at halftime. Kennedy came out in the third quarter on fire, outscoring Granada 25-18 in the quarter. The Titans will look to continue their role on Tuesday against

ing strong with a fourth quarter where they outscored Richmond 17-8 to seal the win. The Vikings improve their record to 3-5 with the big win before MVAL play begins in early January. For a complete rundown of MVAL boys hoops, log onto the Tri-City Voice Sports website at http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

MVAL. Up next on the calendar is a Dec. 16 travel game to play Antioch High. WASHINGTON 39, ALAMEDA 50 The Lady Huskies dropped to 2-3 in their 2010 campaign. After leading in the first quarter, Washington was unable to supply a response for the sting of the Lady Hornets. Their 39-point total was the lowest since their season opener against Livermore High in which they scored 35. Despite the negative outcome of the game, the Lady Huskies

had some bright spots. Junior Chessie Santeramo and freshman Brianna Booker had 16 points each. To go along with her 16point clip, Booker was 50 percent from the field and collected six boards. Up next on the schedule will be another tough test for the Lady Huskies. They will try to defend their home court against a Dougherty Valley High team that is currently riding a five-game win streak and averaging 62.6 points per game. Tip-off is set for Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

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However, a chance for redemption is right around the corner. Newark (4-2) will be back on their home court to play a lowly Milpitas High team on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. CASTRO VALLEY 48, MISSION SAN JOSE 50 The girls from James Logan aren’t the only Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) team to begin the year red hot. The Lady Warriors checked Castro Valley High off the schedule for their fifth consecutive win. Prior to their match-up with the Lady Trojans, MSJ’s strength has been the stable play of their defense. Through five games thus far, Mission has surrendered a mere 34.2 points a game. The defense showed up again on Saturday, Dec. 11 when they held Piedmont High in check, 49-37. This win notches Mission (7-0) ahead of Logan (6-0) in the

Prep girls soccer recap BY SIDA LU Hayward Area Athletic League (HAAL) and Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) girls soccer league began on Wednesday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 14, respectively after teams went through a month long preseason. In HAAL action, San Leandro met Redwood Christian and prevailed in a 3-0 shutout. Moreau Catholic and Tennyson battled to a draw in the first period before Moreau erupted for five goals in the second half in a 5-0 victory. Arroyo kicked off its season two days later, Friday, Dec. 10, against San Leandro after coming off of a similar 5-0 victory over San Lorenzo days prior. Arroyo was able to maintain their momentum and defeated San Leandro 10. San Lorenzo faced off against Tennyson in a hard fought match that was tied until late in the game when San Lorenzo made a push and won by two goals, 5-3. Hayward teams entered the second week of their season on Monday, Dec. 13. San Leandro faced off against Mt. Eden in a 2-1 victory. Arroyo leaned on its defense once again after

shutting out San Leandro the week before in a 4-0 victory over Pittsburg. Two days later, Arroyo played against Hayward and allowed its first goal in three games after Hayward scrambled the Arroyo defense and scored a late goal to avoid a 5-0 shutout. San Leandro also continued its winning ways after blowing its game against Tennyson wide open in the second half, scoring four straight goals for a 5-0 shutout. Arroyo and Alhambra rounded off HAAL’s second week of girls soccer with a back and forth match. Arroyo leaned on its defense and prevailed with a 1-0 victory and a five game winning streak. In their win streak, Arroyo has scored 16 goals and only let one in. On the MVAL side of things, American faced Newark Memorial to kick start their season. American had the momentum going into the match after coming into the season with a 5-2 preseason and a two game win streak and was able to continue its winning ways in a 2-1 victory over Newark. Kennedy met Mission San Jose but was defeated 3-1 after Mission San Jose made a late two-goal push to pull

away. To finish off the first day of MVAL girls soccer, Washington faced off against Logan in a competitive match. Washington led Logan 2-1 going into the second period but the Logan offense exploded in the second period for 4 unanswered goals and the 5-2 victory. Two days later, Thursday, Dec. 16, Logan continued its momentum in a 2-1 victory over Irvington. Washington’s Lady Huskies righted their ship and dismantled the Kennedy Titans 4-1. American tried to further their three game win streak but ran into a stout and ready Warriors defense. No goals were scored in the first half and the two teams stayed even in the second with a goal each for a 1-1 tie. Logan leads the MVAL with a 2-0-0 record, with Mission San Jose and American close behind at 1-0-1. Arroyo is the clear leader in HAAL play at 2-0-0 and has a five game win streak (dating back to preseason.) San Lorenzo is second in rankings at 1-0-0, but has not played enough games to truly prove itself. San Leandro rounds things off at 3-1-0, good for third place.

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PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak

Whole again

WILLIAM MARSHAK The selection process to fill ex-councilmember Wieckowski’s seat on the Fremont City Council attracted a wide range of applicants and experience. In final interviews, the theme of “hitting the ground running” was cited repeatedly and found traction as the overwhelming choice was former councilmember Dominic Dutra. Mr. Dutra will be sworn in at the first council meeting of 2011, January 4th. Answers to application questions by candidates ranged from scholarly and sublime to loquacious and, in the case of one perennial applicant for office, fortunately brief. The final choice of interviewees was predictable although the initial decision to select five had to be expanded to six when it was revealed that the fifth place was actually a tie between two candidates. Nonetheless, the direction and preference of councilmembers was clearly weighted toward those with experience in city government. All candidates interviewed received respectful attention with a minor glitch when Bacon was put on the grill. Vinnie Bacon, who was narrowly defeated for a position on council in the November election, was asked about his political statements during the campaign. The odds were long that two sitting councilmembers, now determining his fate, would forgive and forget. Repeatedly assuring the council that he is a team player and capable of working within the council system, it appeared clear from the demeanor of several councilmembers that his bid was doomed.

Mr. Dutra noted for the record that the two year tenure of Wieckowski’s remaining term of office would be the extent of any present city council service. Reelection or the mayoral race in 2012 was not a future consideration. In a conversation following his selection, he reiterated this position, saying that submitting an application for the opening was, even to him, “a bit of a surprise.” However, with encouragement from his wife, he reasoned that service as a former councilmember with no ambition to seek reelection might be an attractive selection. He said, “I am not running in two years; I am there to address the fiscal and other big issues of the city. There is no personal agenda or interest in running for office; nothing will change my mind… you can write that in gold!” Noting that political considerations will be removed from his agenda in the next two years, Dutra feels prepared to tackle the serious fiscal and development issues that face Fremont in the immediate future. Apparently, members of the council agreed. Dutra is also acutely aware that he is an appointed official, not elected. With the 2012 mayoral race looming, a promise of non-interference from a new councilmember didn’t hurt his chances either. On January 4, 2011, Dominic Dutra will once again be sitting on the council, deliberating the issues of the day. His presence will be quite a switch from the occasional congenial but rambling stream of consciousness soliloquies of Bob Wieckowski. Another presence from the private sector, one removed from professional practice, may also exert a positive influence. Selecting a non-elected councilmember due to the results of a previous election has occurred before, most recently when Anu Natarajan was chosen to fill the unexpired term of Bob Wasserman when he was elected mayor in November 2003. At that time, there was significant public sentiment that the unsuccessful candidate who polled the next highest votes for a council position in the election should be appointed to the vacant seat. Councilmembers firmly rejected that position then and did so again. In discussions, Councilmember Natarajan was re-

minded that she owed her original position on council to the present system. Arguments for the current process include the breadth of candidates who can be considered even though they chose not to run an election campaign as well as the possibility that election results may heavily favor successful candidates while others are, at best, marginally acceptable to voters. On the other hand, cronyism and political favors can rear their ugly heads in these cases too. The possibility exists for a similar scenario in the 2012 election when Mayor Bob Wasserman leaves office. Challenges for that position are likely by councilmembers who can run from a “safe” seat – defeat will simply return them to their remaining years as a councilperson. Dutra’s council seat will be open and, if she chooses, Sue Chan will run for reelection. It may be that this is the time to test the theory that the highest votes for an unsuccessful candidate would fill a post-election vacancy, if one exists. If so, announcement of this scenario would be necessary prior to candidate filings so all interested parties could participate. The possibilities in November 2011 could become so complex that they would rival National Football League rules for declaring winners when division leaders are tied at the end of a season. On another note, the absence of Alberto Huezo at Newark’s City Council meetings is unfortunate. Mr. Huezo brings a calm and experienced presence to those chambers and while battling a serious ailment, his voice will be missed. Experience as a city manager and a background that can fully appreciate the value of our country gives Al a unique perspective that is not only valuable, but essential in these trying times. God speed Al and a wish from TCV for a quick and full recovery.

LOS ANGELES (AP), Dec 14 - Gov.elect Jerry Brown warned educational leaders on Tuesday to “fasten your seat belts” when he unveils his 2011-12 state budget proposal next month. “It’s worse than I thought,” Brown said of the state’s fiscal crisis during an education briefing at UCLA, one of a series of such sessions he’s holding around the state. “It’ll be a very tough budget.” Brown gave no specifics about the spending plan he plans to unveil Jan. 10, but said the state faces a $28 billion deficit and he plans to have budget agreements hammered out with lawmakers within 60 days. “I don’t think we have a lot of time to waste,” he said. School district superintendents implored Brown to avoid further cuts in education spending and urged him instead to spread out the cuts more evenly across state agencies.

“We can’t take any more cuts,’’ said Bernie Rhinerson, chief district relations officer for the San Diego Unified School District. ``We are at the cliff.” The state’s K-12 and community college education budget has been slashed by $7 billion over the last three years. According to a Legislative Analyst’s Office estimate, another $2 billion will be slashed from the 2011-12 fiscal year. Education is the biggest item in the state budget, comprising 40 percent of state spending that includes both K-12 and higher education. Brown noted that funding for some state services cannot be cut by legislative or judicial mandate. “When you sit at the table to carve it up, it’s not an equal table because some people have greater protections,” he said. Spending on prison health care, for instance, will increase by billions of dollars because of a recent judicial order, Brown said.

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School administrators offered several ideas, including legislation that would allow parcel taxes to be approved with a 51 percent vote instead of the current 55 percent threshold. Others asked for more flexibility in how school districts can spend state monies. After Brown inquired about community college fees, California Community College Chancellor Jack Scott said any planned fee hike should be phased in slowly to avoid large numbers of students dropping out. “If there is an increase, it ought to be gradual and moderate, and frankly, we’d like to be able to keep the money,” he said. Pointing to California’s ranking as 43rd in the nation for per pupil spending, educators said the cuts are devastating schools and deterring college students from pursuing teaching careers. “We’re going to become basically a banana republic in the state of California,” said Lisa Korbatov, president of the Beverly Hills Unified school board.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 756-10 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY ADDING CHAPTER 15.22 TO THE UNION CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS TO CONSOLIDATE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROGRAMS INTO ONE NEW CHAPTER OF THE UNION CITY MUNICIPAL CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Fremont City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed general vacation to abandon a portion of Thornton Avenue at Post Street in the Centerville Planning Area, as depicted on the accompanying diagram (PLN2009-00258). As part of the vacation proceedings, easements will be reserved for existing utilities located within Thornton Avenue and Post Street. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, in the Council Chambers at 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont, California, at which time all interested parties may appear and be heard. The proceedings will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 3, Part 3, Division 9 (Sections 8320 et. seq.) of the California Streets and Highways Code, Said Part 3 of Division 9 being known as the Public Streets, Highways, and Services Easements Vacation Law. Project Planner: Terry Wong, (510) 494-4456, twong@fremont.gov

SECTION 1. The Ordinance including Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, will add Chapter 15.22 to the Union City Municipal Code. SECTION 2.The proposed Municipal Code Text Amendment has been deemed exemptfrom CEQA, subject to Section 15061(b3). The text amendment is to consolidate the state-mandated Hazardous Materials [Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA)] programs into one new Chapter of the Municipal Code. SECTION 3. The proposed Ordinance will provide the City of Union City authority and responsibility for the unified hazardous waste and hazardous materials management regulatory programs (unified program) established by the California Health and Safety Code under the California Environmental Protection Agency. Since the Union City Fire Department, which previously implemented the hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs is no longer in existence, a new ordinance will give authority for the City of Union City to continue to implement these programs. SECTION 4. It is desirable for the City of Union City to continue to be the local regulatory agency for hazardous materials programs to provide the most effective service for our local businesses as the single point of contact for permitting, billing and inspections. SECTION 5. Within fifteen (15) days from and after the adoption, this Ordinance shall be published once in the Tri-City Voice, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in Alameda County and circulated in the City of Union City, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty days after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on December 14, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Duncan, Ellis, and Gacoscos, Vice Mayor Navarro, Mayor Green NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

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BUSINESS NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: December 7, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: Old Town Sushi Inc. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 34932-34940 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560-1216 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2005301#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445402 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WiseClick, 3606 Buchanan Ct., Fremont, CA 94555, County of US Juan C. Urdanivia, 3606 Buchanan Ct., Fremont, CA 94555 Joseph R. DiPada, 35932 Ashton Pl., Fremont, CA 99536 This business is conducted by co-partners The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/30/2010 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan C. Urdanivia This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 30, 2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2009774# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445865 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Healing Acupuncture, 37553 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda; 3150 Southwycke Ter., Fremont, CA 94536 Kyung S. Kim, 3150 Southwycke Ter., Fremont, CA 94536 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec. 14, 2010 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kyung Sik Kim This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 14, NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2009772# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445560 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Thai Garden Restaurant, 20955 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda. Natee Niranatkul, 4179 Hanford St., Union City, CA 94587. Salisa Niranatkul, 4179 Hanford St., Union City, CA 94587. This business is conducted by husband and wife. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Natee Niranatkul This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 6, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2009770#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445230 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Globatel, 37482 Glenmoor Dr., Fremont, CA 94536, County of Alameda. Patricia Polehla, 4241 Castanos St., Fremont, CA 94536. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2006. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Patricia Polehla This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 23, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2009766# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445234 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bay Area Truck Driving School, 39420 Liberty St., #162, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Arvinder Paul Singh, 2425 Sacho Way, Fremont, CA 94539 Kulwinder S. Gill, 5 Via Cerrioni, Madera, CA 93637. This business is conducted by a general partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 1997. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Arvinder Paul Singh, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 23, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-1999125# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445114 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Vaibhav Indian Cuisine, 600 West Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94544, County of Alameda Ruchi Indian Cuisine, 600 Wet Harder Road, Hayward, CA 94544; CA This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gopal Krishna Rad Shetty, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 19, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-1995218#

GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900836 for MATTRESSES, Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1105, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCERFQ #900836 for MATTRESSES, Thursday, January 6, 2011, 2: 00 p.m. – Dublin Public Library, 200 Civic Plaza, The Program Room, Dublin, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on February 16, 2011 County Contact: Evelyn Benzon (510) 208-9622 or via email: evelyn.benzon@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 12/21/10 CNS-2009609#

APPROVED: /s/ Mark Green MARK GREEN, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Renee Elliott RENEE ELLIOTT, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney 12/21/10 CNS-2009135# ORDINANCE NO. 755-10 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY IMPOSING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AS APPROVED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 2, 2010 WHEREAS, the State has already taken $9.1 million from Union City to solve their own budget crisis, and with a $17 billion deficit, are threatening to take more; and WHEREAS, with local revenues down $4.4 million over the last four years due to State raids and the recession, the City has had to cut critical services the community needs and relies on, including public safety, streets, libraries, and parks which keep our community strong; and WHEREAS, the City has drastically reduced spending, including reducing staff by almost 22% over the last two years (22 full time positions) freezing most employee salaries, attempting to negotiate a two-tier retirement system, furloughing most employees, and using a significant percentage of the City’s emergency reserves; and WHEREAS, without additional revenue the City must make additional cuts to address the remaining $1.9 million budget shortfall including, further personnel and programmatic reductions; and WHEREAS, withpolice and fire protection comprising over 67% of the City’s general fund budget, the City cannot avoid more cuts to public safety, resulting in longer 9-1-1 emergency response times; and WHEREAS, without additional revenue, the City cannot provide the level of services that its residents consider as priorities; and WHEREAS, a locally-enacted revenue measure would protect and maintain Union City services because the money is legally required to stay in our community and cannot be taken by the State, providing locally controlled funds for local services; and WHEREAS, at its June 29, 2010 meeting, the City Council adopted a budget for FY 2010-11 that recognized the need for additional revenue to maintain and preserve the level of services desired by residents of the City; and WHEREAS, at its July 27, 2010 meeting, the Council considered calling a special election to seek voter approval of a proposed general transactions and use tax (or “sales tax”), as authorized by Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285.9; and WHEREAS, at that meeting, the City Council concluded that all of the information presented indicated that, to obtain the revenue necessary to maintain and preserve service levels, the Council should call an election to ask the voters of the City to approve a four (4) year local transactions and use tax, the revenue from which could be used to support general municipal services; and WHEREAS, on the basis of the foregoing, the City Council determined that it was appropriate to place a measure regarding a general transactions and use (sales) tax before the voters at the November 2, 2010 general election; and WHEREAS, the tax, if approved, would be imposed on the sale of tangible personal property and the storage, use, or other consumption of such property. The tax rate would be one-half of one percent (0.5%) (a one-half cent for each dollar) of the sales price of the property. The tax revenue would be collected by the State Board of Equalization and remitted to the City. The tax would be in effect for four (4) years from the date it was collected, and would then expire automatically, unless extended by the voters. The tax shall be approved if the measure receives at least a simple majority of affirmative votes. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF CODE Title 3 of the Union City Municipal Code is hereby amended to add a new Chapter 3.22 and shall read as follows: CHAPTER 3.22 TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX Section 3.22.010. Title. This ordinance shall be known as the City of Union City Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance. The City of Union City hereinafter shall be called “City.” This ordinance shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City. Section 3.22.020. Operative Date. “Operative Date” means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance, the date of such adoption being as set forth below. Section 3.22.030. Purpose. This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes: (a) To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose. (b) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (c) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the State Board of Equalization in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the State Board of Equalization in

administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes. (d) To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance. Section 3.22.040. Contract with State. Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the State Board of Equalization to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the State Board of Equalization prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract. Section 3.22.050. Transactions Tax Rate. For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this ordinance. Section 3.22.060. Place of Sale. For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an outof-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the State Board of Equalization. Section 3.22.070. Use Tax Rate. An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made. Section 3.22.080. Adoption Of Provisions Of State Law. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein. Section 3.22.090. Limitations On Adoption Of State Law And Collection Of Use Taxes. In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code: (a) Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when: (1) The word “State” is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Board of Control, State Board of Equalization, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California; (2) The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the State Board of Equalization, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Ordinance. (3) In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to: (A) Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or; (B) Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code. (4) In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (b) The word “City” shall be substituted for the word “State” in the phrase “retailer engaged in business in this State” in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203. Section 3.22.100. Permit Not Required. If a seller’s permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor’s permit shall not be required by this ordinance. Section 3.22.110. Exemptions And Exclusions. (a) There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax. (b) There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from: (1) Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. (2) Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied: (A) With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and (B) With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address. (3) The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance. (4) A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance. (5) For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised. (c) There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property: (1) The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any stateadministered transactions and use tax ordinance. (2) Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California. (3) If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance. (4) If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance. (5) For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised. (6) Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly,

at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer. (7) “A retailer engaged in business in the City” shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City. (d) Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax. Section 3.22.120. Amendments. All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this ordinance, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this ordinance. Section 3.22.130. Enjoining Collection Forbidden. No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected. Section 3.22.140. Citizens Oversight Committee. There shall be a five-person committee of members of the public to review and report on the revenue and expenditure of funds from the tax adopted by this Chapter. Prior to the operative date, the City Council shall adopt a resolution establishing the composition of the committee and defining the scope of its responsibilities. Also prior to the operative date, the City Council shall appoint at least a quorum of the members of the committee; the Council shall complete the appointment of members of the committee by the end of fiscal year 2011. Section 3.22.150. Termination Date. The authority to levy the tax imposed by this ordinance shall expire on the fourth anniversary of the last day of the calendar quarter preceding the operative date. SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. The findings for this ordinance in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) are the same as those set forth in the City’s Resolution No. 4030-10 calling for an election on this Ordinance. The CEQA findings in Resolution No. 4030-10 are incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. APPROVED by the following vote of the People of the City of Union City at the General Municipal Election on November 2, 2010: MEASURE AA YES 8,608 NO 5,711 (Passed) This ordinance relates to the levying and collecting of the City transactions and use taxes and shall take effect immediately. ADOPTED by Declaration of the vote at the November 2, 2010 election by the City Council of the City of Union City on December 14, 2010: AYES: Councilmembers Dutra-Vernaci, Fernandez, and Navarro, Vice Mayor Valle, Mayor Green NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None APPROVED: /s/ Mark Green MARK GREEN, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Renee Elliott RENEE ELLIOTT, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney 12/21/10 CNS-2009131#

TRUSTEE SALES TSG No.: 4129758 TS No.: 20099070810259 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 501-0958-025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/ 12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/10/2011 at 12:00 PM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/22/2005, as Instrument No. 2005542768, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed by: Ana Liza Pascual and Dennis Pascual, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 501-0958-025 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 39129 Logan Drive, Fremont, CA 94538 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 $549,236.53. 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. Date: 12/14/ 2010 First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P781536 12/21, 12/28, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2010644# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10386563-CL Order #: 100552831-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/30/2006. 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. 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JAMIE CRUZ AND ROSALIE CRUZ , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded: 2/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006057718 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/14/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $663,422.82 The purported property address is: 4844 WINDERMERE DR NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessor’s Parcel No. 092A-0729-04800 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3825794 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2009372# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 845-10-378 Loan No. 53123 Title No. 100393175 APN 483-0118-051 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/07/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/10/2011 at 12: 30PM, SoCal Foreclosure Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/29/2007 AS INSTRUMENT # 2007124166 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: ROBERTO G. FABRO AND REMELY C. FABRO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, VALUE HOME LOAN, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or 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 FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, 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, where is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4311 FELDSPAR CT. , UNION CITY, CA 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $79,710.33 (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. 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: 12/14/10 SoCal Foreclosure Services, Inc PO Box 489 Woodland Hills, CA 91365 (818) 444-4350 For NON SALE information only Sale Line (714)259-7850 Or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Payoff/Reinstatement Fax No. (818)444-4343 Francis Pena, Trustee Sale Officer THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBATAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3851169 12/21/2010, 12/28/ 2010, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2008558# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 10-07763 Loan No.: 7000029434 A.P.N.: 9010193-010-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: THOMAS BANG DU, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 7/26/2005 as Instrument No. 2005316647 in book , page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Date of Sale: 1/12/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $351,103.45 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6396 BUENA VISTA DRIVE #B NEWARK, California 94560 A.P.N.: 901-0193-010-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a Final Order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in

subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: 12/16/2010 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Manager ASAP# 3850673 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2008482# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 440711CA Loan No. 3012515577 Title Order No. 327236 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-08-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-11-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-172007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007028003, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: DOMICIANO G MAMARIL AND MARIA TERESA D MAMARIL, TRUSTEES OF THE 2002 MAMARIL FAMILY TRUST U/D/D MAY 2, 2002, 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 FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 8, TRACT 7369, FILED NOVEMBER 20, 2002, IN BOOK 267, AT PAGES 60-64, INCLUSIVE, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $757,501.68 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 32168 CONDOR DR UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 4750171-099-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 12-14-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3850034 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2008336# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015009522 Title Order No.: 100567960 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/06/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005247847 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CHRISTOPHER WILKS, 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: 01/10/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 34733 CLOVER STREET, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 087-0008-095-00 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 $27,037.40. 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: 12/21/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 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. ASAP# 3839990 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2008127# TS #: CA-10-387679-RM Order #: 100561851CA-BFO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/8/2007. 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 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 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): Kai Buay

Wee Recorded: 01/12/2007 as Instrument No. 2007024352 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 1/14/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,267.20 The purported property address is: 189 E Warren Common Fremont, CA 94539 Assessors Parcel No. 519-1685-059 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. P775699 12/21, 12/28, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2007701# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM222102-C Investor No. 0000119498988 Loan No. 0307664026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/19/2006. 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 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:GREGORIO M. LIM AND ERLINDA D. LIM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded 1/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006029156 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale:1/11/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Property Address is purported to be: 6230 QUARTZ PL NEWARK, California 94560 APN #: 901-0186-053 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $576,769.00, 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: 12/17/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3846546 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011 12/21, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2007631# Trustee Sale No. 437223CA Loan No. 3011294778 Title Order No. 140115 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/29/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/4/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10/12/ 2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006383424 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Arnel C Calamba and, Elaine B Calamba, husband and wife, as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $627,355.41 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4608 Donalbain Cir, Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0434-043-00 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: 12/10/2010 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT Exhibit 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac 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 Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P780457 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2006283# Trustee Sale No. 440703CA Loan No. 3010686529 Title Order No. 327225 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/14/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/4/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09/21/

2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006357056 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Beverly V Fontillas and, Ronni Fontillas, wife and husband, as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $580,609.58 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 340 Spetti Drive, Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 507-0785-04000 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: 12/8/2010 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT Exhibit 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac 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 P778983 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2006282# Trustee Sale No. 430468CA Loan No. 0666556824 Title Order No. 602118522 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/8/2004. 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 1/4/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/17/2004, Book , Page , Instrument 2004558112, , and as modified by the Modification of Deed of Trust recorded on 09-212007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007338850 , and as modified by the Modification of Deed of Trust recorded on 07-22-2008, Book , Page , Instrument 2008223159 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Armylynn David and Glen A Susbilla, wife and husband as joint tenants, as Trustor, Long Beach Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $809,291.77 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5057 Anaheim Loop, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 543-0425-044-00 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: 12/9/2010 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT Exhibit 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac 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 Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P779745 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2006281# TS #: CA-09-286636-BM Order #: 090387621CA-GTI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 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): Ray Urbi and Graciae V. Urbi, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 08/24/2005 as Instrument No. 2005362360 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 1/7/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $756,890.38 The purported property address is: 5468 Dekker Terrace Fremont, CA 94555 Assessors Parcel No. 543-0451-098-00 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 Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 1575 Palm Beach Lakes West Palm Beach FL 33401 Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf

of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. P780161 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2006280# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 242124CA Loan No. 0083474791 Title Order No. 411136 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-12-2004. 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 01-04-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-162004, Book , Page , Instrument 2004161772, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: JASMINE PAEK, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 60, TRACT 6003, FILED NOVEMBER 14, 1989 IN BOOK 188 OF MAPS AT PAGE 34, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $565,670.67 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5138 SEASIDE COURT UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 482-0052-016-00 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: 12-08-2010 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) 5731965 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# 3842017 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2005520# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 20100058 Loan No.: 10-0132 A California Civil Code Section 2923.5 (b) declaration is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. You are in default under a Deed of Trust dated 4/6/2005. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceeding against you, you should contact a lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor Charisse M. Ibarra and Alfonso Ibarra Jr, Wife and Husband, Both as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc. Recorded 4/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005168530 in book xx, page xx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale 1/4/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $95,779.77 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 34268 Myrtle Lane Union City CA 94587 A.P.N.: 0870103005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 12/8/2010 Del Toro Loan Servicing Inc., Donna Freeman, 2434 Southport Way, Suite F, National City, California 91950 (619) 474-5400, (RSVP# 204247,12/14/10, 12/21/10, 12/28/10) 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2005424# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-512471 INC Title Order No. 090806124CA-DCI APN 543-0468-029-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/01/07. 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 01/03/11 at 12:30 p.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/13/07 in Instrument No. 2007069271 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: Richard Endrina and Gail Endrina, Husband and Wife, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the Residential Asset Securitization Trust 2007-A5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-E under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated March 1, 2007, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed

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PUBLIC NOTICES of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 4493 NILAND STREET, UNION CITY, CA 94587 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $862,747.78 (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. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. 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. DATE: December 7, 2010 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 www.aztectrustee.com For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 3842837 12/14/ 2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004715# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 1032003-RC-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RICHARD S. GODFREY AND CLARE C. GODFREY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 07/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007278952 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California. Date of Sale: 01/04/2011 at 12:30 P.M. Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $541,376.22 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 33752 DARTMOUTH AVENUE, UNION CITY, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 486-0057-047-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary declares pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} and (h}(2) that the borrower has contracted with an organization, person, or entity whose primary business us advising people who have decided to leave their homes on how to extend the foreclosure process and avoid their contractual obligations to mortgagees or beneficiaries. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/07/2010 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3838074 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004624# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 090143677 Title Order No. 09-8-432728 Investor/ Insurer No. 156285753 APN No. 087-0102-087 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JIT SINGH DHILLON, AND RAJINDER K DHILLON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AND JAGDEEP SINGH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 12/22/2006 and recorded 01/03/07, as Instrument No. 2007002089, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/11/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 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: 34782 KLONDIKE COURT, UNION CITY, CA, 945873663. 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 $616,557.47. 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: 12/30/2009 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# 3836841 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004623# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 080084847 Title Order No. 08-8-314724 Investor/ Insurer No. 000788352 APN No. 483-0113-024 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by HARJOG SINGH, AND SIMRANJEET KAUR, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/13/2006 and recorded 01/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006032647, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/11/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225

Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 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: 31217 LILY ST, UNION CITY, CA, 945872635. 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 $581,667.95. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 11/13/2008 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# 3836523 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004578# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10337370-CL Order #: 100030386-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will 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): HELAI KARIM , A MARRIED MAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006126051 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/7/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $840,388.49 The purported property address is: 2849 MONTAIR WAY UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessor’s Parcel No. 463-0096-213-00 463-0096-213 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3837221 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004365# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100113403 Title Order No. 10-8-420455 Investor/ Insurer No. 1702861791 APN No. 092A-0728-041 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SHARON PENA , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN., dated 12/21/2006 and recorded 01/09/07, as Instrument No. 2007009180, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/11/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 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: 35581 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE, NEWARK, CA, 94560. 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 $387,255.68. 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: 12/11/2010 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# FNMA3826879 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004116# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10382532-VF Order #: 100511648-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/16/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to

the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ALFREDO MARTINEZ, JR. , AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 3/24/2009 as Instrument No. 2009085147 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/10/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $238,335.43 The purported property address is: 5852 BIDDLE AVENUE NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessor’s Parcel No. 092A-0779-051-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 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: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3840855 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004085# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100107658 Title Order No. 10-8-411955 Investor/ Insurer No. 1705472251 APN No. 092A-2552-055 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/15/2007. 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 ALBERTO HERNANDEZ AND SUSANA HERNANDEZ, dated 11/15/2007 and recorded 11/27/07, as Instrument No. 2007403417, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/11/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 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: 6141 ROCKROSE DRIVE, NEWARK, CA, 94560. 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 $434,088.52. 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: 12/08/2010 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# FNMA3820789 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010, 12/28/2010 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2004064# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 4373598 TS No.: CA1000192812 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:463 -0102-012-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/12/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 3, 2011 at 12:00 PM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/18/06, as Instrument No. 2006389864, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of California. Executed by: RAMON A. VARGAS AND ARLENE VARGAS ,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 463 -0102-012-00.The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 30675 TIDEWATER DR, UNION CITY, CA 94587. 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 $905,746.19. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 12/03/10, First American Title Insurance

Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -- FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose. NPP0171275 12/14/10, 12/21/10, 12/28/10 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-2003039# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM255588-C Investor No. 1103631784 Loan No. 0810021931 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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:MARIO BRITO, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 7/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006289062 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale:1/4/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Property Address is purported to be: 460 APPIAN WAY UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN #: 087-0038-039 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $584,499.00, 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: 12/9/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3836175 12/10/2010, 12/17/2010, 12/21/2010 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/10 CNS-2002627# TSG No.: 4524481 TS No.: CA1000209389 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 475-0153-045 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/28/2010 at 12:00 P.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/01/2006 as Instrument No. 2006076925, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of California. Executed by: MELVIN A. MORALES AND MARILYN M. MORALES, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) *12:00 P.M. ON THE STEPS OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 475-0153-045 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2625 TEAL LANE, UNION CITY, CA 94587. 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 $430,108.00. 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. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of Record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Date: 12/ 01/2010 Authorized Signature DeeAnn GregoryFOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-480-5690. www.tacforeclosures.com/ sales First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TAC: 921900 PUB: 12/07; 12/14; 12/21/10. 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001814# Trustee Sale No. 09-16952 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 11/9/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/28/2010 at 12:00 PM., Allied Trustee Services, (Trustee) under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 11/12/2009 as Instrument 2009357403 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, property owned by: Narinder Singh Randhawa will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: A.P.N.: 475-0157-053 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32648 Brenda Way #2, Union City, CA 94587 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. The estimate total amount of the unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $9,909.55 property will be sold subject to the right of redemption. The claimant, Edgebrook Manor Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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: 11/2/2010 Allied Trustee Services Nicole Thornsberry, Authorized Signature For Sales Information Please Call: (714) 573-1965 Allied Trustee Services 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville CA 95678 (800) 220-5454 P774503 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001667# Trustee Sale No.: 20090159910873 Title Order No.: 090782547 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION

OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/07/2006 as Instrument No. 2006339593 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Jeff Paiva, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 12/27/2010 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32246 Crest Lane, Union City, CA 94587 APN#: 475-0167-031-00 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 $558,351.41. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 11/30/2010 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P776015 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001666# TS # CA-10-384310-RM Order # 100526894CA-BFO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 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): Beth Dianne Howell , an unmarried woman Recorded: 04/27/2007 as Instrument No. 2007166218 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $413,213.43 The purported property address is: 3503 Ellery Common Fremont, CA 94538 Assessors Parcel No. 525-1663-103- The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. P776133 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001665# Trustee Sale No. 741747CA Loan No. 0083518308 Title Order No. 100254279-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/21/2004. 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 12/28/2010 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07/01/2004, Book , Page , Instrument 2004301056, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Arnold Valdecanas and Pricelle Valdecanas, 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: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $546,003.35 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4337 Nicolet Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 5430398-030-00 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: 12/1/2010 See Attached Exhibit Exhibit 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee

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PUBLIC NOTICES (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac 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 Avenue MailStop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P776161 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001664# TS # CA-09-334442-TC Order # 090889250CA-DCI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/5/2008. 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 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): Muhammed R Husain and Naghmana Hashim husband and wife Recorded: 03/11/2008 as Instrument No. 2008087625 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2011 at 12: 00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $423,338.06 The purported property address is: 5080 Brian Ct Fremont, CA 94538 Assessors Parcel No. 525-0969-063-00 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 obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (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. P776589 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001663# Trustee Sale No.: 20100159901228 Title Order No.: 100186721 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/ 16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006106424 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Romulo M. Olano and Teresita M. Olano, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 12/27/2010 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St. emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4634 Carmen Way, Union City, California 94587 APN#: 483-0106-068-00 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 $619,882.94. 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: Priority Posting & Publishing, Inc. 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/01/2010 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. P777003 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001661# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100111360 Title Order No. 10-8-417201 APN No. 475-0167-085 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MANUEL E. MOYA, JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN dated 04/13/2007 and recorded 04/23/07, as Instrument No. 2007158479, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County State of California, will sell on 01/04/2011 at 12:00PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, Alameda, CA 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: 2552 CORONATION DRIVE, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. 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 $649,289.72. 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 with out 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 at provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon at provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 12/04/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 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. FEI # 1006.119581 12/07, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001624# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 742461CA Loan No. 3017780267 Title Order No. 100323644-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-24-2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-28-2010 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-06-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007211434, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: ABEGAL DALMAN AND JULIUS DALMAN, 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 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 FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 8, AS SAID LOT IS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF ‘’TRACT 3191, CASA VERDE UNIT NO. 6, CITY OF UNION CITY, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA’’, FILED APRIL 2, 1971, IN BOOK 67 OF MAPS, PAGES 13 TO, 14, INCLUSIVE, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF ALAMEDA COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ‘’ALL MINERALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES LYING UNDER A PLANE 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO ENTER INTO AND DRILL THROUGH SAID PROPERTY BELOW SAID PLANE, FROM OTHER PROPERTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRODUCING, EXTRACTING AND TAKING THEREFROM ALL SUCH MINERALS, OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES’’, AS GRANTED IN THE DEEP TO GREENWOOD SALES CO., RECORDED APRIL 2, 1971, ON REEL 2820, IMAGE 391, OFFICIAL RECORDS, INSTRUMENT NO. 37790. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $567,665.07 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3178 SAN RAFAEL WAY UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 4830047-021-00 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 email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-01-2010 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# 3832817 12/07/2010, 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001509# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 2726-40 Loan No. 628500332 Title Order No. 800002547 APN 901-0185-049 and 901-0185050 TRA No. 11033 and 11007 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/20/2008. 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 12/28/2010 at 12: 30PM, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 09/03/2008 as Document No. 2008267629 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Tasann Ting Group, a California corporation, as Trustor, in favor of Cathay Bank, a California Banking Corp., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, 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: PARCEL 2, PARCEL MAP 7552, FILED JULY 20, 2000, BOOK 252 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 48, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Beneficiary

Phone: (626) 279-3642 Beneficiary: CATHAY BANK, A CALIFORNIA BANKING CORP., ATTN: TOM NGUYEN, SPECIAL ASSET DEPARTMENT, 9650 FLAIR DRIVE, 2nd FLOOR, EL MONTE, CA 91731 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: 39889 Eureka Drive, Newark, CA 94560. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $17,236,889.20 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than their full credit bid. 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. SALE LINE PHONE NUMBER: (714) 259-7850 or (714) 730-2727 DATE: 11/29/2010 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPITALITY LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 884-0448 Teresa M. Drake, Asst. Vice President ASAP# 3831060 12/07/2010, 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001494# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09313431-CL Order #: 090657113-CA-LPO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2006. 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. 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): JOJO CAYABYAB AND CHARLIE CAYABYAB HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/7/2006 as Instrument No. 2006448465 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $628,449.13 The purported property address is: 5919 WOODBINE PL NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessor’s Parcel No. 092A-2593-033-00 092A-2593-033 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3830345 12/07/2010, 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001360# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. T1063204-CA / APN: 486-0057-049 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-27-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ X ] 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 and [ X ] 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 Trustor: MIAN NAEEMUDDIN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128, TUCSON, AZ 85732-6128 866-7029658 Recorded 08-04-2005 as Instrument No. 2005331831 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, Date of Sale:12-28-2010 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $449,839.33 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 33728 DARTMOUTH AVENUE UNION CITY, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 4860057-049 Legal Description: LOT 4, BLOCK F, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, ‘’TRACT 2137’’, FILED JUNE 14, 1968, IN BOOK 42 OF MAPS, PAGE 15, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For Sales Information please contact AGENCY SALES AND POSTING at WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM or 714-730-2727 REINSTATEMENT LINE: 866-702-9658 Date: 1207-2010 CR Title Services, Inc. P.O. BOX 16128 TUCSON, AZ 85732-6128 STEPHANIE ABCEDE, TRUSTEE SPECIALIST ASAP# 3833939 12/07/ 2010, 12/14/2010, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001348# Trustee Sale No. 14461CA Loan No. 1007567108 Title Order No. 100102719-CA-GSI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/28/2010 at 12:00 PM, MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/21/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006157169 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Melesio Sanchez, a married man as his sole and separate property as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mason-Mcduffin Mortgage Corporation, 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 convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (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: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $491,138.48 The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 1960 Tulane Street , Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 486-0054-045-00 See Declaration, as required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54, attached hereto and made a part hereof. CALIFORNIA FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE (California Civil Code § 2923.54(a)) The undersigned mortgage loan servicer hereby declares under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, as follows: [ ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. Therefore, the mortgage loan servicer has waited an additional 90 days before giving notice of sale as required by Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.52(a). [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. [ ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.52(a) does not apply because: [ ] The loan was not recorded between January 1, 2003 and January 1, 2008. [ ] The loan is not secured by residential real property. [ ] The loan is not secured by a first priority mortgage or deed of trust. [ ] The borrower did not occupy the property as his/her principal residence when the loan became delinquent. [ ] The loan was made, purchased or serviced by (1) a California state or local public housing agency or authority, including state or local housing finance agencies established under Division 31 of the Cal. Health & Safety Code and Chapter 6 of the Cal. Military & Veterans Code, or (2) the loan is collateral for securities purchased by any such California state or local public housing agency or authority. [ ] The borrower has surrendered the property as evidenced by either a letter confirming the surrender or delivery of the keys to the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary or authorized agent. [ ] The borrower has contracted with someone whose primary business is advising people who have decided to leave their homes on how to extend the foreclosure process and avoid their loan obligations. [ ] The borrower has filed for bankruptcy, and the bankruptcy court has not entered an order closing or dismissing the bankruptcy case or granting relief from the automatic stay. OneWest Bank, FSB By: Vicki Brizendine ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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”. DATE: 11/24/2010 MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE, As Trustee 4675 Macarthur Court Suite 1540 Newport Beach CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 5731965 (702) 586-4500 PRIORITYPOSTING.COM Stephanie Farrell, Foreclosure Assistant MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P774250 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2001118# TSG No.: 4529658 TS No.: CA1000209749 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 483-0117-061 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/ 22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/27/2010 at 12: 00 P.M., First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/30/2007 as Instrument No. 2007378898, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of California. Executed by: ANN BESS CHANCO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 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) *12:00 P.M. ON THE STEPS OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 483-0117-061 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 30954 RANDALL COURT, UNION CITY, CA 94587. 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 $671,053.72. 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. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of Record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Date: 12/04/ 2010Authorized Signature DeeAnn Gregory- FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-480-5690. www.tacforeclosures.com/ sales First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC f/k/a First American LoanStar Trustee Services, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TAC: 920752 PUB: 12/07; 12/14; 12/21/10. 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-2000906# Trustee Sale No.: 20100169811206 Title Order No.: 100531764 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/ 23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006251974 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Susie M. Kramer, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). Date of Sale: 12/27/2010 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St. emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3439 Pennsylvania Ave, Fremont, California 94536 APN#: 501-1594-05700 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 $332,679.26. 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: Priority Posting & Publishing, Inc. 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/03/2010 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. P772506 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/2010 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/10 CNS-1998480# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: H516466 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0031628126/ OLIVER Investor No: 0031628126 Min No: 100259207010024724 AP #1: 087-0094-039-00 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: MARK D. OLIVER, LINDA OLIVER Recorded February 8, 2007 as Instr. No. 2007066090 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded September 10, 2010 as Instr. No. 2010-263489 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 31, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 114 WENDY COURT, UNION CITY, CA 94587 “(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: JANUARY 4, 2011, AT 12:00 P.M. *AT THE FALLON STREET EMERGENCY EXIT OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1225 FALLON STREET OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 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 $512,181.57. 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: December 11, 2010 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary JOANNA L. DEVELASCO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 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# 921564 PUB: 12/14/10, 12/21/10, 12/28/10 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/10 CNS-1997259#

Closure of City offices SUBMITTED BY KELLY MORARIU, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER As part of the City of Hayward’s efforts to balance its operating budget, most non-public safety operations will observe an unpaid furlough period during which most City offices will close. The furlough will last from Thursday, December 23 to Friday, December 31, 2010. City

services will resume on Monday, January 3, 2011. Police, Fire and emergency services will continue to operate normally. Hayward Public Library and the Weekes Branch Library will open as usual. For emergency water and sewer utility services, please call (510) 583-4600. Closure of City Hall will mean: No public access to the Bill payment/Revenue Center. Bills

can be paid using the night box on the outside of City Hall and on-line (instructions available on the City’s website: www.ci.hayward-ca.gov). The Building and Planning Permits/Inspections (Permit Center) will close during the furlough and services (including permit applications, re-submittals and building and rental housing inspection requests) will not be available.

The Human Resources Department will close during the furloughs; visit the City’s website for employment information and applications: www.ci.hayward-ca.gov. Neighborhood Services, the City Clerk’s Office and the Mayor/City Council/City Manager Offices will close and all services will be unavailable. The public can contact the Mayor, Council or City Manager by email.

The Animal Control Center will be closed to the public. Animals may be left in the “overnight box.” There will be staff caring for the animals during the furlough period. Customers and residents should consult the City’s website at www.ci.hayward-ca.gov for more information about office closures and service impacts during the furlough period.

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Fremont City Council Runoff Clean Water Fund to conCity of Fremont Regular Session: December 14, 2010 Special Session: December 16, 2010

Regular Session: Consent Calendar Approve vacation of a portion of Thornton Avenue and Post Street (Harrison recuse). Approve use of $9,600,000 of Warren Avenue and Kato Road grade separation grant funds. Amend Washington Boulevard/Paseo Padre Parkway project management contract with Abtahi Engineering Management Consultants for an additional $50,000. Approve senior center food services and delivery contract with Sysco San Francisco, Inc. for a total contract amount of $230,000. Allow collection of affordable housing impact fees to be delayed after building permit issued but prior to occupancy. Increase funding of project management services for PMC World by $131,001 to a total of $321,000. Accept a gift of 1.29 acres of land on Mission Peak from John Valentine, Jorge Montane and Michael Ricupito. Ceremonial Items Police Chief Craig Steckler received a proclamation commending the CARE (Connect, Assist, Respond, Engage) program that allows volunteers to help patrol the city. This alternative police presence expands “eyes and ears on the street” and will expand to over 90 participants in February 2011. Public Communications Comments were received regarding the possibility of a performing arts center located in the vicinity of Warm Springs and Grimmer. Other Business Approve $225,000 appropriation from Recreation Services Operation Improvement Fund and an additional $75,000 from Urban

struct a modular Environmental Education Center in Central Park on the northeast side of the old Swim Lagoon site in place of temporary trailer currently being used. This facility will allow continuation of the Clean Water Education Program at Stivers Lagoon which has educated over 10,000 students, teachers and parents since inception in FY 2003/04. Update on Warm Springs area studies to determine feasibility of various development models for the site. Through expert analysis and community input, a picture of possibilities is emerging. The concept is to build on “innovation” industries and “place making.” Land use categories considered include combinations of Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Open Space. Council comments included the need for “buffers” between uses, branding, lack of innovation in discussions and determining critical mass of housing necessary if included in the model for the area. Discussions and modeling will continue with the completion of Strategic Plan in January 2011 and additional studies of infrastructure and fiscal factors Spring 2011. Community input will be sought throughout the process. Referrals Discuss and approve a process of interviewing applicants and appointment to vacant city council seat. A list of five applicants (later revised to six) would be selected by council vote to appear at a special session on December 16 for interviews and a final vote. Of the candidates who submitted applications, Vinnie Bacon, David Bonaccorsi, Yogi Chugh, Dominic Dutra, Raj Salwan and Judith Zlatnik were selected for interviews.

Special Session: In order of appearance for interview, the following citizens were asked a series of questions in

the selection process to fill the remaining term of ex-councilmember Bob Wieckowski: Judith Zlatnik, Raj Salwan, Dominic Dutra, David Bonaccorsi, Yogi Chugh, Vinnie Bacon. A weighted vote (each councilmember arranged applicants in order of preference, 1-6) followed in which Dominic Dutra was selected by a wide margin with three first place votes and one second place vote. He will be sworn in at the January 4, 2012 council meeting.

Union City City Council Union City City Council December 13, 2010 Proclamations and Presentations New City Council members Pat Gacoscos, Emily Duncan, and Lorrin Ellis were sworn in. Outgoing members Richard Valle, Carol Dutra-Vernaci, and Manny Fernandez were honored with proclamations. Jim Navarro was appointed vice mayor. The new councilmembers were assigned to various committees. Emily Duncan and Lorrin Ellis were assigned to the Alameda County Fire Advisory Commission; Pat Gacoscos to the Alameda County Library Commission; Mayor Green and Vice Mayor Navarro (alternate) to the Alameda County Transportation Commission; Mayor Green, Vice Mayor Navarro, Lorrin Ellis, Emily Duncan and Pat Gacoscos (alternates in order) to the Alameda County Waste Authority; Emily Duncan and Vice Mayor Navarro (alternate)to the Associate Community Action Program; Mayor Green ,Vice Mayor Navarro (alternate) and Emily Duncan as delegate to the Association of Bay Area Governments; Mayor Green and Lorrin Ellis to the Union City Audit

Commission; Mayor Green and Emily Duncan to the Youth Violence Prevention and Intervention Committee; Lorrin Ellis and Emily Duncan to the Economic Development Advisory Team; Mayor Green and Emily Duncan to the Economic Development Advisory Board; Pat Gacoscos to the Housing Authority of Alameda County; Emily Duncan and Vice Mayor Navarro (alternate) to the League of California Cities; Vice Mayor Navarro and Pat Gacoscos and Lorrin Ellis (alternate) to the New Haven Unified School District subcommittee; Emily Duncan and a citizen at large to the Oakland Air Community Noise Forum; and Lorrin Ellis and Pat Gacoscos to the Union City Chamber of Commerce. Consent Calendar Adopted city ordinance to amend hazardous materials section of municipal code. This amendment would allow the city to streamline hazardous materials program compliance for businesses and provide a single point of contact for permitting, billing, and inspections, according to state law. There is no fiscal impact. Approved city manager to execute agreements with the State Board of Equalization in order to implement a Local Transactions and Use Tax. The city manager will represent the city in executing two agreements. Projected cost to develop materials for the new tax are not to exceed $175,000. These costs will be deducted from the beginning proceeds from the new tax. Accepted and appropriated funds from “Click It or Ticket” program grant funds from the State of California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. The funds, in the amount of $3,052.80, will be used by the Union City Police Department for the enforcement of seat belt laws. There is no fiscal impact.

Work accepted for Meyers Drive Sidewalk Improvement and Citywide Wheelchair Ramps Project. The final cost of the project will be $200,474. $172,894 in Transportation District Authority Article 3 funds were approved for the project in April 2009; gas tax funds will be used to make up the difference. Work accepted for the 2010 Pavement Rehabilitation Program project. The final contract amount is for $892,527.08. Funding for this project has been appropriated through Proposition 1B, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund and the state gas tax. Work accepted for the Pavement Repairs at Railroad Crossings project. The project was $7,208.00 over the project amount,due to base failure repairs. The final cost of the project will be $118,708.00. Funding for this project was appropriated from the Traffic Congestion Fund. Accepted annual report for Fiscal Year 2009-10 regarding sources and uses of development fees. The law requires the city to review on an annual basis the status of the development mitigation fees collected. There is no fiscal impact. Approved revised location for the Circles of Life sculptures for the Union City Sports Center and authorized city manager to amend the agreement, if necessary, for the execution and installation of the public art. the art will now be in the lawn or grass area, flanking each side of the walkway, instead of the center of the walkway. Staff wished to confirm that the new location of the “Circle of Life” sculptures was an acceptable alternative to the City Council. Redevelopment Agency Mayor Green spoke with the State Treasurer last week concerning an aggressive reutilization of continued on page 33

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Aditya Krishnan, Amit Sant, and Ian Wong each won four points and tied for 5th place. Austin Chen, Nishant Yadav, and Nathan Young each scored 2.5 points. This team lost to Weibel by just one point. Last year SUBMITTED BY JOE LONSDALE Weibel tied for first place at the AND BONNIE CURTIS Nationals in the K-3 Championship section, so they have a On the weekend of December 4 and 5, very strong grade four team. The the 45 members of Mission San Jose Ele13 points scored by MSJE fourth mentary’s (MSJE) Chess Team travelled graders was one of the highest from Fremont to Stockton to compete in (tied with its grade five team) the Northern California Grade Level team scores of any of the MSJE Championships. In this tournament, playteams, but they fell just short of ers competed against those in their own matching Weibel. grade level, and team trophies were given The triumphant chess team from grades 1 and 2 at Mission MSJE won the first place trophy to the top five teams in each grade. MSJE San Jose Elementary in grade five. For the sixth time in six was the big winner in the Elementary years (starting when they were in enough in grade one to have won the first kindergarten) the MSJE players in this school section, taking five first places and place team trophy and the second place one second place team trophy. grade out-performed all northern Califorteam trophy, if a school was allowed to In the kindergarten section Rishith nia schools that competed against them. enter two teams in one grade. Susaria, Maxwell Yu, Jonathan Zhang, This team scored 13 points compared to In grade two, the MSJE team won and Amulya Harish competed for 10.5 points for the second place team. the first place trophy with an impressive Sayan Das and Steven Li each scored 4.5 MSJE. Rishith won 3.5 games and tied twelve points compared to 9.5 points for third place. Jonathan Zhang won and tied for 4th place. Alvin Kong and for the second place team. Mihir Bhupthree games and tied for seventh place. Eric Zhu each scored 4 points and tied for Maxwell Yu won 2.5 games and tied for tani, Luke Zhao, and John Chan each 6th place. Shalin Shah and John Yao each scored four wins to tie for third place. 13th place, while Amulya tied for 20th scored three points. Jain Hiresh, Christian Marcus Lee and Tommy Koh each won place. There was no team competition Young, and Tanay Pai also competed for three games and tied for second place. in Kindergarten. MSJE’s championship grade five team. Srinjoy Chatterjee and Anish Kashyap In grade one, Mission San Jose first MSJE’s grade six team also won the each scored two points in grade two. graders showed that MSJE will be a first place trophy. Armaan Kalyanpur In grade three, the MSJE team again major chess force for years to come. scored 4.5 points and tied for third took the first place trophy. Alvin Zhang Soorya Kuppan won four out of five place. Alex Yin, Erik Wong, and and Ojas Arun each won four games games and tied for second place. Chenyi Jonathan Chen each scored 3.5 points and tied for second place. Edward Liu Zhao and Jeffrey Liu each won three to beat a strong Weibel team. won three games and tied for 11th games and tied for 8th place. Ansh Congratulations to the entire chess place. Kevin Zhu won 2.5 games and Gandhi won 2.5 games and tied for 19th team for a great showing at the 2010 tied for 22nd place. Matthew Shen and place. Amay Pai, Trisha Jain, Edison Grade Level Championships in Stockton. Max Wang each scored two points. Zhang, and Paul Mathew each won 2 The next large tournament is the NorthIn grade four, the MSJE team took games and tied for 20th place. The MSJE ern California Scholastic Championship the second place team trophy. Drake team won first place with an impressive in Santa Clara in April. There will be Lin scored five wins to take the second 10 points compared to 6 points for the three championships (K-3, K-5, and K-6) place individual trophy. Anjan Das, second place team. MSJE did well and MSJE’s goal is to win all three.

December 21, 2010

New Eagle Scout

Parsa Barhaghi of Scout Troop 125 in Fremont, CA and son of Bahman and Mahnaz Barhaghi, has earned the Eagle Scout award, the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America, on June 30, 2010. He completed his Eagle service project, which included building new picnic tables and benches, and restoring cabinets, for Tricity Homeless Shelter. His Eagle Scout award ceremony was held on November 9, 2010 in Chadbourn Elementary school. Parsa began his scouting adventures as a Tiger Cub and progressed to Cub Scout Pack 153 under Ms. Janice Tipton’s leadership. On his way to Eagle Scout, Parsa earned 21 merit badges and held leadership positions in Troop 125, including Patrol Leader and Troop Quartermaster. Parsa currently is finishing up his senior year at Mission San Jose High School and is member of Warrier Football team. Parsa and his family would like to thank the members of Chadbourne Elementary school, the City of Fremont, and Scoutmasters Mr. Wilson, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Hemholz for many years of support of the Boy Scouts.

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John “Jack” Turner RESIDENT OF SAN JOSE September 22, 1926 – December 3, 2010

Anthony “Tony” Bettencourt RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 13, 1916 – December 1, 2010

Rene J. Hetu RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 21, 1915 – December 14, 2010

Alvin E. Baumann RESIDENT OF NEWARK March 1, 1956 – December 15, 2010

Stacy A. Rice RESIDENT OF CLEARLAKE May 1, 1971 – December 17, 2010

Thomas “Tom” DeLopez RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 16, 1957 – December 18, 2010

Alvirda Hyman RESIDENT OF FREMONT June 24, 1919 – December 04, 2010

Nuncia M. Torres RESIDENT OF UNION CITY November 1, 1922 – November 18, 2010

June DuCoty RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 27, 1920 – November 18, 2010

Olivia S. Perez RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 29, 1919 – November 19, 2010

Bob B. Polehla RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 15, 1932 – November 22, 2010

Glenn J. Wilson RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 5, 1934 – November 23, 2010

Kenneth Edward Noia

Jean Carrillo RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 15, 1926 – November 24, 2010

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redevelopment funds. It will be discussed in January. Oral Reports Vice Mayor Navarro and Emily Duncan went to a meeting of the Pastor’s Alliance. Emily Duncan stated that another person will be needed on the citizen’s advisory board on ACTIA. Mayor Green requested that a resolution regarding sustainable community strategy be discussed at the January 11 meeting. Mayor Green also requested that the new councilmembers be given a debriefing on the information already discussed concerning the sustainable community strategy. Good of the Order Vice Mayor Navarro welcomed the new councilmembers and stated that he is looking forward to working with them. Mayor Mark Green-Yes Vice Mayor Jim Navarro-Yes Councilmember Emily Duncan-Yes Councilmember Lorrin Ellis-Yes Councilmember Pat Gacoscos-Yes

Hayward City Council Hayward City Council December 14, 2010 Key to the City presented to sportscaster Jon Miller, play-byplay announcer for the San Francisco Giants and a graduate of Hayward High School (’69). Work Session State of the Redevelopment Project Area. Proposed expansion of BART Hayward Maintenance Complex. Consent Adopted annual report of Redevelopment Agency activities for FY 2010. Awarded contract to Platinum Pipeline, Inc. in the amount of $158,700 to install water line for the Golf Course Access Road Project. The city’s Capital Improvement Program includes $712,000 in the Water Capital Improvement Fund which will adequately cover the total project cost of $253,700. Remaining monies will be used for separate work on another section of the water main in the vicinity in partnership with the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District.

Adopted Positions and Salaries Schedule (FY 2010-11) and amended FY 2010-11 Allocated Positions. Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Alameda County Public Works Agency to relocate the Industrial Pkwy-Huntwood Ave. pedestrian bridge as part of the County’s Floodwall Improvement Project. (6 YES, 1 NO (Zermeno)). Accepted revisions to the Council Member Handbook which sets out codes of conduct for Council and the public to facilitate meetings. Amended Municipal Code re. Underground District No. 29 to inter overhead wiring along Mission Blvd. from A St. to the north City limit. Amended Municipal Code re. Underground District No. 30 to inter overhead wiring along Mission Blvd. from 700 ft. south of Arrowhead Way to the south city limit. Legislative Business Approved Drought Implementation Plan Introduced Inclusionary Housing Interim Relief Ordinance Supported Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. Public Comments Jim Drake complained about the use of a power washer at 11.30 p.m. the previous night and the noise generated. Although the culprit has received warnings, the proposed revisions to the Noise Ordinance will impose fines. According to Drake, residents adjacent to commercial property suffer most from noise pollution. He awaits the effects of the revised Ordinance with interest. City Clerk Miriam Lens included an email from Paul Campos regarding the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and another from John Dutra in connection with the DREAM Act for the record. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeno - Yes

December 4, 1949 – December 9, 2010 Resident of Fremont Ken passed quietly on December 9, 2010 with family and friends at his side due to many health complications. Survived by his loving wife Tari, son Kenneth Jr., daughter Julie, sister Kathy Hesser and her husband Gary, niece Amy and nephew Mark. Also survived by Jeannie Noia, Richard and Diane Noia, Connie Noia and many cousins. He will be deeply missed by his faithful companion, Buster Brown. Ken worked as a real estate agent in the Tri City area. He lived life in a big way and was always there for friends and family. He loved music and had a beautiful voice. He was also a classic car lover and member of the Fremont Classic Car Club.

City Council welcomes new members, honors outgoing ones BY SHAVON WALKER On December 13, Emily Duncan, Lorrin Ellis and Pat Gacoscos became the newest members of the Union City City Council. Carol Dutra-Vernaci, Manny Fernandez, and Richard Valle were honored for their service as councilmembers. The new council will be the most diverse council that the city has had in its 50 year history, due to the addition of two women of color. Pat Gacoscos was sworn in by Manny Fernandez, Emily Duncan by Carol Dutra-Vernaci, and Lorrin Ellis by his mother, Charlene. Each new member was given time to make a short speech. Pat Gacoscos thanked the audience for coming, as well as the former councilmembers. “I hope I can fill their shoes, since I’m only five feet tall,” she quipped. She also pointed out that she was the first Pilipino American woman elected to the office, and hoped that she and the new council will work well together. Emily Duncan thanked the voters for believing in her, and everyone who supported her throughout the campaign. “You supported me along the way and I will need your support as I continue,” she admitted. She also thanked the former councilmembers for their legacy, and her husband Joseph for his patience and advice. “I will work hard and give my all to the city of Union

City to ensure that this continues to be a great place to live,” she promised. Lorrin Ellis thanked the voters and former councilmembers as well. “We will continue to push the envelope for the city,” he emphasized. He also thanked his campaign members for their help, as well as his family. In particular, he thanked his wife. “Kelly, you are the rock that guides me. I want to thank you for everything you did on the campaign, and I look forward to contributing to the bright future that is our city,” he concluded. City Manager Larry Cheeves hosted the presentations for the outgoing members, who were given tokens of appreciation from the Redevelopment Agency, the Police Department, Leisure Services, and other departments. Police Chief Greg Stewart, one of the presenters, noted the former councilmembers’ long history. “On behalf of the city of Union City, thank you for your service,” he added. Manny Fernandez reminded the attendees that when he first joined the City Council, he was the youngest member. “Now, I’ve found out that I’m the oldest,” he joked as the crowd laughter. “I hope [the new members] will enjoy sitting here as much as I did,” he continued. He also thanked his wife, the staff and other community members for their support.

Dutra-Vernaci thanked the staff, the police department, and retired director Mark Leonard. “You were all professional and candid when I asked questions. You helped me understand the issues and form my own conclusions,” she said. She teared up as she thanked her brothers and husband for their support and help. “I’d like to thank my husband Mike, who always gave me his input, but I’d especially like to thank him for his encouragement.” Richard Valle thanked Barry Ferrier and Hugh McNamara for their service. “Thank you for always stepping out to talk to us and letting us know your opinion,” he affirmed. He also thanked Centro de Servicios, Jean Harper, and Pastor Jerome Brown for their help. Lastly, he thanked his wife Barbara and his sister Evonne. Dutra Vernaci, Fernandez, and Valle all congratulated the new city councilmembers, and wished them the best in their endeavors. They also emphasized the need for teamwork. “Sometimes you wonder how five strong personalities can work together to achieve anything, but we did,” explained Fernandez. “In the end, we arrived at very good conclusions that benefitted the city.” A reception to honor both outgoing and incoming city council members was held in the lobby after the presentations.

New Haven Board of Education report SUBMITTED BY RICK LA PLANTE Linda Canlas and Sarabjit Cheema were sworn in December 7 as members of the Board of Education, and the new Board elected Michelle Matthews as President and Kevin Harper as Clerk. Before the meeting, a reception was held in honor of Ms. Canlas and Ms. Cheema. The Board also determined appointments on standing committees: Regional Occupational Program

(ROP) Board: Jonas Dino (Kevin Harper, Sarabjit Cheema alternates). Alameda County School Boards Association: Michelle Matthews (Linda Canlas alternate). Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Policy Board: Jonas Dino (Linda Canlas alternate). California Interscholastic Federation/North Coast Section: Michelle Matthews (Sarabjit Cheema alternate). Board of Education/City Council Sub-Committee: Michelle

Matthews and Kevin Harper. Union City Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Committee: Kevin Harper, Sarabjit Cheema. The Board voted to continue to meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, starting at 7:30 p.m. The schedule for January through June: January 18; February 1 and 15; March 1, 15 and 29 (tentative); April 19; May 3 and 17; June 7 and 21. (There will be no meeting on January 4 and May 3).

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Hayward Unified School District sentiments for both Mr. Frumkin and Ms. Sims were echoed by Vice President Heredia, who spoke with respect and gratitude for their service to the students. On behalf of Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi, Judge Dennis Hayashi administered the oath to reelected Trustee Armas and newly-elected Trustee Lisa Brunner. Hayward City Council member Marvin Peixoto administered the oath for William McGee. At the invitation of Vice President Heredia, the new board members were invited to the dais and the election of new officers began. In a surprising turn of events, Trustee Heredia, who was nominated for president by Trustee Armas, lost to newcomer Lisa Brunner. This was repeated in the election for vice-president, with Trustee Heredia nominating Armas, who lost to Will McGee. Trustee Luis Reynoso served as tie-breaker in both elections, and was rewarded for his actions by being elected clerk. Clearly, new alliances were being formed, and there was speculation in the audience that this action was decided before the board meeting began. Brunner’s first action as President was to request that Superintendent Janis Duran move to the far

right of the room (seating for student board members had changed to the left of the room before the meeting began), a suggestion that Trustee Reynoso has repeatedly brought up time and again in past meetings. A statement made by Reynoso during board member comments seems to give some credence to this speculation, when he said we must reject “the poison of myth” referring to electing officers with experience. Trustee Armas in his own comments thanked the voters and said that when one believes in democracy, one must honor the process. He described knocking on doors during the campaign, saying, “What was clear is that everyone wants the district to get better.” Two items were pulled from the agenda: the Interim Budget, at the request of Superintendent Duran who wanted to move it to a special meeting, and the K-3 Class Size Reduction Application, at the request of newly elected Vice President McGee. Each of these items will be presented at the special board meeting on December 15 at the District Office, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. A summary of the board meeting is available on the District website at www.husd.12.ca.us.

Humane Society Assists continued from page 4 Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority, the South County Animal Shelter, and Palo Alto Animal Services are also overflowing with dogs available for adoption and need your help too! All total, more than 150 dogs and puppies are currently available for adoption at your local animal shelters and they are longing for permanent, loving homes. We know times are tough, so the shelters above are offering a special program for dog adopters. The program is called “Your price is right,” allowing adopters to decide how much their adoption fee will be! Training deposits and licensing fees will still apply where applicable. Pricing is good through the end of the year. Please visit individual shelter websites for more information. If people are interested in adopting a dog from Humane Society Silicon Valley, we recommend that they call our adoption host

desk at (408) 262-2133 ext. 150 to schedule an appointment. They can also complete an adoption survey online and e-mail it to us or bring it in when they come for your appointment. Of course, we will always do our best to accommodate walk-in appointments in a timely manner. If families would like to help but are not in a position to make a long term commitment to a dog, we encourage them to foster a dog in need. Foster homes save lives and help young or shy dogs bond with people until they are ready to be adopted. Humane Society Silicon Valley is looking for experienced dog guardians with a flexible schedule, who can commit to bringing in their foster dogs for veterinary and adoption appointments. To learn more about fostering, please contact our Foster Information Line at (408) 262-2133 ext. 184 or visit our website at www.hssv.org.

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Successful campaign for Fremont schools struggles with deficit passing the measure, but has some worries. “Unfortunately, the Measure K committee is struggling with an $18 thousand deficit and we were careful. We started with a large budget and after talking to potential donors we cut the campaign budget in half. Based on our conversations with potential donors and commitments received during those meetings we were confidant we would raise $100,000 for the campaign. To date we have raised $63,000.” Yogi Chugh, Committee member and Chair of the Tri-City Democratic Forum, said, “Campaigns are expensive, communicating with voters is expensive and passing a measure that requires a 2/3rds Yes vote requires extensive voter communications. Measure K was successful because the campaign communicated effectively with voters. Fremont residents understood how important this funding was not only to our schools but to our community.” “Now we need the community to step forward one more time and help us raise this final bit of money so we can retire the deficit,” says Herndon. “If you have already made a donation, please send another. If you haven’t made a contribution, please make one now. We sincerely appreciate the support we’ve received to date and hope we can count on you one more time,” Herndon adds. Contributions can be mailed to P.O. Box 1, Fremont, CA 94537 or online at www.YesonKforKids.com.

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