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December 28, 2010

Vol. 9 No. 79

For every end there is a beginning BY MEENU GUPTA AND WILLIAM MARSHAK

or every end, there’s a beginning… dawn follows dusk. Mankind’s experience shows this to be eternal and true. That which becomes old yields to new, just as one season leads to the next and the close of a calendar year ushers in another. As 2010 makes way for 2011, the “new” year has a deeper connotation than just a change of calendar pages. This is a time to think of renewal, rejuvenation and rejoicing in the spirit of a beginning, looking forward to joy and bracing for challenges. Although in these times, January 1st is recognized as the beginning of a New Year, this wasn’t always the case. Common sense would suggest that in an agrarian economy, the spring when crops

“Father Time,” designed by master puppeteer Michael Curr, traveled through New York’s Times Square on December 31, 1998 in preparation for the New Year of 2000. (AP Photo Kathy Willens)

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH An excited group of 160 students piled into the multi-use room at Walters Junior High in Fremont on the morning of December 16. Throughout the day, the school’s 7th graders would take part in

CPR training. What they were about to learn had the potential to save many lives. Jamie Hintzke, Community Relations Coordinator for Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, explained that in 2007 Alameda County tested a pilot program with both 7th and 10th grade students. The results showed that twice as many 7th graders participated or did outreach to community members than 10th grade students; the 7th graders trained an average of five family members and friends. As a result, it was determined that INDEX Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

the CPR7 program would focus on 7th graders. Developed by the American Heart Association and manufactured by Laerdal Medical, a “CPR Anytime Kit” (retail value of $34.95) is used for training demonstrating a significant investment by the County. The kit was specifically developed to be used by those 12 years of age and older. Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty (District 1) also worked to obtain additional funding for this worthwhile project through Measure A; there are 4,000 7th graders in his district. Hopefully, over 15,000 7th grade students will be trained. Students will take their kits home and show others how to perform CPR. “This program is an amazing tool and a way to get the message out,” Says Hintzke. All Junior High Schools in Alameda County have been contacted, and to date, 28 middle schools have signed up for the program. During the session at Walters, students watched and listened intently to a brief

A student practices CPR techniques on her Mini-Ann.

Students in Multi-use room listen to instructions from teachers Lisa Alves and Gary Conlon. Principal Brian Weems is at far left.

video presentation with Tiara Rogers of UC Berkeley’s women’s basketball team. She recounted her experience of going into sudden cardiac arrest while at a game. Rogers was lucky; someone who knew CPR revived her. She encouraged the students to learn these important techniques. Walters Junior High’s Service Learning teacher, Lisa Alves and P.E. teacher Gary Conlon, who helped lead the sessions, directed the students to inflate their “miniAnne” CPR manikin models found inside the kit. “The students know how important this is. I think that by young people learning CPR and then teaching family members and others in our community, it is wonderful and empowering,” added Alves. Another instructional video watched by the students taught them the process to follow when an adult suddenly collapses. Students were told the importance of first calling “911” before using the techniques of chest compressions – pushing hard and fast on the middle of the victim’s chest. The first minutes after an emergency are critical as it can take paramedics several minutes or longer to respond. So, through this hands-on experience, students can learn and practice CPR skills needed to save a life. A second part to the training involved conventional mouth-to-mouth CPR, which brought a few giggles from the junior high school students. But they soon

settled into practicing the task of blowing deep breaths into the “victim’s” mouth. They learned how to check to see if someone is incapacitated and the correct head tilting and nose pinching technique for giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Students were again reminded to call 911 first, or to ask someone directly to do so for them. In this way, they know that help will be on the way. When the session ended, each student packed up their Mini-Anne kit, to take home for practice on their own and train family and friends. Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Maxwell emphasizes the importance of this project. “Teaching this skill to 7th graders is ideal; they are old enough to understand physiology of the heart and circulation, they are strong enough to perform the skill and are impressionable enough to retain the skill. The program is brilliant!” As a tribute to their efforts, participating 7th grade students will be invited to a UC Berkeley basketball game in February. The schools and students who have achieved the greatest community outreach will be recognized at half time. For further information contact Jamie Hintzke, Community Relations Coordinator, Alameda County Health Care Services Agency at (925) 876-2380 or Jamie.hintzke@acgov.org.

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Learn How to Protect Your Vision at Washington Hospital Seminar

iabetes can take a serious toll on your body, including your eyes. Too much glucose, or blood sugar, in the body can damage blood vessels and organs like the heart, kidney and eyes. “Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in middle-aged people,” said Dr. Steven Andersen, an ophthalmologist who is on staff at Washington Hospital. “It is one of the most common causes of blindness in the elderly.” He will present “Keys to Healthy Eyes,” part of Washington Hospital’s free Diabetes Matters education series. The class is scheduled for Thursday, January 6, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium at Washington West, 2500 Mowry Avenue, in Fremont. You can register online at www.whhs.com or call (510) 745-6556 for more information. Andersen will talk about some of the eye problems that are common among people with diabetes, which occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or is

not able to use it properly. Insulin helps the body process glucose, which fuels the body. When this process doesn’t work properly, glucose levels can get abnormally high. People with diabetes have a higher risk for cataracts and glaucoma, according to Andersen. While everyone can get cataracts as they age, people with diabetes tend to get cataracts at a younger age, he said. “Cataracts happen when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy,” Andersen explained. “The theory is that abnormal metabolism of high glucose levels speeds up this process, causing cataracts sooner.” Glaucoma usually starts from pressure building up in the eyes. Over time, this pressure damages the optic nerve in the eye. “We think the risk for glaucoma is higher because diabetes affects the blood vessels that keep the optic nerve healthy,” he said. Diabetes Retinopathy Andersen will spend most of the session talking about diabetic retinopathy, the most common eye problem caused by diabetes. The retina is the lining at the

back of the eye. It converts light rays into electrical signals and sends them to the brain through the optic nerve. The retina is where most problems leading to vision loss occur, according to Andersen. “The eye basically works like a camera,” he explained. “The lens is in the front and focuses the light. The retina functions like the film.” The retina is partially made up of tiny blood vessels that are easy to damage, according to Andersen. These blood vessels can swell and weaken. Some blood vessels may become clogged, blocking the flow of blood. “As the problem gets worse, the body may attempt to grow new blood vessels,” Andersen said. “But these new blood vessels are weak. They start to leak and even break.” When left untreated, the swollen and weak blood vessels can form scar tissue and pull the retina from the back of the eye, which can cause blindness and may require surgery to repair. Because there are no symptoms at the early stages of these eye problems, they can progress without detection, Andersen said. That’s why it’s critical for people with diabetes to get annual eye exams. Early detection improves

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At a free upcoming Diabetes Matters seminar, a Washington Hospital ophthalmologist will talk about diabetic retinopathy, the most common eye problem caused by diabetes. Because there are no symptoms at the early stages of this condition, it’s critical for people with diabetes to get annual eye exams. “Keys to Healthy Eyes” will take place on Thursday, January 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Conrad E. Anderson M.D. Auditoriums located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont.

Come to the Diabetes Support Group

treatment options and can prevent blindness, he added. “The best way for people with diabetes to protect their eyesight is to get an eye exam every year and keep blood glucose levels normal,” Andersen said. “Research shows that when diabetes is under control, the risk for eye problems goes way down.” He will remind the group that eating a proper diet, exercising, and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control are all important for good health, including eye health. To find out about other diabetes programs, visit www.whhs.com/diabetes.

Success in managing diabetes has a lot to do with receiving and giving social support. For people who suffer from diabetes, The Washington Outpatient Diabetes Center offers a support group that allows people to have in-depth conversations about what’s happening in their lives and share information about dealing with diabetes in a positive and caring environment. The support group meetings are held at 8 p.m. every month immediately following the hourlong Diabetes Matters lecture which begins at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Family members and friends are also welcome. For more information about the support group or other classes and programs, call the Diabetes Services program at (510) 7456556 or visit www.whhs.com/diabetes.

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

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Prepare for Your Doctor's Visit

Alzheimer's Disease Research Update

George Mark Children's House - A New Way Home

Women's Health Conference: Complimentary Therapy: Art,Yoga and Meditation

Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetic Counseling

Take the Steps: What You Should Know About Foot Care

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

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What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You?

(Late Start) Washington Women's Center: Heart Healthy Foods

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Washington Women's Center: Arthritis Exercise Program

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Personal Emergency Preparedness Training & Learn How to Access Community Services Quickly and Easily

Crohn's & Colitis, Stomach Cancer and Irritable Bowel Disorders

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea

Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

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

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

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

Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult

Have You Recently Lost Health Care Coverage?

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

(Late Start) Robotic Assisted Surgery for Menstrual Issues

Heel Problems and Treatment Options

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The ABC's of Diabetes A1C, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer

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

(Late Start) Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier

(Late Start) The Latest Technology in Treating Brain Tumors and Parkinson's Disease

Nutrition for People with Kidney Disease

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Voices InHealth: Nursing Excellence - Journey to Magnet Status

Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

How Diabetes Affects People of Indian/South Asian Descent

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010 (Late Start) Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself

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Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

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Learn About Nutrition for a Healthy Life

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update New Surgical Techniques for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

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Raising Awareness About Stroke

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Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

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Caring for an Older Adult: Everything You Need to Know about Caregiving

Disaster Preparedness

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Inside Washington Hospital: Stroke Response Team

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting December 13, 2010

Osteoporosis and What to do to Prevent it

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Women's Health Conference: Organic Gardening Demonstration

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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(Late Start) Surgical Treatment for Diabetes

World Kidney Day

Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team

Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System

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

Living Arrangements for Seniors: What Are Your Options?

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update

Latest Principles for Wound Care

Anthem Blue Cross and the United Healthcare Contracts Update Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It

Inside Washington Hospital: Pediatric Care

Community Based Senior Supportive Services

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?

Healthy Aging and Longevity

Skin Care and Prevention of Skin Cancer

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Learn About Genetic Testing at Upcoming Washington Women’s Center Class Free Seminar Provides Individualized Action Plans for Implementing a Healthy Lifestyle Too many of the major killers in the United States— diabetes, heart disease, stroke—have little to no warning before they strike. To underscore this lack of warning that health conditions like stroke give their victims, Doug Van Houten, R.N., clinical coordinator of Washington Hospital’s Stroke Program offers the following analogy that he heard from a physician colleague. “Imagine you have a brand new car, but there’s no gas gauge on the car,” Van Houten relates. “You’re driving along and there’s no problem until you’ve used up all the gas and the car stops. Only then do you realize you’ve got a problem.” “It’s the same idea with undiagnosed high blood pressure and high blood sugar, both of which can contribute to stroke or heart attack. At this point, all you can only say is, ‘Gee, if I had only known.’” Prevention is possible Van Houten’s advice is simple: don’t let the car—or your body—run out of gas. Instead, take control and change your lifestyle to prevent health conditions like heart attack, stroke and diabetes. On Tuesday, January 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., Van Houten and a physician from Washington Hospital’s Stroke Program will present a free seminar focusing on stroke prevention and healthy lifestyle. “According to the National Stroke Association (NSA) and the other stroke organizations, stroke is 80 percent preventable if you can just manage the lifestyle issues well enough,” Van Houten points out. “When you can prevent something 80 percent of the time, that’s huge. And healthy lifestyle changes don’t just help you prevent stroke, they also help prevent diabetes, kidney failure, heart attack and even cancer. If people can identify what’s going on in their own bodies, then they can make changes.”

With 2011 just around the corner, now is a great time to start making healthy resolutions.To learn more about stroke and how to prevent it from happening to you, come to the upcoming Stroke Education Session at Washington Hospital on Tuesday, January 4.The free class takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Conrad E. Anderson M.D. Auditoriums located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont.

With 2011 just around the corner, Van Houten says now is a great time to start making resolutions, and the stroke seminar on January 4 can help with some clearcut goals for better health. An action plan for health “During the healthy lifestyle portion of our talk, I’ll be handing performance improvement plans that can be personalized according to each person’s lifestyle and health history,” he says. “We teach people all these different elements during the Free Stroke Education Series, but in reality people need specific action items that they know they have to accomplish in order to make progress. The performance improvement plan lists habits and behaviors that increase the risk for stroke and also provides specific goals and actions that lead to a healthier lifestyle.” The good news is that lifestyle changes don’t take any fancy technology, Van Houten says. Instead lasting change comes from a little mathematical equation he has made up: Knowledge + Motivation + Creativity = Change. For example, he says, a person may not realize that for every two pounds he loses he can reduce high blood pressure—a major risk factor for stroke—by a point. With this knowledge, he may seek to change his diet and start exercising. The performance improvement plan Van Houten will distribute at the upcoming seminar will help audience members decide on goals and what changes they need to make to reach them and he will add in the creative solutions to sustain these changes. continued on page 7

or people with multiple family members who have Likewise, individuals diagnosed with more than two been diagnosed with cancer, the future can feel like a cancers are more prone to a genetic predisposition that ticking time bomb. For others it can feel hopeless, could be shared amongst family members—people whose like they’re doomed to the same fate. screening schedules for cancer may change drastically But the future is not sealed, according Vandana based on this information. Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., an oncologist on the Washington “In the case of a woman with a mother diagnosed Hospital Medical Staff and medical director of the hospiwith breast cancer at 45, we would probably suggest a tal’s Cancer Genetics program. By getting information more intensive screening for breast cancer for that indiand understanding risk, people can positively impact their vidual patient,” Dr. Sharma explains. “Similarly, a man outcomes when it comes to cancer, she says. with multiple family members with colon cancer would On Tuesday, January potentially have his screen4, from noon to 1 p.m., ing more often. Dr. Sharma and Nicki “The general screening Chun, MS, CGC, a geschedule for colon cancer is netic counselor with the beginning at age 50, and if Stanford Cancer Genetics everything is normal, a perClinic, will present a free son is screened five to 10 Lunch and Learn lecture years later. However, with a at the Washington strong family history, the Women’s Center to disschedule increases in frecuss why and how genetic quency to one to three years. counseling can help indiWe always recommend that viduals with a strong fampeople with a first-degree relily history of cancer. ative who has been diagnosed “Knowledge is empowbegin the screening 10 years ering, but people may not Vandana Sharma, M.D., medical director of the Washington Hospital Cancer younger than the age their even realize that their risk Genetics program will discuss how genetic counseling can help individuals relative was diagnosed. We with a strong family history of cancer at a free upcoming lecture. The lec- wouldn’t wait until the age for developing cancer is something they can alter,” ture will cover the basics of inherited cancer risk and the most common the cancer was found in the cancer syndromes. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, January 4, from Dr. Sharma says. “PaNoon to 1 p.m. at the Washington Women’s Center, located at 2500 Mowry family member.” tients have said to me, ‘I Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com Rather than feeling anxjust assumed I would die or call (510) 608-1301 for more information. ious and uncertain about of cancer because everywhat the future holds, Nicki one else in my family has.’ I want people to understand Chun recommends seeking information. that this isn’t the case. “Many people have relatives with cancer,” Chun says. “When we do genetic testing, we’re able to implement “During the talk, we’ll discuss who might benefit from gestrategies to diagnose the cancer earlier and sometimes netic testing, the basics of inherited cancer risk, what geeven prevent it. If we test someone and they don’t have a netic tests are currently available and what might become gene mutation, then they know that they don’t have an in- available in the future. creased risk. It can be like a weight has been lifted.” “Two of the most common questions people have when According to Dr. Sharma, people who might benefit they come to genetic counseling are: ‘What caused my from this seminar include: cancer?’ and ‘What does it mean for my kids and rela• Individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and tives?’ The other outstanding question is: ‘How will this have a family history affect my treatment?’” • Women with a mother or sister who have been diagChun points out that in addition to screening frenosed with breast cancer quency, treatment options for individuals with cancer fre• Individuals diagnosed with multiple cancers (such as quently change based on knowledge about family history breast and ovarian cancers) and genetic risk. For example, treatment of a younger • Individuals with colon or uterine cancer women diagnosed with breast cancer may be altered to • Anyone with multiple family members affected by cancer limit radiation. Also, a recently released drug has been • Members of the community interested in learning more found more effective in treating breast and ovarian cancers about genetics syndrome for carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2, which are “One of the reasons we want people to be aware of family human genes that belong to a class of genes known as history in regard to cancer is because we would potentially tumor suppressors. screen these individuals differently, simply because there are continued on page 7 some very direct, immediate implications with family history in regards to cancer risk,” Dr. Sharma says.

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December 28, 2010

Auto Review

THE NEWEST SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

any new vehicles go far beyond air bags and anti-lock braking systems when it comes to safety technology. For instance, “collision-mitigation” systems utilize the radar employed by adaptive cruise control to sense when the car ahead is too close and gives the driver a visual and audio warning. If the driver doesn’t respond, the system “precharges” the brakes (provides more initial braking power). Some systems also combine automatic seatbelttightening ability with the braking action. “Lane-departure warning” scans the road ahead and warns of straying from a lane. “Blind-spot monitoring” systems visually warn that a vehicle is approaching and passing from behind. When backing out of a parking space, “cross-path

cameras” alert drivers that another car (on the diagonal) is approaching. Of course, all these hightech safety measures mean that your auto technician needs to be high tech, too. At BAY STAR AUTO CARE, our technicians are ASE Master certified, which means that we have the training and experience to fix everything from simple mechanical problems to complicated computer chips. We can also provide the regular checks that will prevent problems with complex systems, like collision mitigation computers. Call for an appointment today. HINT: A turn signal can be used to override a lane-departure warning.

BY STEVE SCHAEFER Racing legend Carroll Shelby’s versions of Mustangs (Cobra and other) have been prized for their potent performance for decades. I drove the 2011 Shelby GT500 last week and oh my! Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) started with the 2011 Mustang body—gloriously redone last year and still handsome in a retro way. Look at those raised haunches, the trapezoidal grille that leans forward aggressively and the hint of side scoop that has been a Mustang styling cue since 1964. And the classic triple tail lamps remain, with sequential turn signals too! It’s a 1960s dream in 21st century form.

Historically, Mustangs have not been renowned for their carefully assembled and finely crafted interiors. However, things have improved dramatically. My test car featured dotted metal trim

My tester came with the Performance Package, which for $3,495, makes the car racetrack ready. It adds special 19-inch front rims and big 20’s in back, a 3.73 ratio limited slip rear axle, a

Under the hood, a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 growls out a whopping 550 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft of torque. In this 3,800-pound car it is gives rocket performance with a symphony of glorious pistons in motion. Ford uses a special high-tech technique on the aluminum engine’s cylinder bores, applying a state-of-the-art Plasma Transferred Wire Arc (PTWA) coating on the internal surfaces, thereby saving more than eight pounds. The en-

that was carefully installed. The dash was padded and boasted just the right sort of matte finish and grain. The smartly laid out controls were made from a high quality plastic. It felt eerily like a German sports sedan. It’s rare to get to shift your own gears with a truly powerful car. And here, the shift knob is a white cue ball — in the style of its Cobra ancestors. As you move from gear to gear, you feel metal parts connecting — you have to

spoiler and glorious twin red racing stripes. The charcoal black leather seats in my tester were very supportive and comfortable. They wore red racing stripes too! The steering wheel combined a metallic center panel (with snake), leather at the top and bottom, and Alcantara suede along the sides. Turning the wheel in corners offers up a mixture of surfaces that’s surprisingly satisfying. The metallic trim promotes a cheery retro 1960s feeling. I found myself shutting off the car’s Shaker Audio system with Ford Sync system to hear the engine’s music. The 2011 Shelby has more insulation this year, for a 20 percent reduction in road noise, so you can enjoy the engine sound instead of hearing tire hum. Mighty motoring does not come cheap, although this is a reasonable price for the performance. My test Shelby, with Electronics Package, Performance Package, and destination charge, came to $55,330. Yes, that is a lot for a Mustang, but this is no ordinary horse. If you can find one, in coupe or convertible form, indulge yourself with a test drive.

gine itself is 102 pounds lighter than last year’s cast iron unit. The new Electric Power Assisted Steering provides improved torque build-up and road feel that delivers quicker and more precise steering, increased effort on the racetrack or winding roads, and reduced effort in lowspeed parking maneuvers. It felt pretty natural to me, too. Of course a car like this isn’t going to impress any environmentalists, but the posted fuel economy is 15 City, 23 Highway (average 17). Those numbers, while not high, represent a one mile per gallon improvement over last year’s model, thanks to the lighter engine. It’s enough to remove the gas guzzler tax, saving thousands of dollars (and the stigma). I averaged 15.8 miles per gallon. The Green Vehicle ratings are an average 5 for Air Pollution and a dismal 2 for Greenhouse Gas. What were you expecting?

work at it — but there’s never a bad shift. When you can shoot away from a stop or up an onramp, it’s bliss. The car serves up so much torque that both fifth and sixth gears are overdrive — sixth is .50. My Performance White tester attracted some attention, including a Mustang 5.0 owner who gave me the big thumbs up. And a couple of guys in an aging Mitsubishi Eclipse actually called out, “Wanna race?” I heard Jan and Dean’s “Deadman’s Curve” in my mind and ignored them. Although it is obviously based on the Mustang, the GT 500 is pumped up in more than mechanical ways. It says S H E L B Y in big letters along the tail, and two fat exhausts hang out under the rear bumper. The grille loses its classic running horse for a discreet Shelby Cobra-style coiled snake. More snakes inhabit the front fenders, leaving no doubt it’s something special.

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

Steve Schaefer’s first car memories are of riding in his father’s Austin-Healey with the top down to get ice cream on a summer afternoon. He was four. As a teenager, Steve rode his bike to car dealers’ back lots to catch a glimpse of the new models when they first rolled off the truck. A founding member and currently vice president of the Western Automotive Journalists, he has been testing and writing about cars since 1992. Contact him at sdsauto@sbcglobal.net.

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

New study shows greater health risks SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LAUREL ANDERSON A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Julius B. Richmond Center, the University of Rochester Medical Center and Mass General Hospital for Children shows that children exposed to second-hand smoke, even very low levels, in multi-unit housing are at great risk of developing illnesses ranging from asthma to cognitive impairments to sudden infant death syndrome. The risk exists even if no one smokes in their particular unit. The “Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Children Who Live in Multi-unit Housing” study found that among children who live in households where no one smokes indoors, those in apartments have cotinine levels (a common marker of tobacco smoke exposure) 45 percent higher than children who live in detached homes. This could be caused by smoke seeping through walls or shared ventilation systems. “This is the first study to take a look at the exposure to second-hand smoke in multi-unit housing and shows there is no safe level of second-hand smoke exposure for children,” commented Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, Santa Clara County Health Officer. “This information should motivate all of us to do more to stop exposure to secondhand smoke, especially when children are affected.” Additionally, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report earlier in the year indicating there is no safe level of tobacco smoke exposure for children or non-smoking adults. Santa Clara County Public Health Department’s Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention Division, in partnership with local public and private agencies, has focused local efforts to reduce exposure to second-hand smoke. Recently, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted comprehensive tobacco prevention policies for the unincorporated areas of the county, including a Multi-Unit Residences Ordinance. “The residents of this county deserve strong policies to safeguard their health,” said President Ken Yeager, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, who brought the ordinance to the Board. “These ordinances make Santa Clara County a national leader in blocking tobacco sales to minors and protecting residents from second-hand smoke.” The Multi-Unit Residences Ordinance bans smoking in common areas of all multiunit residences, in all units of apartments, condominiums and townhouses. The ordinance allows for designated smoking areas for multi-unit residences. These areas must not be enclosed and at least 30 feet away from doors, windows and other openings. The other comprehensive tobacco prevention policies adopted by the Board of Supervisors were a Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance and a Tobacco Retailer Permit Ordinance. The passage of all three ordinances lays a foundation to inspire cities within Santa Clara County to adopt similar comprehensive tobacco control policies. In addition to the ordinances, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department is using grant funds to increase smoking cessation resources, raise awareness of secondhand smoke and provide information to young people about not smoking. These combined tobacco prevention activities serve to protect the health of all residents of Santa Clara County. For more information about Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Tobacco Prevention Programs, visit www.sccphd.org.

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, a fabulous 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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Movie Review

Rabbit Hole BY JULIE GRABOWSKI Those willing to step away from the warm and feel good spirit of the holidays will experience an emotional journey with “Rabbit Hole,” one that plumbs the depths of tragedy and human emotion. Once a picture-perfect suburban couple with everything, Becca and Howie Corbett (Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart) now struggle through their days in the wake of a devastating loss. Their lives are fractured by memory, guilt, sadness, and rage, made more difficult by opposite ways of dealing with their feelings and potential future. Becca is contained and internal, seemingly closed off, while Howie is emotional and accessible, trying to

The acting is solid and believable, with Eckhart’s more moving and interesting. Kidman has her moments, but is so restrained that there isn’t

much to hold on to, and she seems more of a sad, floating memory than a solid, relatable person. Dianne Wiest is wonderful as Becca’s mother Nat, though the fire of her character seems remarkably toned down from that in the play. Her shining moments come in the scene where she’s cleaning out her grandson’s room with her daughter, and later in the basement of Becca’s house when she explains her experience of grief, the weight of it and it’s alterations over the years. Miles Teller as Jason greatly resembles

“make things nice.” But Becca flatly states, “Things aren’t nice anymore,” therein exposing the premise of the movie: How do you survive in the face of grief? How do you deal with pain and loss in the “proper” way, moving among people and places when your world has been shattered? How do you love and support someone who grieves differently than you? Such is the problem for Becca and Howie who are trying to heal and stay together. Adapted for the screen by David LindsayAbaire from his 2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Rabbit Hole” is a quietly powerful story that sticks with you and provides a lot to think about. Those familiar with the play will recall that it is set entirely in Becca and Howie’s house. Opening the set to include the outside world and additional characters might be necessary for an adaptive move, but in doing so, the story looses the close intensity established by a single location and singular focus on family. The movie version also seems to forfeit much of the solid humor so memorable in the play. While there are pockets of lightness, the story is unrelentingly bleak and pale. Though it would appear to be springtime, one carries the sense of a gray, foggy day throughout, and Kidman’s wardrobe acts in kind – colorless, dowdy, and defeated.

Kidman’s Becca, delivering a soft containment that is insubstantial and weightless. However, the scenes with the two characters are tender and somehow comforting, a whisper of hope amid darkness. The story gets its title from the comic book Jason is creating that centers around the scientific idea of wormholes or rabbit holes running through the universe, at the end of which are alternate realities. Other and happier versions of life are lived at the same time as our known lives. The progression of the comic book throughout the movie is a great touch, its development mirroring the steps needed to move forward in life, one thing at a time, day by day; a reminder that life is a process, ever changing and without a road map, about making choices and doing the best you can. “Rabbit Hole” is honest and real and doesn’t try to solve everything with a pretty bow. It shows life with all its clashes and detours, changing hues and unmarked paths. Heavy fare indeed, but a very interesting and moving exploration, worth the time. Running time: 92 minutes Rated: PG-13 for mature thematic material, some drug use and language

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Dr. Sharma adds that no one should feel frightened of getting information about genetic risk. “Some people are afraid of being discriminated against, but there are federal and state laws that prevent employment or health insurance discrimination based on someone’s genetic information,” she says. “It’s all confidential and genetic testing and counseling can make a significant difference. “We very strongly believe that an individual should go through genetic counseling and have an opportunity to speak with a physician who understands the implications of a positive, negative or ambiguous test result.”

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“This seminar is in the first week in the year, which is a good time to turn over a new leaf and say, ‘I’m going to make some changes in my life so I don’t go down the wrong road,’” according to Van Houten. “In this day and age, we’re into this idea of immediate gratification. For instance, if you stop smoking—another major risk factor for stroke—you’re not getting any immediate gratification. Instead, after a long, healthy life, you can look back and say you never had a stroke.” No better time than the present To prevent risk factors for stroke before they become a problem, there’s no better time than the present to make changes. This is especially true of diabetes, which can be prevented and even reversed if caught early enough. “There’s a reason type 2 diabetes has reached an epidemic proportion,” he points out. “Twenty years ago there was nowhere near the diabetes as there is now. Today the population in this country is heavier as a whole and we’re sicker because of it. But there are specific measures you can take, including eating properly, getting weight under control and exercising regularly, that can turn things around so that you don’t develop

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Learn More About Genetic Testing Bring your lunch and learn more from Dr. Sharma and Ms. Chun about genetic counseling and cancer risk based on family history. “Cancer in the Family…Am I at Risk?” will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Washington Women’s Center Conference Room, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue, Suite 150, in the Washington West building. For more information, call (866) 6081301 or (510) 608-1301. To register for classes at the Washington Women’s Center, call (800) 963-7070 or go online at www.whhs.com/womenscenter.

diabetes, which is associated with 50 to 60 percent of stroke and heart attacks.” Making changes to long-held habits can seem hard at first, but Van Houten promises the long-term payout far exceeds the effort you put in now. “Many people I’ve heard from say they’re not afraid of dying from stroke, they’re afraid of living with it,” he says. People’s fears of stroke are not without reason. After all, the statistics from the NSA are grim: • Only 10 percent of stroke survivors recover almost completely • 25 percent recover with minor impairments • 40 percent experience moderate to severe impairments requiring special care • 10 percent require care in a nursing home or other long-term care facility • 15 percent die shortly after the stroke “Working in stroke care, I would much, much rather be able to prevent strokes than to treat them,” Van Houten concludes. Learn More About Stroke Prevention To hear more about stroke prevention and healthy lifestyle changes, mark your calendar for the upcoming Free Stroke Education Series seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., which will be held in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue, Washington West. To register, call (800) 963-7070 or visit www.whhs.com.

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Union City Crime news COURTESY OF CITY OF UNION CITY SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN, FREMONT PD A robbery was reported last week on Wednesday, December 22 at the Medina Market on Lake Arrowhead. Three Black male adults wearing hooded sweatshirts entered the store and robbed the clerk at gun point. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Police search for robbery suspect SUBMITTED BY COMMANDER ROBERT DOUGLAS,NEWARK PD Newark Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a victim of his Apple I-Phone and a money clip. The strong-armed robbery happened on Wednesday, December 22 at approximately 5:35 p.m. on the 5100 block of Tenaya Avenue. The 77-year-old victim, who was standing in his front driveway at the time, was forced to give his Apple I-Phone and a money clip to the unknown suspect. During the robbery, the suspect also punched the victim in the face causing minor swelling and bruising. The suspect fled on foot and was not apprehended on scene. Suspect is described as Black Male Adult, 6 feet tall and was last seen wearing a dark blue fleece shirt.

Residential burglary A suspect was arrested for burglary when a passing citizen noticed him ringing the doorbell of a residence on Ellen Way. The adult was unknown to the neighborhood. Citizens saw the male jump over a fence and enter the backyard of the residence. Police arrived on scene and apprehended the suspect leaving the neighborhood on foot. The suspect refused to stop and identify himself to officers. Two IPODS were found that appeared to have been stolen from another home in the vicinity. Robbery at Union Landing A woman standing at the bus stop was approached by two males and allegedly robbed her of her cell phone and IPOD. One suspect had a black, semi-automatic handgun and demanded the victim’s property. After the robbery the suspects fled the area on foot.

Reported shooting incident SUBMITTED BY UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT On December 23, 2010 at 8:57 p.m., the Union City Police Department responded to Menconi’s Bar at 32611 Alvarado Blvd., to investigate a reported shooting. When officers arrived, it was determined that no one had been shot or injured as a result of this incident. The preliminary investigation revealed two male suspects fought with security inside of the Lounge. The suspects then exited the bar and fired at least one round from a gun into the front of the business. No one was shot or injured as a result of this incident. The suspects were last seen in a pickup truck, speeding out of the parking lot onto eastbound Alvarado Blvd. The suspects were described as two Hispanic males. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call the Union City Police Department at (510) 471-1365. If you wish to use the TIP Line, call (510) 6755207 or email information to tips@unioncity.org. The case number is 101223026.

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Funding Hopes and Dreams BY SIMON WONG PHOTO BY CAMERON STEWART, MCHS MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR

oreau Catholic High School in Hayward recognizes the demands a private education can place on parents. The ability to pay varies between households but the common denominator is that all have entrusted Moreau with their children’s secondary education – a solid academic, social and spiritual foundation that will stand them in good stead at university and beyond. To that end, Moreau is extremely appreciative of benefactors’ generosity without which $1.3M in tuition assistance to needy students (29 percent of the student roll) would have been impossible this past year. These gifts funded academic scholarships, arts and athletics and additional science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses, firmly establishing Moreau’s pre-eminence in the Bay Area. Frugality is only part of the story for many households. Difficult circumstances persist and, for some, tragedy strikes. The need for help with tuition has more than doubled in the past two years. This past year saw a 55 percent increase. Such grants range from $1,000 to $12,720 to reduce the cost of tuition by an average of 40 percent.

walked whenever they did not need a ride, while her father looked for work. Selflessly, her parents occupied the smallest room, which overlooked the railroad tracks, and gave the children the larger ones telling them ‘you have more things.’ She knew they didn’t want them to be reminded of their circumstances or to be embarrassed when friends visited. Jubilado vowed quietly to help. Aged 14, she worked her way through the telephone directory and landed a retail job. She and her older sister are the same size, so shared their wardrobe. If she needed new clothes, she went to thrift stores. Her parents scotched her offer to transfer to public high school. “My parents and generous individuals like you enabled me and my siblings to remain at Moreau. Not only did I receive financial aid, I was given a chance to fulfill my parents’ dreams for their children. I immersed myself in my studies and school life and won a 75 percent merit scholarship to the University of San Francisco. The drive fostered at Moreau helped me graduate in the top 10 percent of my class and business school. I still marvel at the sacrifice and generosity of each of the strangers who believed in me and gave me a chance to succeed. I can’t thank you enough,” said Jubilado appreciatively. Rios and her eight siblings attended St. Clements Catholic School and Moreau. Rios’ mother had to raise her children as a single

United States Treasurer Rosie Rios, Moreau Catholic High School (Class of ’83), Funding Hopes and Dreams 2010.

More than 100 members of the Moreau community attended the second annual Funding Hopes and Dreams Luncheon at the Newark-Fremont Hilton on November 19, 2010, to support their alma mater and welcome special guest speaker Shara-Angelica Jubilado (née Reyes) ’02 and keynote speaker United States Treasurer Rosie Rios ’83. “This event’s purpose is to keep what is a dream for many, a reality for all. Core to our mission is accessibility for students. If young people in our neighborhood cannot afford to attend our school, then we’re not accomplishing our mission and something is very wrong. Funding Hopes and Dreams is about coming together as a community, giving witness to Moreau’s impact on people and Christian charity,” explained President Terry Lee. Jubilado participated in many clubs and activities, including Student Government, Yearbook, Football, Swim and Cross-Country, at Moreau and graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Fine Art. She received 10 offers of employment and joined Ernst & Young where she spent three-and-a-half years as an auditor. She is now a Senior Fund Accountant with venture capital firm Sequoia. Her parents left the Philippines to give their future family more opportunities. Education was the priority. Jubilado’s mother worked long hours in the Alameda County Social Services Finance Department; her father worked the graveyard shift as a hotel manager. After work, he would dash home to take the children to school and wake up in the middle of the day to collect them. He hardly slept and never complained. In Jubilado’s Freshman year, her father was was made redundant after 15 years’ service. One income could not support the children’s education. Rather than remove the children from Moreau, her parents sacrificed their home. The family moved to a 1,000 sq. ft. apartment next to railroad tracks; the building shook whenever a train passed. The family of seven lived on top of each other and sometimes Jubilado studied by flashlight in the car for peace and quiet. Although difficult, it was what her parents could afford at the time and she was thankful. The apartment was close to school, so they

parent and sacrificed much on their behalf, placing great store by a Catholic education. Both academic excellence and spiritual nourishment are important to her. The family lived near Moreau and moved every two years to cheaper accommodation. While a Freshman, Rios began working full-time for the Alameda County Library System and would return home late at night and complete her homework in the early hours. “Moreau impressed upon me the importance of public service and taught me emotional intelligence – respect and empathy,” explained Rios. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Literature from Harvard then served as Manager of Union City’s Redevelopment Agency, Development Specialist for the City of San Leandro, Economic Development Director for the City of Fremont, Director of Redevelopment and Economic Development for the City of Oakland and as Managing Director of Investments for real estate management firm MacFarlane Partners before her 2009 appointment as Treasurer of the United States. “Right after the November 2008 election, I was invited to serve on the Treasury-Federal Reserve Transition Team and took an official leave of absence from MacFarlane Partners. On returning to the Bay Area in February 2009, I received a call informing me I was one of seven people [of the 23 team members] recommended for nomination to the Treasury. Initially, I declined. I didn’t want to uproot my family or leave my siblings and mother and was very happy with my job. However, I think there was something bigger than me – my experiences in economic development, real estate and investment management had converged. So, I went through the vetting process, was nominated in May and confirmed by the Senate in July 2009. Though I miss my family, I’ve no regrets. It was the right choice. With direct oversight of the US Mint, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Fort Knox, a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees and a $4.5 billion budget, Rios serves as a senior advisor and represents the Treasury on behalf of the Secretary for comcontinued on page 26

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History

Exposition Days

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he big news in Hayward in early 1939: the opening of the Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) on Treasure Island! Residents in this area, like those in communities throughout the Bay Area, had been eagerly awaiting the

other building housed performUnion High School joined with ances of the Folies Bergere and choirs from other cities for perone for Billy Rose’s Aquacade, formances, as did the bands from and a grand swimming producvarious schools. tion starring Johnny Weissmuller Appropriately, considering the (who later played Tarzan on the agricultural economy of Haybig screen) and Esther Williams. ward, the Hayward Union High Hayward residents got jobs School Future Farmers of Amerconstructing the island ica club exhibited pigs, lambs, and the many buildings. and steers in the livestock shows. Students, business peoPigeons from King’s Pigeon Lofts ple, city officials, and in the Hayward hills were on diseveryone else in town play at one point. Local legend participated in parades Harry Rowell was named the exand other events to help position’s Rodeo King and propromote the fair and vided stock for the rodeo. show that Hayward was Different clubs, such as the in full support of the exHayward Rotary, attended special Gillig Brothers’ Elephant Train parked in front of Hayposition. Civic leaders “days” at the exposition where ward City Hall prior to delivery to the exposition spruced up the town and they got in for free and particifair’s opening since 1935. The asked everyone to be cordial and pated in special events like lunchexposition, or world’s fair, was to friendly to anyone coming to the eons and musical performances. commemorate the completion of area for the exposition. In fact, many Hayward residents the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges, while also promoting the communities of the entire Bay Area. Even though San Francisco was to gain the most financially from the fair, other Bay communities, including Hayward, saw the potential benefits of tourist dollars coming into their cities from the millions of people projected to visit the exposition. With funds supplied by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), fair officials built an island in the shoals north of Yerba Buena to house the exposition. Dredges worked for months pumping silt from the floor of Crowd waiting for a performance in front of Billy Rose’s Aquacade

The Statue of Pacifica and one of the expositions many fountains

the Bay to create the island. It was said that gold was in the silt that had been washed down from the Sierra foothills during the gold rush. Thus, the grounds housing the exposition became known as Treasure Island. The main goal of world’s fairs is to promote the history, culture, and, most importantly, the goods of a country, state, or city. A world’s fair is like a county fair on steroids. GGIE was no exception. Thirty-two nations, plus Hawaii and Alaska (which were U.S. territories at this time) and British Columbia, participated in the exposition, as did individual states and counties of California. Twenty-two foreign countries built their own pavilions to house their exhibits, while the others placed their exhibits in the International Pavilion. There were many other buildings too, such as a livestock pavilion, a hall of air transportation, an agricultural hall, a vacationland building, a hall of science, the electricity and communications building, and a mines and machinery building. Each of these buildings had small exhibits from businesses and organizations promoting their goods and services. Among all the buildings were acres of flowers, statues, reflection pools, and shrubbery. For pure entertainment, there was the great Gayway, which housed the more carnival-like attractions. There was a stadium for sporting events, an auditorium for concerts, an area for a grand stage production called the Cavalcade of the Golden West, while an-

Just a few days before the exposition opened, Hayward held a Fair Rally Ball at the Veterans Building on Main Street. The highlight of the evening was the selection of a Miss Hayward Area. The winner, Dorothy Petersen, later competed with other girls from surrounding communities at another ball in Oakland for the title of Queen of the Golden Gate Exposition. Miss Hayward Area did not win the competition, but did serve as an attendant to the Queen for events during the exposition. A major product provided by a Hayward business became an integral part of the exposition. Gillig Brothers, who primarily manufactured busses, designed and built small trams that were driven around the exposition grounds. The trams, called the Elephant Trains, carried visitors from the parking lots and ferry slips to points all around the grounds, ostensibly to save visitors’ feet when trying to see everything in the 400 acres of the fair. Area residents also provided exhibits for the Hayward portion of the Alameda and Contra Costa building and for other buildings. For three weeks during the run of the fair, Lillian Oldmixon, who lived near the corner of Mission Boulevard and Orchard Avenue, displayed her astounding collection of handkerchiefs in a hobby show. Several varieties of lilacs from the gardens of A.A. Oliver were displayed in the county building, as well as handicrafts from local Boy Scout troops. The A Capella choir from Hayward

Visitors to the exposition at one of the reflecting pools

attended the fair on special dedicated days. Just about every community in the Bay Area as well as organizations sponsored or were given a day at the exposition when people in their group got in for free and special activities were provided. The Hayward area had its own day on May 18, 1939. For this special Monday, Hayward’s Mayor Arthur E. Manter became the Mayor of Treasure Island and Miss Hayward Area, Dorothy Peterson, its queen. Forty-one busses and numerous private vehicles loaded with residents drove up to the fair, leaving Hayward a virtual ghost town. All these residents became the “leading citizens” of the exposition. Throughout the fair were references to Hayward Area Day and local residents dominated displays and performances. Fair officials later reported that Hayward area residents made up one-quarter of the fair’s attendance that day. Other special days attended by residents included Swedish Day, Rotary Day, and Alameda County Day. In the end, GGIE lost money and did not bring in the millions of tourist organizers had predicted. The greatest attendance came from Bay Area residents who returned to the fair repeatedly until it closed in October. There was so much to see and so many varieties of activities and performances that people could visit many times and never see the same thing twice. With so many free days, free admission into many of the exhibits and entertainment, and packing a lunch so you would not have to buy food, going to the exposition was a pretty inexpensive way to spend some leisure time. While the surrounding communities saw very little tourist dollars being spent in their communities, the fair was still one of the most exciting things to happen in Hayward that year. Diane Curry is the Curator of the Hayward Area Historical Society and Museums (HAHS) in downtown Hayward. Their mission is to celebrate the histories of the diverse communities that make up the Hayward area. The museum is located at 22701 Main Street, Hayward, 94541. For more information on current exhibits and programs visit their web site at www.haywardareahistory.org.

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New Haven School Board briefs SUBMITTED BY RICK LA PLANTE Facing another year of inadequate funding from the state, the Board of Education on December 14 approved the first interim budget for 2010-11, along with multi-year projections that include more cuts to programs and services in 2011-12 and 2012-13. The multi-year projections include furlough days, increased class sizes, the elimination of stipends and release periods for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, a reduction in the counseling staff and among media specialists, and the elimination of transportation for middle school students. “Unless there is a significant change in the financial condition of the state,” Chief Business Officer Akur Varadarajan told the Board, “the District will continue to be challenged with the daunting prospect of program diminishment, the likes of which have not been seen before by our District.” As approved – and pending negotiations with the associations representing District employees – the multi-year projections include five furlough days for employees starting in 2011-12. The result would be a shorter school year for students and a shorter work year and smaller paychecks for all staff. In addition, class sizes would increase to 30-to-1 in kindergarten through third grade. The District has weathered the initial storms by using one-time revenues, such as mitigation fees and federal stimulus funds, combined with cuts to programs and services. This year, for instance, class sizes were increased from 20-to-1 in first through third grades and in ninth grade, to 25-to-1. Transportation was eliminated for elementary school students and reduced for middle school students. Now, per-pupil funding that should have been $6,358 has been reduced to $5,216,

$10,000 grant will support Smith Center Presents! in 2012

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hlone College has received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Smith Center Presents! performances in 2012. The NEA awarded 50 grants in total to support the creation and presentation of Folk and traditional arts nationwide. Ohlone is the only community college to receive this prestigious grant from the NEA. The money will be used to present high quality professional artists from India and China. The Smith Center at Ohlone College has presented artists representing different world cultures during each of its seasons for the past 10 years, including the Vietnamese musicians “Breath of Asia”, Rhythms of Rajasthan, Shanghai Dance and Theatre Academy, the Hungarian Dance troupe Csardas, Diamano Coura, the West African Dance company, Argentinean musicians of Triangulo, the musicians and dancers of Bal-

equating to a $14.2 million loss. Meanwhile, under-funding of mandated programs such as special education instruction and transportation and continuing education is costing the District $8.1 million from the general fund; in other words, from money that could be used to fund other programs. Mr. Varadarajan told the Board that the District has instituted a freeze on non-essential expenditures. Vacant positions will not be filled, overtime will be eliminated for classified employees, and consultant services and staff development activities will be affected. The Board will be presented with a second interim budget report and multi-year projections in March before adopting the 2010-11 budget and another set of multiyear projections in June. Also, the Board: Approved a new three-year contract with the New Haven Teachers Association, through June 2014. However, in light of the budget situation, the Association has agreed to return to the bargaining table if the District is unable to meet its required state reserve. Delayed the re-opening of BarnardWhite Middle School, until such time as financial projections allow for adequate resources to ensure success. Approved polices requiring that members holding office as President or Clerk have completed or be actively enrolled I the Masters in Governance program offered by the California School Boards Association. Recognized and thanked K-to-College, an East Bay non-profit that provided the District with 3,500 totes full of school supplies for disadvantaged students, and the New Haven Teachers Association, which partnered in the distribution by providing several hundred backpacks. let Folklorico Mexicano, and many other performing groups. Walt Birkedahl, Dean of the Fine and Performing Arts program at Ohlone College says, “There is so much cultural diversity in the community served by Ohlone College. It is Ohlone’s goal to represent the artistic contributions of world cultures as a way to educate and unite the community. We are excited about NEA’s recognition of our quality programs with this grant.” The Indo-American Foundation and Citizens for Better Community (CBC) in Fremont were instrumental in helping the College to apply for this grant. This grant and others will support high quality performances of Chinese and Indian performers during 2012. An important feature of this grant will sponsor performances for students, both at Ohlone and in public schools. The Smith Center at Ohlone College has been bringing performing arts to the Tricities for over 30 years. The Smith Center Presents! Professional Artist Series, which began 15 years ago, provides funds to bring professional artists from a variety of cultural and performing arts disciplines, including music, theater, comedy, dance, and film. Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Rocco Landesman announced in November the latest round of NEA funding, totaling $26.68 million, that will be awarded through 1,057 grants to nonprofit national, regional, state, and local organizations nationwide.

Driving with suspended license charges reduced to infractions

SUBMITTED BY STEVE BLOMQUIST The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved reducing certain driving-with-suspended-license offenses from misdemeanors to infractions. This is the first major proposal arising out of Supervisor Dave Cortese’s initiative to increase pre-trial diversion rates to ease the strain on the court system and ensure equitable application of laws. “Many people in the criminal justice system are not repeat offenders or hardened criminals,” says Cortese. “I’m pleased the Board of Supervisors supported this important step.” Supervisor George Shirakawa, Chair of the county’s Public Safety and Justice Committee also endorsed the proposal which was requested by a coalition of civil rights groups. Additionally, District Attorney (DA)

Dolores Carr has committed to supporting these efforts and brought it to the Board for approval. Under state law, the DA has final authority to make the change. The majority of driving-with-suspendedlicense offenses are already reduced to infractions by court commissioners. Offenders, who are on felony probation or parole, cited for other misdemeanor charges or have three or more convictions for driving on a suspended license within the previous five years, will not be able to take advantage of this new program. Other California counties have taken similar steps towards decriminalizing certain misdemeanors, including Sacramento County. Santa Clara County’s program will be administered as a partnership between the DA’s Office and local law enforcement. For more information, contact Steve Blomquist at (408) 299-5030.

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Board OKs extending Calif.’s high-speed rail line financial services. BY DAISY NGUYEN ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP), Dec 20 - Officials agreed on Monday to nearly double the length of the first segment of California’s planned high-speed rail line to allay concerns that the initial route will not reach major population centers in the Central Valley. Six members of the California High-Speed Rail Authority board voted unanimously to spend an additional $616 million in federal funding to extend the segment to Bakersfield. Earlier this month, the federal government reallocated $1.2 billion in high-speed rail funding to California and 11 other states after Ohio and Wisconsin decided not to proceed with their rail projects. The announcement came a week after the authority board approved a staff engineers’ proposal to build the first 65 miles of an 800-mile-lon g, highspeed rail line through California’s agricultural core. The sudden windfall provides the authority a total of $5.5 billion to construct up to 123 miles

of track, authority CEO Roelof van Ark said. The latest round of funding must be matched by state funds. The authority intends to build a 520-mile span tying the San Francisco Bay area to Los Angeles and Anaheim at an estimated cost of $43 billion, van Ark said. Plans call for eventual expansions to Sacramento and San Diego. Critics had panned the first 65-mile route as the “train to nowhere” because it would start from the tiny town of Borden, connect to new stations in downtown Fresno and another one east of Hanford before ending in Corcoran, another small town. Authority board members hoped the expansion to an Amtrak station in Bakersfield, a city of 339,000 on the southern end of the valley, will put an end to critics’ derisions. “This makes a lot more sense,” board member Lynn Schenk said. “I’m pleased that we got the money, we thank Ohio and Wisconsin greatly.” The board picked the extension to Bakersfield over another option to go north toward

Debit card fee cap could mean higher banking costs BY EILEEN AJ CONNELLY AP PERSONAL FINANCE WRITER NEW YORK (AP), Dec 17 A proposed cap on the fees that banks charge for debit card transactions would substantially reduce the cost for businesses. But it’s started a death watch for debit card rewards and renewed predictions that free checking is done for. At issue is who will ultimately benefit from the savings? The Federal Reserve’s proposal to cap these fees, officially known as interchange fees, at 12 cents per transaction would enable retailers to pass on annual savings of $10 billion to $13 billion to consumers. But banks and card networks maintain that retailers will pocket the saving s. This would leave consumers to bear the brunt of the new law through higher costs for banking and reduced rewards programs.

In releasing its proposal Thursday, Fed staff said they found the cost to banks for processing is between 7 cents and 12 cents per transaction. Yet every time a customer swipes a debit card, the average fee is 44 cents. “The banks have a very sweet deal here,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, who sponsored the provision in the financial regulatory overhaul that ordered the Fed to set rules on these fees. The Illinois Democrat acknowledged that the legislation does not require merchants to share any cost reductions with customers, but said they’re likely to benefit at the checkout. “The retailer who is in competition with the restaurant around the corner is going to use this as an opportunity to lower prices,” Durbin said, comparing the swipe fee reduction to a business tax cut. If implemented, slashing interchange rates would be another rev-

Merced, 50 miles north of Fresno. Van Ark said staff engineers were still studying several alternatives for tracks to Merced, and picking a route now would carry a risk that it would not link up with nearby freight-rail lines used by Amtrak. The Federal Railroad Administration requires that any highspeed rail project be capable of ``independent utility,’’ meaning that it can be used by conventional passenger rail services, should the federal funding for bullet train systems run out. To demonstrate the authority’s commitment to expanding the route, the authority said some money will be set aside for station designs in Merced and Bakersfield. Authority spokeswoman Rachel Wall said the amount will be determined in a cooperative agreement with the FRA by the end of the month. ‘High-speed rail is about interconnectivity, it’s not about building that first portion,” van Ark said. “If we only build 100 miles in the Central Valley, that is not high-speed rail.” mmm

enue hit for banks. They’re already dealing with increased costs linked to other regulations in the financial overhaul, plus restrictions on overdraft fees and credit cards. Shawn Miles, group head of public policy for MasterCard Inc., said banks will have to compensate for the loss of revenue by adjusting the fees they charge consumers. “That’s the only way they could deal with something that was this dramatic,” he said. Wall Street and the banking industry were expecting the proposed cut would call for fee c uts of no more than 60 percent. The proposal is close to a 73 percent cut. “A very large percent of the consumers in the U.S. have access to low- or no- cost checking accounts and debit cards that give them ubiquitous access to their funds,” said Bill Sheedy, the head of Visa Inc.’s operations in the Americas. “You can’t squeeze the balloon and assume that the changes being proposed by the Fed won’t have a negati ve impact on how the industry operates.” Banks may see another, indirect, impact if debit fees are lowered so sharply. Analyst Burt Flickinger of Strategic Resource Group suggested many retailers continued on page 31

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Do you like to write about interesting topics? Are you a whiz with words and like to share your thoughts with others? Can you find something fascinating about lots of things around you? If so, maybe writing for the Tri-City Voice is in your future. We are looking for disciplined writers and reporters who will accept an assignment and weave an interesting and accurate story that readers will enjoy. Applicants must be proficient in the English language (spelling and grammar) and possess the ability to work within deadlines. If you are interested, submit a writing sample of at least 500 words along with a resume to tricityvoice@aol.com or fax to (510) 796-2462.

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Your Weekly Horoscope 12/26 - 12/01 BY MINERVA (AP) ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 You don't need to make this decision right now. Others are putting the pressure on, but it's always your choice. Before you agree to their demands, be sure this will work as well for you as it does for them. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 20 The difficulty in your situation is not what it appears to be. Hanging in there may seem futile but if you stick around you'll be glad you had the patience to keep the faith when the going got tough. GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 20 Watching the ones you love go through the mill is only painful until you realize that it's part of their growth process. You can't fix this. All you can do is be there for them and pray that they get the lesson. CANCER: JUNE 21 - JULY 20 The process of give and take is always an issue. You're giving more than your share to a situation that is totally out of balance. Caring too much about people and things works better when there is an equal exchange. LEO: JULY 21 - AUGUST 20

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Don't try to push what won't respond to force. Ease up and back off long enough to let others figure out what they want out of this. It'll be better for you if you know that they're here of their own free will. VIRGO: AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 20 Being drawn back into somebody's web is the last thing you need. Why is it that they keep coming back to haunt you? You've been here enough times to know that you can't trust them as far as anything goes. Give it up. LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 20 In the middle of a major transition life is expecting you to keep pouring half of your energy into things that you're totally done with. If you'd rather be gone with the wind, start by losing your sense of responsibility. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 21 NOVEMBER 20 Other people and their stuff have become your issue. You didn't come here to hold them together and you won't be good for anything if you keep neglecting the

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thing comes from within. Nothing's going to work if you ignore the part of your life that makes it worth living. PISCES: FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 20 Too much time has passed for you to keep holding this grudge. No matter how you feel, you can't let it eat you up. To dwell on what's over and done with keeps it alive and prevents you from living your life.

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. 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 Hills 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 Monday, Jan. 3 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Pioneer School Blythe St. and Jean Dr., Union City 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Alvarado Elementary Fredi St. and Smith St., Union City 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Greenhaven Apts. Alvarado Blvd. and Fair Ranch Rd., Union City 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School Deep Creek Rd. and Maybird Cir., Fremont Tuesday, Jan. 4 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, Jan. 5 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, Jan. 6 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

Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991. For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060. 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 Wednesday, Jan. 5 No Service

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BY SIMON WONG PHOTOS BY HILARY DRAKE, HAYWARD PD Hayward Animal Shelter’s “A Home for the Holidays” adop-

the occasion is a rabbit-specific event,” explained Christina Gin, Hayward Animal Shelter volunteer. “Similarly, ‘senior’ cats, such as Pinky, are more difficult to place than cuter kittens.”

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mal Shelter look forward to the community’s support and to placing as many of the animals that enter their care with new owners in 2011. Animal adoption is available year-round and is not restricted to adoption events. Please note that, as part of the city’s efforts to maintain a balanced budget, the Shelter will close from Thursday, December 23 to Friday, December 31, 2010 and re-open on Monday, January 3, 2011. Animals may be left in the “overnight box.” There will be staff caring for the animals during the furlough period.

Alex (renamed Max) with new owner, Rhonda. Charlene with new owner, Jackie.

tion event on December 11 and 12 saw the adoption of three dogs, an adult cat, two teenage kittens and a rabbit. “This event was special not only because some of our residents found new homes and families in time for Christmas but because rabbits are seldom adopted unless

Shelter staff and volunteers appreciate the interest shown by visitors, adopters and donors throughout the year and also wish to thank everyone who supported and participated in the Santa Paws Parade on December 4. The pet parade raised approximately $2,000 to help homeless animals. All at the Hayward Ani-

Jackson (teenage cat) with new owner, Melene.

For more information about animal services, contact Hayward Animal Shelter at (510) 293-7200 ext 7 or at 16 Barnes Court (at Soto Road and Jackson Street), Hayward. Also visit the City of Hayward’s website (www.ci.hayward.ca.us) and click on the “Pet of the Week” hyperlinks at the bottom of the homepage.

Alameda County appoints Chief Probation Officer SUBMITTED BY GUY ASHLEY

oday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors announced its appointment of David Muhammad as Alameda County Chief Probation Officer effective February 14, 2011. “Mr. Muhammad is a leader in the fields of juvenile justice and violence prevention and in reforming the juvenile justice system,” stated Board President Alice Lai-Bitker. Susan S. Muranishi, County Administrator added that “these are extremely challenging times for local government and David’s commitment to partnerships and innovation is key to providing services to our at-risk youth and adults.” David stated that “I am fully committed to serving our youth and to work collaboratively with the community and County staff to serve our residents and work with the stakeholders on the challenges facing the Probation Department.” David will return to Alameda County from New York City where he currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of the City’s Department of Probation - Adult Services and is responsible for overseeing 35,000 people on probation with a staff of 800. Prior to his position in New York City, David served as the Chief of Committed Services for the Department of Youth Rehabilitating Services in Washington, D.C., where his responsibilities included supervision of 300 staff, a $42 million annual budget and a juvenile institution with 900 youth in his department’s care. David was formerly the Executive Director of The Mentoring Center (TMC) in Oakland. Under his leadership, TMC doubled in staff size and tripled its budget as it became the premiere agency serving high at-risk youth. TMC’s work has become renowned in all three of its service areas: direct service, technical assistance and training, and policy advocacy. David received a BA in journalism from the Howard University School of Communications in Washington, D.C. In honor of his work with youth, David received the 2000 Community Leadership Award and Fellowship from The California Wellness Foundation, honoring community leaders who are involved in violence prevention. In 2002, he was awarded the prestigious Next Generation Leadership Award from The Rockefeller Foundation.

SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LAUREL ANDERSON The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved a franchise agreement with Rural/Metro Corporation as the exclusive provider of 911 Emergency Medical Ambulance Services in Santa Clara County. The decision follows a two-and-a-half year process. “This has been a lengthy, comprehensive and transparent process,” said Supervisor Dave Cortese, District 3. “While we’ve enjoyed a good relationship with AMR for the past several decades, that cannot be the basis for this decision. The Rural/Metro contract will be more beneficial to county residents.” State regulations require counties such as Santa Clara County, which operate Exclusive Operating Areas for ambulance services, to periodically issue a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP). The current RFP process began in May 2009, with formal and informal meetings with various stakeholders, including the cities, fire chiefs, hospitals and a variety of personnel in the emergency medical field. A consultant was retained to manage the process, draft RFP documents and review and validate the financial status of proposers. A formal Request for Proposals was issued and submissions were evaluated. In October, the Board of Supervisors authorized staff to begin negotiations with Rural/Metro.

“We’re pleased with the outcome of negotiations,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith. “The contract will ensure high quality service to county residents. The contract includes increased penalties if Rural/Metro fails to meet response times. We’re requiring a $5M performance bond and a $1.5M franchise fee which will enable us to put a 24/7 monitoring system in place.” The contract also requires Rural/Metro to purchase 55 state-of-the-art ambulances to provide better service. The change of service provider will have minimal impact on existing staff. All qualified EMT will be hired by Rural/Metro and other staff will have preferential status for any openings. Rural/Metro will operate fewer 24-hour shifts than are currently operated. Supervisor Liz Kniss, District 5 and Board President Ken Yeager, District 4 were the dissenting votes. Kniss preferred that the process be vetted more with constituents through a public workshop. “I’ve moved a little on this issue,” said Yeager. “Initially, I was uncomfortable and ready to throw out both bids. I’m worried there are still some questions and concerns in the community and the cities.” At Kniss’ request, the administration will provide quarterly reports on Rural/Metro’s performance on the contract. sss

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A cork in the eye is no way to spend the holiday SUBMITTED BY CHRISTINA CURAS For many, the countdown on New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate with friends and family and pop open a bottle of bubbly. But for others, it could mean getting hit in the eye with a champagne cork that could lead to a trip to the emergency room and even permanent vision loss. “Champagne cork eye injuries can have a devastating impact on

your vision,” said Kuldev Singh, M.D., M.P.H., clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Professor of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine. “Eye-related cork injuries can lead to acute glaucoma, detached retina and staining of the cornea, all of which can result in decreased vision. Many champagne cork-related eye injuries necessitate urgent surgery to prevent significant, permanent vi-

sion loss – a terrible way to spend the holidays.” A cork can fly up to 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle. “Incorrect popping of champagne corks is one of the most common holiday-related eye hazards. Anything that travels with such force can have a dangerous effect if it strikes your eye,” said Dr. Singh. Every year, warm bottles of champagne coupled with bad cork-removal techniques are responsible for causing serious, po-

in Commercial Interior Design. She has attended numerous painting workshops with well-known artists from all over the country and traveled with them to Europe. Currently, Gaudier teaches watercolor and focuses on commissions for home, garden, and pet portraits. Guest artist highlights animal portraits Wednesday, January 4 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Fremont Art Association Gallery 37659 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 www.FremontArtAssociation.org FREE

SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS The Fremont Art Association is featuring accomplished portrait painter Benita Gaudier as its guest artist for January. Gaudier will present her sensitive portraits of domestic and barnyard animals, and demonstrate her techniques. Painting animal portraits is an unexpected addition to her scenery work. This artist paints animals for her own enjoyment and by commission, with many happy clients in Marin County and the East Bay. She is charmed by the faces of animals and the emotional rewards of painting clients’ beloved pets. As an animal lover, she treats her subjects with sensitivity and perception. Due to an architectural background, her style combines realism with a touch of impressionism. Gaudier has studied art and painting her entire life and holds a degree

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tentially blinding injuries. “If you follow a few simple steps to properly open a bottle of champagne, you can keep your holidays enjoyable and safe,” says Dr. Singh. Here are some tips on opening a bottle of champagne properly: • Make sure sparkling wine is chilled to at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit before opening. The cork of a warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly. • Don’t shake the bottle. Shaking increases the speed at which the cork leaves the bottle thereby increasing your chances of severe eye injury. • To open the bottle safely, hold down the cork with the palm of your hand while removing the wire hood. Point the bottle at a 45-degree angle away from yourself and from any bystanders. • Place a towel over the entire top

of the bottle and grasp the cork. • Keep the bottle at a 45-degree angle as you slowly and firmly twist the bottle while holding the cork to break the seal. Continue to hold the cork while twisting the bottle. Continue until the cork is almost out of the neck. Counter the force of the cork using slight downward pressure just as the cork breaks free from the bottle. • Never use a corkscrew to open a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine. More information about eye safety and eye health is available at www.GetEyeSmart.org. To learn more about the American Academy of Ophthalmology or to find an ophthalmologist in your area, visit the Academy’s Web site at www.aao.org.

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For every end there is a beginning are planted to begin a new season of growth, would be more appropriate. In fact, this was so until the Romans attempted to create a unified calendar. Roman terminology for months of the year does not correspond to their placement in the ubiquitous solar calendar (i.e. seven (September), eight (October), nine (November) and ten (December). January and February were added later, about 700 B.C., to designate the beginning of Roman Consul terms of office. The “Julian Calendar” (46 B.C.) officially recognized January 1st as the first day of a New Year but it wasn’t until much later that

others, including the Catholic Church under the Gregorian calendar in 1582, recognized New Year’s Day in January. There is a New Years Day discrepancy between these calendars which accounts for New Year celebrations of Eastern Orthodox celebrations on January 14. Protestant nations including the British Empire (and the American colonies) continued to use March to mark the New Year until almost 200 years later. Those cultures following a Lunar calendar mark the New Year at a different time since cycles of the moon – from full to “new” - differ from that of the annual cycle of the sun.

Celebration of the New Year is intertwined with a variety of traditions including use of symbols such as rings, babies, parades and particular foods. Resolutions are common to fulfill the promise of better lives and good fortune, while embracing introspection of previous actions. Many break into song at the stroke of midnight with the melody and words of Auld Lang Syne, written as a variation of a Scottish song in the 1700s by Robert Burns. There is no need to travel outside the greater Tri-City area for festive celebrations. Events featuring live music, champagne toasts and New Year’s balloon

drops are hosted by many local restaurants, hotels, banquet halls and specialty venues. While some New Year’s Eve activities are focused solely on welcoming a new year, others such as the special afternoon celebration for children at Chabot Space and Science Center emphasize a theme. This New Year, it is “green” with the slogan, “reduce, re-use and re-joice.” New Year’s Day offers much more than watching parades and football on television. Outdoor activities abound at local regional parks during the New Year weekend including butterfly walks at Ardenwood, a New Year’s Day

SUBMITTED BY SCOTT ANDERSON The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the all important financial application used by all colleges and universities across the United States. Its importance in determining actual out of pocket costs for college cannot be overstated. On January 1, the 2011/2012 FAFSA form will be available to file with the Department of Education. Every student who plans to be in college for the 2011/2012 year needs to file this form as quickly as possible. Why is the FAFSA important? FAFSA is not only used by the government for eligibility for the Pell Grants and Stafford Loans, but it is also used by the colleges and universities to help determine a student’s eligibility for various grants and scholarships. Many colleges and universities require the FAFSA even for non-need based sources of funds such as choral scholarships and academic awards. When does it need to be filed? The earliest time you can file a FAFSA is January 1 of the year before the college year in question. If your student is starting college in the fall of 2011, then their FAFSA needs to be filed at the beginning of 2011. The critical deadlines for filing the FAFSA are dictated by the colleges’ financial aid priority deadlines which can typically be found at the colleges’ websites. Most colleges have financial aid priority deadlines which fall from February through April. Some colleges may be earlier. The bottom line is the financial aid priority deadlines most often come long before your taxes are due, so don’t wait around to complete your taxes before filing the FAFSA. The FAFSA can be submitted with estimated tax information. You can always go back and update it later after the taxes are completed. But always make sure your FAFSA is filed before the financial aid priority deadline. Who needs to file? For the majority of students, both the parents and the students will need to file information on the FAFSA. Each student going to college needs their own individual FAFSA form. What information goes on the FAFSA? The FAFSA is going to ask for the parent’s income and assets, the student’s income and assets, and some basic demographic information. Most of the information you need can be taken from your most recent tax returns, bank statements, and investment statements. How do I file the FAFSA? You can still file the FAFSA on a paper form which can be acquired through your high school guidance counselor or a college financial aid office. However, it is highly recommended to file using the online FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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he Christmas holiday was made quite special for six Fremont families, thanks to a “Pizza With Santa” party on December 18 at the Centerville Presbyterian Church sponsored by Niles Rotary Club. The party began with children and their parents gathered around a table full of craft supplies where the children were able to decorate picture frames they would later use for a family photo taken with Santa Claus. After the frames were artfully decorated, two gentle horses arrived for

rides around the parking lot. Most, if not all, of the children had never ridden or even petted a real horse before, so the rides were a special treat. The huge smiles and giggles of excitement were shared by the children, with Rotarians and parents taking photos of the kids on horses. One little girl could not have had a bigger, more beautiful smile, as she took several horse rides. Niles Rotary President Rakesh Sharma even took a ride. The horses were provided and walked by Niles Rotarians Manuel Franco and Sandra & Daren Young. Next was the bounce house, where the children could jump about, getting ready

hike, morning photography, an archeological experience at Coyote Hills or horseback riding at Sunol. Hiking trails will be open around the area including East Bay Regional Parks, Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge and Ed Levin County Park. Some websites to visit about New Year outdoor weekend activities include: http://www.fws.gov/desfbay/ (Don Edwards) www.ebparks.org (Ardenwood, Coyote Hills, Sunol) http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site /parks

for the arrival of Santa Claus. Each family posed with Santa and received their gifts. Santa was a Niles Rotarian, whose Santa resume included an education at Washington High School and a career as a professional football player. Photos of each family were taken and printed right away for the photo frames by Niles Rotarian John & Joan Kimber. Gifts for the families were made possible by donations from many Niles Rotarians who also volunteered, along with their families, to help with the party. Gift shopping was done by Judy Zlatnik, who interviewed each family to learn of their needs. The families were so humble and careful with their “wish lists” that Judy had to remind them that the children could also receive toys in addition to the clothes and practical things they needed. One girl got a small sewing machine and fabric because she liked to sew clothes for the family; another student (educationally inclined) just wanted a desk where he could do his homework. All were truly appreciative of their gifts. Judy shopped Fremont for most of the gifts, though a few things were purchased online. The families selected for the event were very low-income families, referred by the City of Fremont Human Services Department. The party concluded with a pizza lunch. As the Niles Rotarians cleaned up after the party, event chairperson and Niles Rotarian Rose Everndon-Andrade said, “This is my most favorite day of the year! It is a gift to be able to provide something special for these families – we are blessed.” Earlier in December, Niles Rotary worked with the local Blue Star Moms to fund and pack 116 care packages for servicemen and women serving in our armed forces overseas. Niles Rotarian Bob Hagg chaired the project; packing was completed by Interact students from Fremont Christian and Washington High Schools with assistance from Niles Rotarians Steve & Terri Landon and Mary Lynn Pelican. Bob Hagg noted that the care packages bring a “little bit of home” to men and women serving around the world, especially young people who are not receiving boxes or letters from home. These holiday projects are just a couple of many service projects of the Rotary Clubs in the area. For more information about local Rotary clubs, visit www.tricityrotary.org.

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Five tips to curb your child’s cheating ways SUBMITTED BY DR. MICHAEL HARTNETT As technology has evolved to provide a vast wealth of information at any time and anywhere, cheating has never been easier. From classmates receiving completed homework via a mass e-mail to answers popping up on iPhones during a test, cheating has become as simple as text messaging. Here are five ways to prevent your teenagers from falling to such temptation, assuring you that they are attending school to learn rather than to learn how to cheat. 1. Check your child’s homework every night. This advice may sound a little intense and age inappropriate by the time your child is in high school, but how else can parents truly know what their teenagers are doing at school and what he/she is actually learning? A good sign that a teenager is cheating is the absence of substantive work. Naturally, teenagers can claim that they didn’t have any homework, and while such a claim is possible, it is highly unlikely night after night. When students don’t ever open textbooks or complete assignments from them, the parents should also be suspicious. Yes, teachers can give materials online or as attachments (and increasingly do so in this cyberage), but again the students should be able to concretely show how they have completed those assignments, too. 2. Create a device-free zone of at least an hour a day for studying. This approach is particularly important to take during summer vacations and holidays. Most teenagers are so addicted to technology that their lives seem barren without being able to text message a friend or check online constantly about anything or everything. Yes, students can multi-task, but can they uni-task with the intense concentration that is often required to do an assignment well? Any hour a day by themselves without connections to cyberspace or to their friends is an hour of studying and learning they have devoid of cheating. It provides a great opportunity to improve their concentration skills without distractions, so necessary to achieve well on standardized tests like the SAT and to be better prepared for the demands of college and the workplace. Indeed an argument teenagers will make is that they need the internet/computer to complete whatever assignment is in front of them. Unfortunately, they are often right, especially given the fact that they will type up many of their assignments, so much so that a laptop almost becomes an appendage of the student. However, teenagers also greatly exaggerate their need for the computer, and if you hold firm and fast to the one-hour rule, students will easily be able to fill that time with studying and still have enough time to use their various electronic devices to complete assignments. In fact, they are more likely to allocate their time efficiently rather than dawdling in text-chats with their friends because they need to use the computer more as a workstation tool than an entertainment and social center.

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n Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Santa Clara Valley Water District released Requests for Proposals (RFP) for three grant programs, offering $4.46 million in available funds. The majority of this funding is coming from the voter-approved Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan (Clean, Safe Creeks). Eligible applicants will compete for grants to create new trails and open spaces, construct environmental enhancement projects, and implement watershed stewardship projects. “Not only does our grant program help to meet specific objectives passed by the voters; it also helps us to fulfill our district mission,” said Board Chair Richard Santos.” As watershed stewards of Santa Clara County we work hard to manage the environment and natural resources and providing these grants helps us reach more communities.” Trail and Open Space Grant Program –The objective of the trails element is to provide public access to 70 miles of trails or open space along creeks and in the watersheds. Approximately $2 million in funding is available for this year’s grant cycle. Environmental Enhancement Implementation Grant Program – Creation of additional wetlands, riparian habitat and favorable stream conditions for fisheries and wildlife (equivalent to 100 acres of tidal or riparian habitat created or restored). Approximately $1.8 million in fund-

3. Give your teenagers practice tests the day before an exam. If you know what they are studying and see the materials they are studying, then you can determine whether they are truly engaged in the learning process. If their materials are sparse and generated from websites, then you know they are either cheating or performing poorly. 4. Talk to your teenagers honestly and realistically about cheating. That means you cannot be too self-righteous or judgmental about cheating. Acknowledge that cheating is prevalent, and understand that you are asking for your teenagers to be exceptional instead of conforming to a pervasive cheating culture. In other words, you will have to address some hard questions that every red-blooded American teenager will ask: “Mom and Dad, if I’m getting good grades and succeeding in school, what does it matter if I cheat? I’m learning how to succeed and thrive and isn’t that what school and life really about?” These questions become particularly challenging when your teenagers complain about learning subject material far removed from career interests: “How is reading ‘Hamlet’ going to help me become a mechanical engineer?” Unfortunately, a cerebral response about developing critical thinking and analytical skills probably won’t cut it with your teenagers. Your best bet may well be to explain how skills in diverse fields make someone more adaptable and marketable. Explain how mental conditioning is similar to physical conditioning, in that exercising the areas you are least interested in can increase strength and confidence overall, by eliminating weaknesses. Will your teenagers embrace this argument? Probably not, but at least they’ll better understand why you are committed to their learning rather than their cheating, why you are checking their homework every night, why you are taking away their computer an hour a night, and why you are giving them practice tests. 5. Avoid clichés. Do not tell your teenagers, “You know if you cheat, you are only cheating yourself.” That’s a pretty abstract notion and when teenagers are getting A’s cheating, then the cliché seems even more obtuse. And I wouldn’t try “Cheaters never prosper.” The truth is they do prosper. Cheaters may be ignorant and morally corrupt, but your sons and daughters have seen too many do well in school. However, most teenagers buy the argument that cheating will only get them so far. Ultimately, you have your own tough question to ask them: “What knowledge and skills will you have after you’re done cheating away your high school years?” Dr. Michael Hartnett has been a high school English teacher, college professor, and SAT instructor/tutor for more than 20 years and is the author of “The Great SAT Swindle.” For more information, please visit www.MichaelHartnett.net.

ing is available for this year’s grant cycle. Watershed Stewardship Grant Program – Focus on continued reduction of pollutants from urban runoff, general surface water quality protection, healthy creek and bay ecosystems, creations of additional wetlands, and open spaces, trails and parks along creeks. Approximately $660,000 in funding is available for this year’s grant cycle. Since its inception, the Environmental Enhancement Implementation Grant Program has funded the creation or restoration of 358 acres of habitat, exceeding the Clean, Safe Creeks outcome of 100 acres. To date, the Watershed Stewardship Grant Program has awarded approximately $943,000 in funding to 52 projects. The following entities are eligible to submit grant applications: Cities; Towns; Santa Clara County; Open space districts; Internal units of the Santa Clara Valley Water District; Local non-profit organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status All RFP responses are due March 15, 2011. To assist entities interested in applying for these grants, the water district will be holding workshops in January. RFPs are now available at http://www.valleywater.org/Services/HealthyCreeksandEcoSystems.aspx. Please direct all inquiries, correspondence and grant applications to Brian Mendenhall, Project Manager, at (408) 265-2607, ext. 3093 or via email at bmendenhall@valleywater.org.

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

Saturday, Jan. 1

New Year’s Day Butterfly Walk

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Use spotting scopes to see them up close

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Saturday, Jan 1

New Year’s Day Hike R

Noon – 3 p.m. Explore the park and see birds and wildlife

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont 1-888-327-2757, option 2,3 Sunday, Jan. 2

Meet the Monarchs R

11 a.m. - Noon Unravel the mysteries of the Monarch butterfly

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, Jan. 2

Ohlone Village Site Walk $

10 a.m. - Noon Visit ancient village site and discuss Ohlone cultures

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 Sunday, Jan. 2

Sun Rising Across the Marsh $

6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Take photographs of Coyote Hills wildlife

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 Tuesday, Jan. 4

Computer Tutoring

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. One-on-one help with basic computer skills

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 Wednesday, Jan. 5

Blood Drive

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Donate blood

American Red Cross Bus 39300 Civic Center Dr., Fremont (800) 733-2767 Continuing Events:

Exhibits

and

Thursdays Saturdays, through - 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

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

BY MARGARET TALT “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Picasso

ine Art. Ask a dozen people how to recognize Fine Art and you’ll receive a dozen different answers. What is Fine Art and who gets to define what it is? One East Bay curator answered frankly, “The definition eludes me.” An artist stated, “It’s an intriguing question and one which I actually prefer to avoid.” Can the term be applied to quilting, jewelry making, found objects combined into sculpture, basketry, or any of the items usually referred to as crafts? Artist Diane La Mountaine, commissioner for District 2 of the Alameda County Arts Commission and a member of the Union City Public Art Board, thinks the term can be applied to most created items. The artist must be very aware of the surrounding world, and that the basic training of the mind and ongoing exercise of any particular skill leads to a higher level of art. La Mountaine says, “A practiced artist, in any field, brings forth a higher level of art, or ‘Fine’ art.” She further offered, “If one studies the masters, art history, and spends time in fine art museums, it is easier to understand what it took and still takes to create a piece of art that will stand for hundreds of years as an example of Fine Art.” From Patty O’Rourke, president of the Fremont Art Association, comes this thought: “When an artist’s work evolves … offering a compelling, appealing and inspiring form … it may be considered Fine Art. However, if the Fine Art form brings a smile to your heART, then the heck with ‘Fine,’ call it ‘Divine.’” O’Rourke believes the term “Fine Art” is no longer restricted to the visual arts of painting and sculpture, and that it can be applied to almost all forms of creativity. On the other hand, from Milpitas comes still another response. “… if a two-year-old produces a drawing that produces a tremendous emotional response, it may be more important than the work of a professional artist… this is what makes art so fantastic and important to the world. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Larry Voellger, president of the Milpitas Alliance for the Arts, goes on to express his feeling that art is for art’s sake, not for any utilitarian purpose, and that crafts do not fit that category. Defining what constitutes Fine Art is difficult, even for artists, and the status of the crafts is up in the air too. As you can see, artists do not agree on whether crafts can be Fine Art, even though creative and beautiful. La Mountaine believes the term Fine Art can be applied to most created items, Voellger thinks the term cannot be applied to crafts, and O’Rourke goes for whatever makes you happy. If you would like to weigh in and comment on what does or does not constitute Fine Art, or if you wish to call attention to a particularly nice piece of public art in your area that you think qualifies as Fine Art and why, e-mail the Fremont Cultural Arts Council at FCAC@linkville.com. In the final analysis, perhaps it is the public who decides what Fine Art is, the people who buy or view the creations of artists. Time, culture, place, and a little luck too may all play important parts in the process. The oft-heard expression, “I don’t know anything about art, but I know what I like!” may be the deciding factor. Fine Art, like beauty, may indeed be in the eye of the beholder.

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The Rebel Figure in American Literature and Film:

The Interconnected Lives of John Steinbeck and James Dean A BOOK REVIEW BY ROBERT A. GARFINKLE John Steinbeck and James Dean met only once in real life. However, San Francisco Bay Area author and teacher, Dr. Audry Lynch, intertwines their lives in this interesting look at their remarkably similar backgrounds and why she considers them to be rebel figures in literature and film. I am not aware of any biography of these two men in which the biographer has compared the lives of these two icons of American art during the last century. This book is not an in-depth biography of either man, rather a serious look at the commonality of the rebellious lives, loves, and work of John Steinbeck and James Dean. Steinbeck and Dean met on the movie set of Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” while Dean was being tested for the leading role of Cal Trask. Reportedly, Steinbeck did not like Dean, but gave the director and producer of the movie, Elia Kazan, authorization to use Dean for the part. Did Steinbeck recognize something in Dean that reminded the best-selling author of his own past, fictionalized in Cal Trask? We will never really know. For most of us, there is something in our personal history that holds a strong influence over our lives - a book, movie, sports hero, political leader, or family member. For both of our subject men, it was a book that each man read in early life that stayed with him and, to some extent, dominated his actions. For Steinbeck, the book was a version of Thomas Malory’s Morte d’Arthur. He was introduced to this work as a child and in several of his books, Steinbeck would return to the themes of chivalry and the code of knights. Morte d’Arthur is about life in the court of King Arthur. One only has to look at the character of Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath to see knightly action in defense of the defenseless, skillfully used by this master of words. For Dean, the book that had great influence in his life was the children’s classic The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery. He was introduced to the book as an adult and kept a wellmarked up copy with him until the end. Dean would recite lines from the book to friends at almost every opportunity. He was mesmerized by the book’s profound philosophical observations about human nature. Dr, Lynch proposes that in Dean’s imagination, he may have identified with the little prince. Both men were fixated on reaching their goals: becoming a writer in the case of Steinbeck and Dean’s pursuit of acting star-

dom and fame. Ambition influenced their lives and loves. Steinbeck was known as a womanizer but failed in most of his relationships with women. He had trouble with faithfulness and cheated on his wives when the opportunity presented itself. Dean also had problems with keeping relationships not only with women, but his male lovers as well. Dean used relationships to further his goal, usually resulting in a breakup. Both men, lacking solid relationships, tended to be loners for most of their lives. Dr. Lynch unites Dean and Steinbeck by covering their childhood family influences. Both men were apparently close to their mothers but had trouble relating to fathers who gave them little attention or support. Small town mores and the bigotry of their neighbors also played parts in defining these men. They rebelled against perceived injustices and were labeled as “outsiders or as rebellious and defiant about accepted societal norms” by the people around them. Although both tried to leave their rural hometowns, each ended up being buried in the places of their birth. Steinbeck wrote about Salinas, California in such negative manners in his defense of the farm workers, that he was reviled in his hometown by the owners of those farms. The knightly Steinbeck was simply defending the defenseless with his words and paid a heavy price for it. It is ironic that now, after receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature and his passing, he

is celebrated in Salinas. The home where he was born is now a museum and the National Steinbeck Center is located a few blocks away in the city’s downtown. Fans still drive a short distance out of town to his grave and visit Canary Row in Monterey. They yearn to feel the presence of Steinbeck. Likewise, Dean tried to escape from his rural upbringing in Fairmont, Indiana, only to be returned there for burial. Lynch mentions that many people in Fairmont were glad to see Jimmy Dean leave - to go live with his father in Santa Monica, California. They disliked the motorcycle-riding troublemaker. Like Steinbeck, the Midwestern rebel is also now celebrated in his hometown. Both men received the trappings of fame after their deaths. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to read the works of Steinbeck and wants to learn more about the Nobel Prize winning author or fans of James Dean who want to know what drove him to become such a powerful and beloved actor. These two men achieved goals that most can only dream of. Maybe that is why we want to learn more about them. “The Rebel Figure in American Literature and Film: The Interconnected Lives of John Steinbeck and James Dean” By: Audry Lynch, 109 pages; index, $89.95 (The Edwin Mellen Press; hardback; ISBN-13: 978-0-7734-4662-5)

Garbage service and free tree recycling for Newark residents Tri-Cities Waste Management is providing free Holiday Tree Recycling on regular collection days in January Newark residents are asked to place clean trees (free of flocking, ornaments, tinsel and stands: plastic, metal or nailed wood) curbside. Cut trees to 5’6’ lengths. 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. Recycled holiday trees are ground to create Ever-

green Mulch, a soil amendment that nourishes acidloving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons and blueberries. Evergreen Mulch is available for purchase at the WM EarthCare Center located at 2615 Davis Street, San Leandro (510) 563-4216. Visit website: wmearthcare.com to learn more. 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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SUBMITTED BY ALICIA JONES The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie comes to life at Jackson Theater at Ohlone College in Fremont, when StarStruck Theatre opens its 16th season with the beloved family musical, “Annie.” Through three weekends from January 8-23, the cast of more than 60 children and teens from throughout the southeast San Francisco Bay Area will delight all generations with Annie’s message to never give up hope. “While Annie is a perennial favorite among girls, I hope parents won’t brush this off as just a ‘chick show,’” urged StarStruck Artistic Director Lori Stokes. “Boys –and family members of all ages – will find there’s a lot to like in this musical, such as a radio variety show with a masked announcer and sound effects man, comedic characters, and fast-paced ensemble dance numbers.” Based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie,” the musical “Annie” follows the urchin’s ever-hopeful quest to find her birth parents despite the machinations of the dastardly Miss Hannigan, “warden” of the Municipal

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Girls Orphanage where Annie’s story begins. Her journey takes her to a Depression-era Hooverville, the streets and delights of New York City, the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, with a side trip to the inner circle of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s cabinet. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.: Saturday, Jan. 8 and Sunday, Jan. 9; Friday, Jan. 14 - Sunday, Jan. 16; and Friday, Jan. 21 - Sunday, Jan. 23. The performance on Friday, Jan. 14 will also include American Sign Language interpretation. “Annie” Fridays through Sundays January 8 - 23 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee Jackson Theater in the Smith Center Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-1319 www.starstrucktheatre.org Tickets: $20-25

Calling all math and science educators! SUBMITTED BY ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION Apply for the 2011 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards, sharing your work to demonstrate excellence in math and science. The Intel Schools of Distinction Awards will provide funding for educators for innovative 21st century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and science. Your school could win a grant of up to $25,000 from the Intel Foundation and more than $100,000 in products and services from program award sponsors. Deadline to register is February 17, 2011. For more information, visit www.intel.com.

SUBMITTED BY CLINT JOHNS BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH The 5th Annual Holiday Reception for ChimeIn took place on December 16 at the Hayward City Hall Rotunda. Money raised will be used to purchase musical instruments, sheet music, and support music programs at Hayward schools. Attendees mingled, listened to brief speeches and sampled refreshments, then generously opened their checkbooks. Since inception, this popular fundraising event has collected over $100,000 for Hayward’s school music programs. Students from several local schools including the Mt. Eden Chamber Choir and Jazz Ensemble, entertained during the event. According to the Alameda County Superintendent Schools, Sheila Jordan, “Chime-In began as a coalition of District, City and County personnel working together and then became its own separate non-profit organization.” Jordan adds, “The now annual Chime-In fundraising event demonstrates how the city of Hayward, the County Office of Education, Hayward Unified School District, the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses are working together to help students and support music in the schools.”

BY MONICA RHOR FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Jessica Alexander’s wedding was everything she had envisioned: a private gathering by her summer house on an Iowa lake. There was a pink and purple color scheme, a butterfly motif, and a dessert bar rather than a full meal. And, wearing a short periwinkle dress designed “to show off her legs,” was Alexander’s minister and bridesmaid, Anna-Megan Raley, a close friend who was ordained online specifically to perform the ceremony.

Does your company have a closet of eWaste? We accept the following items for just a $5 fee: CPUs, VCRs, DVD players, printers, copiers, fax machines, stereos, typewriters, and cameras. We’ll even come pick it up! Call (510) 5907510 and mention that Irvington High ITA referred you. Support Irvington’s Information Technology Academy Clubs: High Tech Militia (HTM), Robotics, MouseSquad Tech Support, and Young Makers’/Inventors. For more information on Irvington High School’s environmental impact and past and currently funded projects, check out: http://www.irvington.org/green. Electronic Waste Collection Fund-Raiser Saturday, January 15 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Irvington High School 41800 Blacow Rd., Fremont (510) 590-7510 $5 fee requested to benefit Irvington’s Information Technology Clubs

Raley, a blogger for the Houston Chronicle, didn’t even know she had been ordained until Alexander and her mother sprang the news at the bridal shower. They had already paid a $25 fee and filled out a form with her name and address, making her the Rev. Raley. “I thought it was a joke. I’m sure that I put it on Facebook and Twitter,” said Raley. ‘But I had heard about people getting ordained to perform weddings. So, I said: ‘Sure, I’d love to.’’’ Nontraditional? Perhaps. A growing trend? Definitely. More and more engaged cou-

ples are turning to friends or family members to perform their wedding ceremony. They say it is more personal, relatively stressfree and cheaper. It is also surprisingly fast and simple. Getting ordained requires little more than finding an online ministry that performs ordinations, and filling out a short form with your name and address. Some websites require a nominal fee for paperwork; others don’t charge anything. Prospective brides and grooms should look into the website and local marriage laws, however, to continued on page 34

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UC United wins Founders’ Cup SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER OROZCO UC United began their championship run last Saturday, December 11 at Central Park in Fremont by defeating Mustang Red Hots (San Ramon) 2-0. Dropping their second match on Sunday to Figgarden Bullard Fire (Fresno) 1-3, they rebounded later that day to keep their playoff hopes alive, defeating East Diablo Dynamite 5-1. After first round play with a 2-1 tournament record, UC United advanced to the quarter-final single elimination round. On Saturday December 18, UC United took it to FC Clovis Crossfire, outscoring them 3-1 (Felicia A. had 2 goals, Angelique B. had 1 goal) advancing to the semi-final match. Only three hours later, UC United found themselves in a knockout match vs. neighboring SACYSL Pumas (South Alameda County). A last minute goal by Deandra L. tied the game 1-1 in regulation and after a scoreless OT, UC goalie Courtney F. held SACYSL to 3 goals in 6 penalty kick attempts for a 4-3 victory. On Sunday, December 20, UC United

BY BIFF JONES Boys Soccer Milpitas High School Trojans of coach Bill Leffler hosted and played Amador Valley High School of Pleasanton to a scoreless tie last Monday, Dec. 20, in their final preseason match. Trojans are a young team starting three freshman and three sophomores and did well to hold the more experienced and taller Amador team to a tie. Led by goalie Zach Ebright, the Trojan defense of Daniel Shak, Daniel Galvan, Tre Le,

had their work cut out for them in the championship match vs. the same Figgarden Bullard Fire team that defeated United 3-1 in the second match of the tournament. United would need mental toughness to overcome a constant rain with very cold conditions, physical conditioning to overcome the toll of playing their sixth match of the tournament, and more im-

Adrian Arenas and Tyler Cannu was the story of the day for Milpitas. Helping out the “D” were forwards and midfielders Ramiro Ceja, Martin Lopez, Ben Leung, Jesus Gonzalez, Hardip Singh, Antonio Gonzalez, Andres Romero and Daniel Nguyen. Milpitas is now 33-1 and opens Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL), El Camino Division play at home on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 3:30 p.m. against Cupertino High School. Coach Leffler's goal this year is to win El Camino, weaker of the two SCVAL divisions (De Anza being the other) and finish with an overall record of .500 or above. This would give them an automatic bid to the Central Coast Section (CCS) soccer playoffs. Girls Soccer Head coach Mike Tomlin's Milpitas girls enter 2011 at 3-3-1 and are also in the El Camino Division of SCVAL. They open league play at Cupertino on Jan. 5, 5:45 p.m. then return home

portantly emotional resolve to shake off the earlier 3-1 loss to Bullard Fire. UC United players overcame all obstacles with a 2-1 victory in OT. A last second goal by Deandra L. secured the title of 2010 CYSA Founder Cup Champions! Forwards Felicia A. led UC with three goals and Deandra L. had two clutch goals in both semifinal and championship

Jan. 7, 3:30 p.m. for a league game against Lynbrook High School of San Jose. Wrestling Wrestlers of Milpitas coach Kent Mitchell are 0-1 so far this year and have their first home meet on Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m. also vs. Lynbrook. Mike Estrada, head wrestling coach at California School for the Deaf (CSD), sees his wrestlers open its dual meet season at home on Jan. 6, 6 p.m. against Albany High School. Girls Basketball Debbi Ayers, coach of CSD, has her girls playing in the West Coast Jamboree in Antioch Dec. 27 to 30. They then open Bay Counties League (BCL) play at Contra Costa Christian (CCC) High School of Walnut Creek on Jan. 4 and play Thursday, Jan. 6, at Oakland Military Institute (OMI). CSD remains at 6-1. Head coach Michie Sierra's girls of Fremont Christian High School also will play in the West Coast Jamboree. They then return home to host BCL foe OMI on Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. FC girls are 3-3. Milpitas girls of coach Klint Chang saw his Trojans lose at Livermore High School, 69-41,

games. Goalie Courtney F. allowed only three goals all weekend while holding SACYSL to 50 percent on penalty kicks. Angelique B. contributed a goal in the first game and a game-saving defensive goal stop in regulation in the championship game to force OT. The CYSA Founders’ Cup Championship highlights a phenomenal season in which UC United finished league play (Fremont, Newark, UCYSL) with a stellar 12-1 record clinching the U14 Girls Division League Championship Cup. Congratulations to UC United for Union City Youth Soccer League’s first CYSA Cup Championship of the 2010-11 season! UC United team players are: Felicia Arroy, Angelique Bonilla, Lorna Calderon, Leah Chong, Tatiana Cook, Alicia Corniel Ochoa, Julisa Elizade, Courtney Facha, Karen Gomez Frias, Sara Huete, Kristen Kowaki, Deandra Lee, Jenny Ly, Lauren Maldonado, Liana Ochoa, Lauren Orozco, Gina Southard. Coaches are Jeff Orozco, Antonio Ochoa, assistant coach Jeffrey Orozco and Team Mom Susie Orozco. Sponsors of the team are Fremont Chapel of the Roses, and Carol Dutra-Vernaci, EA.

last Tuesday, Dec. 21. Milpitas trailed 35-22 at the half, closed the gap to 41-34 after three quarters then saw Livermore pull away in the fourth for the victory. Trojans were led by Mehreen Khan with eight points and Joann Chau and Julia Regalado with seven each. Milpitas will play in the Folsom High School Tournament Dec. 27 to 30 before returning home to open El Camino Division play at home Jan. 5, 7 p.m. against Santa Clara High School. Trojan Ladies dropped to 3-5. Boys Basketball Coach Curtis Coffey of Fremont Christian High School Warriors boys lost a home game to Irvington High School last Tuesday, 60-48. Irvington led 2822 at the half, Warriors closed to 37-35 after three quarters then Irvington out scored the hosts 23-13 in the fourth. Jeremiah Herzog led FC with 20 points while Smith had 18 points for Irvington. Warrior boys open the Liberty Classic (Dec. 28 to 30) at Red Bluff High School against Mercy High School of San Francisco. They then travel to OMI on Jan. 4 and come home to host Chinese Christian High School of

San Leandro Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m. Coffey's boys fell to 3-5. CSD, under coach Oskar Schugg, has his boys playing in the Head-Royce High School of Oakland Classic December 28 to 30. CSD then opens BCL play at home against Contra Costa Christian on Jan. 4 at 5:30 p.m. before hosting OMI Thursday, Jan. 6, 6 p.m. CSD is 4-2. Milpitas, under coach Champ Wrencher, lost 62-33 at Bellarmine College Prep of San Jose on Saturday, Dec. 18. Buddy Ames led Milpitas with 16 points. Tuesday, Dec. 21, saw the Trojans travel to Watsonville High School and drop a close 49-46 decision. Trojans led 2721 at the half but could not hold on as the hosts out scored Milpitas by nine points in the second half. Marcus Rita led the Trojans with 10 points including two 3pointers. Thursday, Dec. 23, Milpitas traveled to undefeated Piedmont Hills of San Jose and lost, 53-27. Next up for the Trojans is the Cain Classic, Dec. 28 and 29. Trojans open against Gunderson of San Jose, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. They then open El Camino Division play at home, Jan. 4, 7 p.m. vs. Santa Clara. Milpitas is now 2-8.

Kennedy, Irvington earn big wins before Christmas BY JEFF WEISINGER PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW In way may be the best year for the John F. Kennedy High boys basketball team, Santa may have brought them a bigger gift just a few days before Christmas, as the Titans defeated Alhambra High 63-44 to improve to 9-1 on the season Wednesday night, Dec. 22. After finishing the first quarter tied at 18, the Titans went on a roll, holding Alhambra to just single digits in the second and third quarter, outscoring them a combined 33-16 between both quarters, and finished strong with a 12point fourth. The Titans saw even more Christmas cheer after their 15point, 74-59 win over Encinal Thursday night, Dec. 23. Kennedy took an early 21-8 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, dropping 21 points again in the second to take a 42-29 halftime lead. Kennedy’s victories puts them at 10-1 entering conference play. Irvington 60, Fremont Christian 48 Meanwhile, Mission Valley Athletic

League rival Irvington High School also received the early gift of a holiday win in their 60-48 victory over Fremont Christian. Despite barely hanging on to a tight six-point lead against Fremont Christian at half, who cut that deficit to just two-

win and send Fremont Christian their fifth loss of the season. American 57, Granada 43 Even the American High Eagles got the early Christmas gift of a win, defeating Granada 57-43 to push them over .500 (6-

points, 37-35, after the third, the Vikings got hot when they needed to, dropping 23 points in the fourth quarter to clinch the

5). The Eagles trailed 21-20 at halftime, this after leading by a point 13-12 after the first. But American stormed out in the

third quarter, outscoring Granada 19-6 in the third to push them toward the win. Liberty 57, Washington 36 However, not everyone had a “Merry Christmas win”. In fact, in the case of the Washington Huskies, they found coal in their stocking after scoring a season-low 36 in their 57-36 loss against Liberty High. The orange and black started strong, trailing by just four point at half, 21-17. However Liberty took charge in the second half outscoring the Huskies 23-11 in the fourth to close them out for the win. College Park 81, Mission San Jose 49 In the third place game of the Roy Ghiggeri Invitational, the Mission San Jose Warriors ended up taking fourth place overall after losing to College Park 81-49. College Park was in charge all game, scoring 20 or more points in the first three quarters each. MSJ trailed 23-10 after the first and could never come back, especially after being outscored 26-15 in the third quarter. For a complete rundown of scores in boys prep basketball, log onto the Tri-City Voice Sports website at http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

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MVAL girls hoops shoot-around BY NICK ZAMBRANO PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW HOMESTEAD 26, NEWARK MEMORIAL 38 With a roster that carries three of the Mission Valley Athletic League’s top five scorers, the Lady Cougars were able to muster just enough offense to squeak past the girls from Homestead High on Dec. 22. Senior Kelsey Pease - averaging 14 points per game led Newark’s arsenal with her 18 points and eight rebounds. She was the only Cougar to break double digits in the points category. Newark’s other top weapons, Taylor Norman and Taylor Presley, were stagnant. Team leading scorer Norman (14.5 PPG) was good enough for six points and five boards. She is also second in rebounding in the MVAL with 8.5 per contest. Presley, who is currently averaging 14.3 a clip, scraped by with seven points. On a brighter note, the Lady Cougars may have found another rebounding threat to go along side Norman. Sophomore Tarryn Clark snatched 10 rebounds in the Homestead affair and is now third on the team with 54 total boards. After the Christmas break, will enjoy a slight, warm-up in the form of the Lady Cougar Classic Tournament before the start of the MVAL season. They will host an inferior MenloAtherton team in the opening round on Dec. 28. After the tournament is through, Newark will start MVAL play at American on Jan. 4. MISSION SAN JOSE 47, SAN RAMON VALLEY 40 Make it 10 straight for head coach Doug Sakamoto and company. San Ramon Valley was unable to provide much of a challenge to Mission’s stellar start. Practicing conservative defense, this is only the second time during the 10-game span that the Lady Warriors have let an oppo-

nent obtain 40 points or more. The closest anyone has come to turning the tides on Mission was Castro Valley High, who fell short 50-48 back on Dec. 9. MSJ can continue the impressive start with another great performance against Newport Harbor in the Costa Mesa Winter Classic on Dec. 27. Upon their finish in Costa Mesa, Mission will get the MVAL portion of their schedule underway when they play Kennedy on Jan. 4. JOHN F. KENNEDY 70, YERBA BUENA 32 Kennedy junior Haley McDaniel continues to impress as she went off for 20 points against the Aztec Warriors from Yerba Buena. Along with her 20 points, she also snatched the Yerba Buena offense for six steals. She is currently the MVAL’s leading scorer with 16.8 points a game. Fellow junior Alayna McGarry got herself into the scoring act as well. The forward finished the contest with 17 points and was 812 from the field. Before they can begin their march in the MVAL, the Lady Titans have two more games to go. Prior to their showdown with MSJ on Jan. 4, Kennedy will play San Rafael and Woodside.

WASHINGTON 37, MENLO 62 A 32-point third quarter from the Menlo Lady Knights erased Washington’s 24-22 halftime lead and chances of establishing some momentum going into the beginning of the MVAL season. The loss marks two straight for the Lady Huskies. Luckily, Washington can redeem themselves with a strong showing against Fortuna in the West Coast Jamboree before their Jan. 4 showdown with James Logan High. CALIFORNIA 66, AMERICAN 74 After losing two straight to Northgate and Acalanes, the Eagles from American High, have ripped off two wins in a row, their most recent win coming against California High on Dec. 22. The 74-point surge also marked the highest point total that the Lady Eagles have put together in this young season. Prior to their game with the Grizzlies, American dismantled an ill-equipped Fremont High, 66-24. Fremont’s 24 points marks the lowest amount that American has given up since they held Ygnacio Valley to 17 points. The Lady Eagles will enjoy a lengthy winter vacation and will finally return to action to play Newark Memorial on Jan. 4.

Prep girls soccer recap SUBMITTED BY SIDA LU While many of their peers relaxed for winter break, girls soccer players from both the Mission Valley Athletic League (MVAL) and the Hayward Area Athletic League (HAAL) continued practicing in preparation for the Dec. 20 to 22 Tri-Valley Classic Tourney (TVC), which was held in Danville this year. The participating teams would play in a series of non-league matches and measure up against teams hailing from all over the U.S. Mission San Jose High School (MVAL) Mission San Jose High was registered in the Bronze division of the TVC tournament and was the only team from the Tri-City area in the division. Mission began the tournament with a 2-1 loss to El Cerrito High on the first day but regrouped and tied Concord High at 1-1 the next day. On the third day, Mission fell to Cleveland High, 3-1, and finished out their three day tournament with a 5-1 victory over Richmond. Their record for the TVC tournament was 1-2-1, scoring eight goals and allowing seven in four matches. James Logan High School (MVAL) Logan was registered in the Gold division and had a rather successful outing. The Colts started things off by disposing of Livermore, 3-1, on the first day and battled Las Lomas to a tie,1-1, on the second. On the final day of the tournament, a focused Logan squad showed up and steamrolled Berean Christian 6-0 before battling first place Heritage High to a 3-3 tie. They finished the tournament at 2-0-2 with 13 goals scored and five allowed in four matches. Washington High School (MVAL) The Washington Huskies began the Gold division of the TVC tournament ready to play with a 3-2 victory over Bonita Vista High and a 1-0 shutout of Berkeley High. From there, however, they slipped a bit and lost to Freedom High 2-0, giving Freedom their only win of the tournament.

Washington went on to face Amador for their last match and were shut out once again, 3-0. The Huskies finished the tournament 2-2-0 with four goals scored and seven allowed in four matches. Castro Valley High School (HAAL) Castro Valley played in the Gold Division of the TVC tournament. On the first day, Castro Valley’s offense met El Camino’s stingy defense and was unable to score. El Camino also met similar trouble on the offensive end and their bout resulted in a 0-0 tie. From there, Castro Valley would go on to battle Liberty to a 1-1 draw, defeat Corona Del Mar 1-0, and tie Foothill 1-1. Castro Valley finished the tournament 1-0-3 with three goals scored and two allowed in four matches. Bishop O’Dowd High School (HAAL) Bishop O’Dowd was the only Tri-City participant in the Girls Invitational category of the tournament and would finish the tournament tied for first in division A with Carondelet. O’Dowd started off with a tie against Carondelet, scoring the only goal Carondelet would allow all tournament, 1-1. They played their next match against American Heritage, which flew in from Plantation, Fla., and won 2-1. The Dragons continued their dominant ways on the last day with a 4-1 victory over the Poway Titans and a 1-0 shutout of Westview. Bishop finished the tournament at 2-01 scoring seven goals and allowing three in four matches. MVAL’s American High did not participate in the tournament but did schedule a non-league bout with Pittsburgh High. American would go on to annihilate Pittsburgh, 7-1 and further its overall record to 7-2-1.

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PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Mona Shah EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach GOVERNMENT Simon Wong

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pproaching the New Year is a bittersweet experience. Realization that 12 months have passed since the last time the ball dropped in Times Square and assorted festivities occurred throughout the world is elating, yet sobering. Asking for a “do-over” or “mulligan” is not possible since the elusive quality called “time” has passed. As with many other businesses, Tri-City Voice (TCV) experienced a raucous, yet oddly productive year. Survival has taken a new significance and meaning as we emerge from the euphemistically labeled “Great Recession.” A sense of encouragement has begun to surface in the business community and, although far from robust, the specter of hope is breaking through the surface of our economic landscape. Although all will not share equally in the timing or progress of better economic times, I believe it is on the way. In many ways, the fact that TCV exists is a testament to the resilience of our community. It is only through support of local citizens that we are able to continue our mission, providing local news that acknowledges our faults yet celebrates our achievements. The year 2010 was witness to TCV expansion and ex-

tensive restoration of our new quarters previously occupied by another news organization. We consider our offices as a vital part of the community, open to public inspection. The same philosophy extends to critical comment of TCV reporting and actions. While no one can guarantee perfection, we try to live up to our motto - “accurate, fair & honest.” In order to adequately respond to community events and concerns, TCV expanded to two issues each week – Tuesday and Friday - and included home delivery as an option for subscribers. TCV has witnessed and reported on the people, venues and activities of an area we call the “Greater Southeast Bay Area,” home to 500,000 people. We strive to actively participate in our communities and inform citizens of important issues – before, during and following their resolution. Each and every activity within our area is important and each citizen, no matter what age or skill level, is of primary importance. TCV personnel – almost all are residents of the area we serve - try to constantly remember that our strength comes through community connections and associations. The vitality of local government is often a reflection of the interest and confidence shared by its citizens. While economic measures such as furloughs have become an accepted, normal and routine part of the lexicon, there is a danger of declining citizen attention as the economy improves. In many ways, lack of interest and concentration spelled doom and foretold disaster prior

to the current economic upheaval. It was too politically sensitive to tackle pension reform; entitlements became sacrosanct without fiscal responsibility and those charged with making decisions often chose an easy, yet unproductive path. With the New Year, we can all resolve to make sure that as we attend to our personal agendas, those facing us collectively will not be forgotten. The Irish seem to have a simple, yet eloquent comment for almost everything. For the beginning of the New Year of 2011, I hope the Emerald Isle will not mind if I borrow a treasured saying as a TCV New Year’s wish for all: “May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”

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munity development and public engagement and is a key liaison with the Federal Reserve. “Education is vital. Investment in human capital is the best we can make. Tuition assistance is essential to continue that investment. Parents aren’t the only ones who sacrifice. We all did and so do the donors who make tuition assistance possible. My teenage years were a journey of commitment and discipline; there was nothing fun or easy about them but Moreau helped form me and I have created lasting friendships with many of my contemporaries. I wouldn’t trade a thing. Those experiences have led to this moment,” concluded Rios.

“Much of the 55 percent year-on-year increase in the need for tuition assistance from $850,000 to $1.3M is attributable to loss of jobs. Some families are losing their homes to foreclosure. There is a growing need for assistance and opportunities for large scholarships are shifting. All funds raised at this event will go right back to the students, explained Principal Lauren Lek. “Sponsors Fremont Bank Foundation, the Raimondi Family and Audio Visual Techniques underwrote the entire cost of the luncheon. Two anonymous donors pledged to match the first $30,000 raised,” she added. “There are various ways

to give - cash, stocks or securities, matching corporate gifts, gifts-in-kind and planned gifts. ”We believe anyone who wants a rigorous, four-year college-preparatory Catholic education should have it but how do you make it accessible and affordable for families who can’t pay? Funding Hopes and Dreams is part of our effort towards that goal,” Lek concluded. For more information, contact Kristin Delaney-Wiggins, Director of Institutional Advancement, at (510) 881-4305 or KWiggins@MoreauCatholic.org

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to Calif. Govt. Code Secs. 6061, 65090 & 65091, on January 11, 2011, at or after 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider: Z-10-33, a text amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Newark Municipal Code: (A) Chapter 17.08 Deﬁnitions, adding deﬁnitions for emergency homeless shelter, supportive housing, and transitional housing; (B) Chapter 17.16 R Residential Districts to allow transitional and supportive housing for six or fewer persons as a permitted use; to allow multifamily dwellings with six or more units in the R-2500, R-1500 and RH districts as a permitted use with architectural and site plan review approval; and to allow emergency homeless shelters in the RH district as a permitted use with architectural and site plan review approval; and (C) removing Section 17.16.240 Density Bonus and adding Section 17.19 State-Mandated Density Bonus to comply with California Government Code Section 65915 et seq. Details available at the Planning Department, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, 94560, and by calling (510) 578-4208. If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Newark Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. TERRENCE GRINDALL Community Development Director CNS#2013374

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#

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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

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/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900814 for Laundry Services - Probation, Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – Juvenile Justice Center, 2500 Fairmont Drive, Room A2044, San Leandro, CA NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFQ #900814 for Laundry Services - Probation, Thursday, January 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – Lakeside Plaza Building, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 228, 2ndFloor, Oakland, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on March 4, 2011 County Contact : Jennifer Chan Ngo (510) 208-9604 or via email: jennifer.ngo@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Nonmandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 12/28/10 CNS-2014092# CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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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#

Notice is hereby given that the City of Union City Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at 34009 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM to discuss a proposed community garden at the northeast section of San Andreas Park. The City has two community gardens on the east side of town: one off of Veneto Way and another at the Teen Bike Shop on Mission Blvd. A west side community garden is proposed to accommodate additional Union City residents. Currently there are 19 residents on the waiting list. Community gardens have proven to provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development, stimulate social interaction, encourage self reliance, beautify neighborhoods, produce nutritious food, reduce family food budgets, conserve resources and create opportunities for recreation, exercise, therapy and education. For more information, please contact Nelson Kirk at (510) 675-5422 or via email at nelsonk@ci.unioncity.ca.us 12/28/10 CNS-2013789# PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to Calif. Govt. Code Secs. 6061, 65090, 65091, 65094 & 65905, on January 11, 2011, at or after 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider: An extension of a conditional use permit (U-0732) and a planned unit development (P-07-33) for the continued operation of a farmers’ market (Agricultural Institute of Marin) in the NewPark Mall parking lot (NewPark Mall is bounded, generally, to the north by Mowry Avenue, to the west by Cedar Boulevard, to the south by Balentine Drive, and to the east by Interstate 880 [Nimitz Freeway]). The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 9010111-025-00. Details available at the Planning Department, 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark, CA, 94560, and by calling (510) 578-4215. If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Newark Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. RICHARD FUJIKAWA Senior Planner 12/28/10 CNS-2013269#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WANDA J. MORLOCK CASE NO. FP10552750 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Wanda J. Morlock, Wanda J. Morlock, Wanda J. (Hardman) Morlock A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ken Hardman, Gary Hardman in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ken Hardman, Gary Hardman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will

be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 25, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Ken Hardman, 4390 Castanos St., Fremont, CA 94536, Gary Hardman, 35747 Ellmann Pl., Fremont, CA 94536, Telephone: 510-421-0448, 510-677-3478 12/28, 12/31, 1/7/11 CNS-2014076#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA REEVES LLOVERAS CASE NO. FP10551936 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Estate of Patricia Reeves Lloveras A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Marie Dear in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Marie Dear be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 25, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Linda M. Gonsalves, Esq., (SBN: 104467) Gonsalves & Kozachenko, 1133 Auburn Street, Fremont, CA 94538, Telephone: 510-770-3900 12/24, 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2012487#

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 21st DAY OFJanuary 2011at or after 12:00 pmpursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Thornton UHaul, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Laurie Alex B206 11/6/2010 Pedro Lopez B247 10/30/2010 Frederick Virger B314 11/14/2010 Mathew Grisso C124 11/13/2010 Theodore Bento C142 11/7/2010 Esperanza Fletcher C173 10/24/2010 Jennifer Ramirez C209 11/14/2010 Cicely Wright C222 11/1/2010 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2013995# NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 21st DAY OF January 2011at or after11: 15am pursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Grimmer U-Haul, 44511 Grimmer Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Dora Luna 163 9/23/2010 Kevin Kendrick 318 10/30/2010 Chareles Miller 319 11/12/2010 Cheryl Dunbar 329 9/27/2010 Cesar Rodelas 346 9/21/2010 Alejandro Perez 349 9/15/2010 12/28, 1/4/11 CNS-2013994#

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100111256 Title Order No. 10-8-417060 APN No. 486-0045-003-02 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MARILOU R. CAYABYAB, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/30/ 2006 and recorded 09/07/06, as Instrument No. 2006339804, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/25/2011 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: 33823 14TH STREET, 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 $652,023.24. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 12/08/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 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 # 1006.123288 12/28, 1/04, 1/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2014404# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7037.00593 Title Order No. 4218223 MIN No. APN 483-0110-054 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/29/07. 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 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 §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 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(s): Matthew Guerrero and Jean Rose Guerrero, husband and wife Recorded: 04/06/07, as Instrument No. 2007134414, of Official Records of Alameda County, California. Date of Sale: 01/18/11 at 12: 00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street., Oakland, CA The purported property address is: 4823 DELORES DR, UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 483-0110-054 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 $596,641.63. 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, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or its authorized agent was recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and reads substantially as follows: The mortgage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of California Civil Code § 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: December 23, 2010 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Melissa Myers, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.179473 12/28, 01/04, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2014403# TS # CA-10-390246-RM Order # 100586252CA-BFO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/5/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): Steven A Rehberg and, Henrietta K Rehberg , husband and wife Recorded: 03/14/2007 as Instrument No. 2007104782 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 1/21/2011 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: $300,881.13 The purported property address is: 38529 Vancouver Common Fremont, CA 94536 Assessors Parcel No. 501-1813-045 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. P779028 12/28, 1/4, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2012733# Trustee Sale No. CA05002365-10-1 . Title Order No. 55016091 APN 531-0029-032-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 31, 1991. 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 January 24, 2011, at 12:00 PM, at the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon

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PUBLIC NOTICES St. Oakland, CA, MTC Financial Inc.dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on November 13, 1991, as Instrument No. 91302483 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA , executed by: Gene Raymond Reis and Jacqueline A. Reis, his wife, as joint tenants., as Trustor, in favor of Western Federal Savings & Loan Association as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4632 Boone 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $96,777.14 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: December 28, 2010 MTC Financial Inc dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05002365-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P779875 12/28, 1/4, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2012729# Trustee Sale No. 439312CA Loan No. 3062164953 Title Order No. 231995 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0412-2006. 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 01-18-2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-17-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006149986, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Maung Maung Tin and Ni Htwe 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 Street 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: $545,647.03 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4168 Tamayo Street Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 543-0395-027-00 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: 12-21-2010 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 P783892 12/28, 1/4, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2012661# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 0800971-US-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED12/24/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(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: GUILLERMO R. ORTEGA AND DORA E. CHAVEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 01/14/ 2004 as Instrument No. 2004016210 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California. Date of Sale: 01/18/2011 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: $290,488.24 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6295 THOMAS AVENUE, NEWARK,

CA 94560-4041 A.P.N.: 092A-1100-036-00 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 pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 12/22/2010 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# FNMA3848732 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2012605# Trustee Sale No. 10-11011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 04/07/2010. 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 01/18/2011 at 12:00 PM, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, (Trustee) under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 04/09/2010 as Instrument 2010099074 Book -- Page -- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, property owned by: Ronnie S Crabtree 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: THE FALLON ST EMERGENCY EXIT TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET 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 No. 525-1669-002 AKA 525-0645-115-00 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3300 Wolcott Common #110, 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 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 $11,130.45 PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. The claimant, OXFORD GARDENS FREMONT CONDOMINIUM 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: November 29, 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 P782969 12/28, 1/4, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2012377# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100119410 Title Order No. 10-8-439889 Investor/ Insurer No. 143601282 APN No. 092A-0627020 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SARAH R. NOVELO, AND JULIO H. NOVELO, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/06/ 2006 and recorded 06/13/06, as Instrument No. 2006227396, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/25/2011 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: 35205 LIDO BOULEVARD, 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 $457,042.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank 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: 12/24/2010 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# 3836655 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2011158# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 244816CA Loan No. 0688141191 Title Order No. 591770 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-02-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-18-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03-15-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005100931, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: FELIPE HUILTRON AND VERONICA HUILTRON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 3, TRACT 6935, FILED SEPTEMBER 10, 1997, MAP BOOK 233, PAGES 90-91, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance

and other charges: $666,638.93 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 32206 HORATIO COURT UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 5430404-067-00 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: 12-28-2010 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# 3848887 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2010741# 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# T.S. No.: 2010-02411 Loan No.: 71219166 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: PHILIPP ILAGAN AND KATHERINE ILAGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005471078 in book ---, page --and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 1/18/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the steps of the county courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $436,522.14Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4244 Solar Circle Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 483-0103-086 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 12/ 16/2010 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2010565# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100177900688 Title Order No.: 100403806 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/25/2005. 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 06/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005269163 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NIEVES D LISING, 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: 01/18/2011 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: 32241 MERCURY WAY, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 483-0060-064 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 $425,608.93. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/25/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800ASAP# 3846998 12/ 28/2010, 01/04/2011, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2010539# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10388079-TC Order #: 100565518-CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): ORFIL SANCHEZ AND EVA SANCHEZ , HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/17/2007 as Instrument No. 2007262497 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/21/2011 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: $467,567.75 The purported property address is: 33973 10TH STREET UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessor’s Parcel No. 486-0030-03700 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City UT 84115-4412 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 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# 3832163 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2010526# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10389507-AL Order #: 100581185-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): MARELENE G CABRERA , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 9/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006359333 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/21/2011 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: $301,238.92 The purported property address is: 2261 PARTRIDGE WAY UNIT #2 UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessor’s Parcel No. 087-0002-139 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: 714-730-2727 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# 3835430 12/28/2010, 01/04/2011, 01/11/2011 12/28, 1/4, 1/11/11 CNS-2010525# 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. 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: 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#

Letter to the Editor

Fremont Government: For or Against the people?

ur city government isn’t working for us ... it is working against us. An example is the skatepark project. Although having an easy “win-win” available, the City has been irresponsibly pursuing a “lose-lose.” Please read this through, because ultimately the City Government’s behavior on this project reveals a lot about its behavior in general. This time it is the residents near the proposed skatepark who were overrun by a bad decision. Next time it may be you. The City of Fremont was faced with a very simple choice build a skateboard park adjacent to the Waterpark directly adjacent to a residential area or build it in a commercial area near the library and Teen Center; an area that doesn’t affect residents and is acceptable to all. Since this skateboard park is planned to be free and unsupervised, open yearround until at least 10 p.m. every night, it should be away from any residential areas. On September 14, 2010, despite overwhelming evidence, the City went against the better judgment of many Citizens of Fremont and chose to build this skateboard park in a residential area where it was not wanted. The City did not do its homework. This was aptly stated by the editor and publisher of the Tri-City Voice in his Opinion column on September 28, 2010 ( http://www.tricityvoice.com/displayPages.php?issue=2010-0928&page=25). Those alternative locations would have appeased

all. The City of Fremont staff admitted on record that the project could have been completed at alternative sites within the original schedule. There is much concern among Citizens of Fremont that moving the skateboard park a mile away from the location where it peacefully existed for years to a site adjacent to the Waterpark would not only negatively impact revenue from the Waterpark, but would disrupt many residents on Paseo Padre (including the Senior Center). No one should have their home and sanctuary invaded especially when there is a win-win alternative. The City forced residents to file a lawsuit in order to maintain the present peace and quiet of their neighborhood, especially after dark. Rather than building the skateboard park in an appropriate location and completing it by October 2011, the City’s poor choice now threatens the schedule and could delay the skatepark for a long time. Those who want to use the skatepark will now have to wait because employees within the City of Fremont decided to build it in the wrong place. For what reason? Ask them. They can’t come up with one reason how their choice benefits skateboarders or the Citizens of Fremont. This was publically noted during the council meeting on September 14th. The City of Fremont’s organizational chart shows Citizens of Fremont at the top; the City re-

ports to them. In reality, Citizens are at the mercy of a few who dictate to them. To be truthful, the organizational chart should be updated. Even if this is the case, can anyone with common sense dispute the following arguments regarding the skatepark? Visibility is important at such a facility. Sites by the library or Teen Center are far superior to a site blocked from view on three sides. The City admitted that the visibility at the Waterpark site was not as good as the alternate sites. Cost - The city claims the Waterpark site is cheapest, but they never analyzed the Teen Center site which should be cheaper because utilities and bathrooms are already there. The city is actually hiding the true costs of the Waterpark site. Among other deceptions, they are trying to convince people that 640 feet to the nearest restroom at the Waterpark site is reasonable. Convenience - No contest here. The area near the Teen Center is a mile closer to places to eat, BART, hospitals, the police station, etc.. The Waterpark site is only close to residents. Schedule - The City acknowledged, on record that the alternate sites could be completed within the same schedule. Parking - Those who have visited the Waterpark during summer weekends already know that finding a place to park is difficult. Why even consider adding an activity there? (What happens during Skateboarding Expos that draw from throughout the Bay

Area and fill parking spots long before the revenue generating Waterpark opens at 11 a.m.?) The City claimed there is SUBSTANTIAL parking available at the Waterpark site to accommodate a skateboard park. Photo evidence proves they either knowingly lied to help justify their position or had no idea of the real situation. Only the alternative sites have substantial parking available. Ask the city to do a logical analysis that justifies their choice. The only such analysis done thus far using the City’s original criteria, even giving them all benefits of the doubt (that the Waterpark site won’t require a restroom or costly improvements at the nearest pedestrian crossing), revealed that the top two sites are: #1 choice is the site near the corner of Stevenson Blvd& Paseo Padre Pkwy #2 choice is the site adjacent to the Teen Center (The Waterpark site was a distant last) This analysis did not even include earthquake and liquefaction concerns. The official United States (USGS) seismic maps reveal that the Waterpark site is in the worst location of all. It is very close to the Hayward fault and in a known liquefaction zone which means the skatepark can settle and crack without an earthquake, totally broken in an earthquake. Why waste $2 million taxpayer dollars to build in a place at such high risk of being damaged? The alternate sites are

not in a liquefaction zone, away from the Hayward fault. What is left? Roger Ravenstad, the architect for this project has stated, “The City doesn’t want to undo something that they have already done, because it makes them look like they don’t know what they are doing.” This infers that perception is more important to them than substance. In summary, the City made a decision a long time ago to put the skatepark by the Waterpark. As the record shows, sites by the library or Teen Center were not considered. When Citizens investigations revealed that those sites were available and better suited for this use, instead of embracing the new information and doing what is best for both residents and the skateboard community, the City stayed its course. They did not want more work and tried to take the easy way out by sticking to their original plan. So although there were much better alternatives, the City Government chose to be lazy, arrogant, selfish and disrespectful to its Citizens, sticking with a bad decision. This skatepark decision is an example of the City abusing its Citizens. How can a reputable city do that? Logon to the city website www.fremont.gov to communicate your concerns. Demand that your government not lose sight of its primary purpose, to represent its Citizens. Bob Fifield Fremont

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Newark City Council Newark City Council December 9, 2010 Consent Declared the results of the November 2, 2010 Special Municipal Election – Measure U was an initiative ordinance placed on the ballot by the City Council for a 3.5 percent Utility Users Tax which required a simple majority approval to pass. The electorate approved Measure U and the ordinance goes into effect without the usual time constraints. Authorized Public Works Director to sign an agreement with the Alameda County Waste Management Authority to participate in the countywide building retrofit program, “Green Packages.” The latter will (1) establish standards and specifications for green retrofits of existing buildings, (2) develop and implement a market-

ing strategy with a goal of 8,500 of such retrofits throughout Alameda County within two years, and (3) develop training materials and conduct workshops for contractors to ensure the workforce has the necessary skills and training to perform these retrofits. Authorized the Mayor to sign an Agreement for Local Agency Participation in Grant-Funded Bay Area-wide Trash Capture Demonstration Project with the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). Amended Employee Classification Plan, to revise classification specification for Administrative Services. Authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement with MuniServices, LLC for professional administrative services in support the Newark Utility Users Tax.

Approved solid waste collection and recycling services rates for 2011 with four percent increase. Non-Consent Economic Development Status report – one of the City’s priorities has been economic development. In the past two years, the recession has impacted Newark businesses; key retail vacancies have arisen (two Mervyn’s locations, four auto dealerships, Cattlemen’s Restaurant), leasing the former Sun Microsystems campus has been difficult, the renovation of Mowry Crossing was halted by lack of retail interest and financial problems, the owner of NewPark Mall scaled back investment while dealing with bankruptcy. In addition, retail sales have fallen and surviving businesses have reduced their workforces. Some buildings that fell vacant during the 2001

downturn remain unoccupied. Newark’s economic conditions reflect the national economic challenges. Fortunately, the City sees signs of improvement with the opening of new stores and businesses. Business retention, attraction and streamlining the permit and business processes will be key. Staff will devise an Economic Development Strategy detailing the approach to be pursued and options for economic development activities. Granted permission by resolution to Vice Mayor Huezo to be absent from City Council meetings. Appointment of Luis Freitas as Mayor Pro Tempore; authorized Mayor Pro Tempore to sign and endorse checks, warrants, and other instruments; and appointments to agencies, boards, commissions, and committees Action.

Approved 2011 Local Appointments: Industrial Development Authority Board Kathleen Vennemeyer, term expires June 2011 Planning Commission (terms expire December 2011) William Fitts, Glen Kramer Senior Citizen Standing Advisory Committee (terms expire April 2011) Mary Hammock, Isabel Ash, Carol Emmett, Carol McCarty and Vacancy Reappointed Robert Marshall and Janet Drews to Planning Commission. Mayor David Smith – Yes Vice Mayor Alberto Huezo Absent Ana Apodaca - Yes Luis Freitas – Yes Al Nagy - Yes

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will encourage consumers to use their debit cards instead of credit cards, which carry higher interchange fees that are not addressed in the law. Industry watchers predict banks will respond by trying to make up at least some of the lost merchant revenue from consumers. Among the possibilities they are expected to test out: - Explicit fees for debit cards, maintenance fees on the checking accounts the cards are linked to and the elimination of debit rewards programs. Debit rewards programs are funded by interchange fees, said Bart Narter, a banking analyst with the consultant Celent. “Rewards are if not dead, then very, very sick, because funding for re-

wards just shriveled.” Others suggest that rewards programs won’t disappear, they’ll simply change. - More programs may be funded by merchants, rather than banks. There’s already a trend toward merchant-funded rewards programs with popular coupon and deal programs like Groupon and Living Social, noted Jonathan Silver, CEO of Affinity Solutions, which administers about 400 rewards and loyalty programs, about 60 percent of which are linked to debit cards. - Another option could be programs linked to other accounts at the same bank, like Citibank’s “Thank You” program, which offers rewards for banking activity and credit card

use in addition to debit card use; or Bank of America’s “Keep the Change,” program, which shifts money into a savings account when a debit card is used. “If they get cu stomer centric, they can reward you elsewhere,” said Brian Riley, a bank card analyst for the consultant TowerGroup. “They have the ability to be more flexible.” Supporters of the lower fees say the loss of debit rewards won’t be that painful. The programs are not that widespread. Only about 16 percent of checking accounts have programs, and an estimated 30 to 50 percent of rewards are left unused. “We were never getting debit card usage for free, it was just a pretense,” said David Balto, a

senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, a left-leaning think tank. The price of interchange was simply hidden from customers because they didn’t see it added to the costs of what they purchased, he said. In countries such as Canada, where there are no interchange fees, Balto said, there are fees on bank accounts. “It’s better for consumers to pay a transparent price than a hidden price.” Customers of smaller banks and credit unions may also feel a negative impact from the regulation even though smaller institutions are left out of the law and won’t face a cap on their fees. “The legislation says we are carved out, but there’s no real enforcement provisions,” said Bill

Cheney, CEO of the Credit Union National Association. While a two-tier system with higher interchange fees for small banks may result from the regulation, that creates a new set of concerns, he said. One fear is that if small banks and credit unions charge higher fees, merchants may shun their cards. If small institutions find they have to shift to the lower fees, the revenue loss would be si gnificant, and would have to be made up from customers, Cheney said. “The last thing that credit unions want to do is raise their fees.” ------AP Retail Writer Sarah Skidmore in Portland, Ore., contributed to this report.

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The Newark Chamber held their Holiday Mixer at the Newark Hilton on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Linda Ashley, Chamber President/CEO and the Chamber Board and Ambassadors, hosted the get-together of Chamber Members and friends in the hotel ballroom. A wide variety of snacks were provided and it was a casual and celebratory crowd that enjoyed the time together. Many guests brought gifts for kids to give to LOV Tri-Cities, and others donated raffle prizes. It was a nice kick-off to the holiday season.

Dozens of gifts for children were placed below the decorated Christmas tree in the Newark Hilton's ballroom during the Newark Chamber Mixer and the Luncheon. All the gifts will be distributed to local children by LOV Tri-Cities.

he Newark Hilton was the site for the Newark Chamber Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, December 9, 2010. The event sponsor was Cargill Salt, and Washington Hospital and Tri-Cities Waste Management each were table sponsors. A wonderful collection of children's gifts for LOV Tri-cities appeared beneath the Christmas tree as attendees arrived. Mrs. Santa (Pat Danielson) and her helpers Kirsten and Emily Ashley, greeted guests at the door with candy canes. Elise Balgley, Chamber Board Chairperson, conducted an auction of donated prizes, from MasterKey Real Estate Advantage, Thomas Text & Graphics, Newark Professional Center, Howard & Shirley Bushke, and the Newark Hilton. Nell Herrera and Ken Smith were first and second prize winners of the "50-50" raffle. Before the meal, the "What the Dickens?" carolers serenaded the group with holiday tunes. Recorded background music during the meal was furnished by Jim Ashley. LOV Tri-Cities thanks all those who donated several children's gifts and the Newark Chamber thanks the members who helped make the luncheon such a fun event.

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Above: Several New 2010 Members of the Chamber attended the Holiday Luncheon. They include: Perla Rodriguez, Mi Pueblo Foods; Rosalie Duimstra, Farmers Insurance; Sharon Yool, Newark Professional Center; Lisa Ashley and Angela Montez, Global Adventures; Bobbette Grasty, SendOutCards, Shiva of I Salon; and Ann Fairbairn of "What the Dickens?" Carolers.

Above: Bobbette Grasty, SendOutCards, displays one of the raffle items at the Holiday Luncheon to Angela Montez of Global Adventures, who was the eventual purchaser.

Thanks for the fun! Food for the Chamber Holiday Mixer was donated by Dino’s Restaurant, Subway, IHop – Newark, Round Table Pizza and 3D Catering. A special thank you to Greg Magee, Newark Hilton General Manager, who donated the location, beverages and food. Newark Chamber Board Members also donated food, and included Kelly Gardner, Newpark Mall; Ben Elias, Devry University; Ken Smith, Re/Max One Alliance; Bobbette Grasty, SendOutCards; Suzie Yang, W Silicon Valley; Nancie Allen, Masterkey Real Estate Advantage; Sean Nand, Fremont Bank; David Benoun, Attorney; Gene Daniels, State Farm Insurance; Brent Hodson, Washington HospitalHealthcare System; Elise Balgley, Bernard, Bagley & Bonacoorsi; Debbie Derham, Derham & Logan, EA's. Thank you to the many people that donated toys for LOV and other items for the Holiday Mixer Door Prizes. Linda Ashley, President/CEO

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It's that time of year when we all pause to be with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. It can also be a time of reflection on the year that is passing and a time of hope and dreams for the future. What will 2011 bring? Changes are inevitable and 2011 will no doubt bring surprises. My wish for you is that 2011 is a year filled with hopeful dreams realized, only happy surprises, and changes that bring joy to your life! Linda Ashley

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versus non-taxable labor and maintain adequate records. Who should attend? Anyone who sells tangible products or services. Income and other taxes will not be covered. Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk at Newark Library, call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20 or email btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org

Mayor David W. Smith welcomed Ranjani Manda, owner/director of Aerodance, to her new location, and thanked her for opening her business in Newark. Her family, friends and students, Newark Chamber members, and City officials attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on November 18. Ranjani obtained advanced training in classical dance for over twelve years and has given several

dance recitals in India and the United States. She has choreographed over 500 semi-classical dance routines. But dance is not the only area of interest or importance to her. Ranjani holds a double Master's degree in Child Psychology in which she graduated with top honors. Her thesis work towards her Master's degree, titled "Games Children Play" received wide acclaim in the field of Child Psychology and is currently a textbook for Child Psychology students. Her first passion, however, continues to be dance and this is what excelled her to pursue the idea of opening a dance studio. Ranjani believes that a child's mind is like a sponge; the more you give, the more it can absorb. Applying the concept to dance, Ranjani expects that given the correct amount and style of training, she can positively propel a child to reach heights of success and expertise. This success can make the child feel happy and free as if flying in air. This idea led to the

Right: Nancy Allen, MasterKey Real Estate Advantage, shows one of the raffle items at the Chamber Holiday Luncheon.

inception of "Aerodance' with her slogan: Dance your way to soaring heights. Established in1999, Aerodance since then has become a premier dance school in the Bay Area. Mayor Smith thanked Ranjani, for opening her business in Newark, for bringing more than dance to our community; for bringing a unique approach to dance and training that positively propels students to reach heights of success and expertise. Aerodance is located at 5258 NewPark Mall Road (NewPark Plaza). Contact at 510-498-8298 or ranjani_manda@yahoo.com. You could also visit www.aerodanceonline.com for more information.

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Newark Assistant City Manager

Dennis Jones Retires Dennis D. Jones joined the Newark staff in 1995 as the City's Public Works Director. He was promoted to Assistant City Manager in 2006. Dennis had previously worked for the City of Fremont for 22 years as the Maintenance Superintendent and in various engineering positions. Dennis has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Civil Engineering from San Jose State University. Dennis has provided leadership and direction on numerous projects. He was a key representative in negotiations with Newark's labor groups, Waste Management, AC Transit and the recent consolidation with the Alameda County Fire Department. He has been instrumental in continued improvements to the day-to-day operations of City Hall. He oversaw major projects such as the award winning Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, Fire Station 1, the Cherry and Thornton Avenue Street Beautification project and preparation of the City's Biennial Budget. Dennis has been involved with many community organizations, including the Newark Rotary Club; the Newark Educational Foundation, and the Newark Betterment Corporation. Dennis is married to Rosie Jones and they have a son, Matt Jones, who is a doctor in Arizona. He enjoys bicycling, fishing, golfing, and also loves traveling.

Congratulations to Dennis on his retirement!

Newark Library Saturday, Jan. 8, 1 - 3 p.m. Transform Your Home and Transform Your Life. Are you pleased with what your home says about who you are? Are your relationships, finances, health, career, children and family doing well? Where are they represented in your home and how can you improve them?

Does your home help or hinder you in achieving your goals? Our living and working environments reflect our inner environment. Learn how to enhance and transform your life. Take advantage of the New Year's fresh energy flow to assess and adjust your life. Bring: An open heart, fresh eyes, and a floor plan of your home or business and lot. Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk at Newark Library, call Barbara at (510) 795-2627 x20 or email btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org. Sponsored by Alameda County Library and the Newark Library League. www.aclibrary.org .

Closures The Chamber office will be closed on Mondays beginning in January. The office will re-open after the holidays on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. The office will also be closed on City holidays and furlough days. Newark City furlough days will be Fridays, Jan. 7 and Jan. 21. City offices will be closed Jan. 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Renewing Chamber Members Members Over 25 Years Pabco Gypsum Charlie Colman 510-792-9555 Newark Hallers Pharmacy Russ Blowers 510-797-4333 Evergreen Oil Stephen Douglas 510-552-2375 Oatey Company Tom Oatey 510-797-4677 Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. Karon Giovannoni 510-793-2559

Members Over 20 Years CPS Signs Bill Gifford 510-793-2471 Nordstrom Dan Allen 510-794-5440

Members Over 15 Years Raley's Store Bob Baker Member Since: 1990 510-797-114 Ashley Interiors, Inc. Sharon Van Horne 510-793-7470

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LUNA - Latinos Unidos de Newark Assoc. Joaquin Almaguer & Hector Pina 510-396-5857 American Swim Academy Jennifer Lee 510-794-7946 Century 21 Pride Properties Richard Watters 510-438-2220

Members Up to 5 Years Soroptimist International of Fremont Elise Balgley 510-657-3494 Dino's Grill John Yiannakopoulos 510-494-1203 Music for Minors II Carol Zilli (510) 733-1189 Oasis Chiropractic Scott Chambers 510-405-5270 F. Preston (Bud) Spalding 510-796-0789 Masonic Homes of California Sam Baum 510-429-6496 Massimo's Restaurant Bill Rinetti 510-792-2000 StopWaste.Org Rachel Balsley & Janet Smartt 510-891-6500

T.G.I.F. Collision Repair Richard & Kathy Mello 510-490-1342

JVA Business Services…Your Marketing Connection Jan Vincent 510-745-1844

Heritage Bank of Commerce Lily Tan 510-445-2101

Newark Flower Shoppe Andrelina Silveira 510-790-0727

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Certified Fraud Examiners, is a lengthy piece with lot of reminders. Details include how to select the right employee, set up policies and procedures to help deter fraud, and how to insure against dishonesty. The extensive information on establishing procedures is of interest to every businessperson. Spend a little time on the SCORE web site to learn more.

The webite for SCORE has many great articles for both new and established businesses. Check out www.score.org and spend some time learning how to improve your small business. For example, the article: How to Prevent Employee Theft by Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, Association of

NEW MEMBERS Amazin Enterprise Grace Colbert-Lanier 6252 Civic Terrace Ave. Newark, CA 94560 408-216-3423 www.ardysslife.com/amazinbody4u grace.lanier@yahoo.com Category: Beauty and Health

Farmers Insurance Amanda Allen 5600 Mowry School Rd. Newark, CA 94560 510-329-8676 Fax: 510-659-1488 aallen1@farmersagent.comCategory: Insurance

Today, Hank and Carleen's family continues to be heavily involved in Newark's future through both careers and the NPC. Their daughter, Sharon Yool, taught kindergarten and first grade for 36 years and currently works to ensure that Newark has a voice at the State level. Their son, Sgt. Al Lewis, served in the Newark Police Department for 32 years, and continues to assist with the K-9 force since retiring

Linda Ashley, President and CEO 37101 Newark Blvd. Phone 510-744-1000 Fax 510-744-1003 www.newark-chamber.com E-mail: Linda@Newark-chamber.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elise Balgley, Chairman of the Board Bernard, Balgley & Bonaccorsi Ken Smith, Treasurer Re/Max One Alliance Gene Daniels, Chairman-Elect State Farm Insurance Greg Magee, Past Chairman Newark Hilton Nancie Allen Master Key Real Estate Advantage Brent Hodson Washington Hospital Healthcare System Kelly Gardner, NewPark Mall Sean Nand Fremont Bank Emma Villar Coldwell Banker Debbie Derham Derham & Logan, EA’s Bobbette Grasty Mary Kay Cosmetics David Benoun Attorney Suzie Yang W Silicon Valley Ben Elias Devry University

BOARD LIAISONS Clay Colvin The City of Newark Commander Tom Milner Public Safety Liaison Stephanie Evans Newark Unified School District Leta Stagnaro Ohlone Community College AMBASSADOR CORPS Co-Chair, Pat Danielson, RHIT Health Information Management Co-Chair, Lisa Ashley Global Adventures

New Member Newark Professional Center The Newark Professional Center has the honor of being the first commercial professional center in the City of Newark. Harry "Hank" Lewis, an early mayor of Newark and key driver in the establishing of Newark's own unified school district, along with his wife, Carleen, believed in Newark's vibrant future and recognized its need for professional commercial space. Built in 1958, just three years after Newark incorporated, the NPC was active in the construction of the first Newark birthday float as well as the first Chamber float, and served as the first offices for the Newark Chamber of Commerce, the Ohlone Community College, and Newark branch of Wells Fargo Bank.

The Mission of the Newark Chamber of Commerce is to stand as the voice of business and support our members’ success by promoting a favorable business climate and quality of life in our community.

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in 2007. They and the NPC remain stalwart supporters of Newark's future, currently hosting local small businesses such as dentists, a travel agency, and a salon, as well as many other family businesses over the years.

The NPC is located at 5910 and 5920 Thornton Avenue, providing 11 suites ranging in size from 640 to 1386 sq ft along with ample parking. We welcome inquiries at (510) 797-3373 or NewarkProfCenter@gmail.com.

Editor, Elin Thomas Thomas Text & Graphics Photographer, Gene Daniels State Farm Insurance

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Shoppers crowd the malls in Christmas countdown BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AND MAE ANDERSON AP RETAIL WRITER NEW YORK (AP), Dec 19 Packed malls? Healthy gains in holiday spending? It’s beginning to look at least a little like a prerecession Christmas. Americans spent more on clothing, luxury goods and even furniture, delivering healthy gains across the board, according to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, which tracks spending across all transactions including cash. The online category continued to be a bright spot. The big exception was consumer electronics, dragged down by deep disc ounting of TVs amid a glut. That area was virtually unchanged from a year ago. “This is the first normal Christmas in three years,’’ said Michael McNamara, vice president of research and analysis for SpendingPulse. He said there is “genuine demand’’ for a variety of products, even higher-ticket items. Sales of clothing rose 9.8 percent, with particular strength in men’s clothing. Jewelry revenue rose 2.6 percent and furniture rose 3.4 percent, according to SpendingPulse, whose data covered the period from Oct. 31 through Saturday compared with the same period a year ago. Malls reported higher traffic over the weekend, including the

Saturday before Christmas, known as “Super Saturday.” It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Research firm ShopperTrak expects it will be the third-busiest this year. The lack of any major storms nationwide was a boon for shoppers. The strong numbers are encouraging to retailers, who only this fall remained worried that the inventory they ordered earlier in the year when the economic recovery looked stronger might end up being too much. But after a slowdown in spending this summer, spending has picked up amid more positive economic signs. McNamara said that there’s no evidence of emergency discounting and that stores have appropriate levels of inventory. Robin Lewis, CEO of The Robin Report, a retail insiders’ newsletter, said the spending stems from three factors: consumers have been paying down their debt slightly, the savings rate has decreased slightly and working hours have increased, partly due to seasonal demand. “Those three things put a few more bucks in their pocket,” which becomes signficant combined with pent-up demand. Still, spending is still below pre-recession levels in many categories. McNamara estimated that furniture is about 20 percent below the level before the Great Recession, while luxury and jew-

elry sales are about 10 percent below the peak before the big downturn. Clothing sales are recovering faster. At the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., the nation’s largest mall, Public Relations Director Dan Jasper said a big snowstorm the weekend before that closed the mall early had shoppers packing the mall to catch up. Preliminary reports showed 200,000 came to the mall Saturday, making it one of its busiest days ever and the busiest day so far this year. “People are a little panicked. I’m hearing them say ‘We’ve gotta get this done,’ and that doesn’t usually show up until the 22nd or the 23rd.” It wasn’t the only mall that saw packed stores and parking lots. Greg Maloney, CEO of the retail practice of Jones Lang LaSalle, which operates about 90 malls across the country, said traffic was up 10 percent to 12 percent across the country over the same weekend last year. Karen MacDonald, a spokeswoman for Taubman Centers Inc., which owns or manages 26 shopping centers, said many stores were reporting higher traffic. Most shoppers still had about half their Christmas shopping left heading into the weekend, according to the National Retail Federation trade group. It raised its holiday sales forecast last week

to a 3.3 percent rise, approaching 2007 levels, from an earlier forecast of a 2.3 percent increase. In an interview with The Associated Press last week, Myron E. Ullman III, chairman and CEO, noted that he feels good about the holiday season so far, and that inventory is in line with demand. Like many other retailers, Penney had slim offerings last Christmas because it worried about having too many leftovers. Consequently, many merchants , including Penney, sold out of some items earlier in the 2009 Christmas season. “People seem to be feeling better,” he said. Shoppers stuck to lessons learned during the recession: using cash, not credit, and sticking to a budget. Although they are spending slightly freer, with unemployment still stuck at 10 percent and a strained housing market consumers are still under pressure to spend wisely. “The consumer has returned, not blindly, but thoughtfully,” said Stifel Nicolas analyst Richard Jaffe. “I have a budget and when it’s gone, it’s gone,” said Nicala King of Vancouver, Wash., who was at Barnes & Noble picking up a few final items. She was set on preserving the savings she built up after paying off her credit cards last year. Retailers are offering promotions that are more planned than last year, Wall Street Strategies

analyst Brian Sozzi said. Ann Taylor Loft, for example, has had a 40 percent off promotion in its stores since Black Friday, although on Saturday it increased that to 50 percent off for sweaters. “It’s not slash-and-burn on prices, but promotions are out there, and that is one of the main ingredients driving sales,” he said. Online shopping was going strong as well. On Saturday, online retail spending rose 18 percent, and the average order size rose 4 percent to $169.04 compared to the same day a year ago, according to IBM Coremetrics. As of Friday, shoppers have spent $27.46 billion online since Nov. 1, up 12 percent from last year, according to research firm comScore Inc. Paul and Connie Surface drove about 60 miles Saturday from their Waveland, Ind., farm to downtown Indianapolis to buy a bottle of Coach Inc.’s Poppy perfume for their daughter-in-law and take in the mall scene. They’ve shopped every weekend since Thanksgiving and are pretty much finished. “This is not a bad economy if you’ve got a job,’’ said Paul, 62. “The stores are discounting nice, and the interest rates are low.’’ AP Business Writers Sarah Skidmore in Portland, Ore.; Anne D’Innocenzio in New York; and Tom Murphy in Indianapolis contributed to this report.

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Robert D. King RESIDENT OF MODESTO September 23, 1957 – December 23, 2010

Barbara C. Foote RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 21, 1933 – December 24, 2010

Nyla F. Wagoner RESIDENT OF FREMONT January 3, 1940 – December 24, 2010

Lorraine G. Sa RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 30, 1927 – December 24, 2010

JoAnn Castoe RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 24, 1945 – December 24, 2010

Alicia Winningham

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

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

Berge • Pappas • Smith

RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 19, 1962 – December 21, 2010

Chapel of the Angels

Garbo F. Kung

(510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont

RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 2, 1916 – December 22, 2010

Chapel of the Roses (510) 797-1900 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont

Captain Kevin Finnerty BY SHAVON WALKER PHOTO COURTESY OF CAPT. KEVIN FINNERTY Union City Police Captain Kevin Finnerty was recognized for his service to the community

Air Force Base in Sacramento. “Moving gave me a real appreciation of our great nation’s history,” Finnerty says of the experience. In the mid-1970s, Finnerty moved to Modesto to attend

Union City Police Department’s Captain Kevin Finnerty (l) with daughter, Police Explorer Sarah (r)

of Union City on November 23, 2010. An honored and valued member of the force, he has been with Union City Police Department for three years and has served a total of 33 years with law enforcement. Captain Finnerty was born in Los Angeles in 1957 and lived there until he was five. He is the oldest of three children. His father served in the US Air Force, so his family moved every three or four years. After moving to Illinois, Virginia and Hawaii, they returned to California in 1973 when his father was transferred to McClellan

Modesto Junior College, as well as California State University, Stanislaus. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and became an adjunct faculty member for the Los Rios Community College District, a position he still holds today. As a young man, Finnerty worked at Montgomery Ward and Gallo Wineries. He also worked as a civilian employee for the United States Marine Corp. “I enjoyed working for the Marine Corp the most,” he

said. “I was 16 and assigned to the Boat House at the Kanehoe Marine Corp Air Station, Hawaii.” His duties included maintenance and repair of the facility, and maintaining the power and sailing vessels. He also had to learn how to operate the power boats, sail, navigate on the ocean, water ski and snorkel. “My experiences in the islands developed my passion for water sports,” he added. Finnerty’s career as a police officer began in 1977 with the Escalon Police Department as a Reserve Police Officer. In 1980, he joined the Modesto Police Department where he served for 27 years. In 2007, he joined the Union City Police Department as a captain. “I can’t remember a time I didn’t want to be a police officer,” Finnerty noted. “I enjoyed public service, problem solving, helping others and working outdoors. For me, working in law enforcement seemed like a natural fit.” In 1982, he married his wife, Sue. Their two children, Ryan and Sarah, have followed in their father’s footsteps. Ryan is a Deputy Sheriff in Nevada and Sarah is a Police Explorer and college student. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my career, and would do it all over again,” he reflected. Loyalty, honesty, courage, selflessness, life-long learning and dedication to family, community and country are all a part of who he is and, he hopes, part of his legacy. Captain Finnerty looks forward to continuing his position with the Los Rios Community College District. He is very interested in doing additional volunteer work and returning to sailing, camping, fishing and the gym. “What the future holds is uncertain because of the endless possibilities… the activity I look forward to most is spending additional time with my wife and family as we move into this new phase of our lives.”

Pretrial Services Director appointed SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LAUREL ANDERSON Santa Clara County has appointed Garry Herceg as Director for the Office of Pretrial Services, effective December 13, 2010. Herceg brings more than 16 years of experience in adult and juvenile services in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

fered by Pretrial Services. I also hope to develop mutually beneficial working relationships with other county departments, community-based organizations and national organizations to better serve the population of Santa Clara County.” Herceg served as Assistant Division Director of Juvenile Hall for the Santa Cruz Probation Department from 2007 to 2010. He was responsible for managing the

Gary Herceg, Pretrial Services Director, Santa Clara County

“Garry’s abundant knowledge and strong skills in county government, coupled with his sincere vision of providing effective services, are tremendous assets that will truly benefit the Office of Pretrial Services and the County as a whole,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith. Herceg will oversee the Office of Pretrial Services. Established in 1971, Pretrial Services provides information to the Courts on defendants booked into the County Jail on new felony offences. Judges use this information to determine suitability for Own Recognizance (ORP) and Supervised Own Recognizance (SORP) releases, as well as to establish bail and determine probable cause to detain. Pretrial Services has three divisions: Jail, Court and Supervision. “I’m flattered and honored to have been selected by such a progressive county organization,” Herceg said. “I hope to use my knowledge and experience in evidenced based practices and leadership to further advance the already outstanding services of-

daily operations of juvenile hall and home supervision, including the electronic monitoring programs. In Santa Cruz County, the Probation Department includes Pretrial Services, which expanded several years ago to increase pretrial release recommendations based on validated and objective risk criteria, while implementing a supervised release and electronic monitoring system. Herceg has a bachelors’ degree in Administration of Justice from San Jose State University. His professional training includes the Santa Cruz County Leadership Academy, California Institute of Mental Health-Aggression Replacement Training, Burns Institute-Disproportionate Minority Contact and Casey Foundation’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative-Detention risk assessment and effective detention alternative programs. He is a member of the California Association of Probation Institution Administration. He was honored in 2006 as Santa Cruz County’s Probation Officer of the Year.

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Food drive SUBMITTED BY CLAUDIA DUARTE PHOTO COURTESY OF CHECK CENTER Check Center Sundale located at 39478 Fremont Boulevard recently donated 80 different toys to kids that brought can food or non perishable items to contribute to a food drive that Check Center organized for LOV (League of Volunteers). Kids enjoyed meeting with Santa and took a family picture with him. All pictures and toys were free for all the kids that attended to this event. More than 100 free pictures were distributed to these families. We also would like to thank Karen’s Kitchen for their delicious donation of brownies for the kids.

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make sure the ceremony would be valid. Although online ordinations are generally recognized, laws vary widely from state to state, sometimes from county to county. Some states require ministers to register after they are ordained. In Louisiana, parishes ask for a letter of good standing from the church, while Las Vegas requires a four-page application and background check. Last year, about one in seven weddings were performed by a friend of the couple, according to The Wedding Report, a research firm. Andre Hensley, president of the non-denominational Universal Life Church, which has been issuing ordination credentials since 1962, believes more couples are turning to friends because of the Internet, which makes the process easier, and because of many people’s lack of affiliation with a church. “I’ve gone to weddings where the ministers didn’t know the couple or anything about them. It didn’t have a special feeling,’’ said Hensley, who estimates that his church has ordained 18 million people. About 3,000 to 5,000 are ordained every month, a number that has steadily increased over the last 10 years, Hensley said.

It takes about 24 hours for the church to process an ordination request, all of which are reviewed by a live person, he said. Janis Jones, a 27-year-old Chicago nurse, asked her older sister to perform her wedding this June. “Neither of us belong to a church, and we liked the idea of incorporating prayers and the religious aspect into the ceremony, but we didn’t want to be married by someone we don’t know at all and who didn’t know us,’’ said Jones, who has been dating her fiance, Eric Strand, for six years. The couple turned to Jones’ sister, Vicky Rappatta, who has been happily married for 10 years, has a background in writing and had always been a motherly figure to her younger sibling. “I was so honored and so moved that they wanted me to be such a huge part of their wedding. Now, I’m getting terrified,” joked Rappatta, who plans to write an original wedding prayer for the couple. Rappatta said she researched the legality of the ordination process, including checking with the county where her sister will be getting her marriage license. “The last thing I wanted to do was

get a fake ordination,” said Rappatta, who got her credentials from American Marriage Ministries, whose website boasts “over 10,000 marriages performed!” Kirsten Nichols, whose October wedding was performed by her husband’s cousin, asked a co-worker who is an ordained minister to be on hand at the service - just in case. “If you find out after the fact that you are not legally married, it can definitely put a damper on things,” said Nichols, who lives in Montgomery County, Md. Nichols, who is Christian, and her husband, who was raised Muslim, wanted a spiritual ceremony that would “focus on us coming together under God, not on the fact that we are of two different faiths.” At Alexander’s lakeside wedding in Iowa, her minister-bridesmaid Raley also served as personal attendant, and helped decorate for the reception - all of which lent an air of comfort and familiarity to the ceremony. “It helped that she was the one standing up there for us,” said Alexander, a fourth-grade teacher who lives in Rockwell, Texas, outside Dallas. “I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.”

Clipper sets new record for daily boardings SUBMITTED BY JOHN GOODWIN AND RANDY RENTSCHLER The fast-growing Clipper system set another new usage record during the week ending December 10, when the cards were used to pay for more than 325,000 boardings each week-day on Bay Area buses, trains and ferries. This marks an increase of approximately 5,000 passengers a day from the 320,000 average week-day boardings in late November and a jump of more than 250,000 since the Clipper card’s formal launch in mid-June. Clipper card-readers were activated on most San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) buses by Wednesday, December 22. Other agencies in the Clipper network include San Francisco Muni, BART, AC Transit, Caltrain, Golden Gate Transit & Ferry and Dumbarton Express. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will join the Clipper network in early 2011.

San Francisco Muni accounted for an average of 177,350 Clipper boardings during the work week ending December 10. BART and AC Transit followed with an average of 92,575 and 40,600 boardings, respectively. Fewer passengers used Clipper cards to board Golden Gate Transit & Ferry and Caltrain vehicles. BART is now shifting thousands of its regular customers to Clipper as the agency closes down the fare-payment capabilities of its proprietary EZ-Rider system. The station-by-station process was completed on December 22. Clipper customers can now use their cards to pay for daily fee parking at select BART stations. To establish a Clipper parking account, customers must register their cards at https://ezrider.bart.gov/ezrider/pre_registration.jsp. AC Transit’s paper 31-day adult pass is now available exclusively on Clipper and the agency will stop accepting the paper passes (as well as paper 10-ride tickets)

after December 31. Caltrain will make its monthly passes available only on Clipper in early 2011. Riders can order a free Clipper card, add electronic value accepted on all participating transit systems or add a monthly pass for a specific agency online at www.clippercard.com, by phone (1-877-8788883) or TDD/TTY (711 or 1-800-7352929), at select transit agency ticket offices or at more than 200 participating retail locations, including the transit kiosk in the Embarcadero BART/Muni station and scores of Walgreens stores around the region. A complete list of retail locations is available on the Clipper website. In addition to an Autoload option, Clipper also offers card replacement and balance restoration for customers who register cards that are subsequently lost or damaged. Registration is free and can be completed easily online, by phone or by mail. For more information, visit www.clippercard.com and www.mtc.ca.gov

December 28, 2010