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goodwill toward all mankind is hard to escape. The Southeast Bay Area was especially generous but a noteworthy example could be seen on the afternoon of Thursday, December 16 at Washington West, part of the Washington Hospital Heathcare Services complex, in Fremont. A low roar of approaching motorcycles announced the arrival of a group representing the Motorcycle Technology Department at WyoTech (Fremont)

mericans are known for many attributes, good and bad, but generosity is an outstanding example of a positive collective behavior that shines brightly throughout the world and within US borders. The 2010 Christmas season was no exception to this standard except possibly in the overwhelm-

ing number and variety of gifts and organizations that participated. This year turned out to be a massive effort to assure that few, if any, children would be left off Santa’s “nice” list. Acts of charity and concern for others are prevalent throughout the year, but become especially conspicuous during the holidays; a feeling of

who dropped by to deliver over 100 toys and coloring books for

pediatric patients in the hospital over the holidays.

INDEX

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Movie Theater List . . . . . . . . . 8

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . 18

It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Carl Blevins, WyoTech instructor and department chair who rides a motorcycle to work almost every day - except when it rains - arrived at the entrance to Washington West on his motorcycle with students following in tight formation. He noted that many students participated even though they could easily have decided to do something else. “They are thrilled to be part of this,” says Blevins. “This is not part of any commercial promotion or agenda, rather the result of a group of WyoTech instructors, continued on page 3 Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Harlot’s Sauce: A Memoir of Food, Family, Love, Loss, and Greece A BOOK REVIEW BY ROBERT A. GARFINKLE

BY SIMON WONG

s this really a memoir or a novel? I asked myself that question several times as I read this fascinating tale. It reads like a novel told in the first person, not the usual bland “who cares” memoir of a noncelebrity. This book is about a multicultural relationship - between an Italian family and a Greek husband’s world. Although their life together never really gets off to a good start, Patricia is willing to follow Gregori to live in Greece. Not fully accepted in Greece, even after becoming a successful businesswoman, she struggles to learn how to be Greek in order to please her husband’s family. Conflicts abound, but along the way we learn a lot about Greek culture, lifestyles, and the Greek Orthodox religion. I thoroughly enjoyed this aspect of the book and Ms. Davis gave me many reasons to feel empathy for her and her tangled situation. In any novel or memoir, the author can only be successful if the reader feels empathy for the main character. In this case, the author has succeeded. You just never know the strange things that can happen while reading a book. In this case, the harlot’s sauce that Ms. Davis uses in her book comes from a cheap food that Neapolitan prostitutes created. As luck would have it, this past August I was reading the final pages of the book while on a cruise ship docked at the port

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of Naples, Italy. On the page following the end of this memoir, Ms. Davis has included the recipe for harlot’s sauce and tells that it came from Naples. I grabbed my camera and asked a fellow passenger to take my picture on the aft deck holding the book with the city of Naples in the background. If I had come to the end of the book a day later, I would have missed this rare opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ms. Davis’s book. I found the book to be a quick read, because once I was into the mixed-cultural world Ms. Davis created, I could not put the book down. I know that is an old cliché, but it fits this time. I think that you will also enjoy the book. Harlot’s Sauce: A Memoir of Food, Family, Love, Loss and Greece by Patricia Volonakis Davis, 2008 Pp 265, $13.95, paperback, Harper Davis Publishing (ISBN 978-0-9819153-0-2)

The Purple Lotus Buddhist School on Ninth Street, Union City, was the venue on Sunday, December 19, 2010 for the Purple Lotus Temple’s annual Tri-City Winter Charity Event. The economic downturn has hit families hard with resultant year-on-year increases since 2007 in the number served by the Purple Lotus Buddhist School in partnership with Centro de Servicios. Last year saw a 30-40 percent rise to 174 families (1,148 people). A large turnout was expected and in spite of heavy rain, a total of 281 needy families, large and small, received food, clothing and toys. The school’s students, alumni and parents, volunteers from Centro de Servicios, Union City’s James Logan High School and Fremont’s American High School delivered Christmas cheer, with Master Lianzi representing the Purple Lotus Buddhist Temple, St. Bruno. Jaime and Carmen Jaramillo lent their support, as always. Visitors collected potatoes, canned food (soups, vegetables, fruit, meat, drinks and broth), rice, pasta, beans, candies, biscuits and cookies. Indoors, booths offered new and used clothing (sorted by age and gender), toys, books, bric-abrac, CDs and DVDs. Children and parents posed for continued on page 274

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

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New Year’s Day Butterfly Walk 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Ohlone Village Site Walk $ 10 a.m. - Noon

Blood Drive 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Visit ancient village site and discuss Ohlone cultures

Donate blood

Use spotting scopes to see them up close

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

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

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

Sunday, Jan. 2

Continuing Exhibits and Events:

New Year’s Day Hike R Noon – 3 p.m.

Sun Rising Across the Marsh $ 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Thursdays - Saturdays, through - Feb. 11

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Take photographs of Coyote Hills wildlife

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

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

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Tuesday, Jan. 4

Meet the Monarchs R 11 a.m. - Noon

Computer Tutoring 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Unravel the mysteries of the Monarch butterfly

One-on-one help with basic computer skills

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

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

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myself included, who put their heads together to find a way in which we could give back to the community. Delivery of gifts to kids who are forced to spend the holidays in the hospital is our way to put a smile on their faces,” added Blevins. Recognizing that students are often struggling economically during their training, funding for the gifts is supported primarily by WyoTech staff and the school. Blevins says that offering hope and compassion to those in difficult situations is, in many ways, similar to his career as an instructor and mentor at WyoTech. The school offers education to people from a variety of backgrounds and hope for their future. “We give direction, teach a trade and allow our students the opportunity to earn a respectable living. I can pass on my decades of experience in the automotive industry and help students find a place in an increasingly technologically advanced industry. I am able to help change lives.” Waiting in front of the medical facility entrance, Nursing Director of Patient Care Services, Katie Choy and Chief of Quality and Resource Management, Stephanie Williams welcomed the motorcyclists. “We are truly grateful to Wyotech for choosing to stop by and provide us with this very generous donation”, said Choy. “It is always nice to be able to provide a little something special to a child or family during the holidays.” This was the second annual delivery of toys by WyoTech. “We hope to do it even bigger next year,” says Blevins. STARR TEAM Denny Stein J. D. Wolfe REPORTERS Julie Grabowski Janet Grant Philip Holmes Robin Michel Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Rajeswari Ramanathan Joe Samagond Shavon Walker

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December 31, 2010

Runes of Iona A BOOK REVIEW BY ROBERT A. GARFINKLE

The second of four fascinating novels of a series entitled “The Blessings of Gaia” by San Francisco Bay Area author Robert Balmanno, this science fiction novel is set in locales around the world a few decades from now. Devastated by a combination of a global war, which lasts 11 years resulting in over a billion fatalities and massive environmental damage caused by global warming, the ozone layer is depleted. People are dying of sun poisoning except the privileged few that live in parts of major cities protected by domes. This book picks up where Mr. Balmanno’s first book, September Snow, left off. Runes of Iona covers the life and struggles of September Snow’s young orphaned daugh-

ter, Iona, as she wages a revolution against a ruthless world dictatorship of the GaiaDomes. As a child, Iona it taught by an aged hermit, Tom

Kovak, how to survive in the desert. She then must cross a dead zone wasteland south of the former United States to a secret location in former Mex-

ico that her parents have set aside for her. Iona’s life is in constant danger of discovery by the GaiaDome rulers. They intend to kill her and thereby wipe out the last remnants of September Snow. Iona lives alone in caves for a number of years until she meets a young former slave, Kull, The two become a team, raise an army of orphans, teach them how to fight the Gaia rulers, survive battles, and work to restore the ravaged planet. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mr. Balmanno’s second book of the Blessings of Gaia series and look forward to reading the next installment. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the future of our planet. You will not be disappointed. Runes of Iona by Robert Balmanno Pp 349 pages; $15.95, paperback Regent Press ISBN 13:9781587-158790231)

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.

AP WIRE SERVICE NEW YORK (AP), Dec 07 - A Greek Orthodox church that was destroyed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is taking legal action against the agency that owns the World Trade Center site, saying it has reneged on a promise to rebuild the church. The Wall Street Journal reports that St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church filed a notice of claim against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Monday. The papers seeks to compel the agency to live up to what it says is a ``binding preliminary agreement’’ from 2008. The two sides spent years negotiating a deal that would let the church rebuild on land south of its original site in exchange for financial help. Negotiations broke down in March. The agency says it hasn’t seen the papers and declined to comment.

Official burglarized while at meeting on crime AP WIRE SERVICE ATLANTA (AP), Dec 06 Four teens have been arrested after an Atlanta City Council member’s home was burglarized while she was at a crime prevention meeting. Cleta Winslow’s home was burglarized Saturday while she was attending a crime prevention meeting at an Atlanta police station. Winslow tells

WSB-TV several things were stolen, including her plasma TV. Police say two 14-year-olds and two 15-year-olds were taken into custody after police got a call about a suspicious car and some of Winslow’s belongings were recovered. Police say three of the four teens have gang affiliations. All four have been charged with auto theft and burglary.

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BY SUPERVISOR DAVE CORTESE When I was a boy, living on my family’s farm, a fire started on the bank of Thompson Creek. The fire spread very quickly, setting fire to my home. My family counted on the fire department to arrive quickly to save our home and our lives. Many years later, my youngest son was crawling through the house and found some coins under a couch. Like a typical toddler, he put the coins in his mouth. Before I knew it, he was choking. We called 9-1-1 and waited on pins and needles for the paramedics to arrive to save him. Even now it gives me chills to think about what could have happened. I have been very lucky and fully understand the importance of having a great emergency response team, firefighters and paramedics. These thoughts have been swimming through my mind over the past few months, as Santa Clara County has been

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choosing a new emergency medical service provider to serve you for the next five years. I am happy to announce that the Board of Supervisors has selected Rural Metro, the second largest emergency service provider in the nation. They provide excellent service, including in San Diego, a community similar in many respects to our own. Now that the contract has been signed, I would like to share with you some of the great things you can expect from Rural Metro, and clarify some of the issues that you might have heard about the selection process. The selection process began two years ago with a series of “best practices” meetings where ambulance providers from around the nation told us about their best programs and services. County staff also met with the cities and firefighters, to talk about what they need in an emergency service provider. This information was used to write a formal Request for Proposals, an invita-

tion to potential providers to submit proposals. Rural Metro and American Medical Response (AMR), the county’s current emergency medical service provider, submitted proposals for consideration. Based on the proposals, Rural Metro received the highest score from the selection committee. There was a big difference in the fees proposed by these two providers. Anyone from the Milpitas hills who gets transported during an emergency to Valley Medical Center, for example, would pay from $760 to $1160 more under AMR’s proposal than under Rural Metro’s proposal. Many insurance companies only cover a portion of the transportation costs and the patient has to pay the rest. With Rural Metro’s new proposal, there will only be a slight increase in rates when compared to today’s rate. I realize that cost is not the only factor when making a lifeor-death decision. In an emergency, you need an experienced paramedic to arrive in an advanced ambulance with the latest medical equipment. I carefully examined Rural Metro and its history. They have very high standards in their quality

of care and their proposed business model is very much in line with the county’s needs. I am pleased to tell you that the county was able to secure a strong contract with tight control over emergency medical service operations. Rural Metro will also be helping to promote the community’s health and wellness through their education and outreach efforts. They will be visiting schools to teach kids and teens about emergency medical services, calling 9-1-1, and to talk with teens about drunken driving. You will likely see Rural Metro in parades and out at community events. And they will be using the latest in social media to communicate with you. Rural Metro also committed to giving special consideration to hiring AMR employees. Not just paramedics and technicians, but support staff, too. This is important because these front line workers know our county and what our residents need. Before approving the contract, I was told that Rural Metro would work hard to adapt their workforce to meet our culturally diverse community by reaching into the vari-

ous ethnic communities in search of new employees. There will also be fewer 24-hour shifts than we have through our current ambulance company. I know that one day my family may be in a life-threatening situation, requiring emergency medical assistance again. Like you, I want to know that my loved ones will be cared for with quality and compassion. I firmly believe that Rural Metro will provide excellent service to us all, if we ever need to call them. If you have any questions about emergency medical service in our county, please contact me at (408) 299-5030 or dave.cortese@bos.sccgov.org.

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Hit and run BY MEENU GUPTA Police arrested a 19-year-old Hispanic male for felony drunk driving and felony hit and run,

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on Friday, December 24th, at Mowry and Peralta. According to Sgt. Chris Mazzone it initially looked like a single vehicle accident, possibly a hit and run

till Officers saw a female passenger with significant injuries. The driver had fled from the scene. Officer Foster later located the driver in front of Waterside Apartments. He has been identified as Hayward resident Fidel Zamora. According

to Police, Zamora had a gunshot wound to the upper left thigh and was uncooperative and intoxicated. Both the female passenger and Zamora were taken to Eden Medical Center for medical attention. The investigation so far indicates that the driver acciden-

tally shot himself while in the car. The handgun has not been located. Neither Zamora nor the passenger provided any information about the shooting. Zamora was arrested and taken to Santa Rita after being medically cleared.

Obama’s economist pick seen as sign of new agenda BY JULIE PACE ASSOCIATED PRESS HONOLULU (AP), Dec 28 - Change is soon coming to the White House economic team, with President Barack Obama set to announce a new top adviser who will have broad influence over the administration’s efforts to jumpstart the struggling economy. Obama is expected to announce a replacement for departing National Economic Council director Lawrence Summers early in the new year, soon after he returns to Washington from his Hawaiian vacation. The president’s choice is being closely watched for signs of where he wants to take his economic agenda in the second half of his term, and how he looks to bring down the almost double-digit unemployment rate. Will he tap the business world with a figure such as Roger Altman, an investment banker and Clinton administration alumnus who might carry too much baggage from his association with Wall Street? Will he turn to academia instead, calling on a scholar such Yale President Richard Levin? Or

will he go with deeply experienced insiders such as deficit hawk Gene Sperling at the Treasury Department or Jason Furman, the council’s deputy director? With the unemployment rate at 9.8 percent, the private sector struggling to maintain steady growth and the public ranking the economy as the top concern, Obama’s handling of the issue over the coming months is certain to play a central role in his expected reelection bid. The selection process for the council post has dragged on for months. Summers announced his resignation in September, and many in the administration knew well before then that he planned to return to Harvard University after serving two years at the White House. Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said he expects Obama to make an announcement in early January, and blamed any delay on the frenzied legislative session that consumed the White House through the end of the year. “The president wants to take some time to make a good decision because...we have had a lot on our plates the last couple

weeks,” Gibb said Sunday. The administration’s thinking on how to fill the job has evolved since Summers announced his resignation. The initial view - both inside and outside the White House - was that Obama should name a business leader to the post, in an attempt to give the private sector a greater voice in the administration and ease the perception that the president is anti-business. But the administration now believes the relationship between Obama and the business community has started to thaw. For example, both sides praised each other following Obama’s meeting with CEOs earlier this month. The White House has grown more willing to find another prominent job for a private sector appointee while leaving the council post to an economic heavyweight who can coordinate the advice Obama is receiving from throughout the administration. “To get a business person in there, it seems like an odd place,” said Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington. “And if he does

need someone from business, I don’t think he would want someone from Wall Street.’’ It’s that Wall Street connection that’s been a knock against one of the leading candidates for the job, Altman, founder of Evercore Partners. Altman does have government experience, though, having served as deputy treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton. Sperling, another top contender, has also dabbled in Wall Street, advising Goldman Sachs and other financial firms, although he’s most well-known for his work in the Clinton and Obama administrations, including his current post as counselor to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Sperling helped craft the 1993 Deficit Reduction Act, and his appointment could show Obama is serious about his pledge to address the mounting debt and deficit next year. Levin, who as president of Yale shares Summers’ academic pedigree, is likely to favor stepped up Wall Street regulation. Furman is also said to be in the running for a promotion from the deputy’s job. Both Sperling and Furman

would bring an insider’s knowledge of the Obama White House and the president’s economic policies to the job, attributes that may not necessarily be to their benefit. Critics have accused Obama’s economic advisers of not fully grasping the depths of the crisis, and the team’s prediction that the president’s massive stimulus bill would keep unemployment below 8 percent has caused headaches within the administration. Selecting an outsider to fill the top economic job would help Obama counter the notion that he’s too insular and unwilling to accept advice from outside the administration. He filled two other high-profile vacancies on his economic team this year from within the administration, replacing Budget Director Peter Orszag with State Department official Jacob Lew, and Council of Economic Advisers chair Christina Romer with Austan Goolsbee, who was serving as a member of the council. “They should be looking to take things in a new direction,” Baker said. “I don’t think more continued on page 7

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economist pick - continued from page 6 of the same is the answer.” Beyond the economic quali-

fications of the candidates he’s considering, the president is

also believed to be looking for a council director who can serve as both a good manager and a team player. For all of Sum-

such barriers. The State wishes to replicate successful strategies throughout California. “We are committed to addressing the needs of African-American youth Santa Clara County starts pilot project with three out who are disproportionately of 14 California counties selected as grant recipients represented within the CaliSUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL fornia child welfare system and face critiAND MARINA HINESTROSA cal barriers to finding a permanent home,” said County of Santa Clara SuperThe Santa Clara County Board of visor Dave Cortese, Chair of the Board’s Supervisors budgeted $400,000 in State Children, Seniors and Families Commitfunding for year one of a grant to reduce tee. “Collaborating with State, local and the time African-American children and non-profit agencies we can exchange youth spend in the foster care system. knowledge and experiences and explore This grant will fund a five-year pilot options to develop a system that could be program to examine barriers to finding a model for other counties to follow.” permanent homes and identify practices The California Department of Social that have proved effective in overcoming Services (CDSS) received funding ap-

State funding aims to reduce long-term foster care

Social/Ballroom dance classes For couples only 16 & up SUBMITTED BY KAREN BEILIN Wednesday, January 5 Six week dance class Beginners/Newcomers 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cha Cha, Swing, Foxtrot

Intermediate/Advanced 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Lesson to be Cha Cha Must sign up in class only! Ruggieri Center 33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City (510) 675-5329 or (510) 656-6660 $60 per couple if resident, $65 if not

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mers’ intellectual heft, he brought along a healthy ego and an often prickly temperament. Rumors swirled of con-

flict among Summers, Orszag and Romer, a rarity in a White House run by a president with little patience for drama.

proval for the five-year grant through the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for the California Partnership to Reduce Long-Term Foster Care. Fourteen California Counties were selected as grant recipients with no matching funds requirements. Santa Clara County was approved to receive $2.77M over the five-year grant period, from September 2010 through September 29, 2015. Over the past decade, California has reduced its foster-care population by approximately 40 percent, thanks to ongoing efforts to find permanent families for children and prevent the need for children to enter care. Between January 2000 and January 2010, Santa Clara County’s foster-care population decreased 53 percent, from

2,658 to 1,260. However, although African-American children represent just two percent of Santa Clara County’s child population, approximately 13 percent of youth in the County’s long-term foster care are African-American. As of April 2010, 621 children have been in foster care in Santa Clara County for 24 months or longer, with 39 percent having been in care for at least 60 months. “Although this particular State grant targets African-American and Native American Youth in the State, we have a significant opportunity to apply solutions to all youth in our care,” said Will Lightbourne, Director of Santa Clara County Social Services Agency. “We shall also integrate our findings and best practices into the local Children of Color Plan activities and expand them to Latino and Asian youth and families.”

Friday, January 7 Six week dance class Beginners/Newcomers 7 p.m. - 8 pm Cha Cha, Swing, Foxtrot

If you sign up online, be sure to include both names OR sign up in class on first night

Intermediate/Advanced 8:15 p.m. -9:15 p.m. Lesson to be Cha Cha

Fremont Adult School 4700 Calavares Ave., Fremont (510) 793-6465 $72 per couple

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Black Swan(R)Fri. - Thu. 11:40, 2:20, 5:05, 7:40, 10:25

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (PG–13) Fri. - Sun. 10:05,

4:50, 10:10 Mon. Tue. & Thu. 4:50, 10:10 Call theatre for show information Wed. 1:20 P.M. How Do You Know(PG–13) Fri. - Sun. 10:10, 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25 Mon. - Thu. 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG)Fri. - Wed. 1:45, 4:30 Gulliver's Travels (PG) Fri. Wed. 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30

Yogi Bear (PG) Fri. - Wed. 2:55, 5:10 Black Swan(R)Fri. - Wed. 11:55, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 3D (PG) Fri. - Wed. 11:05, 7:10, 9:50

How Do You Know(PG–13)

Fri. - Wed. 11:00, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:20 Little Fockers (PG–13) Fri. Tue. 11:30, 2:00, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Wed. 11:30, 2:00, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Tangled (PG) Fri. - Wed. 11:25, 1:55, 4:25, 7:00, 9:25 The Fighter (R)Fri. - Wed. 11:05, 1:50, 4:55, 7:45, 10:30 The Tourist(PG–13)Fri. - Wed. 11:40, 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10:00 Tron: Legacy (PG) Fri. - Tue. 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 Wed. 12:00, 3:00 Tron: Legacy 3D (PG) Fri. Wed. 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25 True Grit (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. 11:15, 2:00, 4:45, 7:20, 10:05 Wed. 11:15, 2:00, 4:45, 7:20, 10:05 Yogi Bear 3D (PG) Fri. - Wed. 12:45, 7:15, 9:20

Little Fockers (PG–13) Fri. & Sat. 9:50, 10:40, 11:30, 12:20, 1:10, 2:00, 2:50, 3:35, 4:25, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40, 9:25, 10:15, 11:10, 11:50 Sun. 9:50, 10:40, 11:30, 12:20, 1:10, 2:00, 2:50, 3:35, 4:25, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40, 9:25, 10:15 Mon. & Tue. 11:30, 12:20, 1:10, 2:00, 2:50, 3:35, 4:25, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40, 9:25, 10:15 Wed. 11:30, 12:20, 1:10, 2:00, 2:50, 3:35, 4:25, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40, 9:25, 10:15 Thu. 11:30, 12:20, 1:10, 2:00, 2:50, 3:35, 4:25, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40, 9:25, 10:15, 11:10, 11:50 Tangled 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 10:45, 1:15, 3:40, 6:15, 8:45, 11:20 Sun. 10:45, 1:15, 3:40, 6:15, 8:45 Mon. - Wed. 1:15, 3:40, 6:15, 8:45 Thu. 1:15, 3:40, 6:15, 8:45, 11:20

Tron: Legacy (PG) Fri. Sat. &

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The Metropolitan Opera: Tron: Legacy 3D (PG) Fri. Sun. 10:30, 1:25, 4:15, 7:30, 10:30 Don Carlo Encore (NR)

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Thu. 11:05, 1:20, 3:50, 6:05, 8:35, 10:45 Gulliver's Travels 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 9:55, 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:35, 12:01 Sun. 9:55, 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:35 Mon. - Thu. 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:35 Tangled (PG) Fri. - Sun. 9:40, 12:15, 2:45 Mon. - Thu. 12:15, 2:45 The King's Speech (R) Fri. Sun. 10:50, 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:20 Mon. - Thu. 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:20 Black Swan(R)Fri. - Thu. 11:50, Yogi Bear 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 2:25, 5:10, 6:45, 8:00, 9:45, 10:35 10:00, 12:05, 2:20, 4:40, 6:55, 9:10,

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Little Fockers (PG–13) Fri. Tue. 11:55, 2:25, 5:00, 7:45, 10:05 Wed. & Thu. 11:55, 2:25, 5:00, 7:45, 10:05 The Fighter (R)Fri. - Thu. 11:10, 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10:00 The Tourist (PG–13)Fri. - Thu. 11:05, 1:45, 4:25, 7:00, 9:50 Tron: Legacy 3D (PG) Fri. Thu. 11:25, 2:15, 5:10, 8:00 True Grit (PG–13) Fri. - Tue. 11:30, 2:00, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05 Wed. & Thu. 11:30, 2:00, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05 Yogi Bear (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:20, 1:25, 3:30, 5:35, 7:40, 9:45

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn The Metropolitan Opera: Treader 3D(PG) Fri. - Thu. 1:05, Don Carlo Encore (NR) 7:10

Wed. 6:30 P.M.

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 3D(PG) Fri. - Thu. 1:45,

The Fighter (R)Fri. - Sun. 10:35, Tales of the Maya Skies (NR)

1:35, 4:20, 7:15, 10:05 Mon. - Thu. 1:35, 4:20, 7:15, 10:05 The Tourist(PG–13)Fri. & Sat. 10:55, 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20, 11:55 Sun. 10:55, 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20 Mon. - Wed. 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20 Thu. 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20, 11:55

How Do You Know(PG–13)

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (PG–13)Fri. - Thu. 11:05 A.M. Deathly Hallows: The Metropolitan Opera: Tangled (PG) Fri. - Thu. 1:20, Part 1 (PG–13) Fri. 10:10, 4:35, 10:30 Don Carlo Encore (NR) Sat. - Thu. 1:15, 6:45 6:00, 10:35

Wed. 6:30 P.M.

December 31, 2010

he New Year is a great time to make some changes around your house. I’m not talking about buying new things—I know our wallets need a rest after so much holiday shopping! Instead I am talking about rearranging your existing furnishings. This is called Redesign, and after redesigning rooms for hundreds of clients over the years, I can tell you how effective and transformative it can be. Rearranging furniture, artwork and accessories can make a huge difference to the functionality, comfort level and aesthetics of your home. So put away the holiday decorations and let’s get started. • First, remove all accessories, small furniture pieces and artwork from your room so you can start with a clean slate. Use the dining room table or kitchen counter as a “staging area.” Removing everything from the

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room allows you to look objectively at the space and make changes more confidently. • Start with the furniture arrangement. Is there a focal point in your room? In most rooms, it is the TV or fireplace. If there is no focal point, create one with a piece of furniture or a large piece of artwork. Arrange the sofa so it directly relates to the focal point, either across from, perpendicular to, or angled on one side of it. After the sofa is placed, arrange the additional chairs or loveseat to facilitate conversation and create a cozy grouping. Don’t be afraid to try something new with the furniture arrangement. For example: if you’ve always had the sofa on a particular wall in your living room, try placing it on a different wall, or angling it in the room. Or trade the chair in your living room for the one in your bedroom—maybe the size and color is just right.

• Next, look at the accent tables. For a new look, trade tables with those from another room. Maybe the dark wood coffee table from your family room will work better in your living room. Or try using an ottoman or a bench instead of a coffee table. Try trading lamps too—perhaps the lamps in your bedroom can come out to the living room. • After the furniture is placed, then hang the artwork. Shop your home for artwork you can trade. Using art from other rooms can establish a new color scheme and change the look dramatically. Artwork always has to be hung in relationship to the furnishings, so be careful not to hang it too high, and don’t float a small piece of art on a large wall. • The final step is to place the accessories. Take cues from the artwork when selecting the accessories. For example, repeat

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colors from the art by using bowls, boxes, vases, or throw pillows. Shop your home for items you can trade. Place accessories in groupings, rather than spread throughout the room, creating small vignettes on table tops, the mantel and bookshelves. Incorporate family photos and collectibles into these vignettes. And remember—less is more when it comes to accessories. Too many can make your room look cluttered. • Texture makes a room much more interesting. Add texture by introducing materials like leather, wrought iron, wicker, carved or distressed wood, and metals. • Add greenery to your room, either with cuttings from your yard or with silk plants. Greenery should be considered a very important accessory.

When you are done, sit down, relax and enjoy the New Year and your new room.

Anna Jacoby of Anna Jacoby Interiors is a local interior designer. Send your design questions to her at info@annajacobyinteriors.com Call or fax her at 510-490-0379 or visit www.annajacobyinteriors.com

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

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

Gregory Minor RESIDENT OF NEWARK September 1, 1954 – December 18, 2010

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

Hyman A. Wettig

RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 24, 1951 – December 10, 2010

Maria A. De La Fuente RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 22, 1944 – December 12, 2010

Betty J. Burk RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 22, 1944 – December 13, 2010

Theresa Lindberg RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 13, 1926 – December 14, 2010

JoAnn Castoe Jill M. Abbott

RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 21, 1933 – December 24, 2010

Gertrude G. Bragg

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RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 30, 1929 – December 27, 2010

Mary R. Silva RESIDENT OF FREMONT December 11, 1917 – December 28, 2010

Maxine B. Dringenberg RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 21, 1925 – December 28, 2010

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undreds of guests attended the holiday tree-lighting ceremonies in Fremont, Union City, and Newark as part of the 15th annual Trees of Angels campaign. Mark Bernardin, owner of several local McDonald’s restaurants, and the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation collaborate on Trees of Angels in the Tri-City area as part of a joint commitment to support local hospice care. The 2010 Trees of Angels events commenced with a tree-

(Left to right): Lonnie Robinson; Owner, R.K. Electric, Inc. and Mark Bernardin; Owner, Bernardin Family McDonald’s.

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School Chorale sang Christmas carols to the assembled crowd. The Children’s Holiday Breakfast was held on Saturday, December 4. More than 200 attendees enjoyed breakfast provided by the Bernardin Family McDonald’s, as well as a magic show from Ronald McDonald and a photo session with Santa Claus. Additional tree lighting ceremonies took place in Union City and Newark. “The Foundation would like to thank all those who volunteered their time to help make

“Total proceeds reached $35,000 this year. Thank you to all who attended these festive holiday events.” If you would like to make a donation to Trees of Angels in support of local hospice care, please contact the Foundation office at (510) 791-3428 or email: foundation@whhs.com Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation would like to extend a warm thank you to the Trees of Angels Sponsors: Benefactor Sponsor R.K. Electric, Inc. Angel Sponsor Fremont Bank Foundation Fremont Ford Hurricane Electric Keith and Verna Krugman Sycomp, A Technology Company Photography Sponsor Washington Township Medical Foundation Dove Sponsor Niles (Fremont) Rotary Club Quest Media & Supplies Inc Rotary Club of Fremont Sunstate Equipment Company

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lighting ceremony on Monday, November 29, at the Bernardin Family McDonald’s located on

Mission Boulevard in Fremont. Fremont Mayor Bob Wasserman and Diane and Al-

Tree of Angels at the McDonald’s location on I680 and Mission Blvd.

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Star Sponsor Avalon Spa & Salon Dolores Rose East Bay Dermatology Medical Group, Inc. Freed & Associates Fremont Chapel of the Roses Gerry Harrison Gift Gallery Littler Mendelson P.C. Rotary Club of Newark Washington Hospital Employees' Association Washington Outpatient Surgery Center

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HAAL hoops update BY KEVIN YIN The week of Monday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 26 was a light one by Hayward Area Athletic League basketball standards, with some Hayward schools experiencing a lightened load around the Christmas holiday. The predominant trend within the league was to utilize the winter break to get a couple of final nonconference tune-ups before conference play fully takes over in January. Castro Valley’s boys team restored some verve to their superb season last week. After losing a close one on Dec. 18 to Oakland—Castro Valley’s first loss of the season—the Trojans beat McClymonds on Dec. 22, 53-39. It wasn’t the easiest win imaginable; led by senior guard Roderick Bobbitt’s 16 points, Castro Valley needed a big fourth quar-

ter surge to put away an overmatched McClymonds team. They followed up the next night with another win, 72-62 over Logan. Senior forward Juan Anderson led Castro Valley against Logan with 24 points. Castro Valley, now standing at 9-1 on the season, is idle until Jan. 5 when they host HAAL compatriot Tennyson. Moreau Catholic’s boys put together an excellent week of play, with three decisive wins over nonconference foes. On Dec. 20, Moreau traveled to face Benicia and overwhelmed their hosts, 7958. Moreau was powered by a pair of terrific scoring performances by senior guards Kacey Holt and Andy Mitchell. Holt poured in 28 points—including six 3’s—while Mitchell added 22 points. Then, on Dec. 22, Moreau bested Alhambra, 71-59. Holt was again prolific, with

20 points; he was matched by 20 points from junior forward Terry Booker. The next night, Dec. 23, Moreau dominated John F. Kennedy, 73-42. Mitchell stepped up with a team high 23 points in the Mariners lopsided win. Meanwhile, Moreau’s girls continued the strong play they have exhibited over the past couple of weeks, beating Logan in overtime, 55-48, thanks to a superb performance by senior forward Megan Scully who threw in 23 points. The Mariners are now 6-3, and have won five of their last six games. They are idle until Jan. 5 when they play on the road at Bishop O’Dowd. Although Bishop O’Dowd’s boys team only had one game last week, they made the most of it, destroying a solid Berkeley team 67-35. Junior guard Brandon Ashley led the Dragons with

14 points, including going 10 of 11 at the free throw line, while junior forward Richard Longrus posted a double-double, with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Bishop O’Dowd is now 5-1 on the season, with their sole loss coming at the hands of Archbishop Mitty, one of the best teams in the Bay Area. After beating Washington, 52-49, on Dec. 20, Hayward’s girls team suffered a setback in a 49-35 loss the next night at Dublin. Junior forward Erin Muhammad led Hayward against Washington with 14 points and seven rebounds, while senior guard Briyana Clark paced the Farmers vs. Dublin with 15 points. Hayward currently stands at 7-3; their next game is Jan. 5 in a conference match with ailing San Lorenzo. vvv

County adopts water-efficient landscaping regulations SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LINGXIA MENG The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has adopted a Water Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance which will implement Assembly Bill (AB) 1881, The California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act. This ordinance which applies to the unincorporated areas of the county, promotes the use of region-appropriate plants that require minimal supplemental irrigation and establishes standards for irrigation efficiency. “The ordinance represents the successful collaboration between the County and local stakeholders,” said Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Chair of the Board’s Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation Committee. “Water conservation is an important ele-

ment in the County’s overall sustainability efforts and this ordinance helps to engage residents in the stewardship of this importance resource.” AB 1881 (2006) mandates water conservation in new landscaping projects, in particular, single-family projects. Senate Bill 7 (2009 Water Conservation Act) requires water providers to increase wateruse efficiency in specific ways, including a per-capita reduction of urban water use by 20 percent over the coming decade. Since August 2009, the County’s Office of Planning and Development has worked with local planning and conservation representatives and water providers to develop two regionally adapted versions to the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. This collaboration provides for consistent ordinances adapted to local condi-

tions and water supply challenges. The ordinance applies to new and rebuilt single-family and two-family projects. Any major work for commercial, industrial, institutional, office or multifamily projects also will be subject to the Ordinance. For landscape areas greater than 5,000 sq. ft., permit applicants must submit a landscape and irrigation design plan prepared by a State-licensed landscape architect or contractor. For projects less than 5,000 sq. ft., applicants only need to submit a Landscape Water-Efficiency Checklist which includes the following requirements: at least 50 percent of the plants and trees shall be native or low-water use; total turf area shall not exceed 25 percent of the landscape area, or 1,250 sq. ft.; all portions of turf areas shall be wider than eight ft.; plants with

similar water needs shall be grouped within hydro-zones with irrigation for each hydro-zone controlled by a separate valve; low-volume irrigation shall be utilized in non-turf areas; overhead irrigation shall only occur between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m.; a minimum 8 inches of noncompacted topsoil; use of compost or fertilizer according to soil conditions; and a minimum two-inch layer of mulch shall be applied on exposed soil surfaces. According to the Association of California Water Agencies, more than 50 percent of residential water use occurs outdoors. It also estimates residents overirrigate outdoor plants and lawns by as much as 60 percent. The second reading of the Ordinance is scheduled for January 11, 2011. Should it pass, the ordinance will become effective in February 2011.

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Insurance giant AIG gets $3B in facilities AP WIRE SERVICE NEW YORK (AP), Dec 27 - Insurance giant AIG is taking yet another step on its road to recovery, obtaining $3 billion in credit facilities. The news sent AIG shares soaring 9 percent Monday. The New-York based company said it will be able to tap the facilities once it finishes paying back its bailouts. American International Group Inc. received the biggest government rescue of any financial company during the recent crisis. Its lifelines from the Federal Reserve and Treasury were worth $182 billion. The $3 billion in credit facilities will be split evenly between a 364-day agreement and a three-

year agreement. AIG also said that Chartis has entered a oneyear, $1.3 billion letter of credit facility. There are 36 banks participating in the facilities. The agreement builds momentum for AIG, which earlier this month raised $2 billion selling senior unsecured notes and established a $500 million contingent liquidity facility. AIG in September announced a recapitalization plan under which it would be able to repay the American taxpayer for the bailouts. The deal gave Treasury a 92.1 percent stake in AIG before it could begin selling its shares. But AIG needed to prove its strength by displaying its ability to raise money from private

investors. “This success is another important vote of confidence by the market in AIG,” CEO Robert Benmosche said in a statement Monday. “As we approach year’s end, we believe we are close enough to completing our recapitalization plan that we can see the finish line,” he added. AIG became a symbol for excess risk on Wall Street during the crisis that peaked in late 2008. The company sold insurance-like protection against losses on mortgage bonds and other risky investments. When the value of those investments dropped, AIG could not afford to cover the losses. AIG shares closed up $5.05 at $59.38.

AP WIRE SERVICE EUGENE, Ore. (AP), Dec 06 - An Oregon man has had an Awesome name change. Douglas Allen Smith Jr. says he changed his name to Captain Awesome last month because he was inspired by the nickname of a character on the NBC television show “Chuck” - Dr. Devon “Captain Awesome’’ Woodcomb. The unemployed Eugene cabinet installer says he found it funny Woodcomb’s father gave him that nickname because a “poor nickname builds good character.’’ The former Mr. Smith says he faced a Lane County judge who questioned his seriousness. The judge that granted the request made him swear he wasn’t changing his name for fraudulent reasons. Awesome says that judge also allowed him to sign his name as a right arrow, a smiley face and a left arrow. He says his bank, however, has refused to accept the signature because it could be forged too easily. —Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.co

AP WIRE SERVICE MCKEES ROCKS, Pennsylvania (AP), Dec 10 - Authorities say a 2year-old girl spent 15 minutes stuck inside a toy crane vending machine in a Pittsburgh-area mall. Moon Run Fire Chief Paul Kashmer tells WPXI-TV that the girl didn’t seem upset by the ordeal Wednesday night in the food court at the Mall of Robinson, in Robinson Township. Kashmer says firefighters arrived to find “the cutest little girl in a pink outfit sucking her binky inside with the other toys.” The girl apparently climbed up the chute into which the coin-operated crane drops prizes. Kashmer used a tool to pry open a door on the machine to reach the girl. The vending company hasn’t been identified.

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Brown to eliminate California stimulus watchdog

HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 3 Highest $: 764,500 Median $: 535,000 Lowest $: 528,000 Average $: 609,167 ADDRESS

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Banks smarten up branches to woo customers BY CANDICE CHOI AP PERSONAL FINANCE WRITER NEW YORK (AP), Dec 20 - The personal touch is making a comeback. That old-fashioned habit of stopping in at your local branch continued on page 29

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AP WIRE SERVICE SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), Dec 20 - Gov.-elect Jerry Brown is eliminating the office that acted as a watchdog overseeing the spending of federal stimulus money in California. Inspector General Laura Chick sent a letter Monday saying the incoming administration will close her office, which was created less than a year ago. Brown's transition team released a statement saying the move will save more than $700,000 in the current fiscal year. Chick says the closure was unexpected. More than half the $27 million that has been awarded to state agencies as of Sept. 30 has not yet been spent. She says Brown faces an ``extremely difficult job in grappling with the severity of the state budget crisis.'' Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed the former Los Angeles controller to the $148,000-a-year post in April.

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22600 Cisneros Drive 240 Flint Court 22561 Hennings Court 18230 Hunter Avenue 722 Kingsford Way 21192 Ocean View Drive 22488 South Garden Avenue 24818 St. Luke Court 604 Whittington Lane 260 Carrick Circle 27502 Dobbel Avenue 24591 Marie Drive 28153 Riggs Court 761 Eastwood Way 29581 Highgate Drive #119 24889 Muir Street 675 Newbury Lane #145 27878 Ormond Avenue 24544 Park Street

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24398 Thomas Avenue 322 Tippecanoe Avenue 1542 Welford Circle 25792 Belhaven Street 2532 Cryer Street 106 Montevina Way 2167 Grove Way 1891 Strobridge Avenue

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55077 Abbotford Court 39931 Cedar Boulevard #106 5531 Civic Terrace Avenue 36271 Colbert Place 37200 Greenpoint Street 36730 Hafner Street 35198 Lido Boulevard #I 36931 Newark Boulevard #B 6152 Pomegranate Avenue

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603 Arthur Avenue 717 Callaway Street 14619 Doolittle Drive 95 Durant Avenue 942 Glen Drive 409 Pershing Drive 14458 Trinidad Road 1567 167th Avenue 1535 168th Avenue 2051 Howe Drive 2061 Joan Drive 3825 Monterey Boulevard 13971 School Street 15079 Alexandria Street 15652 Baypoint Avenue 1253 Burkhart Avenue 15331 Norton Street

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33300 Arizona Street 2422 Bing Place 30618 Chimney Lane 203 Ladera Plaza #12 372 Monte Carlo Avenue 3327 San Marco Court 4309 Solano Way 2946 Sorrento Way

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BY JEANNINE AVERSA AP ECONOMICS WRITER WASHINGTON (AP), Dec 22 - Expectations for economic growth next year are turning more optimistic now that Americans will have a little more cash in their pockets. A cut in workers’ Social Security taxes and rising consumer spending have led economists to predict a strong start for 2011. Still, most people won’t feel much better until employers ramp up hiring and people buy more homes. Analysts are predicting economic growth next year will come in next year close to 4 percent. It would mark an improvement from the 2.8 percent growth expected for this year and would be the strongest showing since 2000. “Looking ahead, circumstances are ripe for the economy to develop additional traction,” said Joshua Shapiro, chief U.S. economist at MFR Inc. in New York. He is esti-

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mating growth for 2011 to be above 3.5 percent. The economy grew at a moderate pace last summer, reflecting stronger spending by businesses to replenish stockpiles, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. Gross domestic product increased at a 2.6 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter. That’s up from the 2.5 percent pace estimated a month ago. While businesses spent more to build inventories, consumers spent a bit less. Many analysts predict the economy strengthened in the October-December quarter. They think the economy is growing at a 3.5 percent pace or better mainly because consumers are spending more freely again. Still, the housing market remains a drag on the slowly improving economy. The National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday that more people bought previously owned homes rose in November. The sales pace rose 5.6 percent to a seasonally adjusted

annual rate of 4.68 million units. Even with the gain, sales are still well below what analysts consider a healthy pace. Even if analysts are right about 2011 being a better year for the economy, growth still wouldn’t be strong enough to dramatically lower the 9.8 percent unemployment rate. By some estimates, the economy would need to grow by 5 percent for a full year to push down the unemployment rate by a full percentage point. Even with growth at around 4 percent, as many analysts predict, the unemployment rate is still expected to hover around 9 percent. The third-quarter’s performance marks an improvement from the feeble 1.7 percent growth logged in the April-June quarter. The economy’s growth slowed sharply then. Fears about the European debt crisis roiled Wall Street and prompted businesses to limit their spending. “It sure looks like the `soft patch’ is over,” said Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight. In the third quarter, greater spending by businesses on replenishing their stocks was the

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main factor behind the slight upward revision to GDP. Consumers boosted their spending at a 2.4 percent pace. That was down from a 2.8 percent growth rate previously estimated. Even so, consumers increased their spending at the fastest pace in four years. The slight downward revision reflected less spending on health care and financial services than previously estimated. More recent reports from retailers, however, show that shoppers are spending at a greater rate in the final months of the year. Companies are discounting merchandise to lure shoppers. A price gauge tied to the GDP report showed that prices - excluding food and energy - rose at a 0.5 percent pace in the third quarter, the slowest quarterly pace on records going back to 1959. Americans have more reasons to be confident. Stock prices are rising, helping Americans regain vast losses in wealth suffered during the recession. Job insecurity remains a problem, but the hiring market is slowly improving. And loans aren’t as difficult to obtain for

those with solid credit histories. Even with the improvements, though, consumers are showing some restraint. In the past, lavish spending by consumers propelled the economy to grow at a rapid pace. After the 1981-1982 recession, the economy expanded at a 9.3 percent clip. Consumers increased their spending at an 8.2 percent pace. Consumers have yet to display that level of confidence in the economy. While hiring is improving, employers still aren’t adding enough jobs to lower the unemployment rate. Even with stronger economic growth anticipated for next year, analysts predict it will still take until near the end of this decade to drop unemployment back down to a more normal 5.5 percent to 6 percent level. The government’s estimate of GDP in the July-September quarter was its third and final one. The government makes a total of three estimates for any given quarter. Each new reading is based on more complete information. GDP measures the value of all goods and services - from machinery to manicures - produced within the United States.

SUBMITTED BY RACHEL WALL Moving quickly to take advantage of $616M in new federal funding, the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board will commit state matching funds to extend construction of the initial Central Valley backbone of the state-wide system south to Bakersfield. The new federal funds, which were re-distributed from other states that returned federal highspeed rail support, will now be coupled with state matching dollars, continued on page 28 bringing the total available funds to begin construction to $5.5 billion.

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Church of Christ 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-4693 www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Church of Christ of Fremont 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont 510--797-3695 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ – Hayward 22307 Montgomery St., Hayward 510-582-9830 www.haywardchurchofchrist.org

December 31, 2010 Church of Christ South Hayward 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward 510-581-3351 www.churchofchristhayward.com Dream Center Bay Area 20450 Royal Ave., Hayward 510-459-2599 www.urbanrevival.org East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org Family Bible Fellowship 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-505-1735 www.fbfministries.org First Church of Christ Scientist 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-656-8161 Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship @10 AM 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net. Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-7729 Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777

WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Hope Lighthouse FOURSQUARE CHURCH 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730 InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0251 www.inroadschurch.com Jesus Christ For All Nations Meets at Los Cerritos Comm Ctr. 3377 Alder Ave., Fremont www.jcfans.org Jyoti Fellowship church Located in First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-427-0491 Liberty Christian Center Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. (Fremont Niles) 510-324-4489 Mount Olive Ministries 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 408-262-0506 www.mt-olive.org Newark Community Church 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-796-7729 www.newarkcommunitychurch.org New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886 New Life Church 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont 510-657-9191 Newlifechurchofsf.org Our Father’s House Meet at Fremont Teen Center 39770 Paseo Padre Pky., Fremont 510-796-1117 www.ourfathershousefremont.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.com Resonate Church Forest Park Elementary School 34400 Maybird Circle, Fremont 510-713-8703 www.resonatemovement.org

San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org Solid Rock Church of God In Christ 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-791-7625 www.solidrockcogic.org Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest Christian Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-6133 www.living-tree.org Upper Room Church 500 Harris Rd., Hayward 510-276-1894 WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare Church 1675 Graham Ave., Newark 510-754-9438

CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) Arbol de Vida 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2140 Iglesia Apostolica de Union City 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente de Vida" 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 573-1800 mcofremont@yahoo.com Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-754-5618 www.esperanzaviva.org

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CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.) 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas (408) 386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/ Light By The Bay Church 1000 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-432-9526 www.lightbythebay.com Light By The Mountain Church 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-378-0159 Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com

CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 5 PM 4333 Hansen Ave, Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct, Union City 510-475-5377

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-793-5439

CHRISTIAN REFORMED Christ’s Community Church 25927 Kay Ave., Hayward 510-782-6010 ccchayward@sbcglobal.net

EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com

EVANGELICAL COVENANT South Bay Community Church 47385 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont 510-490-9500 www.sobcc.org

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA Newark Community Church 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-796-7729 www.newarkcommunitychurch.org Asian Indian Church Ministries Meet at Newark Community Church 510-795-7770 www.asianindianchurchministries.org Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont 510-651-2030 www.bridgescc.org

HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays at 3:30 p.m. 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org

JEWISH Congregation Shir Ami 4529 Malabar Ave., Castro Valley 510-537-1787 www.congshirami.org

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Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org

KOREAN NC HAN MA EUM KOREAN CHURCH 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-661-9079 www.j-church.org

LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914 Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200 Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658 Fremont (Deaf) Branch 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Glenmoor Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-8060 Irvington Ward 510-656-8754 510-656-7522 (Foyers) Mission Peak Ward (English and Chinese) 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont 510-657-2156 510-623-7496 (Foyer) Newark (Spanish) Branch 36400 Haley St., Newark

LUTHERAN

Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/School 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-793-3366 www.popfremont.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org

St. Steven Lutheran Church 1046 Grove Way, Hayward 510-581-6637 www.ststephenclc.org

Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-656-0900 www.gssam.org

African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org

Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 1836 B St., Hayward 510-581-6620 Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-793-1911 office@hrlc-newark.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org Hope Evangelical-Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 www.hopelutheranfremont.org

METHODIST

First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.gbgm-umc.org/haywardfirstumc First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-490-0200 www.fremont-methodist.org South Hayward UMC 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward (510) 780-9599 www.SoHayUMC.org St. Paul United Methodist 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-3990 www.stpaulfremont.com

Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860

Victory Center AME Zion Church 33527 Western Ave., Union City (510) 487-0233

Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 510-782-6727

MUSLIM

Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 www.calvarysanlorenzo.com

Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com

Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org

Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com

Islamic Society of East Bay 33330 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-4732 www.iseb.org

NON DENOMINATIONAL Central Church of Christ 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Fremont 510-792-2858

December 31, 2010 Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-651-0301 www.crossroadsfremont.org

Light of the World Christian Center Assembly of God 43297 Osgood Rd., Fremont 510-651-5922

Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0123 www.gofcc.org

Newark Christian Center 37371 Filbert St., Newark 510-793-6630

Mission Springs Community Church 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont 510-490-0446 www.msccfremont.org

Morning Star Church 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org

New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937

Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN St. Christina Orthodox Church 3612 peralta Ave., Fremont 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org

PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com

Pentecostal Gospel Int'l Center 25354 Cypress Ave., Hayward 510-264-1959 www.pgicchurch.org The Pentecostals of Hayward 25715 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-733-0443 Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Community Presbyterian Church 14235 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro 510-357-4130 www.bethelcpc.org Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cvpc.org Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S Park Victoria Dr. Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.infoocccmilpitas.org First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 www.fpch.net First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.org First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org

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Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net

East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597

Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133

Fremont Chinese SeventhDay Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535

Mt. Eden Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333

Fremont Seventh-Day Adventist Church 225 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-384-0304 http://fremont.netadvantist.org

Westminister Hills Presbyterian Church 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 782-5795 www.whpchurch.org

Hayward Seventh-Day Adventist Church 26400 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-796-2462 hayward.netadventist.org

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-0430

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center For Spiritual LivingFremont 40155 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-656-9955 www.CSL-Fremont.org

SALVATION ARMY Hayward Citadel Corps 430 A St., Hayward 510- 581 - 6444 The Tri-Cities Corps 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-793-6319 Korean Congregation Army 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510 - 793 - 6319

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/

Hayward Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church 22117 Meekland Ave., Hayward 510-581-1456 Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.org

SCIENTOLOGY Chuch of Scientology 1865 Lundy Ave, San Jose 408-383-9400 www.scientology-sanjose.org

SIKHISM Fremont Gurdwara 300 Gurdwara Rd., Fremont 510-790-0177 www.fremontgurdwara.org

UNITARIAN Mission Peak UU Congregation (meets at FUMC's Cole Hall) 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-252-1477 www.mpuuc.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Hayward 510-582-9533 www.edenucc.com Filipino American United Church of Christ 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-797-8408 filamucc@sbcglobal.net Fremont Congregational Church 38255 Blacow Rd, Fremont 510-793-3970 www.fremontucc.net Niles Congregational Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 www.nccucc.org San Lorenzo Community Church 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-276-4808 The Little Brown Church 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 925-862-2004 www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org

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UNITY CHURCH Unity of Fremont 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont (In the First Christian Church of Fremont Building) 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org

VIETNAMESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Vietnamese Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-623-9063 www.htnewark.org

FREE Places of Worship Listing Call 510-494-1999 or send emai tricityvoice@aol.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF UNION CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City of Union City for the purpose of considering the following: Municipal Code Amendment (AT-08-10) The City of Union City, as applicant, is proposing to amend the Municipal Code, as described below: · Amend Section 7.04.050, Placement of Containers for Collection, in Chapter 7.01, Solid Waste Management, to re-establish speciﬁc language requiring solid waste, yard waste, and recyclable material containers to be screened from public view when not in the place of collection; · Amend Section 18.30.080, District Regulations, of Chapter 18.30, Sign Regulations, to re-establish requirement that sign copy be limited to business name and address, with exceptions for health care and other professional ofﬁces and commercial and industrial center freestanding signs. · Amend Section 18.32.160.F, Off-street Parking, of Chapter 18.32, Residential Districts, to re-establish senior housing parking standard, · Amend Section 18.36.030.B, Conditional Uses, of Chapter 18.36, Commercial Districts, to delete Smoking Lounges from the list of conditionally permitted uses in all Commercial Zoning Districts; and · Amend Chapter 18.98, Floodplain Combining District, of the Zoning Ordinance for consistency with current FEMA guidelines. The Planning Commission reviewed this application at its December 16, 2010 meeting and recommended approval to the City Council on a 5-0 vote. Notice is also given that this project is exempt under Section 15061(b) (3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For further information regarding this project, contact Avalon Schultz, Associate Planner, (510) 675-5321. Written comments regarding this project should be received by the Planning Division prior to Tuesday, January 11, 2010. CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 2010 Said hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. City Hall is accessible by Union City Transit lines 1A, 1B, 3, 4 and AC Transit line 97. BART riders can transfer to these bus routes at the UC BART station. For information, please contact: Union City Transit at (510) 471-1411, AC Transit at (510) 891-4777, or BART at (510) 465-2278. JOAN MALLOY Economic & Community Development Director

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Petitioner Peter Kang Chu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Peter Kang Chu to Peter Kang Zhu The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: February 17, 2011, Time: 2:30 p.m., Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What Happen Tri-City Voice Date: December 21, 2010 Richard O. Keller Judge of the Superior Court 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013007#

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG10552353 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Peter Kang Chu for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG10551907 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: James Lue for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner James Lue filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

BUSINESS NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: December 20, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: Shih Kwei Chen The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 34755 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA 945553654 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place 12/31/10 CNS-2015560#

James Lue to James Choi Lue The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: February 10, 2011, Time: 2:30 p.m., Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Date: December 17, 2010 Richard O. Keller Judge of the Superior Court 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2011933#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446155 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Legacy Solutions Services, 24427 Marie Drive, Hayward, CA 94542, County of Alameda Carlos Grijalva, 24427 Marie Drive, Hayward, CA 94542 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/23/2010 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/ Carlos Grijalva This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 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). 12/31, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2014848# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445878 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Water Emporium - Fremont, 3918 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Neeta Jagdish Rupani, 2223 Grouse Way, Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an Individual 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/ Neeta Jagdish Rupani This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 14, 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). 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2010754# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445759 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pioneering Spirit, 5479 Omar St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Sharon T. Williams, 5479 Omar St., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov. 11, 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/ Sharon T. Williams This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 9, 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). 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2010724# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445112 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gaters Kabab Hot, 3846 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538-1430, County of Alameda 5430 Matthew Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555 Maha Jamal Kasim, 5430 Matthew Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/2010 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/ Maha Jamal Kasim (Sole Owner) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on November 18, 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). 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2002274#

GOVERNMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE NEWARK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO REVIEW PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE 2001 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Newark Redevelopment Agency (the “Agency”). DATE OF HEARING: January 13, 2011 TIME OF HEARING: 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Newark City Hall 37101 Newark Boulevard, 6th Floor, Newark CA 94560 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to review the Newark 2001 Redevelopment Plan, the 2007 Implementation Plan, and the progress of the redevelopment project, in accordance with the requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 33490(c). Anyone having specific questions may contact the Newark Community Development Department at (510) 578-4208. If you challenge a Redevelopment Agency action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearings 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 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2007918# PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to Calif. Govt. Code Secs. 6061, 65090, 65091, 65904 & 65905, on January 13, 2011, at or after 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider: U-10-31, a conditional use permit, and P-10-32, a planned unit development, to establish a laser tag operation (Laser Tagging, Inc.) at 5759 Stevenson Boulevard (Stevenson Station). The Assessor’s Parcel Numbers are 901-0197-012-00 and 9010197-013-00. 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. SHEILA HARRINGTON City Clerk 12/31/10 CNS-2005242# PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to Calif. Govt. Code Secs. 6061, 65090, 65091, 65904 & 65905, on January 13, 2011, at or after 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider: Six-month review of a conditional use permit (U-09-31) for an existing wireless telecommunications facility (T-Mobile West Corporation) at 5977 Mowry Avenue (Comfort Inn & Suites). The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 092A-2549-068-00. 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. SHEILA HARRINGTON City Clerk 12/31/10 CNS-2005236#

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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#

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100123165 Title Order No. 10-8-450083 APN No. 087-0002-120 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRICIA VELASCO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 03/10/2005 and recorded 03/23/05, as Instrument No. 2005113751, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/28/2011 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: 34724 SKYLARK DR #3, 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 $330,443.76. 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: 12/31/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.122068 12/31, 1/07, 1/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2015936# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100122203 Title Order No. 10-8-447543 APN No. 087 -0002-137 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. , as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ESTRELLITA GARLIT dated 04/25/2007 and recorded 04/30/07, as Instrument No. 2007167347, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County State of California, will sell on 01/28/2011 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: 2241 PARTRIDGE WAY #4, 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 $360,077.30. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but with out covenant or war-

ranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest at provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon at provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 12/29/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY N.A., is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.123332 12/31, 1/07, 1/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2015935# TS # 057-012079 Order # 30265819 Loan # 0051563617 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/11/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to 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(s): Florence A Burris, a unmarried woman Recorded: 11/18/2004 as Instrument No. 2004513494 in book , page 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: $273,184.06 The purported property address is: 4672 Balboa Way Fremont, CA 94536 Legal Description As more fully described in above mentioned Deed of Trust. Assessors Parcel No. 501-0083-041 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 12/29/2010 UTLS Default Services, LLC Sokun Lonh, Post Office Box 5899 5 Park Plaza Irvine, CA 92616 (949) 885-4500 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Reinstatement Line: (949) 885-4500 To request reinstatement/and or payoff FAX request to: (949) 885-4496 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P785322 12/31, 1/7, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2014509# TS No. T10-68086-CA / APN: 507-0795-034 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/7/2007. 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Cheryl Gray, an unmarried woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services Inc. C/O Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-5760472 Recorded 02/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007069238 in book , page 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: $515,521.80 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 38320 Redwood Terrace Fremont, CA 94536 A.P.N.: 507-0795-034 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 12/31/ 2010 CR Title Services, Inc 1000 Technology Drive, MS-314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist, Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P783525 12/31, 1/7, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2014151# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 080054492 Title Order No. 08-8-203126 Investor/ Insurer No. APN No. 482-0052-077 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/15/2007. 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, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RODY ONG A SINGLE MAN, dated 06/15/2007 and recorded 06/22/07, as Instrument No. 2007233398, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 02/01/2011 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: 32405 WESTPORT COURT, UNION CITY,

CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $868,661.11. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/31/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3858633 12/31/2010, 01/07/2011, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013876# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015009700 Title Order No.: 100578684 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/15/2005. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/24/2005 as Instrument No. 2005115435 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ELVIRA REYES, TRUSTEE OF THE ELVIRA REYES FAMILY TRUST DATED, FEBRUARY 27, 1991 AND RESTATED JUN 17, 2003, 2003, 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: 01/24/2011 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: 32708 REGENTS BLVD., UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 543-0429-040 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 $683,502.99. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/30/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison,

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PUBLIC NOTICES Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3852576 12/ 31/2010, 01/07/2011, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013870# TSG No.: 100546576-CA-MSI TS No.: CA1000210335 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 507-0585012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/28/2005. 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 1/21/2011 at 12:00 PM, First American Trustee Services Solutions LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/07/2005, as Instrument No. 2005281480, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed by: PATRICK MICHAEL MCMILLIN, MICHELLE MURPHY MCMILLIN, HUSBAND & WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the 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# 507-0585-012 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 38642 AURORA TERRACE , FREMONT, CA 94536 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 $378,297.96 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: 12/29/ 2010 First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3220 El Camino Real Irvine, CA 92602 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 will be used for that purpose. For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P781693 12/31, 1/7, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013642# TSG No.: 4164344 TS No.: 20099070812751 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 507 -0809-029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/ 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. On 01/13/2011 at 12:00 PM, First American Trustee Services Solutions LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/27/2005, as Instrument No. 2005414518, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed by: PAYAM DEFAII and AMITY V.

DEFAII,, 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# 507-0809-029 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 155 WILLIAMS COURT , FREMONT, CA 94536 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 $542,740.16 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: 12/20/2010 First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 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 will be used for that purpose. For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P783651 12/24, 12/31, 01/07/2011 12/24, 12/31, 1/7/11 CNS-2011996# Trustee Sale # CA0857033 Loan# 1009511450 Order # 090675476 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/27/2007. 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 01/14/2011 at 12:00PM, MTC Financial Inc., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/14/2007 as Document No. 2007104561 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, Guadalupe Pena a single woman and Fidel Cabrera a single man as joint tenants, as Trustor, Indymac Bank, F.S.B., a Federally Chartered Savings Bank, 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: At the Fallon St. emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 501-0042-051-03 As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4353 Torres Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale

will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is: $696,855.58 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 I Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 12/24/2010 MTC Financial Inc., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: Clarisa Gastelum, Trustee Sales Officer TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)573-1965, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com P783514 12/24, 12/31, 01/07/2011 12/24, 12/31, 1/7/11 CNS-2011816# T.S. No. 10-1535-11 Loan No. 0147039119 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A copy of California Civil Code Section 2923.54 (SB 7) declaration is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2007. 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 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: Balvina Vasquez, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 11/27/2007 as Instrument No. 2007403815 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: $272,468.76, estimated Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5746 Birch Terrace, Fremont, CA 94538 A.P.N.: 531-0040-

064 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: 12/13/2010 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 2955 Main Street, 2nd Floor Irvine, California 92614 (949) 720-9200 Foreclosure Dept. Fax (949) 608-0130 Sale Information Only: (714) 573-1965 Renae C. Murray, Foreclosure Manager TS Number: 10-1535-11 Declaration to Notice of Sale as required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54 (1) The mortgage loan servicer ( ) has (X) has not [check one] obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is filed. (2) The timeframe for giving notice of sale as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 (X) does ( ) does not [check one] apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Lori Gilmore Signature Lori Gilmore Print Your Name Default Reporting Supervisor Print Your Title Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. P781329 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2008444# Trustee Sale No. 16772CA Loan No. 3003073669 Title Order No. 100535126-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/10/2011 at 12:00 PM, MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02/09/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006051280 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Wali M. Sorkhabi, a married man as his sole and separate property and Samir Sorkhabi, a single man as joint tenants as Trustor, First Federal Bank Of California, A Federally Chartered Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $784,206.31 The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 34564 Willbridge Terrace , Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0450-181 See Declaration, as required by California Civil Code Section 2923.54, attached hereto and made a part hereof. CALIFORNIA FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE (California Civil Code § 2923.54(a)) The undersigned mortgage loan servicer hereby declares under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, as follows: [ ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. Therefore, the mortgage loan servicer has waited an additional 90 days before giving notice of sale as required by Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.52(a). [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. [ ] The timeframe for giving notice

of sale specified in Cal. Civ. Code § 2923.52(a) does not apply because: [ ] The loan was not recorded between January 1, 2003 and January 1, 2008. [ ] The loan is not secured by residential real property. [ ] The loan is not secured by a first priority mortgage or deed of trust. [ ] The borrower did not occupy the property as his/her principal residence when the loan became delinquent. [ ] The loan was made, purchased or serviced by (1) a California state or local public housing agency or authority, including state or local housing finance agencies established under Division 31 of the Cal. Health & Safety Code and Chapter 6 of the Cal. Military & Veterans Code, or (2) the loan is collateral for securities purchased by any such California state or local public housing agency or authority. [ ] The borrower has surrendered the property as evidenced by either a letter confirming the surrender or delivery of the keys to the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary or authorized agent. [ ] The borrower has contracted with someone whose primary business is advising people who have decided to leave their homes on how to extend the foreclosure process and avoid their loan obligations. [ ] The borrower has filed for bankruptcy, and the bankruptcy court has not entered an order closing or dismissing the bankruptcy case or granting relief from the automatic stay. OneWest Bank, FSB By: Vicki Brizendine ATTACHMENT TO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 12/10/2010 MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE, As Trustee 4675 Macarthur Court Suite 1540 Newport Beach CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 5731965 (702) 586-4500 PRIORITYPOSTING.COM Stephanie Farrell, Foreclosure Assistant MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P780728 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2008410# Trustee Sale No. 439185CA Loan No. 3011849118 Title Order No. 224718 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2006. 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 1/7/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/28/ 2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006436519 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Pete Cosmiano and, Cathrine Cosmiano, husband and wife, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $443,313.43 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 32964 Lake Bluestone Street, Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0338-02500 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES “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: 12/14/2010 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 MailStop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P781495 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2008406# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100114309 Title Order No. 10-8-423880 APN No. 475 -0180-027 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/15/2006. 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 CINDY S CHIU, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN dated 11/15/ 2006 and recorded 11/22/06, as Instrument No. 2006433697, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County State of California, will sell on 01/14/2011 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: 32776 BELAMI LOOP, 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 $868,456.94. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but with out covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest at provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon at provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 12/16/2010 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 # 1006.120432 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2008326#

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# 3846086 12/17/2010, 12/24/2010, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2006838#

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 1007732 Loan No.: 7000020876 A.P.N.: 483-0113029 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: LOURDES C PIMENTEL AND GREGORIO M PIMENTEL JR WIFE AND HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 10/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005454233 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: 1/10/2011 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: $431,127.95 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 31233 LILY ST UNION CITY, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 483-0113-029 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 0934563-FF-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED01/09/2007. 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: ERIC J. FINULIAR AND FLORDELIZA L. FINULIAR, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 01/18/2007 as Instrument No. 2007030942 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California. Date of Sale: 01/07/2011 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: $1,183,627.83 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4576 NILAND STREET, UNION CITY, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 543-0467-150-00 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: 12/10/2010 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 REPRESENTATIVEASAP# 3841948 12/17/2010, 12/24/2010, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2006833# T.S. No. T10-67444-CA / APN: 475-0157-223 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2006. 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 as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Armando Ceron and Maria G. Ceron, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. c/o Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-576-04 Recorded 08/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006314147 in book , page 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: $314,292.95 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 32672 Brenda Way #4 Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 475-0157-223 Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 12/17/ 2010 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P775211 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2006274# T.S. No. T10-67427-CA / APN: 087-0334-005 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed

of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Thanh Van Dang and Lisa Truong, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. c/o Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-576-0472 Recorded 04/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006166234 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 01/07/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $952,238.53 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1161 Platinum Street Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 087-0334-005 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 12/17/ 2010 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS-314 O’Fallon, MO 63368 Penny White, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P774916 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2005718# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 20100033500890 Title Order No.: 100561350 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/26/05. 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 on09/07/05, as Instrument No. 2005383176 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of California. EXECUTED BY: RENATO ARBUES AND CYNTHIA ARBUES, 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: January 6, 2011 TIME OF SALE: 12: 00 PM PLACE OF SALE: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2262 ERIC COURT #2, UNION CITY, CA 94587. APN# 475-0157-141 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),

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 $377,308.53. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION, INC. 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-939-0772, www.nationwideposting.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, BY: Ric Juarez Dated: 12/17/ 10 NPP0171133 12/17/10, 12/24/10, 12/31/10 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2005106# TS # CA-10-386357-RM Order # 100551501CA-BFO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): Audrey Blaker and, William Blaker , wife and husband Recorded: 08/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006324570 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 1/12/2011 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: $383,677.17 The purported property address is: 4303 Sacramento Ave #126 Fremont, CA 94538 Assessors Parcel No. 501-0957-170 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. P775897 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2010 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2005097# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1177355-02 APN: 483-0098-241-01 TRA: 15-001 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1687 REF: Reyes, Jose C IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 23, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU

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NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 06, 2011, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 28, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006247512 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Jose C Reyes and Natividad C Reyes Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the steps to the entrance of the county courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4320 Victoria Ave Union City CA 94587-3867 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $331,730.07. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘Mortgage Loan Servicer’), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the fol-

lowing is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE EXHIBIT “A” Trustee Sale No. 1177355-02 Loan No. XXXXXX1687 Regarding Jose C Reyes, (hereinafter referred to as “borrower”) as required by Californian Civil Code Section 2923.5 ©, I, Jaimee Gonzales, an officer of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, declare as follows: Borrower has filed for bankruptcy protection, and the bankruptcy proceeding has not been finalized. Per court ordered relief from stay, the Notice of Default is to be filed The undersigned authorizes the trustee, foreclosure agent and/or their authorized agent to sign on behalf of the beneficiary/authorized agent, the Notice of Sale containing the declaration required pursuant to Civil Code 2923.5. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: 8/3/09. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9: 00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 07, 2010. (R-358991 12/17/10, 12/24/10, 12/31/10) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2004449# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 129940302 APN: 483-0102-154 TRA: 15-009 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6220 REF: Hassan, Malik A IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 11, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On January 06, 2011, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 27, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006364823 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Malik A Hassan, A Married Man Robert W. Washinton & Margaret B. Washington, Husband and Wife As Trustors, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the steps to the entrance of the county courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in

“Approximately 200 items of new clothing, 50 new blankets and 70 pairs of new socks were received. This year, however, saw fewer clothing donations than in 2009 but about the same level of food donations,” explained Mei and John Chyan, volunteers with the Purple Lotus Buddhist School. Union City Police Chief Greg Stewart, a regular supporter of the event, was conspicuous by his absence but Santa Claus – suspiciously similar in build - arrived with a twinkle in his eye to pass out gifts to all the children present, assisted by Union City Police Explorers. On closer inspection there was a passing resemblance between St. Nick and the police chief – same height, same rosy cheeks but a large paunch on Father Christmas. Uncanny. The Purple Lotus Temple and Centro de Servicios enjoy a successful partnership. The Temple organizes

said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4104 Uranus Dr Union City CA 94587-4047 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $376,899.02. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘Mortgage Loan Servicer’), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 5901221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 15, 2010. (R358192 12/17/10, 12/24/10, 12/31/10) 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/10 CNS-2001549#

food and clothing drives during the year and shares some of the resources with Centro. What remains at the end of the Tri-City Winter Charity Event is donated to Centro for distribution to the non-profit’s own clients. This year, items may also be sent to aid survivors of the devastating January 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Toy donations, marked for the attention of ‘Police Explorers,’ can be delivered year-round to Union City Police Department at William M. Cann Memorial Civic Center, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. For more information, call (510) 471-1365. For locations at which to drop off donations for the Purple Lotus Buddhist School’s Tri-City Winter Charity Event or to arrange collection of large quantities, call Centro de Servicios (510) 489-4100 [Spanish] or the Purple Lotus Office (510) 489 8868 [English].

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Her OWN network: Oprah Winfrey is ready for cable BY FRAZIER MOORE AP TELEVISION WRITER NEW YORK (AP) Dec 16 - As her many fans know, Oprah Winfrey champions a few golden rules: Take charge of your life ... look beyond yourself to learn how others took charge ... always remember if you can dream it, you can do it. Another Oprah principle the wise know to heed: Never bet against her. That's a rule worth keeping in mind especially now, as the longawaited OWN, Oprah Winfrey Network, gears up for its premiere on New Year's Day. The bold ambition of this venture would spark doubts if anybody else's name were attached. Consider: a cable network started from scratch (actually, repurposed from Discovery Health, whose channel it will claim) and all-dependent on just one person's identity, vision and marquee power. The difference here is that person is Winfrey, a cultural force in the United States perhaps unrivaled in the world. Now, as she moves through the final months of her daytime syndicated talk show, which will end next September after 25 years, OWN is poised to become Winfrey's new TV home base. Instead of a daily hour boasting Winfrey's on-air presence as host, OWN will be a round-the-clock environment in which, her network vows, she will often be seen but, what is more important, always be felt. She will be the network's spiritual curator, maintaining a constant presence, even from off-camera, as she offers a slate of programs all guaranteed to meet her “Live Your Best Life'' mandate. It is a cable-network startup packed with as-yet-unproven shows. But these shows, 600 hours of original programming airing in 2011, are endorsed by TV's most trusted figure. “The Oprah Winfrey Show” will soon end, but, according to Winfrey, it is serving as

a prism for the spectrum of programs OWN means to air. “I want to take what I've established in daytime, inspiring people and giving them hope, and some cars, and build on that, 24-7, OWN-style,” Winfrey told advertisers at a gathering last spring. “OWN will be the network built on great intentions.” Sure, the path to you-knowwhere is paved with good intentions. But this is Oprah! “Oprah is smarter than all of us, and she has an enormous following based on absolute trust,'' says Bob Garfield, co-host of National Public Radio's “On the Media.” Her influence as a newsmaker and taste-maker has always been greater than the audience head count for her show (which is seen by nearly 7 million viewers, a hefty number though down from 12 million at its peak). What happens on her show helps drive the national conversation far beyond the bounds of the show's viewership. Now, as her syndicated show is nearing its conclusion, you might wonder whether Oprah's impact will be diminished without that concentrated five-hours-weekly firepower. Or maybe she will loom even larger, if possible, thanks to her network's constant availability. “I'm looking forward to her channel because she does positive things,” says Andrea Visser, a 43year-old in-home therapist from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, who recently was shopping at The Oprah Store (stocked with lots of Oprah's favorite things) across the street from the Chicago studio where she tapes her daily show. Visser, who was buying an “O”inscribed infant's velour jogging suit for her newborn nephew, says her biggest concern is that OWN will replace the soon-to-be-defunct Discovery Health, which she watches faithfully. But she plans to give OWN a try. “Oprah puts into words what a lot of people are feeling,” Visser says admiringly.

OWN will not only be a logical extension of who Oprah is, but also a logical extension of her daily show, says Christina Norman, the network's CEO. “Watch ‘Oprah’ for one week and you see the many different kinds of topics she covers,” says Norman. “When you pull back, you see that those are really the tenets of what this network can be.” Norman mentions interviews with celebrity guests, stories of people who transform themselves for the better, and tips on how to choose jeans that flatter your body, all fair game for OWN programming. And, yes, Winfrey will be logging face time. She hosts “Master Class,” which spotlights prominent people Winfrey has chosen to be profiled. She will be up-close-andpersonal in “Behind the Scenes: The Oprah Show Final Season,” a 25-episode reality series that gives viewers an intimate look at “The Oprah Winfrey Show'' as it draws to a close. And she will tape 70 segments of “Oprah's Next Chapter,” which, premiering next fall, will find her striking out to do anything, go anywhere, with anyone she feels like. “She will show up on the network in all sorts of surprising ways that are natural and organic and right,” Norman says. “That's what's great about having your own cable network: You can wake up tomorrow and say, ‘I want to go on and I want to do this, so let's make it happen!’ She's got ideas every day.” Even as Winfrey pushes toward the finish line in Chicago, she is heavily involved in her Los Angeles-based network, Norman says. “She's seen every show that we're creating; she's seen all the ad campaigns.” When the network's logo was redesigned, says Norman, “She was really hands on. She's a great television producer. She knows what makes great TV.” “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and OWN are different enterprises,

Norman acknowledges. “But they come from the same place. They spring from the same ideals, in the same way she's involved in the (Oprah Winfrey) magazine: You see her on the cover, you see her message on the back page and you know that she's touched it every place along the way. That,” says Norman, “is exactly the feeling that I want people to have for the network.” A joint venture of Winfrey's Harpo Inc. and Discovery Communications Inc., OWN will be available in 80 million homes when it debuts at 12 noon Eastern time (1600 GMT) on Jan. 1. Or, expressed more vividly: 1-1-11. Getting there has been a long, sometimes rocky, and expensive road, with $189 million reportedly invested by Discovery since the network was announced in January 2008. Norman, formerly president of MTV, arrived in January 2009. When asked about upheavals that have twice caused the network to delay its sign-on date, she casts the birthing process in a positive light: “The vision and execution of the network has been sharpened and focused over the past year. And the right team is in place.” Are the right shows in place? “The programming is not going to succeed just because Oprah Winfrey is behind it,” says media analyst Steve Sternberg. “The question is, how good is the programming? Oprah can get a lot of her fans to tune in. Whether or not they stay is another question.” “No question, the audience's expectations will be unreasonably high at launch,'' says veteran producer and network boss Garth Ancier. “But launching a network is not about any single show. You build it brick by brick, decision by decision, show by show. “With Oprah's taste and vision for ideas and talent,” Ancier says, “this will ‘knit’ fairly quickly, I believe.” “I think we're going to learn so much in the first year,” says Nor-

man. “Not everything is going to work. There are things we're going to have to retool, and we're going to have to be incredibly nimble.'' Time is on OWN's side, however, in a way rare for a television venture. Norman points to sponsoring partners including General Motors, Kohl's Department Stores and Procter & Gamble that are signed for three-year deals. “We're all in this together,” she says. Norman hopes that, within its first year, OWN will reach an average of 500,000 viewers in prime time among women ages 25-to-54. That would represent more than double the current prime-time audience in that demographic for Discovery Health. Brad Adgate, an analyst for Horizon Media, is no less bullish. He sees the network scoring an average 1 million in viewers overall in prime time by the end of 2011. “You've got one of the great brand names in media behind the network. It's part of Discovery Communications. There's a lot going for it,” Adgate says. But “On the Media” host Bob Garfield strikes a note of caution. “It's one thing to make a daily talk show starring Oprah appointment viewing,'' he says. “It's another thing altogether to get people to build their media diet around her cable channel.” The Oprah Winfrey Network “can't possibly succeed,” he declares, explaining, “it's quixotic, it's unreasonable, it's impossible.” And yet, on the other hand, it's Oprah. Garfield sums up: “I predict success.” --OWN is a joint venture between Harpo Inc. and Discovery Communications. ---

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This new total will allow engineers to significantly extend initial construction, potentially building as many as 120 miles of the project’s 520-mile first phase, and incorporate the Valley’s largest urban centers Bakersfield and Fresno. “This a huge step forward for high-speed rail in California. Thanks to the federal government’s demonstrated faith in our system and the foresight of California voters, the first stretch of track of this revolutionary system will now reach two major population centers. We are well on our way to breaking ground on this historic venture. Not only will productivity be enhanced, congestion and pollution reduced and thousands of jobs be created, California’s high-speed rail will be the standard by which every other project in the US is measured,” remarked Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

“Ohio’s loss is our gain. When other states shrunk from the challenge of high-speed rail, California’s firm commitment to this project paid off,” said Tom Umberg, Vice Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors. “This is the right place to start and the right way to start. Working from the midpoint of the system gives us flexibility to keep building north and south and builds the backbone fundamental to a true high-speed rail system.” Project engineers also considered extending construction north toward Merced but recommended against it until a final alignment is chosen. With several alternatives for tracks still being studied for environmental impacts, a commitment at this stage would risk not meeting requirements for this round of federal funding. However, the Authority is working with federal officials to jump-

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start designing and planning for high-speed rail stations across the entire state – including Merced, Bakersfield, Gilroy, San Jose and Los Angeles. In early December 2010, the Authority selected a 65-mile stretch through the Central Valley to begin construction of California’s high-speed rail line, which will eventually connect the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and beyond. “The California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley has consistently supported the construction of high-speed rail from Bakersfield to Merced. The additional funding provided by the federal government will extend the initial track construction to Bakersfield and allow for station designs in Merced and Bakersfield, which will bring this effort closer to reality. Considering the origin of this funding, it might be appropriate to name those stations in honor of their donors: Wisconsin and Ohio,” remarked Mike Dozier, executive director of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley. For more information, visit www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov

Delinquent taxpayers face fee SUBMITTED BY ANITA GORE Thousands of California businesses will potentially be assessed a fee on past due liabilities beginning in 2011. SB 858 was recently enacted and adds the new collection cost-recovery fee to the Revenue and Taxation Codes. The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will notify more than 90,000 businesses of this potential charge which takes effect on January 1, 2011. Legislation requires the BOE to collect the fee, which is intended to cover costs incurred in obtaining payment of past due amounts and applies to most taxes and fees administered by the BOE. The agency

must notify a debtor that failure to pay the amount due may result in collection action and potential assessment of the recovery fee before imposing the charge itself. Taxpayers with liabilities greater than $250 that remain unpaid for more than 90 days after the notice expires could face a collection charge ranging from $185 (amounts owed $250.01 - $2,000), $550 (liabilities between $2,000.01 - $50,000) to $925 (outstanding taxes $50,000.01 and greater) for calendar year 2011. There are more than 90,000 tax and fee payers with outstanding sales and use tax liabilities or overdue payments in the many tax and fee programs administered by BOE.

Taxpayers can avoid the fee by settling their liability in full within the 90-day grace period. Taxpayers unable to pay in full may still avoid the fee if they qualify for, enter into and complete an installment payment agreement. The BOE may also waive the collection fee if the taxpayer’s failure to pay is due to reasonable cause and circumstances beyond his/her control. The BOE estimates additional annual revenue of $5.2M from the collection of taxes, fees and surcharges for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2010-11 and $19.4M $22.6M annually beginning in 2011-12. For more information, visit www.boe.ca.gov and www.taxes.ca.gov.

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is being encouraged again as the banking industry looks to put the spark back in service. The push to cozy up to customers is part of a strategy to compete in a radically changing marketplace. Most notably, a battery of regulations signed into law this year will sharply limit the credit and debit card revenue that fattened industry profits in recent years. To recoup some of those lost billions, banks want to squeeze more from each customer. That means convincing them to sign up for a wider range of services, including mortgages and wealth management. And customers are still more at ease making major life decisions in person. It explains recent moves by the industry's biggest players: -Citi: Last week, the bank had a ribbon cutting ceremony for its first flagship location on a busy corner in New York City's Union Square neighborhood. With sleek leather couches and soft lighting, the airy space resembles a modern hotel lobby and has a private seating area for premium customers. It also

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offers free WiFi and 24-hour customer service assistance via video in the ATM lobby. At the ceremony, CEO Vikram Pandit said Citi plans to open similar locations around the U.S. To inspire warmer service, the bank also shut down branches early one Saturday in September to stage revival-like training sessions for employees. They were encouraged to jump up and shout suggestions on how to win over customers. Additionally, hours at select locations were expanded in the past year; and pay for branch managers is now tied to customer satisfaction surveys. -Bank of America: The largest U.S. bank is adding mortgage, small business and investment specialists to select branches early next year. The aim is to gauge how they can help attract more customers. Personal bankers are also being trained to spend more time with customers. “I'm not just trying to move customers in and out,” said Felipe Pradas, who works at a Bank of America in New York

City. Now he asks new customers more personal questions so he can suggest the optimal products. He even introduces them to the branch manager as a finishing touch. Bank of America wants to diminish the frustrations that can stem from its size. Customers who have problems that can't be resolved immediately in the branch are now issued a tracking number so they know the matter won't be lost. -Chase: The bank is continuing to expand its branch network by 400 locations to 5,600 in the next two years. An emphasis will be on mortgage, investment and small business specialists who powwow with customers one-on-one. The focus on branches remains a gamble at a time when customers are rapidly migrating to online and mobile services for everyday transactions. Customer visits to the average branch are down by 20 percent since 2000, according to the research firm Celent. Still, more than half of major banks expect to maintain or add to their branch networks.

Bank executives say that's in part because the branch is a literal point of entry; it's still where the vast majority of account openings take place. Most customers also still visit branches, even if less frequently, and are comforted knowing they can get live help if needed. But now the industry wants to squeeze more from branches. To parlay the basic checking account into a more lucrative relationship, however, customers need to feel good about service. That hasn't been the case in recent years. Customer satisfaction with big banks has been on a downward trend since 2007, according to the widely watched American Customer Satisfaction Index. Some of that was likely driven by worries over the stability of big banks. But dissatisfaction also played a role. “Customers were looking for that personal touch, that local decision making,” said Karen Tyson of the Independent Community Bankers of America. “They were finding that these national banks are huge entities where the customer becomes a

number, and not a person.” It's too early to tell whether they'll be able turn around their tarnished image. But the directive to do so comes from the top. In a recent presentation to investors, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the company was looking to “deepen relationships” to capture a greater portion of customers' wealth. He noted that clients of its Merrill Lynch brokerage unit have more than $500 billion of deposits and $400 million of mortgages with competitors. It's a long-neglected opportunity the entire industry is waking up to. “Banks realize they have millions of checking accounts that don't have a mortgage or a home equity line of credit,” said Jim Hawkes, who helps design branches for consulting firm Reynolds, Smith and Hills Inc. “Now they realize they have this incredible brick-and-mortar infrastructure they can use to cross sell. Because people still want to come in and talk.” ttt

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Storage Tips Onions and potatoes pair well together in lots of recipes. They also like similar storage conditions, but can spoil if stored in proximity to each other. Follow these quick tips for the best possible shelf-life. • Store potatoes and onions separately. Store onions in cool, dry, well-ventilated places, optimally, at a temperature between 45∫F and 55∫F, but not in the refrigerator. Potatoes require similar storage conditions, but they also need darkness and should kept at 50∫F or less to avoid sprouting. • Potatoes can be stored in perforated plastic bags or paper bags to extend their shelf-life. • Onions should NOT be stored in plastic bags. Lack of air movement reduces storage life. • Don't wash potatoes or onions (or any produce for that matter) before storing. Dampness will promote early spoilage. • Chopped or sliced onions can be stored in a sealed container in your refrigerator for up to 7 days.

hen there's a chill in the air, cozy up to the table with dishes that feed the soul as well as the stomach. This melt-inyour-mouth Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Onions is a complete dinner with very little fuss. A bowl of Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Chowder makes a hearty lunch or simple dinner in no time. And this recipe for Quick and Healthy Potato

Casserole serves up a creamy, comforting side dish from the microwave in minutes.

Quick & Healthy Potato Casserole Serves 6 1 1/4 pounds Wisconsin Yukon Gold potatoes, very thinly sliced 1 cup quartered and thinly sliced onion

1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning 1/2 cup stock or reducedsodium broth 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Spray an 8-inch microwavesafe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1/3 of the potatoes and 1/2 of the onions on bottom of dish and sprinkle

with 1/3 of the cheese and 1/2 of the herbs. Repeat layers, then top with the last 1/3 of the potatoes, layering potatoes so that there is a solid layer of potatoes with no gaps; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Stir together stock, Dijon and garlic salt and pour over potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 20 minutes. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave; carefully remove cover

from dish (due to steam buildup) and serve. Optional: Preheat oven to 400∞F and place casserole in oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until casserole is golden brown before serving.

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Onions Serves 4 to 6 1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless beef sirloin tip or chuck roast 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 pound Wisconsin red potatoes, trimmed and halved 1/2 pound carrots, trimmed, peeled and cut into 2 to 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (stems removed) 2 cups tomato juice 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 1/2 cup red wine (or additional beef broth) 2 tablespoons flour Pepper and salt to taste (optional) Trim fat from beef roast. Place roast in bottom of 5 to 6-quart slow cooker. Spread horseradish over surface of meat. Top and surround roast with onions, potatoes, and carrots. Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary and pour in tomato juice and beef broth. Cover and cook on high setting for 6 to 8 hours or until beef is fall apart tender. Mix wine (or beef broth) with flour and pour mixture around meat in slow cooker. Gently stir flour mixture into existing sauce without disturbing the meat. Replace cover and cook on high setting for 15 minutes or until thickened. Before serving, season with pepper and salt to taste and garnish with sprigs of rosemary. Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Chowder Serves 6 8 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash cayenne pepper 3 cups milk 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 12 ounces Wisconsin red skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2inch dice 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, if desired 2 10-ounce boxes frozen chopped broccoli, thawed Heat large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and transfer to paper towel lined plate and reserve. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add butter and onion and cook for 6 minutes or until softened. Add flour and cook, stirring for another 2 minutes or until foamy. Whisk in salt, cayenne pepper, milk and chicken stock and cook until it becomes smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In bowl, toss cheddar with flour to coat. Stir in cheese, a handful at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth. Add in hot pepper sauce if using. Add thawed broccoli and stir to heat. Do not boil. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Ladle soup into heated bowls and garnish with reserved bacon. Recipe excerpt used with permission. Text copyright 300 Sensational Soups (c) Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds 2008 Robert Rose Inc.