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nce again, local bands will take the stage in front of loyal fans to compete in the Battle of the Bands. On February 5, Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) will host its 48th annual event at Chabot College Performing Arts Center. Mick Flaire is the MC for this years Battle. Out of more than 30 competitors who went through a rigorous au-

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dition process, only 12 bands were chosen by a panel of judges to participate in this year’s event. The style of music that will be showcased ranges from Indie,

to one lucky band. Last year the honor went to Devil’s Angels, a band of mostly 12 year olds! The competition, commonly referred to as “The Battle,” began with the vision of former Superintendent of Recreation, Leroy Pegis. With unassuming beginnings in the late 1960’s, no one could have predicted the large and popular event of the present. Today, the show continues to be sponsored by H.A.R.D., the largest recreation district in the state of California.

Rock, and Alternative to Punk, Funk, and Reggae. Finalists compete for prizes that include musical instruments, television appearances and free studio time. A twelve-judge panel of music professionals and local enthusiasts will award first place

BY JESSICA NOËL WAYMIRE One of many differences between eastern and western culture is the way in which we measure time. In western culture, the Gregorian calendar, based on the solar year, is used. Cul-

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tural groups in the east, such as those in Asia, follow a calendar based on the cycle of the moon. While those in the west have already marked the turn of their calendar to a new year, those in the east are just beginning to prepare for their celebrations. continued on page 6

BY ALISSA GWYNN

fro-American Cultural and Historical Society, Inc. will be hosting a celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, February 12 at the Newark Community Center to honor African heritage and celebrate African-Americans’ accomplishments and contributions to our country. Complete with performances, vendors, music, games, Fall Festival: See Page 4

INDEX Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 15

It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Editorial/Opinion . . . . . . . . . 26

Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 33 Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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or more than five years, InHealth, a Washington Hospital Channel has been broadcasting a wide variety of original health programs to help enhance patient care and health promotion throughout the Washington Township Health Care District. In 2010, the InHealth Channel began airing its full television schedule online (www.inhealth.tv) and we are happy to announce that all Washington Hospital related videos can now be viewed on compatible mobile devices (such as the iPad) and smart phones (iPhone, Droid, etc.). By launching this new feature to our existing website, people can now watch InHealth Channel television shows and other Washington Hospital videos anywhere and at any time from their mobile device or tablet computer. Access the InHealth Channel Online Don’t forget that when you access www.whhs.com or www.inhealth.tv from your desktop, you’ll still receive the same feature-rich video playback experience that you always have. Tell us what you think of the new mobile video player. Please contact Washington Hospital’s Community Relations department at (510) 791-3417 with your questions and comments.

You can now watch InHealth Channel and other Washington Hospital videos on tablet computers such as the iPad and other compatible mobile devices and smart phones. Visit www.whhs.com/inhealth or www.inhealth.tv to view a full selection of current InHealth programs.

Visit Us On Facebook & Twitter Stay connected to Washington Hospital on Facebook and Twitter. Browse our calendar of upcoming events, and other happenings taking place at your community hospital.

The ankle joint is a complex structure. It’s where the ends of your two lower leg bones (the tibia and the fibula) are connected to the uppermost bone of the foot (the talus) by three groups of strong fibers called ligaments. Bands of inelastic tissue known as tendons connect muscles to the bones, while flexible cartilage provides a cushion between the bones. When you consider the fact that ankles have to support 1.5 times your body weight when you walk and up to eight times your body weight when you run, it’s not surprising that ankles are prone to a variety of injuries and other problems. To help you learn about treatment options for ankle problems and how to prevent them from recurring, Washington Hospital is sponsoring a free Health & Wellness seminar featuring podiatrist Dr. Joshua Van Gompel on Tuesday, February 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The seminar will be held in the Con-

rad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. Ankle Sprains and Instability “The most common ankle problem is a sprain, which is a stretch or tear in a ligament,” says Dr. Van Gompel. “Ankle sprains occur frequently in people who are active in sports – especially sports like basketball or soccer where the players make rapid shifting movements. Some foot types – such as feet with higher arches – also make people more prone to sprains.” With a mild sprain, your ankle might be swollen and tender, but you may still be able to walk on it without too much pain. If you get a bad sprain and it’s so painful you can’t walk on it, you should get it checked out by a doctor. In many cases, people with mild ankle sprains can treat themselves at home, using the “RICE” approach of rest, ice, compression and elevation. continued on page 3

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

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Kidney Disease

Men's Health Fair: Heart Healthy Living

Your Concerns InHealth: Senior Scam Prevention

Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer

Alzheimer's Disease Research Update

Women's Health Conference: Organic Gardening Demonstration

Think Pink: Women's Center Update (New) Women's Health Conference: What You Can Do to Keep a Good Balance in Your Daily Activities

Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team

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Important Immunizations Minimally Invasive Surgery for Healthy Adults for Lower Back Disorders (New)

Skin Care and Prevention of Skin Cancer

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 12, 2011

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Brain Health for Seniors

Voices InHealth: Decisions in Cardiac Care Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults (New)

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Community Based Senior Supportive Services

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?

Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All

George Mark Children's House - A New Way Home

Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Voices InHealth: Bras for Body & Soul

How to Prevent a Heart Attack & Healthy Nutrition for Your Heart Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 12, 2011

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Strengthen Your Back! Learn to Improve Your Back Fitness (New)

Men's Health Fair: Meniscal Tears of the Knee

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Surgical Interventions for Sleep Apnea

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

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Think Pink: Nutritious Foods for Breast Health (New)

(Late Start) Living Arrangements for Seniors: What Are Your Options?

Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult

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Think Pink: Breast Cancer and Vitamin D (New)

Osteoporosis and What to do to Prevent it

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Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier

(Late Start) Prostate Enlargements and Cancer

Heel Problems and Treatment Options

(Late Start) New Surgical Techniques for Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

(Late Start) InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 2

(Late Start) Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 12, 2011

Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day

Planning Your California Learn About Nutrition for Advance Health Directive: a Healthy Life Now is the Time

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tremors and Epilepsy

Inside Washington Hospi- Voices InHealth: Nursing Exceltal: Stroke Response Team lence - Journey to Magnet Status

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 12, 2011

Important Immunizations for Healthy Adults (New)

Do You Suffer From Breathing Problems? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or Asthma Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center

Raising Awareness About Stroke

Men's Health Fair: Stroke and Interventions Used

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 12, 2011

Eating Out with Diabetes

Men's Health Fair Panel Discussion

World Kidney Day

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Take the Steps: What You Should Know About Foot Care Maintaining Heart Health with Diabetes Voices InHealth: (Late Start) Inside Washington's Community Washington Hospital: Rapid Cancer Program Detection of MRSA

Voices InHealth: Bras for Body & Soul Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting January 12, 2011

Women's Health Conference: Complimentary Therapy: Learn Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure Art,Yoga and Meditation and Slow Your Heart Rate

Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

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What Are Your Vital Signs Telling You?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetic Counseling

Nutrition for People with Voices InHealth: Decisions in Cardiac Care Kidney Disease

Healthy Aging and Longevity

Crohn's & Colitis, Stomach Cancer and Irritable Bowel Disorders Learn About Foods That Help Your Digestive System

(Late Start) Living with Heart Failure & Heart Irregularities InHealth Special Report: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Part 3

Disaster Preparedness

Drooping Eyelid Problems & Four Major Eye Disorders and Vision Problems

How Diabetes Affects People of Indian/South Asian Descent

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Free Evening Class Focuses on Fun, Easy Ways to Broaden Your Routine “In general, ‘rest is best’ when dealing with ankle sprains,” Dr. Van Gompel advises. “That means staying off the injured ankle, using crutches if you need to get around. Icing the ankle for 10 to 20 minutes every hour or two and using compression wraps can help the swelling go down. Elevating your ankle above the level of your heart for a couple of hours a day also helps.” Dr. Van Gompel notes that since compression wraps such as ACE bandages don’t keep the ankle immobile, it may be necessary to use an ankle boot or brace to rest the ligament. “Don’t try to ‘walk it off’ because when a ligament doesn’t heal properly it can lead to recurring sprains, ankle instability and chronic pain,” he says. “When a patient suffers ankle instability, we generally would try to treat it first with an ankle brace and physical therapy, but if the ankle is still unstable after rehab, it may be necessary to repair the ligament surgically. Ankle instability often doesn’t go away without surgery to tighten the ligament back together. The success rate of such surgery, though, is well over 90 percent.” Heel Spurs and Achilles Tendon Problems Strictly speaking, heel spurs aren’t really “ankle” problems. They are calcifications or bony growths projecting from the back or underside of the heel that often make walking uncomfortable. Yet heel spurs can contribute to ankle pain by causing problems with the

To help you learn about treatment options for ankle problems and how to prevent them from recurring, Washington Hospital is sponsoring a free Health & Wellness seminar featuring podiatrist Dr. Joshua Van Gompel on Tuesday, February 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The seminar will be held in the Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium at 2500 Mowry Avenue in Fremont. Register online at www.whhs.com

Achilles tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. “Inflammation of the Achilles tendon – called tendonitis – or tiny tears in the tissue in and around the tendon can cause a lot of pain and reduce your strength and range of motion,” says Dr. Van Gompel. “Treatment for tendinitis usually would include anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen and immobilizing the tendon with an ankle boot or sometimes a cast. For severe problems such as a torn or ruptured tendon, treatment might also include surgery.” Even in mild cases, it may take several weeks or even months for the Achilles tendon to repair itself. “Immobilizing the ankle can result in a loss of muscle tone, so the patient may need physical therapy to strengthen the muscles afterward,” he notes. Ankle Arthritis Some people also experience pain in their ankles due to arthritis. Osteoarthritis – sometimes called “wear-and-tear” arthritis – is most common in joints that bear weight, including the ankles. “In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in a joint breaks down, either through normal wear and tear or following a trauma injury to the ankle,” Dr. Van Gompel explains. “As the cartilage wears away, it doesn’t cushion the joint as well, resulting in pain when the joint moves. Osteoarthritis accounts for about 90 percent of arthritis problems in the ankle, but rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, can cause ankle pain, too.” As with tendonitis, treatment for ankle pain due to arthritis usually begins with anti-inflammatory medications. “If anti-inflammatories don’t work, we can use cortisone shots, up to two or three times a year,” he says. “In some cases, we can use arthroscopic ankle surgeries to clean up bone spurs or repair cartilage damage due to arthritis.” Plantar Fasciitis and Other Ailments At the seminar, Dr. Van Gompel also will discuss plantar fasciitis, another condition that causes heel pain. “Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the ligament along the bottom of the foot that attaches to the heel,” he says. “Millions of people get this problem, which generally causes bad pain when you first get out of bed and step on the floor. The pain eases up as the day goes on, but it becomes worse again by the end of the day.” In addition, he intends to divulge his “secret” remedy for plantar warts – painful warts that grow on the soles of the feet. When asked to explain what that entails, he chuckles and replies, “If you want to know about my treatment for plantar warts, you’ll have to come to the seminar!”

Learn more To learn more about fun, low-cost ways to incorporate different types of exercise into your daily routine, join Hesser and Harrington for “Exercise for Your Health” next Monday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Women’s Center Conference Room 2500 Mowry Ave., Suite 150, in Fremont. For more information about classes or programs at the Washington Women’s Center, call (510) 608-1356 or visit www.whhs.com/womenscenter/

s far as exercising goes, ing exercise and why they’re benOverall, broadening your exerwalking is a great way to eficial for women. cise routine can help you reap improve cardiovascular fit- • Free activities women can do important benefits, regardless of ness. But improving strength and that are simple enough to incorage or fitness level, Hesser says. flexibility are important, too. The porate into a daily routine, with“For younger women, exercise question is: how do you fit in the out having to go to a gym. is often a stress reliever for career, right exercises and make it fun so • How a pedometer can be a children and all the extracurricular that you’ll remain consistent? helpful tool to monitor how activity,” she says. “In the middle Next Monday, Feb. 7, the much you are really walking and years, you may not have as many Washington Women’s Center help you take small steps out of activities, but your metabolism will host a free class to help your comfort zone. goes down and your weight goes women plan on how to incorpoHesser says one of the most im- up if you don’t add in a little more rate different forms of exercise portant elements of an exercise pro- activity to adjust for menopause. into their week. gram is that it has to be enjoyable. There are a lot of health issues “Oftentimes I hear ladies say “Let’s face it; you’re not going around menopause that exercise they walk but can’t seem to find to want to do exercise if it isn’t can be very helpful with. Plus, anything different throughout a woman’s to do besides life, exercise is extremely walking,” says important in disease preKathy Hesser, vention for things like R.N., Washington arthritis, heart disease Women’s Center and diabetes.” Clinical CoordiWashington Hospital nator. “They’ll say, has several exercise pro‘I’ll walk and then grams—many specifimy hip or knee cally geared toward hurts.’ This class is women—which Hesser going to give them will talk about during specific activities the lecture. But, howKathy Hesser, R.N.,Washington Women’s Center Coordinator (right), will ever you choose to imthey can add to co-instruct an upcoming exercise class that stresses the importance of simtheir walking to ple activities women can do without a gym or health club membership.The prove your fitness, she broaden their rou- free class will take place on Monday, February 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the emphasizes the importine and improve Washington Women’s Center located at 2500 Mowry Avenue, Suite 150, tance of patience. (Washington West) in Fremont. Call (510) 608-1301 for more information. overall fitness.” “We tell people to Sherry Harstart out slow and listen rington, a Washington Hospital fun,” she says. “This is why we’re to their bodies; change isn’t going staff Certified Pulmonary Theragoing to look at some fun things to happen overnight,” she notes. pist who will be co-instructing you can do with other people or “Make it so it becomes a habit. Do the class, stresses the importance by yourself and how can you it in a way that fits your personal of simple activities women can do make working out pleasant.” routines and works for you and without a gym membership. Hesser points out that this makes you feel better. And there “You can do strengthening at month is American Heart are ways to do it.” home with items around the Month, making it good time to house,” Harrington points out. look at heart disease prevention. Learn more “Muscle mass burns more calories “To bring attention to heart than fat. And building muscle health this month, we’re offering To learn more about fun, mass doesn’t mean we are trying a low-fat cooking demonstration low-cost ways to incorporate to get that male body-building on Wednesday, Feb. 16 in addidifferent types of exercise into look, but instead it helps us ladies tion to the exercise class on Feb. your daily routine, join Hesser firm our bodies, which will give 7,” she says. “When it comes to and Harrington for “Exercise us more self confidence about our diet and exercise, the two of those for Your Health” next Monday, physical appearance and how we things together can make a real Feb. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the fit into our clothes.” difference in your heart health Women’s Center Conference A few topics Hesser and Harand pulmonary health. But if you Room 2500 Mowry Ave., Suite rington plan to cover include: have one without the other, 150, in Fremont. • How warming up and cooling you’re never going to maintain For more information down can add time to your workweight loss or make a difference about classes or programs at out and how it benefits your joints. in your blood pressure and chothe Washington Women’s • Specific stretches you can do to lesterol. If you make a habit of Center, call (510) 608-1356 or improve flexibility in your knees, eating better and exercising reguvisit www.whhs.com/womhips and back. larly, then all your numbers will enscenter/ • Cardiovascular and strengthengo down.”

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Government Briefs Hayward City Council Hayward City Council January 25, 2011

ALTERNATOR REALITY

t is the alternator’s job to keep the battery charged and help run all the electrical accessories, including the ignition and engine-control systems. This belt-driven component produces alternating current (AC), which is converted to 12-volt direct current (DC). As the alternator cycles on and off in response to the electrical demands placed upon it, the battery acts as a buffer. At peak efficiency, the alternator should be charging no more than about half the time in order to preserve its life expectancy. The modern facts of alternator life are that such electrical systems as car stereos, daytime running lights, seat heaters, etc. place such a demand on alternators that they may only provide three to four years of service. The alternator is the heart of a modern car’s electrical system,

but it’s certainly not the only component. If something goes wrong with your electronics, you need a skilled technician with the right equipment to hunt down the cause and correct the problem. At BAY STAR AUTO CARE, our technicians are ASE certified, which means that we have the know-how and the right tools to find your problem and fix it right the first time, whether that’s in the electrical system or your transmission. What’s more, we can provide the regular maintenance that can prevent problems, like a badly cycling alternator, in the first place. Call our office to make an appointment today and save yourself headaches tomorrow. HINT: What vehicle owners may perceive to be a dead battery may actually be a dead alternator.

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

Proclaimed January 2011 as American Red Cross National Blood Donor Month. Call 1-800RED-CROSS to find the next/nearest blood donation event. Work Session Discussed Council Priorities for FY 2011-12. Received update on improvements to Permit Center and Development Review Process. Consent Appointed Councilwoman Barbara Halliday as the city’s representative at the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. Legislative Business Adopted a resolution to support reform of the state budget and oppose the dissolution of local redevelopment agencies (RDAs). Authorized negotiation and execution of Cooperation and Loan agreements between the city and RDA. Authorized negotiation and execution of Cooperation Agreement between the RDA and Hayward Housing Authority. Public Comment John Moran would like to develop a three-lot sub-division on Campus Drive and, three years ago, was granted a variance to do so at a future date. He is unhappy with the city’s change of mind and feels that the original decision should remain in effect. According to the city, there has been disagreement of events and responses to events. The city feels an agreement has been reached and regrets the difference of opinion. Jesus Armas complimented staff on the improvements to Permit Center and Development Review Process and referred Council to items in the staff report. Sara Lamnin, Hayward Community Action Network, introduced Project Homeless Connect which has been identified as an effective way to return homeless members of the community to housing and stability. Project Homeless is a one-day

event bringing together all the services and agencies needed to achieve this goal for many who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. According to Lamnin, who suggests utilizing the city’s non-profits, faith-based organizations and existing resources, this will contribute to Council priorities and Alameda County’s Everyone Home Plan. She suggested an event be held by Thanksgiving 2011. Kate Stein, Family Emergency Shelter Coalition, notes that Council’s priorities do not mention safety net services and suggested Cleanliness might be better described as Community Health which would include safety net programs. She would also like Council to adopt a regional view, the basis on which resources are allocated. Stein would also like to see investment in disaster preparedness, especially for safety net agencies, which are critical in the aftermath of a catastrophe. Doug Ligibel referred to the disturbance outside Club ME and solicits the property owner’s support to avoid future incidents. He feels B St. has become a problem area. The preceding weekend saw trouble at a pizza parlor. Drawing available police resources to a single location creates potential problems for the remainder of the community. He thanked Neighborhood Partnership Manager Stacey Sorensen and his wife, Dede, for their collaboration on the Grand Terrace mural project. Jim Drake reminded Council the Noise Ordinance in its current form achieves the desired goal of immediate noise abatement. He feels the proposed changes and wording create uncertainty, requiring officers to use their discretion. A public hearing is scheduled for March 1, 2011. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes Francisco Zermeno - Yes Goverment Briefs continued on page 26

Volunteers help Harder Elementary re-open school library ACOE Adopts a Local School SUBMITTED BY CLAUDIA MEDINA Alameda County Schools Superintendent Sheila Jordan and Assistant Superintendent Naomi Eason proudly announce the reopening of Harder Elementary’s school library. The Library Grand Opening Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, February 1 from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. The community and media are welcome to witness the fruits of community involvement for school improvement efforts. The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) adopted Harder Elementary this winter to reopen the school’s library after a two year closure. ACOE Employees have donated over 100 hours of their time, skills, and efforts in order to clean, reshelve, organize and decorate the library. “ACOE employees are proud to have adopted Harder Elementary’s library as a community project; their heartfelt contribution will make a difference in the

lives of children far beyond the school setting,” said Jordan. “Providing a well equipped library has the power to foster a love of reading, and once children build the habit of reading, they set the stage for future academic success.” The effort to restore the school library was spearheaded by Mr. Hector Garcia, who recently left his position as Director of Curriculum and Instruction at ACOE to serve as Principal of Harder Elementary school. Since his arrival last August, Garcia has overseen a School Reconstitution; a long and painful process of restructuring the school – from rehiring teachers who can meet the academic requirements and qualifications to obtain student proficiency in core academic subjects, to building an administrative staff that can support the school’s vision of improving school performance. continued on page 23

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The new lunar year, often referred to as the Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, falls between late January and early February. TET is the Vietnamese version of New Year celebrated at the same time as Chinese New Year. In 2011 the new lunar year begins on February 3. In China,Vietnam and many Asian countries, this holiday holds more significance than Christmas, and is celebrated accordingly with family gatherings, the exchange of gifts, feasting, and parades. Preparation for Chinese New Year begins with a thorough cleansing of the home. This readies the house for anticipated guests, as well as the hoped for good luck of the New Year. Any debts owed are repaid and past offenses are forgiven. New clothing and a fresh hair cut are also included in getting ready for the festivities. The home is decorated with flowers, and banners are hung with wishes for good luck and prosperity. The eve of the New Year is spent with family. A large meal, prepared over a few days, is served to family members. Dishes that represent good fortune are served, such as fish or chicken. Depending upon the regional culinary preference, dumplings may be served, or rice cakes, or long noodles which are left uncut and are said to represent a long life. At midnight, firecrackers are lit and a lion dance may be performed. The lion is traditionally viewed as a

protector and wards off negativity and unwanted spirits. On New Year’s Day, it is proper to pay respect to one’s ancestors. In the home and in the temple, the scent of incense rises with prayers for good health and blessings. Family visits and community socializing are common. Offerings of red envelopes filled with money are given to younger relatives and children. These little envelopes are called lai-see in Cantonese or hong bao in Mandarin and represent wealth and prosperity for the coming year. The festival lasts for almost three weeks and each day has a different focus. The second day is a day for couples to visit the wife’s family. The seventh day is considered “everyman’s birthday,” when everyone ages another year, rather than celebrating individual birthdays. The celebration winds down about two weeks later with the Lantern Festival. The community gathers together, children included, and parades through the streets carrying illuminated lanterns. This takes place on the first full moon of the New Year. The Lunar Calendar is divided into 12 parts, each represented by a different animal: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. The approaching New Year will bring us into the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. Vietmanese symbolism is similar; 2011 will be the Vietnamese Year of the Cat. Those born in the Chinese

The event will feature a presentation on Fremont’s economic prospects by Economist Brad Kemp of Beacon Economics. Mr. Kemp is Director of Regional Research at Beacon Economics. He is a well-known expert on California labor markets and responsible for developing customized Economics’ Regional Intelligence Reports that help local leaders understand the key components, trends, and emerging issues facing their regional economies.

year of the rabbit are considered to be reserved, kind, lucky in finances, and well spoken, among other qualities. Cat qualities include a calm demeanor and consideration of others especially family and friends. There are a number of celebrations occurring around the Bay Area in honor of the Lunar New Year. A Vietnamese New Year celebration, billed as “the largest Vietnamese New Year TET festival overseas” will take place in San Jose February 5th and 6th. For those who would like to celebrate and learn more about Chinese New Year, Fremont Main Library is hosting a Chinese New Year festival on Saturday, February 12 including stories, dance, music, marital arts demonstrations, and arts and crafts. Both events are a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to learn about and celebrate Lunar New Year. Vietnamese Tet Festival $ Saturday & Sunday, Feb 5-6 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Road, San Jose (408) 295-9210 http://hoitetfairgrounds.org/ Chinese New Year Celebration Saturday, Feb 12 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Free

Fremont’s Economic Outlook Thursday, Feb 3 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fremont City Hall 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont (510) 284-4020 kmarshall@fremont.gov

Sweethearts Valentines Dance Monday February 10th 3-5pm

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

Pick up your feet and be our special guest for a romantic afternoon at our senior community. Enjoy a culinary meal as you discover the experience of the Carlton Plaza of Fremont and get to know your neighbors. RSVP by 2/1/11 for a special rate of $9/person or $10/person at the door.

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Footnotes For preschoolers and up: “The Secret House of Papa Mouse” by Norbert Landa. I love “seek and find” books where you are hunting for something in a very busy illustration, but have often found that these books are too busy for younger children. They get frustrated when they can’t find anything. This book is the perfect solution! Big illustrations and very clear items to find will make this book a delight for your child (and also for you, for that matter). Explore Papa Mouse’s amazing house and see what hidden things you can uncover! (Garth Stevens, $26.00) For Kindergarten and first graders: “I’m Not” by Pam Smallcomb and illustrated by Robert Weinstock. Have you ever had a friend who was special? Maybe super-duper special? Maybe they could be more dramatic, or jump higher, or splash louder? That’s just what happens to the heroine of this delightful friendship book. Her friend Evelyn is exciting, wild, funny, and has a great sense of fashion, everything she herself is not. But then again, Evelyn is not such a great speller, and she can’t do karate nearly as well. When Evelyn asks the question “Is there anyone who can be a true-blue friend?” our heroine has the perfect answer. “I AM!” A charming book about friendship and the differences that can make life much more interesting. (Schwartz & Wade, $15.99) For first graders and up: “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters” by Barack Obama, illustrated by Loren Long. Part love letter to his daughters, part love letter to America, President Obama does an excellent job of showing the wonderful diversity and strengths in all of us. He starts by telling his daughters how much he loves them, then asks, “Have I told you how creative you are?” As an example on the facing page, he gives a brief biography of artist Georgia O’Keefe, and Long’s illustration shows her painting. Each pair of pages mentions a character trait, and gives an example (smart, Edison; brave, Jackie Robinson; compassionate, Martin Luther King, etc.). The heroes are chosen from all walks of life, with all sorts of differing backgrounds and heritages. At the end, the President talks about how wonderful it is that America is made up of all kinds of people. This is an incredible book with beautiful illustrations, delivering a message of warmth and joy in every page. It’s great for parents to share with their children. (Knopf hardback, $17.99) For first and second graders: “Moo Who?” by Marge Palatini, illustrated by Keith Graves. Hilda Mae loved to sing, especially when she was out in her field. She’d run a little, jump a little, then let loose with some trala-las. The only problem was Hilda Mae was a heifer, a cow, a fourfooted wailer. Still, she was enthusiastic and happy. One day something flew threw the air and hit Hilda right in the noggin! She fell over, and when she came to she found she had forgotten who she was! She had lost her moo! She wandered about the farm, and encountered all sorts of animals, the first of whom was a honking goose. “Honk,” tried Hilda. “Honk, honk, honk!” The goose soon corrected her. “You’re no goose. You’re a cow. You moo.” But Hilda was unconvinced and wandered on. Children are sure to get the giggles as Hilda tries out various possibilities. With hilarious illustrations and funny situations, you’ll soon be rooting along with your young reader for this confused cow to regain her moo-ness. (HarperCollins paperback, $6.99)

For third graders and up: “Captain Nobody” by Dean Pitchford. It would be Halloween in a couple of days, but nobody in Newt’s town was thinking about that. All anyone could talk about was the BIG GAME, and his older brother Chris, the star quarterback. Everyone was there, and Newt was basically invisible. He didn’t mind, most of the time. He had two best friends who were also invisible, JJ and Cecil. They talked about dressing up for Halloween in special (non-hand-medown) costumes, but that would be after the BIG GAME. Because someone almost sat on him, Newt lost his seat and ended up at the fence right next to the goal posts. He was there watching when the final play was made. He saw his brother make the winning touchdown, and saw him tackled. When the pile was cleared, his brother wasn’t moving. Chris ended up in the hospital in a coma. Newt’s parents, already overworked with few free hours, were now gone all the time. Newt didn’t really feel very Halloween-y. He figured he would just tell his buddies to go without him. But through a very odd series of circumstances, Newt ends up in a costume with a sort of cape. On the cape were his brother’s initials, C.N. When the night was finished, Captain Nobody had been born. Captain Nobody is braver than Newt. He dares to interrupt a burglary in progress, and saves a plane coming in for a landing where there is no runway. Newt knows that he will have to give up the costume one of these days. After all, Halloween is over. But Newt can’t help but feel that somewhere in the crazy turmoil that is his life at the moment, maybe Captain Nobody can come up with a way to make everything right. (Scholastic paperback, $6.99) For 5th graders and up: “Operation Redwood” by S. Terell French. When Julian Carter-Li happens upon an e-mail sent to his uncle with his own name in the subject line, of course he has to read it. In the message his worst fear is confirmed: his uncle, who doesn’t like him, has arranged for him to be sent away for the summer to math camp. Math camp! Julian has been staying with his uncle Sibley Carter for five months while his mother is traveling in China. The only thing good about the arrangement has been his younger cousin Preston and the fact that Julian can still go to his old school and hang with his best friend Danny. While he’s trying to absorb the first email, another comes in, with the title “Sibley continued on page 26

By Dominique Hutches Comments or Questions: What’s Happening Tri-City Voice 510-494-1999 tricityvoice@aol.com Dominique Hutches is the proud mom of three extraordinary daughters, three dogs and one very dignified cat. An avowed bookaholic, she has volunteered with the Alameda County Library Bookleggers, a literacy project bringing terrific books into the classrooms of children grades K-8, for 22 years. Dominique is the Library Media Systems Administrator for the Fremont Unified School District, who loves her job because she spends a lot of time in the school libraries!.

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Fremont homicide victim identified

Fremont Crime News

SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN, FREMONT PD

SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN

Authorities have identified a homicide victim as 58-year-old Michael Roberts. Roberts was found dead on Tuesday, January 25 at about 10:45 a.m. in his home on the 4700 block of Central Avenue in Fremont. An acquaintance contacted the police. The body was taken into custody by the Alameda County Coroner’s Office who advised Fremont Police Detectives the next day that the death was most likely a homicide. Investigators were unable to locate the victim’s vehicle at the residence. The vehicle was entered into the California SVS system as a “missing vehicle from a homicide.” Fortyfive-year-old Bryan Le of San Jose was spotted driving southbound on Highway 101 in a 1993 Buick Regal, a car that had been reported as being involved in a hit-and-run accident on Wednesday, January 26. The car and license plate matched that of a vehicle owned by Roberts. Police chased Le down Highway 101 until he finally pulled over south of the Main Street exit in Salinas. He initially refused to exit the vehicle and fired a handgun through the roof of the car. He later fired the gun into his own chest. Le was flown to a Bay Area hospital for emergency treatment of his shooting wound and is expected to survive, police said. Police consider Le a “person of interest” in the case. This incident is still under investigation.

A jewelry wholesaler was robbed of a computer, watch, and camera on Thursday, January 27. Three suspects drove up to the victim in the parking lot of Home Depot; one of them exited and simulated a handgun. According to the victim he was possibly followed by suspects. The only description of the suspect vehicle available so far is that it is a van. The case is under investigation. A 51-year-old black male walked into the Taco Bell located at the Fremont Hub shopping center on Thursday, January 27 and robbed the clerk with a clear plastic airsoft gun. Police have identified the suspect as Melvin Johnson. Officer Shadle located Johnson as he was walking away from the Union 76 gas station carrying a gas can full of gas purchased with the stolen money. Johnson was detained at gunpoint and positively identified as the robber by Taco Bell employees.

Who Should Speak First? Hayward Unified School District Board meeting report

BY ROBIN MICHEL

t the January 12 Board of Education meeting, newly elected Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) Board President Lisa Brunner cast a tie-breaking vote on the first matter of business: approval of an amendment to the night’s agenda. Trustee Jesus Armas suggested a friendly amendment to return board comments to the end of the agenda in consideration of speakers’ time and so that the Board could hear from constituents first, saying that it was “more important that we hear from the public initially.” However, it became a matter of debate; both Vice President William McGee and Clerk Luis Reynoso opposing. Mr. McGee said that while it was important to hear from the community, it was his observation that many of the comments from the public were on things the Board said, so that was the intent of the agenda change. Mr. Reynoso said that it was important for the community “to hear from us, so that when you come up you can tell us what you’re thinking about what we’re thinking. We’re here to serve you.” President Brunner said that while she would like to move

Board Comments up, she too, would like to hear from the public first and suggested that Board Comments could immediately follow Items from the Public. She supported this suggestion by referencing yellow cards community members fill out to request speaking before the board. “The cards say this provides an opportunity for the public to address the board, as opposed to the Board addressing the community.” “That appears to be a good settlement,” said Mr. Reynoso, “but it doesn’t allow the community to comment on our comments. We’re here to serve you,” he again said. “Not the other way around.” Mr. Armas said he would support the incorporation of President Brunner’s suggestion to have Items from the Community followed by Board Comments and amended his amendment. “I second the motion and reject it, “said Mr. Reynoso. There was discussion about proper protocol or rules of order that resulted in Trustee Maribel Heredia rescinding a second on the original motion to approve the agenda in order to second the amendment. The amended motion passed by a 3:2 vote. Once this agenda item was put to rest, three students from Mount Eden High School were

recognized for their recent art awards by the Personnel Commission, and the Board was treated to a showing of the winning art. Mount Eden High School is holding an Art Showcase Reception honoring former Board member Paul Frumkin on Thursday, January 27 from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Board of Education recognized Hayward High School Counselor Paul Gonsalves, who was recently honored by the California League of High Schools as outstanding Educator of the Year. Mr. Gonsalves has been a counselor at Hayward High for ten years, and is an alumnus. He said that both of his parents were educators, and his wife, Jennifer Gonsalves, is also a Hayward High teacher and a new teacher support provider. Of teaching, he said, “It’s not a job. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a passion.” During Public Comments, two teachers took turns reading a response letter signed by twelve teachers regarding a letter to parents posted on the HUSD website concerning combination classes. “The letter contains misleading statements… and sugar coating it does not make it better.” In addition to the difficulty of teaching two grade levels, according to the letter read aloud, continued on page 9

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Ohlone Humane Society

BY NANCY LYON

couple of weeks ago we transported an 8-week-old Doberman puppy to Vacaville and DogWorks Doberman rescue. She was picked up as a stray on the road, full of worms and with skin problems, very possibly the neglected leftover pup from a backyard breeder’s Christmas litter that didn’t sell. We were worried about her because at first she was too quiet for one so young. Arriving at our destination, our listless pup soon became the lively bouncing sprite she was meant to be, a bit of a clown who started dismantling the entryway plants and carrying around a dangling key ring that was obviously now her possession. Being “dogless” for the last few years, I was very tempted to bring this young bundle with her infectious joy home with me to become part of our family. However, this lady of a certain age is very grounded in the reality that many older people often forget. First, the needs of caring for “young things,” whatever their species, and second, and more importantly, her need for a “forever” home that would offer her care and wellbeing for the rest of her life. Bringing her home would not have been in her or our best interests. Because animal companions can live for 10, 20, or more years, adopters should be encouraged, whether senior or not, to look down the road and give serious consideration to what could happen to an older and less adoptable animal should they no longer be able to provide for the life they had committed to love and protect. With the exception of a few species, such as parrots and tortoises, humans generally have longer life spans than their animal companions. However, since no one really knows what life may throw at them, it’s wise to know what can be done to protect and provide for our loyal animal companions if, and when we are no longer there for them. Unfortunately, not everyone has family or friends that will step in and take on the responsibility. Who will provide food and water, shelter, veterinary care, and love? It’s not uncommon to see senior animals brought into a shelter because no provisions had been made for them should their human caregiver die or develop an incapacitating illness, and there is no place for them to go. While there are senior animal rescues and occasionally sanctuaries, they are usually at capacity; the animal shelter and probable death loom as reality. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) provides a general overview on how you can take steps to provide for your animal family’s future. They state that the best way to ensure your wishes for their future is by making formal arrangements that specifically cover their care. It’s not enough that someone a while back may have offered verbally to take in your animal or even that you’ve decided to leave money to that friend for that purpose. It’s

necessary to work with an attorney to draw up a special will, trust, or other document to provide for the care and guardianship of your “pet,” as well as the necessary money. HSUS states “First, decide whether you want all your companion animals to go to one person, or whether they should go to different people. If possible, keep animals that have bonded with one another together. When selecting caregivers, consider partners, adult children, parents, brothers, sisters, and friends who have met them and have successfully cared for animals themselves. Also, name alternate caregivers in case your first choice becomes unable or unwilling to take their companion. Be sure to discuss your expectations with potential caregivers so they understand the large responsibility of caring for your friend. Remember, the new caregiver will have full discretion over the animal’s well-being—including veterinary treatment and euthanasia—so make sure you choose a person you trust implicitly and who will do what is in the animal’s best interest.” Because people’s circumstances and priorities change over time, you’ll want to keep in contact with the person or family that has committed to caring for you animal. It’s important to have alternatives such as temporary care lined up should your primary caregiver not be available. You should know and trust your executor and provide useful, but not unrealistically confining, instructions in your will. You should also authorize your executor to expend funds from your estate for the temporary care of your animal as well as for the costs of looking for a new home and transporting the animal to it. The will should also grant broad discretion to your executor in making decisions about the animal and in expending estate funds on the animal’s behalf. In some cases, self-written or “homemade” wills and estate plans may not ultimately be considered valid. An attorney can help avoid confusion later should there be other legatees involved. Nobody lives forever, and older animals who have outlived their caregivers wait in shelters hoping that someone will look past the frolicsome pups and appreciate the love and devotion they have to give. Young animals are amusing for just a short while, but the love and gratitude of an older animal is everlasting. Look carefully, devotion may be looking right into your eyes asking for a second chance at love. The HSUS offers a kit, “Providing for Your Pet’s Future without You” that includes forms and advice to help you design a will and other estate plans for your animal companion’s care should you pass away before them. For more information, call 202-4521100 to order a free copy of the kit or view it online at: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/providing_for_your_pets_future_without_you/.

510-792-4587 39120 Argonaut Way #108, Fremont Ca. 94538-1304

www.ohlonehumanesociety.org Hundreds of healthy, adoptable animals are available at the TriCity Animal Shelter and other local shelters and rescue organizations. Visit www.petfinder.com where you can enter your city or zip code and search by breed, size, gender and other criteria. Nearly 12,500 rescue groups list more than a quarter-million animals available for adoption. Please save one today.

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Who Should Speak First? the most inexperienced teachers in Hayward are assigned combination classes. The community was invited to become involved in the discussion by visiting www.yourhusd.com where the rebuttal letter is posted. Hayward Education Association (HEA) President Mercedes Faraj addressed the Board about the Association’s disappointment over the news that Superintendent Janis Duran had decided to leave at the end of this school year, saying, “While we are grateful that no medical issues [are the reason], we are dismayed by the resignation of Superintendent Duran…once again, we have the revolving door of Superintendents.” Hayward teacher Lance James, who serves on the negotiations team, also addressed the Board, saying that he was recently elected to the board of a sister district and he wanted to see HUSD “gain the same level of respect between board, administrators, teachers and staff. He urged the District to get back to the negotiations table, saying it was time to “build bridges, build respect and build trust.”

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emperance societies were organized across the United States in the early 1800s to combat the problems created by abuse of alcoholic beverages. The first sign of the temperance movement in our area was in 1855 when Reverend W. W. Brier organized the Sons of Temperance, called the Alameda Division, in his Centerville study. The Sons were part of a national movement battling social evils and promoting total abstinence from liquor. A Sunday law that required the closing of saloons on the Sabbath was adopted in 1873. At first the law was observed, but in 1904 Magazine ad

a few months, it was disregarded and business went on as usual. The California legislature passed a local Option Law in 1874 that permitted the people of a township to determine by vote whether the sale of liquor should be licensed in the township or not. The law required that when a petition with the names of one-fourth of the legal voters of a township was presented to the Board of Supervisors, they had to call an election. The first petition in Alameda County came from Washington Township, signed by 270 people. An election was ordered for May 22, allowing one month for preparation. There were three or four temperance organizations and about 25 saloons in the township. The temperance people counted on an easy victory since they had the names of the majority of voters on their petition, but it was not to be. They lost the election by 17 votes. The majority had voted to license the saloons. In the meantime, petitions for elections were circulated in the other townships. Temperance organizations and churches held mass meetings, many led by women crusaders. Liquor dealers and saloon-keepers became alarmed, holding their own meetings and recruiting votes. After three months of campaigns, rallies and ballot box battles, the unpopularity of the law was confirmed. Alameda County totals showed the saloon supporters had won the battle for license by a majority of 51 votes. The law was soon repealed but the women and allies kept up the battle, which eventually led to the passage of Prohibition that made it illegal to manufacture, transport or sell alcoholic liquor except for medicinal or sacramental purposes. Sam Brown joined the Good Templars and converted his Irvington hotel into a Temperance Boarding House. Lecturers from the IOGT (International Order of Good Templars) held meetings in his hotel which became known as Templars Hall. Members of the order were sometimes called Good Templars. They even had a baseball team in 1875. The WCTU (Women’s Christian Temperance Union) had been quite active in Washington Township, but by 1890 had fallen into a state of “inocuous desuetude” according to the local paper. The Irvington ladies revived the local organization and became quite active. The Good Templars of Irvington were accustomed to holding their annual festival at Dry Creek in the late 1800s. The 1878 gath-

ering was opened by musical numbers played by the Washington Corners (Irvington) band. After the music, Rev. Mr. Lynch of Centerville delivered an oration on the curse of intemperance that was heard with “marked attention.” He observed that the deadly curse of intemperance had “an octopus-like grasp on the rarest specimens of Humanity within its reach.” Faculty and pupils of Washington College in Irvington held their annual picnic in the same place at the same time. The college chose to meet with the Good Templars because they agreed with them about the dangers of

cense in January 1916 and was denied in spite of the cries that it was unfair toward widows of saloon men. The 1916 national election served as evidence that temperance societies had not given up their efforts to “banish the evils created by the abuse of alcohol.” Ex-Governor of Indiana, J. Frank Hanley, ran as the prohibition candidate for President of the United States and Ira Landreth of Tennessee as candidate for Vice President. They campaigned on a special train called the “Prohibition Special” and stopped at Niles in September 1916 for about half an hour. Their train

Temperance card

alcoholic abuse to young people. College students were complimented on their ladylike and gentlemanly bearing. It was noted that “there was no rowdyism to mar the day and be out of harmony with the fair sky and beautiful scenery.” Local Option Law gave supervisorial districts the power to close saloons after receiving a petition from residents and holding an election. Local residents filed the necessary petition and the Board of Supervisors called for an election. Leaders of the anti-saloon movement held meetings in the villages of Washington Township in 1912. The meeting at Mission San Jose was described as a good one with musical entertainment followed by several local speakers. A meeting at Allard’s Hall in Warm Springs was “well attended and was a marked success.” A Berkeley real estate man delivered an address at the Niles meeting in Connor’s Theater. In spite of all the meetings, the southern part of the county voted to keep licensing the saloons. The anti-saloon movement divided citizens, merchants and newspaper editors into “wet and dry camps.” The Alameda County Board of Supervisors passed a law prohibiting the issuing of new liquor licenses in the county until the number of saloons had been reduced from 60 to 40. The Niles Easterday Estate applied for a li-

was making a comprehensive tour of California before the November election. Some 50 people gathered at Niles to meet the special train and listen to the Campaign speeches. Members of temperance organizations and their allies carried on the campaign nationwide and secured the passage of Prohibition that made it illegal to manufacture, transport or sell alcoholic liquor except for medicinal or sacramental purposes. It appeared that they had won the battle.

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

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NEW ADDRESS 35485-B Dumbarton Ct., Newark Excellence in Education Gala SUBMITTED BY DESRIE CAMPBELL

nce again it is time for Fremont Education Foundation’s (FEF) annual Excellence in Education Gala benefiting Innovative Education Grants for Fremont’s public school classrooms. This year’s gala will be held Friday, February 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Fremont Marriott. This Fremont fundraising event promotes and celebrates excellence in education at the K-12 level within our public schools. Funds raised for grants allow the Foundation to sponsor and expand support of exceptional projects in classrooms to improve educational achievement and broaden student horizons and experiences. Over the past 19 years, FEF has awarded over 200 grants to teachers, directly benefiting tens of thousands of students. Given the current budget crisis, classroom needs are greater than ever as the District ponders how to make even deeper cuts from previous years. Each year, the Fremont Education Foundation chooses two honorees to celebrate – one from within the Fremont Unified School District (FUSD) and one from the greater community – for their outstanding contributions to education within Fremont. This year, we are proud to celebrate the contributions of Dale Hardware as our 2011 Excellence in Education Community Honoree, and Parvin Ahmadi as our Excellence in Education FUSD Honoree. Dale Hardware stands out for its many contributions to enriching Fremont’s community since 1955, including ongoing support for a large number of the non-profits in Fremont, particularly those serving our students and schools. FUSD honoree Parvin Ahmadi enriched

Senior Exemption Waiver approved for Parcel Tax

the lives of students within Fremont for over 13 years as a teacher, principal, Director of Elementary Education, and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction – not to mention board member of FEF’s Foundation - before leaving to become Superintendent of the Pleasanton School District this past year. We want to thank Parvin for her tremendous contribution to our educational community over the years. In addition to being a fundraiser, the Gala’s goal is to enchant and inspire. This year, enjoy “Let the Good Times Roll!” A Mardi Gras spectacular celebration awaits you! An evening of music, dance, entertainment, and food will create a New Orleans experience in Fremont featuring games provided by five of our district business associations; StarStruck Show Stoppers will deliver a spirited performance of singing and dancing; and a silent auction and raffle will entice attendees. Featured emcee for the night will be reporter David Louie from ABC7 News. Join us as we celebrate our local heroes while supporting a great cause. Perhaps you will also walk away with a fantastic reward. Tickets are $75 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. To register, visit www.fremont-education.org or call Desrie Campbell at (510) 456-8783. All proceeds benefit FEF’s Innovative Education Grant fund. Excellence in Education Gala Friday, February 25 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont (510) 456-8783 or e-mail: desids@aol.com www.fremont-education.org Tickets: $75/per person

SUBMITTED BY NICOLE STEWARD

The Fremont Unified School District Board of Education approved the Senior Exemption Waiver at the January 12 board meeting and it is available for the public. The waiver applications are available at every school site, the Fremont Mail Library, the Fremont Senior Center, and are posted on the FUSD website. English, Chinese, and Spanish versions of the waiver are available both in print and on the website. The application can be filled out online at http://www.fremont.k12.ca.us/seniorwaiver and then printed and submitted with supporting documentation. In order to provide access for any eligible senior citizen to obtain a form for the Waiver Exemption from the parcel tax, copies will be available at all locations. Please contact the Superintendent’s office with any questions at www.fremont.k12.ca.us.

Community television to charge usage fees BY ABRAHAM CRUZ Milpitas City Council approved proposed usage charges for the Milpitas Community Television, Inc. (MCTV) on January 18, 2011. In April 2009, the city entered into a three-year agreement with Milpitas Community Television, Inc., a non-profit organization to operate a public access channel to feature public, educational and government programming on local cable access channel 26. The agreement stated that any usage charges to residents, citizens and organizations must first be submitted to the City Council for approval. The operating costs for the first two years have been $31,000; the final year’s cost is $29,500 for a grand total of $91,500. As the agreement was approved for three years, to help offset further operating costs and possibly extend operation of the channel, Milpitas Community Television, Inc. submitted a schedule of usage charges. Annual membership fees for studio usage are tiered according to age, residency, and non-profit/for-profit organization usage as follows: Milpitas resident $25, youth and seniors $15, non-resident $50, for-profit organization $150, non-profit organization carries no charge ($50 for non-local nonprofit organizations).

Merrill Gardens at Fremont and the Fremont Senior Center invite everyone to the Fourth Annual Fremont Senior Center Crab Feed. All proceeds benefit the Fremont Senior Center. Early reservations required. Please contact Linda Olla, 510/790-6606 or Deborra Lay, 510/790-6602

The annual membership fees include access to MCTV training services and workshops, access to MCTV studio equipment, invitations to all MCTV events and subscription to all MCTV publications. In additional to annual membership fees, studio and equipment usage charges per hour (with a two-hour minimum) are: free for residents and local non-profit organizations (with membership), $100 for non-residents and for-profit organizations and $50 for non-local non-profit organizations. Further charges for MCTV staff usage per hour are $20 for youths, seniors and non-profits, $30 for residents and $50 for for-profits. Finally, there is a $20/day charge for consumer level camera and $50/day for professional level camera upon credit card security deposit with a seven day maximum limit. For comparison, the fee schedule of Mountain View’s public access channel KMTV was submitted alongside MCTV’s fee schedule, as KMTV charges user fees to help cover their operational costs. If there is no funding beyond the end of the agreement in April 2012, MCTV may cease to broadcast. For more information, visit www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov and www.milpitastv.org

Friday, Feb 25 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Beverages available for purchase: soda, water, beer, & wine; raffles Merrill Gardens 2860 Country Dr., Fremont (510) 790-6600 $40 per person

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County fair recognized by fair industry SUBMITTED BY APRIL MITCHELL Alameda County Fair received the coveted Western Fair Association’s (WFA) Louis B. Merrill Award for its exceptional canine featured attraction, Puppy Party Palooza, providing the community with educational seminar, sessions, shows and the opportunity to adopt rescued dogs. Only one Merrill Award was issued this year throughout the United States and Canada. “While many Fairs have pet adoptions onsite, the Alameda County Fair went above and beyond by investing time and resources in their passion for the treatment of animals,” said WFA Executive Director Stephen Chambers. “This Fair, in partnership with K9 Comets, developed, supported and embraced the mission of Puppy Party Palooza with tremendous results in the many rescued dogs that found homes with loving families.” The Fair and the owner of the Puppy Party Palooza attraction, K9

Comets, worked directly with over 50 different organizations and agencies during the 17 days of the Fair, such as Golden State Greyhound Adoption, The Canine Kid Connection, Dog Spot Adoption, Nor-Cal Golden Retriever Rescue, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Alameda County Search and Rescue, Fremont Police, 4-H Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Canine Companions for Independence. Government agencies demonstrated how dogs are used daily for bomb detection, search and rescue and as police K9 units. “Historically, the nature of the Fair has always been to promote cultural education and showcase community talents and achievements. Couple that historic foundation with a continued drive to provide new as well as traditional all-aged entertainment and you get a venue that will always have a place in the heart of America,” commented CEO Rick Pickering, “Taking home the prestigious Merrill Award simply supports the Alameda County Fair’s principal to be one of the best all-around edu-

Survive to thrive restaurant industry SUBMITTED BY GLORIA ORTEGA www.pachecobrothers.com

The Hayward Redevelopment Agency is hosting a free, half-day seminar “Survival Strategies for Today’s Restaurateur.” “The Agency is very pleased to give restaurateurs the opportunity to come together, to learn from industry experts and identify ways to prosper during these challenging economic times. The seminar will also give restaurateurs the opportunity to network and share ideas. The City is very proud of our diverse restaurant base and we hope this seminar will benefit all who attend,” says Agency Director Fran David. The seminar will focus on the top five strategies that restaurateurs need to adopt to keep their doors open during an economic downturn. Attendees will learn how to approach their landlord for rent abatements; analyze profit and loss statements to set goals that are inline with industry benchmarks for success; begin implementing weekly inventory systems, weekly business analysis (flashcard); and operating the business from a budget. Attendees will take away handouts and will be able to implement the strategies immediately to see results in their restaurants. The seminar will also include a panel of industry experts in marketing technologies and social media, which will discuss the importance of an updated website, social media applications, such as Facebook and Twitter, and strategies on review sites, such as Yelp. In addition, the panel will provide an introduction of some newer platforms such as mobile marketing, text

marketing and smart phone apps. “I look forward to meeting with fellow restaurateurs and to hear of the latest trends in the industry. I’ve been in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years and always receptive to new strategies,” remarked Martin Oviedo, owner of Buon Appetito, 917 A Street, Hayward. Survival Strategies for Today’s Restaurateur will be taught by Louise Dawson, Lead Restaurant Consultant of Five Star Restaurant Consultants. She is former restaurant and catering businesses owner and her clients include: Medjool, Foreign Cinema, Beard Papa, Bristo Burgers, District SF, Peet’s Coffee, and more. The schedule is as follows: Registration and Opening Remarks (12 – 12.45 p.m.), Survival Strategies for Today’s Restaurateur (12.45 – 2.15 p.m.), Refreshment Break and Networking (2.15 – 2.45 p.m.) and “Create the Buzz” Marketing Technology and Social Media Strategies for your Restaurant (2.45 – 4. p.m.). Please RSVP to Colleen Kamai at (510) 583-4260. For more information, contact Gloria Ortega, Redevelopment Project Manager at (510) 583-4262 or by email to Gloria.Ortega@hayward-ca.gov or Louise Dawson, Five Star Restaurant Consultants at (707) 567-6739. Survival Strategies for Today’s Restaurateur Monday, February 7 12 – 4 p.m. Council Chambers Hayward City Hall 777 B St., Hayward (510) 583-4260 Gloria.Ortega@hayward-ca.gov Free admission

cational entertainment venues for Bay Area residents.” In addition to being one of the Top 50 Fairs in North America by Carnival Warehouse and Venues Today, the 2010 Alameda County Fair took home 47 Western Fair Association (WFA) awards at the 88th Annual Achievement Awards Convention. For the 6th year, the Alameda County Fair received more industry awards than any other Fair in the United States and Canada. The 2010 Fair, which enjoyed a turnout of 418,499 patrons for its 17-day event, received 27 First Place honors, 12 Second Place, 4 Third Place and 4 Honorable Mentions awards. Planning is currently underway for the next award-winning annual Fair. The 2011 Fair will celebrate the summertime with the theme “99 Ways to Come Out & Play”, which will run from June 22 through July 10. For more information, please visit our website atwww.AlamedaCountyFair.comor call (925) 426-7600.

Comcast takes control of NBC Universal BY RYAN NAKASHIMA AP BUSINESS WRITER LOS ANGELES (AP), Jan 29 - The nation’s largest cable TV company, Comcast Corp., took control of NBC Universal after the government shackled its behavior in the coming years to protect online video services such as Netflix and Hulu. The deal closed shortly before midnight EST on Friday. The takeover gave the cablehookup company 51 percent control of NBC Universal, which owns the nation’s fourth-ranked broadcaster, NBC; the Universal Pictures movie studio and related theme parks; and a bevy of cable channels including Bravo, E! and USA. The combination had raised fears that Comcast might abuse its control of NBC Universal to favor its most valuable customers: the 23 million who rely on it for cable TV service and the 17 million who pay for Internet connections. But the Justice Department and Federal Communications Commission imposed conditions that prevent Comcast from keeping to itself NBC Universal’s popular shows such as “The Office” and movies including “Despicable Me” for the next several years. NBC’s “30 Rock” on Thursday continued on page 32

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

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Your Weekly Horoscope 01/30 - 02/05 BY MINERVA (AP) ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Don't let people get to you. Between gossip that has nothing to do with the truth and the fact that they have no life, you can comfort yourself with the thought that you give them something to talk about. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 20 Don't hang around trying to raise the dead. Some things have to be left to the past. If you keep re-living it your future will hold more of the same. Aside from that, your soul is dying to reinvent itself. GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 20 You don't have to go along with this. Don't lie to yourself and don't expect too much from a situation that is bound for nowhere. You already sense that it won't pan out. Let someone else play the fool here. CANCER: JUNE 21 - JULY 20 If doing what's expedient is the name of the game, consider it a stepping stone to whatever's next. Sometimes the end justifies the means and in this situation that means doing whatever it takes to stay afloat.

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LEO: JULY 21 - AUGUST 20 Whoever came along for the ride has their own reasons for being here. If you think you need to make room for whatever it is that impels them to want to follow you everywhere, make sure their company is worth keeping. VIRGO: AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 20 You're at a point where so much has been redefined it's hard to be sure where you're headed. Getting your bearings will involve multiple choices and decisions that beg you to turn what's left of the past into the future. LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 20 There has to be another way. It's not that you're dissatisfied; life is totally great in a lot of ways. But the question of what are you here for has you wondering if maybe there's more to it than this. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 21 NOVEMBER 20 Nothing goes in a straight line. False starts, delays, and the business of waiting for others to come up to speed will test your ability to

remain focused in a situation that has you wishing you had more control. SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20 Levels of impatience with the idea that you can't start this until you finish that have you going back and forth between wishing things would move and the thought that there has to be a blessing in this.

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horizons but this is a Karmic process. You'll limit all possibilities if you keep going strictly by the book. PISCES: FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 20 For some of you it feels like life is finally coming together; for others it feels more like a ten car pile up. Either way, the message seems to be about staying centered enough to take the good with the bad.

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

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096. For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477. Tuesday, Feb. 1 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Schilling School 36901 Spruce St., Newark 3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ash St. and Wells Ave., Newark 4:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park Regents Blvd. and Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park Dyer St. and Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, Feb. 2 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 9th St., Union City 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 5:15 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Baywood Apts. 4275 Bay St., Fremont Thursday, Feb. 3 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Weibel School 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 p.. - 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City Monday, Feb. 7 1:00 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. Baywood Court 21966 Dolores St., Castro Valley 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cherryland School 585 Willow Ave., Hayward 5:10 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sparks Way Commons 2750 Sparks Way, Hayward

Tuesday, Feb. 8 2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., Fremont 5:25 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. Booster Park Gable Dr. and McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. and Camellia Court, Fremont Wednesday, Feb. 9 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 4:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:25 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Lomond Way and Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, Feb. 10 2:45 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Bay School 2001 Bockman Rd., San Lorenzo 4:05 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Falcon Dr. and Merganser Dr., Fremont 5:20 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Los Robles Apts. 32300 Almaden Blvd., Union City 6:05 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. Mission Gateway Apts., 33215 Mission Blvd., Union City Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991. For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060. Wednesday, Feb. 9 2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park, 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Foothill School 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas

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New Haven Board of Education briefs SUBMITTED BY RICK LA PLANTE

www.bjtravelfremont.com

The Board of Education, on January 18, directed staff to prepare a recommendation calling for a May 6 special election, a mail-in ballot asking New Haven voters to approve a parcel tax that would raise approximately $3 million annually. The proposed tax of $180 per parcel — the equivalent of only $15 per month — would provide stable local funding to offset some of the cuts that continue to be forced on the District because of the state budget crisis. The recommendation will be brought to the Board on February 1. A parcel tax, an assessment added to local property tax bills, requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage. For the District to receive the revenue in time to avoid making additional cuts to the 2011 - 12 budget, the initiative must be included on either a May mail-in ballot or a June special election, and there still is some question whether Governor Brown’s call for a statewide special election on the latter date will be approved. Also the Board: Received a presentation from a committee that was established to recommend a more equitable and accurate process for identifying students for the District’s GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program. The committee, born out of concerns that groups of students were not being identified equitably, forwarded recommendations for defining giftedness and talent, multiple options for identification processes, and recommendations for training, monitoring and program. Received the final annual report from the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee on Measure A, a $120 million bond approved by New Haven voters in 2003. Counting state matching funds, interest and other revenues, the District leveraged the bond into $165 million worth of new construction and improvements, including projects at every New Haven school. Committee spokesman Tony Acosta, deputy city manager of Union City, also presented the District with a check for $100,000, part of a grant paid to the city by Comcast, to upgrade television production facilities at James Logan High School. Recognized and thanked a group of individuals who purchased dictionaries and thesauruses for every third-grade students in the District. For the fifth consecutive year, local real-estate agent Sunil Sethi organized the project, this time with help from the Fremont Elks Lodge, Hillview Crest Elementary School teacher and part-time real-estate agent Steven Fong, and local insurance agent Kristie Turner.

SUBMITTED BY JEFF MILLER, ALAMEDA CREEK ALLIANCE n Conservation groups win flow releases and changes in dam operations to improve habitat for steelhead trout

he final Environmental Impact Report for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission project to replace Calaveras Dam in the upper Alameda Creek watershed was released earlier this month and includes revisions to the project to benefit restoration of threatened steelhead trout such as changes to dam operations, constructing a fish ladder and fish screens on a diversion dam, initiating a habitat management plan and providing more water flow in Alameda Creek. “The revised Calaveras Dam replacement project will significantly advance the restoration of steelhead trout to Alameda Creek through water releases, constraints on water diversions, fish passage projects and other habitat improvements,” said Jeff Miller, Director of the Alameda Creek Alliance. “San Francisco should be commended for moving toward more sustainable watershed management and we look forward to working with the SFPUC to restore habitat conditions in upper Alameda Creek.” “However, the SFPUC continues to pursue a Sunol Valley water diversion project that would recapture an unspecified amount of stream flow releases from upstream dams and this could interfere with steelhead migration,” said Miller. “Why threaten the benefits of restored stream flows by taking the water back?” The SFPUC has committed to providing year-round water releases into Alameda Creek from Calaveras Reservoir ranging from 5 to 12 cubic feet per second, depending on the time of year and water-year type (wet, normal or dry). Particularly important will be cold-water flow releases during summer months to improve water quality and rearing conditions for trout. The Commission will modify operation of a 32-foot diversion dam in upper Alameda Creek, reducing its water diversion capacity by more than 40 percent, closing the diversion gates for more of the year to allow unimpaired natural flow to continue downstream, and ensuring minimum flows of 30 cubic feet per second past the dam during winter and spring. SFPUC will also construct a fish ladder around the diversion dam and investigate fish passage improvements downstream to help adult steelhead migrate into the headwaters of Alameda Creek, the best trout habitat in the watershed below major dams. The Commission will install a fish screen on the diversion dam and improve screens in the reservoir to prevent small juvenile trout from being diverted or trapped during water operations. The SFPUC also announced a management plan to monitor stream flows and improve habitat conditions, with a stated goal of restoring a self-sustaining steelhead population in the watershed. Alameda Creek is becoming an urban stream success story due to ongoing restoration efforts but it took years of advocacy by conservation groups and tough permit requirements by state and federal regulatory agencies to make the Calaveras Dam project beneficial to steelhead. Alameda Creek is an ‘anchor watershed’ considered regionally significant for restoration of steelhead to the entire Bay Area. Since central coast steelhead were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1997, numerous agencies have pursued restoration projects to allow migratory fish from the Bay to reach spawning habitat in the upper creek. Downstream of San Francisco’s dams, 11 fish passage projects at smaller barriers in the creek have been completed since 2001. Several more major fish ladder and dam removal projects are scheduled for completion over the next few years, including a fish ladder in Fremont past the “BART weir” and an Alameda County Water District rubber dam in the lower creek. These projects will allow steelhead to reach approximately 20 miles of spawning and rearing habitat in the watershed for the first time in nearly half a century. “All eyes are now on the progress of the planned fish ladder at the BART weir in the lower creek, which, when completed, will allow migratory fish to finally return to upper Alameda Creek,” said Miller. For more information, visit www.AlamedaCreek.org

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Free tax preparation BY ARNIE BECKER Starting now and continuing through April 18th – the deadline for filing your 2010 federal and state tax returns – the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program) will do your tax return for free if your income is less than approximately $49,000 and you are not married filing separately. Sites located throughout Alameda and Santa Clara Counties are open various hours and days. The Fremont Family Resource Center served more than 1,700 families and individuals during the 2010 tax season, and 4Cs served al-

most 300 families and individuals. All preparers, coaches, instructors, screeners and greeters are volunteers. They receive no money for the many hours spent training and serving the community. Volunteers are young, old, and middle aged. Some are new immigrants, some are retired, and some volunteer on Saturdays or evenings; they speak many different languages and serve as translators where necessary. A very important reason for the existence of the VITA program is to ensure that low and moderate-income working families receive all of the credits and deductions they are entitled to,

Give Kids a Smile SUBMITTED BY MELINDA MILLER On Saturday, February 5, the Southern Alameda County Dental Society (SACDS) and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry Union City Dental Clinic will be giving free state mandated screenings and treatment to local kids in participation with Give Kids a Smile, a nationwide campaign combating dental disease in our children. More than 80 dental health professionals have stepped forward to help give local children free screenings and treatment. “We want to provide treatment and education for as many children of low income families as possible.” said Ruchi Sahota, DDS, president of the Southern Alameda Dental Society. “We are so grateful to have this opportunity to serve our community.” Give Kids a Smile is an annual centerpiece to National Children’s Dental Health Month, and is observed every year in February by the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and local dental societies. Southern Alameda County Dental Society, in conjunction with the UOP School of Dentistry, is coordinating an access to dental care effort to treat children in the SACDS area. In addition to the desire of local dental professionals to give back to the community and to reach out to the under-served, Give Kids a Smile now offers them the opportunity to assist local schools with the compliance of state law AB 1433. State law AB 1433 requires that by May 31 each year students in kindergarten (or first grade if it is their first year in public school) submit proof of an oral health assessment performed by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional. We will be providing oral health education and screenings to all children despite their economic status. Give Kids a Smile is designed to provide education, preventative and restorative care to children who do not have access to care. Kids between the ages of 4 and 14 are invited. Children will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early as space is limited. For more information or questions, please contact the Southern Alameda County Dental Society at: sacds-gkas@earthlink.net or call (510) 782-5442. Give Kids a Smile is sponsored by the American Dental Association. Give Kids a Smile Saturday, February 5 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. UOP Dental Clinic 1203 J St., Union City (510) 782-5442

and that it costs them nothing to have their returns prepared by trained, certified tax preparers who are looking out for their best interests. Many families receive a substantial Earned Income Credit that allows them to better their economic condition while also contributing to Social Security and Medicare. In the Bay Area, VITA is under the umbrella of the United Way of the Bay Area which coordinates all sites. To locate a local VITA site call 1-800-829-1040. You can get specific opening times and phone numbers by going to http://www.irs.gov/indi-

viduals/article/0,,id=233742,00.h tml#Alameda or call “2-1-1” for information and referrals. Some sites work by appointment only, some take walk-ins, and some do both. You should call the site you are interested in for their specific schedule. Local area sites include: The Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty Street, Fremont The Community Child Care Coordinating Council of Alameda County (4Cs) 22351 City Center Drive, Suite 150, Hayward

Center For Independent Living (CRIL) 439 A Street, Hayward The Hayward Senior Center North Third and Crescent, Hayward The Kenneth C. Aitken Senior and Community Center 17800 Redwood Road, Castro Valley Milpitas Library 40 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas (408) 262-1171

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Robert Sakai, Business Person of the Year SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO BY SIMON WONG Bob Sakai is a long-term local attorney, volunteer and community activist who has been called a “Hayward original.” He grew up in Hayward, graduated from Tennyson High School, UC Berkley and Hastings College of Law before practicing with the Hayward firm of Haley, Purchio, Sakai & Smith for 33 years. He has had his own practice since 2008, specializing in probate, wills, trusts, zoning and use permit applications. He also serves as a California Probate Referee, a position to which he was appointed by the California State Controller in 1993. Sakai’s contributions as a community volunteer include past service on the boards of the Boy Scouts of America Tres Ranchos District, Japanese American Services of the East Bay, Eden Township Japanese Community Center, Hayward Education Foundation, One Hundred Club of Alameda County, the United Way and the California State University East Bay Foundation, Inc.

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His work with local non-profits included handling the incorporation of Chime-In, which supports music programs in Hayward schools, the PC Clubhouse and the Hayward-Funabashi Sister City Committee. As a 27-year member of the Hayward Rotary Club, Sakai has served as president and received the 2008 Outstanding Rotarian Award. He has headed numerous club philanthropic activates, including the club’s foundation from 2000 to 2006 when it its assets reached $1M in assets. Sakai presided at the

club’s meeting on December 13, 2010, when the foundation distributed $30,000 in checks to 18 community service organizations. “Bob has worked both in his business and as a volunteer to improve the Hayward community,” said Councilman Bill Quirk. “He is truly a Hayward original.” Sakai received his award, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, at the Hayward Chamber of Commerce’s 67th Annual Celebration Awards Gala at Cal State University, East Bay on January 22, 2011.

Michael Carpenter, Police Officer of the Year SUBMITTED BY HAYWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO BY SIMON WONG Officer Michael Carpenter’s 10 years of service to Hayward Police Department (HPD) are notable for his dedication to professionalism and community service. The son of retired HPD Officer Bruce Carpenter, he has served as a field training officer, hostage negotiator, school resource officer and a district command officer. From his first year, when he received the 1998 Rookie Reserve officer of the Year Award, Carpenter has demonstrated a patient and professional approach to his duty to HPD and his community. A recent example of his consistently thorough police work occurred in August 2010. He discovered a pattern of gasoline thefts from vehicles at various companies in a Hayward business park. He held a community meeting of businesses to discuss the thefts, implement safety and preventive measures and form a neighbor-

hood watch. The criminal activity was reduced drastically and Carpenter’s efforts helped establish an important relationship between the police department and local business. Such attention to detail and follow-up resulted in a commendation in 2008 when Carpenter

joined the search for an elderly man who had been missing for 36 hours. Using night vision equipment in an exhaustive search in a wooded creek area, he located the missing person suffering from hypothermia and dehydration but alive.

In his current position as a district officer, carpenter exercises extraordinary leadership and professional skill in investigating crime trends, solving problems and building relationships with city staff and community members. His dedication to community service extends to his offduty life. He has been a coach for the Junior Giants Rookie Ball program sponsored by the San Francisco Giants, the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District and HPD. He is in his element in this program which stresses development above winning and losing. When children see in uniform on the street, they address him as “Coach Mike.” “Mike is caring and compassionate,” said retired HPD Sgt. Ted Muniz. “In my heart, I truly believe he is what every member of the HPD strives to be.” Carpenter received his award, sponsored by St. Rose Hospital, at the Hayward Chamber of Commerce’s 67th Annual Celebration Awards Gala at Cal State University, East Bay on January 22, 2011.

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Although a winner will be declared at the end of the evening, most bands are thrilled to simply be a part of it. For many musicians, this will be the first time they will be performing in front of such a large crowd. The event is great exposure and a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate talent in musical arrangement, song composition, instrumentation, and vocals. Battle of the Bands is one of the longest running musical special events in the Bay Area, with few of its kind in the entire state. The live contest takes place on the Chabot College stage in Hayward where bands will have a chance to perform on a professional stage set, with hi-tech lights and sound. Proceeds from the Battle of the Bands will go to H.A.R.D. so that it may continue providing youth programs for the community and improve the quality of life for citizens of all ages The winning band will be determined through a combination of judge’s points (based on performance and originality) and audience reaction. Multiple prizes for new equipment or studio-recording time are awarded to the winners. However, more highly valued by participating bands is the prestige of holding the much-coveted title of Battle of the Bands Champion.

Finalists for the 48th Annual Battle of Band are: S.K.O.P.E (San Leandro) Zepyr (Manteca) P 13 (San Mateo) Circle of 5 (Manteca) Cast Iron Crow (Hayward) Groovy Judy (Belmont) Incandescence (Manteca) Alluette (Danville) Voice and Echoes (Pittsburg) Animolia (San Leandro) Ten Days New (Mountain View) The Colony (Concord) Guest Appearance (47th Battle Winners) “Devil’s Angels” (Oakland) Battle of the Bands Saturday, February 5 7 p.m. Chabot College Performing Arts Center 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward (510) 888-0211 www.hardbattle.com $10 in advance $12 at door

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

Tuesday, Feb 1

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 5-6

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Library re-opening

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Digital Photography Workshop R

Opening of Harder Elementary School Library

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

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344 Tully Road, San Jose (408) 295-9210 http://hoitetfairgrounds.org/

Basic digital camera operations

Harder Elementary School 495 Wyeth Rd., Hayward (510) 293-8572

Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 x20

Saturday, Feb 5 Thursdays -Sundays, Feb 3 - 27

Breakfast Fundraiser $

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Almost, Maine $

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Soccer Tryouts

8 p.m. 2 p.m. (Sundays)

Hosted by Blue Star Mothers of America

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Presented by California conservatory theatre

Niles Veterans Building 37154 Second St. , Fremont wwwalamedacountybluestarmoms.webs.com

CCT Theater 999 East 14th St., San Leandro (510) 632-8850

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Farewell to Monarchs Day $

Outdoor Discoveries $R

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Learn about the migration and life cycle

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Vernal pool lunch hike

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

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Help for seniors, disabled and low-income

Sunday, Feb 6

Options for students with disabilities after high school

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

2 p.m.

9 - 10:30 a.m. What’s in Store for Fremont

Fremont City Hall 3300 Capitol Ave., Fremont (510) 284-4020 Saturday, February 5

Battle of the Bands

7 p.m. Chabot College Performing Arts Center

25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward (510) 888-0211 www.hardbattle.com Saturday, Feb 5

Marshlands of Dreams

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. One mile walk of LaRiviere Marsh Trail

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 745-8695 Saturday, Feb 5

Give Kids a Smile

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free dental screening - children ages 4 to 14

UOP Dental Care Center 1203 J St., Union City (510) 782-5442 Saturday, Feb 5

Movie Night $

7:30 p.m. The Prisoner of Zenda with other short films

Niles Essanay Theater 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411 Saturday, Feb 5

Meet the Author

5 - 7 p.m. Q&A and talk with Regina Mason

Palma Ceia Baptist Church 28605 Ruus Rd., Hayward (510) 881-5229

HOW CAN WE MISS YOU IF YOU DON'T GO AWAY -

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Hayward Main Library 835 C St., Hayward (510) 881-7941

VITA Tax Help

Economic Outlook

A positive path for spiritual living

Discussion with a financial advisor

Transition Information Night

Thursday, Feb 3

Sunday 10:00 AM

Investor Education

Thursday, Feb 3

Fremont Teen Center 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 657-2350 ext. 12436

Unity of Fremont

Fremont Central Park Field 9 & 10 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-4327 www.fysl.org

Thursday, Feb 3

Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3249

A prayer centered church of spiritually bonded friends

Tryouts for Mission Valley United Soccer Club

Departing? Embarking? Saddling Up? Just got back?

We're looking for good writers to share their travel experiences with our readership. If you're interested, email me and let's "talk." denny@tricityvoice.com Denny Stein, Travel Editor

Saturday, Feb 5

Kids Magic Show

3:30 - 4 p.m. Performance by Lavanya Neti

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

Gala Celebrating the Arts $ Concert featuring Michael Bartle

MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683

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Sunday, Feb 6

Tuesday, Feb 8

California Grey Fox

Open House

Thursdays through Feb 19

2 - 3 p.m.

4 - 6 p.m.

I DO! I DO! $

The only canine that can climb trees

Latest technologies in Chiropractic and Dental Care

8 p.m. (Sunday, 1 p.m.)

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 745-8695 Sunday, Feb 6

Nature Drawing for Kids

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Basics of sketching nature

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 745-8695 Sunday, Feb 6

Corner of Stevenson & Fremont Blvd. 40000 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (408) 937-1223 Wednesday, Feb 9 Valentine Making Workshop R 4 - 4:30 p.m. Make valentines for your friends and family Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401

Balms and Salves $

2 - 3 p.m. Make your own lip balm

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, Feb 6

Fan Language $

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Ladylike art of fan language

Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Sunday, Feb 6

Lakeside Meander $

1 - 3 p.m. Fun facts about local plants, animals and historic events

Quarry Lakes 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 795-4895 Sunday, Feb 6

Tending Nature $

10 a.m. - Noon Methods used by local Ohlones to tend nature

Quarry Lakes 2250 Isherwood Way, Fremont (510) 795-4895 Monday, Feb 7

Survive to Thrive in the Restaurant Industry

Noon – 4 p.m. Strengthen your business in this tough economy

Hayward City Hall 777 B. St. Hayward (510) 583-4260

Continuing Events:

Exhibits

and

Thursdays Saturdays, through Feb. 11

Art Exhibit

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

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

Sundays,

Michael and Agnes trace their life together over 50 years

Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218

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Volunteers help Harder Elementary re-open school library

food, and more, the event is sure to be an entertaining and educational day for all. Festivities begin at 9:30 a.m., continuing until 8 p.m. Breakfast will be served at 10:30 a.m. as a Health and Wellness Seminar, sponsored by the Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) begins. The seminar will feature guest health speakers and focus primarily on HIV and AIDS. Following the morning seminar, Keynote speaker Samuel Rutland, will discuss the theme of the year, “African-Americans and the Civil War.” Rutland is a lifetime member of the Afro-American Cultural and Historical Society, Inc., and has toured Civil War battlegrounds to supplement his studies of the Civil War. During the day, performances by Adewole Community Group, Bay Area Christian Connection, KM?, and other musical groups and choirs will enliven the event along with a book signing by author Billy D. Jarrett. Jarrett wrote “Pretty Much Dead,” a coming-of-age memoir about a black boy enduring alcoholism and parental abuse in the 1960s and ‘70s. Other notable exhibits and vendors include African art, clothing, and an exhibit of Black Inventors and Inventions by R.J. Reed. The schedule of events is as follows: 10:30 a.m. – noon: Breakfast, Health & Wellness Seminar Noon - 5 p.m.: Soul Food Station 1 p.m.: Program 2 p.m.: Samuel Rutland, Civil War scholar 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Deejay, music, and games

Black History Month Observance Saturday, Feb 12 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Newark Community Center 35501 Cedar Blvd., at Chapman Drive (510) 792-3973 or (510) 793-8181.

ACOE’s adoption of Harder Elementary came as a result of Garcia’s leadership and service in the Curriculum and Instruction division. His colleagues saw an opportunity to help him succeed in his new task and together identified the needs to improve the school’s facilities. Garcia’s background in managing teams and resources at ACOE transferred over to Harder Elementary. He has harnessed the collective value and resources available within his community. He secured book donations from the community, and gained support from school parents and custodial teams to bring the library facilities to a well insulated, comfortable place for children to learn and grow. “It has been approximately two years since a functioning li-

brary was in place at Harder. The Harder Elementary parent and student community is very excited to continue growing our love of reading through the use of our school library,” said Garcia. “The efforts of countless Harder parent volunteers and my colleagues at the Alameda County Office of Education have been instrumental in helping us arrive to this important milestone. This is but the beginning of many successes for our Harder student, teacher and parent community.” Re-opening of Harder Elementary School Library Tuesday, February 1 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Harder Elementary School 495 Wyeth Road, Hayward (510) 293-8572 Event is open to the community

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI

need can obtain emergency clothes, food, and counseling through Family Resource Center; Silva Pediatric Clinic offers full service dental and pediatric care for kids through age 21; job training and placement services and literacy and language education can be obtained at the Day Labor Center; and Hayward Community School provides programs for junior and senior high students restricted from regular campus attendance. “The event supports one of the few multi-purpose sites in Alameda County that serves low income families and children,” says Executive Director Dave McKeown. The fundraiser resumes what used to be an annual event, last held in 2006. It is an opportunity to gather the community together and celebrate the work that has been done through the center, promoting services and getting people more involved in an effort to make a better community. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contributions are tax deductable. For more information or to make reservations call (510) 887-1146. You Gotta Have Heart Saturday, Feb 5 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hayward City Hall Rotunda 777 B St., Hayward (510) 887-1146 www.edenfamilyservices.org Tickets: $25

In celebration of over 30 years of service, the Eden Youth and Family Center is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, February 5. Under the banner “You Gotta Have Heart,” the event aims to raise funds for the center’s Day Care Center, providing care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; Computer Clubhouse, a year-round after school option for ages 8-17 to foster more confident learning as well as exploration of personal interests through technology; and the New Start Tattoo Removal Program, assisting those aged 13-25 in the removal of gang and/or drug related tattoos. In addition to information on available services, attendees will enjoy an evening of music, wine and hors d’oeuvres, highlighted by a silent and live auction. Prizes include themed gift baskets, such as Giants and A’s, and Chabot Space and Science Center, while the live auction will offer a wine train trip and a cabin stay in Oregon among other tantalizing treats. Created in 1977, the Eden Youth and Family Center unites valuable community resources to assist the youths and families in South Hayward and the Eden area, as well as those throughout Alameda County. In addition to the three programs of their own, the center partners with several other agencies to provide a full spectrum of care. Families in

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CSD wins WSBC BY BIFF JONES Girls Basketball Fremont’s California School for the Deaf defeated their sister school, CSD Riverside, 35-27 in the championship game of the Western States Basketball Classic played last week in Salt Lake City, Utah. Coach Debbie Ayres squad also won 70-9 over Oregon SD in first round action and beat Washington SD 26-18 in the semis. CSDF’s Natalie Lizarraga and Alexandria Brinkley-Green were named to the all tournament first team. They were joined by teammates Darriyan Thomas and Kelsey Slocum on the second team. Eagles (12-9, 4-2) resume Bay Conference League play at home Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. vs. Oakland Military Institute. CSD then travels cross-town on Thursday, Feb. 3, to take on Fremont Christian High. Fremont Christian won two BCL games last week: 44-18 over OMI and 28-21 vs. Chinese Christian to improve its winning streak to 13 in a row. Kemana Otosi had 14 points and 11 rebounds against OMI and 10 points, 13 boards in the CC game. Game against CSD will be the last regular season home game for the Warriors (16-3, 7-0) before hosting the BCL playoffs Feb. 17 and 19. Milpitas High Trojans lost their only game last week, 64-38 at home to Saratoga High and fell to 9-10 overall and 5-2 in the El Camino Division of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League. Up next is at Homestead High of Cupertino on Wednesday, Feb. 2 before returning home against Los Altos High, Feb. 4. Boys Basketball Milpitas boys also played its only game last week at home

against Saratoga and won 52-50 in overtime. Derek Fox led the Trojans with 20 points. Boys are also 9-10 and 5-2 in El Camino and host both Mountain View High, Tuesday, Feb. 1, and Monta Vista High of Cupertino, Feb. 4. On Monday, Jan. 24, FC hosted CSD and the Eagles came away with a 57-46 BCL road win. Carlos Lopez had 18 points for CSD and Michaelson Liddle 15. Warriors were led by Jeremiah Herzog with 19 points while Joel Thompson had 10. CSD also traveled to Utah for the WSBC and won both its first game over Oregon SD 74-27 and its semifinal encounter with Arizona SD and Blind, 62-15. Eagles (13-7, 5-1) then defeated CSD-Riverside for the boys championship. Next is at OMI, Feb. 1 then the rematch with FC at CSD, Feb. 3, tipping off at 6 p.m. FC (9-9, 3-3) will host Thomas More High of San Jose on Wednesday, Feb. 2 before the CSD game. Boys Soccer It was a good week for Milpitas Coach Bill Leffler. After receiving his award on Jan. 26 from the Central Coast Section (CCS) Board of Managers for being the 2011 boys soccer coach of the year (see page 14 of the Jan. 28 edition of the TCV), Leffler’s Trojans defeated Monta Vista at home, 3-2, then they traveled to Cupertino High on Jan. 28 and won again, 3-1. In the MV game, Martin Lopez scored on an assist from Ramiro Ceja then later Ceja scored after being assisted by Lopez. Milpitas’ other goal was by Andres Romero assisted by Jesus Gonzalez. Cupertino game was the Ceja and Andrew Shin show. Shin, just back from academic probation, scored two

Prep Soccer BY SIDA LU AND GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW High school soccer — both boys and girls — continued in the Mission Valley and Hayward Area athletic leagues as some teams looked towards NCS while others just looked for a victory. MVAL Girls American met Mission San Jose at Mission and exploited an early defense lapse by Mission San Jose to jump up 3-0 in the first half against goalkeeper Kylie Moltzen and the Warriors. Mission San Jose goalkeeper Taygan Grundy took over the second half and had herself a 6 save shutout. The American defense held firm, however, and Mission fell 3-0. Kennedy hosted Washington in hopes of finally getting in the win column but to no avail as they allowed the Huskies to take 23 shots. 2 went in for Washington’s 2-0 win. Logan and Irvington rounded off Tuesday’s action as Logan jumped out to an early lead with Paloma Zermeno’s first goal. Irvington would battle back to score on a penalty kick but Logan’s Kimber Lohman and Paloma Zermeno each scored a goal to give Logan the 3-1 victory. Mission San Jose came off of its loss against Logan with a 2-1 victory over Newark Memorial and goalkeeper Taygan Grundy had another 6 shot shutout to preserve the victory. Second place American met third place Washington at the Huskie’s home field and battled to a 1-1 draw. Finally,

Kennedy got its first league nonloss by tying Irvington 1-1, despite only getting 5 shots off. Boys James Logan’s boys tallied nine goals in two wins in MVAL action this week — a 5-2 win over Mission San Jose on Wednesday, Jan. 26, and a 4-0 home victory over Irvington on Friday, Jan. 28. Trailing 2-0 at the half against Mission, Miguel Montoya and Juan Carlos Romero-Pacheco scored a pair. Gustavo Ulloa assisted on two

goals; Octavio Lopez sealed the game with Logan’s fifth. Lopez, Montoya and Ulloa all scored in the 4-0 rout of Irvington on Friday. Cristian Alvarado chipped in with a goal of his own, while the duo of Alex Valdovinos and Kyle Doser combined for the clean sheet. Now 6-1 in MVAL play, Logan is just a game behind the league leading Newark Memorial Cougars, who improved to 7-0 in league with two blowout wins. On Wednesday Newark topped Irvington 6-0 and two days later,

goals while Ceja knocked in the other and also assisted on one of Shin’s. Trojans (6-5-2, 5-2) hosted Lynbrook High of San Jose on Monday, Jan. 31. Score was unavailable at press time. Next match for the Trojans is Feb. 4, at home vs. Fremont High of Sunnyvale. Girls Soccer Trojan girls improved to 9-5-1 overall and 6-1 in El Camino with a pair of wins last week. Last Wednesday they won at Santa Clara High 3-2 then on Friday, won a home match 2-0 over Cupertino. Against SC, Haley Garvey scored all three goals while Belen Acosta had an assist. In the Cupertino match Acosta and Kelly Forsyth scored the goals with Acosta, Garvey and Natalie Minor getting assists. Jessica Jimenez had four saves in goal in the shutout victory. Milpitas also played on Jan. 31 and traveled to Lynbrook. For schedules and results go to the Tri-City Voice Sports website, http://sports.tricityvoice.com. Next game for the Trojans is Friday, Feb. 4, at Fremont High of Sunnyvale. Wrestling Milpitas traveled to Fremont last week and lost 48-22. Of the 14 scheduled weight classes, five were forfeits, six pins and only three were decided by decision. Trojan victories and their weight classes were: Angelo Banzon (112 lbs.) a four-point decision, 17-10; Jammi Watan (119), three-point decision, 8-3; Michael Nguyen (130), three-point decision, 8-7; Virk Sukhpreet (145), pin; and Laurence Hou (171), pin. Cheerleading CSD-Fremont’s cheerleaders — along with the boys and girls hoop teams — won the competition at the WSBC in Salt Lake last week. the Cougars blasted Washington 5-0. Danny Villa and Noe Ruiz both netted a pair, with Erick de la Pena and Alfredo Navarro getting the others; Logam Lombana earned the clean sheet. Logan Lombana earned another clean sheet against Washington, while five different Cougars were scoring goals. De la Pena, Ruiz, Edward Ramirez, Juan Perez and Joel Sandoval scored; Navarro tallied two helpers. HAAL Girls League winless Tennyson received a forfeit from the also winless Holy Names Monarchs in a non-league bout two days prior due to a lack of players for the Monarchs. Tennyson quickly got back on the losing track, however, losing to San Lorenzo 4-2 despite taking more shots than San Lorenzo. Moreau Catholic matched up against Hayward in an even match but was able to pull away 3-2 due to some early offense. San Lorenzo traveled to play at San Leandro but were overwhelmed by the San Leandro Pirates and lost in a 3-0 shutout. Castro Valley handed Arroyo their first league loss and fourth overall in a 2-0 shutout after scoring in both periods. Bishop O’Dowd leads the HAAL at 5-0-0. Boys In a light week of action for HAAL boys soccer, Mt. Eden jumped into first place in the league with a pair of wins. On Wednesday, the Monarchs topped Bishop O’Dowd who, at the time, was neck and neck with Mt. Eden, by a 3-1 score. Mt. Eden followed up that victory with a 2-0 win over Moreau Catholic High on Jan. 27. Also in HAAL play, Tennyson fell 4-1 to San Lorenzo on Jan. 25.

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NSC signups nearing SUBMITTED BY SHERRY MATA Newark Soccer Club’s registrations for the boys and girls spring 2011 season begin on Saturday, Feb. 5. Registration for the regular season that runs from March through June will be accepted on the following dates and times: Saturday, Feb. 5; Saturday, Feb. 12; and Sunday, Feb. 13. Each registration day will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and be held at SoccerKraze — located between Safeway and Orchard Supply

Hardware — on Jarvis Avenue in Newark. Registration fee is $85 and includes uniform. A birth certificate is required for new players; parents must provide photos for players age 6 and up; coaches’ applications will also be available; and NSC is also looking for referees.

Vikings JV soccer remains unbeaten SUBMITTED BY PAUL DUNN After beating strong rivals James Logan High School, 3-1, on Tuesday, Jan. 25, in a hard fought game at Logan’s intimidating stadium, the Irvington High School Lady Vikings JV soccer team looked forward to its home game against John F. Kennedy High on a perfectly manicured and newly lined grass field (thank you coach Ed Ohye and team manager Jagpreet Sidhu). The Vikings started well and were soon passing the ball around the field with ease. It wasn’t long before Rachel Heng latched on to a loose ball in the Kennedy goal box; controlled the ball on her thigh and volleyed a shot which was blocked, but Heng reacted first and powered the ball home. Irvington continued to push forward and brought in Emily Holmes at left back, pushing Alyssa Mathias into midfield to help the offense. At the 25-minute mark, Rhian Dunn swung in a long free kick from the right touchline which Sarina Utamsing hammered towards goal; the keeper made a great save but dropped the ball which Utamsing raced towards and poked home before the defense could react. Minutes later Erica Ohye weaved her way down the left touchline and centered the ball back to Utamsing who calmly curled the ball around the Kennedy keeper into the right-hand side of the goal from 15 yards out to make the score 3-0. Summer Jones came in as right midfield as Vahini Patel and Natalie Cory came in to replace the tired forwards towards the end of the first half - Cory went close on several occasions as she terrorized the left side of the Kennedy defense. At the half, Irvington held a 3-0 lead, as a lovely goal by Amie Fang was ruled marginally offside. It was a repeat performance in the second half with Kennedy desperately defending against the Vikings creative attack. Dimple Patel came on in midfield to add width to the left side attack and Naomi Figueroa came on to add speed to the Vikings’ tiring front line. The Titans defense played much better in the second half and the Titans goal keeper made several key saves, so it was not until late in the second half that the Vikings increased their lead. Ohye ran onto a long through ball from Aileen Cheng, passing the lone Titan defender before slotting the ball home past the encroaching keeper to make the final score 4-0. Goalkeepers Andrea Hanna and Allison Huff combined for the Vikings’ sixth shutout of the Mission Valley Athletic League season.

For more information regarding Newark Soccer Club spring league registration, call 510-449-9747. What: Newark Soccer Club registration When: Feb. 5, 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: SoccerKraze 5825 Jarvis Ave., Newark How much: $85 Contact: 510-449-9747

Carbonel shut down in rematch against Newark Memorial BY NICK ZAMBRANO PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Newark Memorial High’s girls basketball team found an effective antibody for American’s hot-handed Ande Carbonel on Thursday night, Jan. 27. It wasn’t a very elaborate way but it was perhaps the most effective: suffocate her and force the rest of the Lady Eagles to take shots. The success reflected on the scoreboard, the Lady Cougars were victorious, 53-43. In their first go-around back on Jan. 4, the Lady Eagles torched Newark, 68-52. Carbonel torched the Lady Cougars’ defense for a game-high 27 points in that contest, along with shooting 83 percent from behind the three-point line. She was one of the American players to notch double digits in points. This time around, Carbonel was dormant, being held to four points. A big part of Newark’s success in handling Carbonel was junior Maria Jimenez. Jimenez cracked the starting lineup on her first year with the varsity squad because of her ball han-

dling skills but more importantly, her defensive style. She was like a bee to honey, smothering Carbonel, primarily forcing her to hand the rock off to another Lady Eagle. “She really took accountability for that. She’s suffering from shin splints a little bit, so she really gutted it out tonight” said Newark head coach Darryl Reina of Jimenez. Although Jimenez’s skill may have been the talk of the Newark fans, it was the polar opposite for American and their fans, who thought Jimenez’s defensive style should have drawn some fouls. “They were really tight on Ande - some of which were fouling and holding - we never got a call on that,” said American head coach Cheri Craddock. In Carbonel’s absence, the Lady Eagles leaned on Camille Harris and Nicole Boatley. Harris rallied for 15 points. Boatley reeled in 12 rebounds to go along with nine points. The woes continued for American, however, they were on the defensive side of the ball. In the fourth quarter, Taylor Norman killed the Lady Eagles on the inside with screen plays that left them out of position. Norman Fall Festival: See Page 4

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had eight of her 19 points in the final quarter due to the success of the Newark play calling. The other two-thirds of Newark’s big three came through in a big way as well. Kelsey Pease grabbed herself another doubledouble, this time going for 12 points and a season-high 16 rebounds. Coming off the bench due to being ill, Taylor Presley found her touch again, going for 19 points. The win was a pivotal one for the Lady Cougars, who had been

on the ropes as of late. Prior to beating the John F. Kennedy Lady Titans on Jan. 25, Newark (11-10, 3-4) had been on a fourgame skid. This marks their second win in a row. JAMES LOGAN 31, MISSION SAN JOSE 40 In the battle for first place in the Mission Valley Athletic League standings, it was the Lady Warriors that came out on top. Logan drops their record 16-5, 61 on the year, while Mission San

Jose now has a one game lead over the Lady Colts and are now at 20-1, 7-0. With Logan coming within nine points, it is only the fourth time all year that the Lady Warriors have let an opponent breach the single digit plateau. Mission will continue their march through the MVAL when they play American on Feb. 1. The Lady Colts will have to contend with third place Irvington on the same day. IRVINGTON 59,

WASHINGTON 44 The Lady Vikings from Irvington brought their record up to 1010, 3-3 with a win over Washington on Jan. 25. Irvington is now 3-2 in their last five games and sits in third place over American. As for Washington, the rebuilding process continues under head coach Dave Bravo. Since finishing second in the MVAL last season, have slumped to 813, 2-5 on the year. A holdover from last year’s team, Julia Selph

continues to be one of the lone bright spots as she is averaging 13.9 points a game. In the loss to Irvington, she had 14 points and nine rebounds. Irvington will have a chance to narrow the gap between themselves and second place Logan on Feb. 1. Logan is currently two games ahead of the Lady Vikings in the league standing. Washington will continue to play for pride purposes when they play last Kennedy on the same date.

Government Briefs City Council summaries do not include all business transacted at the noted meetings. These outlines represent selected topics and actions. For a full description of agendas, decisions and discussion, please consult the website of the city of interest: Fremont (www.ci.fremont.gov), Hayward (www.hayward-ca.gov), Milpitas (www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov), Newark (www.ci.newark.ca.us), Union City (www.ci.union-city.ca.us).

Fremont City Council

Union City City Council

Newark City Council

Fremont City Council January 25, 2011

City of Newark January 27, 2011

Union City City Council January 25, 2011

Consent: Approve partial release of security held for Tract 7863 of 9.25 acres and 32 single-family lots. (Dutra – recuse) Authorize grants for energy conservation received from Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R) funds as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Recipients include Fremont Unified School District, Tri-City Free Breakfast Program, Eden Housing, Abode Services, Rising Sun Energy Center and Carnales Unidos Reformado Adictos (CURA). (Dutra – recuse) Revise landfill and transfer station service fees to reflect increase by Alameda County Board of Supervisors CPI increase to Measure D and Open Space fees. The increase (approximately $10,000) will not be passed on to ratepayers this year. Extra cost will be taken from Waste Management Disposal Differential fund balance in 2011. Federal Clean Water Act of 1987 requires the City to install trash capture devices by July 1, 2014. Authorize participation in the Bay Area Trash Capture Demonstration Project to be eligible for $140,392 of grant funding. Authorize receipt of this funding. Reallocate $13,526 of CDBG Public Service Funding from Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity Rental Assistance to Family Resource Center Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing. Approve $340,000 federal HOME rental assistance funding for Abode Services Project Independence assisting participants who have “emancipated or aged out” of the foster care system. Ceremonial: Recognize Francisco Stefani, Street Maintenance Worker II for 25 years of service. Honor Fremont Rotary Clubs for awareness and goal to eradicate Polio worldwide. Public Communications: Thank Council for rescinding Skate Park decision and hope for better preparation in next environmental analysis. Mitigation may be achieved by moving location. Noted that some businesses near Stevenson Blvd. and Paseo Padre Parkway would welcome relocation closer to their businesses. Increase in crime Warm Springs, Mission and Auto Mall area including 35 home breakins in Warm Springs in recent months. Urge better protection. Redevelopment Agency: Approve second amendment to Exclusive

Presentations and Proclamations: Extend the Conditional Use Permit for operation of farmers’ market operated by Agricultural Institute of Marin in NewPark Mall parking lot for an additional year. Waive application fee for farmers’ market operator. Consent: Approve weed abatement contract work in 2010 by Jensen Landscape Services, Inc. allowing release of bonds for such work.

Proclamations and Presentations January 2011 was declared National Blood Donor Month. Consent Calendar Re-established a requirement for waste containers to be hidden from public view; for business signs to be limited to name and address; re-establish senior housing parking standard; remove smoking lounges from the list of conditionally permitted uses in all Commercial Zoning districts; and update the floodplain combining district to be consistent with current FEMA guidelines. One amendment to the Health and Sanitation code and four amendments to the Zoning code were implemented. The changes would also re-implement changes that had been removed due to codification errors. Authorized a contract amendment with ROMA Designs to prepare construction documents and provide support for the pedestrian promenade and children’s playground in the Station District. The promenade will include landscaping by business condos; a children’s playground will be by the retail pavilion. No fiscal impact. Amended Union City Master Fee schedule to include an annual fee for tobacco retail licenses. The new fee will be $665, effective immediately. Authorized the expenditure of tax increment funds for public improvements and redevelopment activities, adopting findings from the Health and Safety Code; authorized the execution of a public agreement with the Community Redevelopment Agency, and adopted California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings. The City Council and the Agency Board agree that the Housing Rehabilitation Program and the Affordable Housing Administration Program are exempt from CEQA according to their guidelines. City Manager Reports Accepted the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) and 25 year Land Use strategy overview. The SCS is a land use strategy required to be included as part of the Bay Area’s 25-year Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Authorized the preparation of schematic plans and CEQA documentation for the Liberty Park Renovation Project to be funded by Measure WW Park Bond funds. The city’s goal has been to transform Liberty Park into a public park with enhanced features, such as an aquatic facility. The renovated park will require $12,500 per year for maintenance and which will come from the General Fund. Construction costs can vary depending on the design. Amended the FY 2010-11 adopted budget to restore certain reductions. All restorations will increase General Fund expenditure budget by

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Footnotes Carter is a Moron and a WorldClass Jerk.” He opens it and discovers a letter from Robin Elder. She lives next to a grove of old growth redwood trees, and apparently his uncle’s corporation is planning to cut these massive trees down. As bad as Julian feels for Robin, he knows his money-loving uncle will not listen to a ranting email. He deletes both e-mails before his uncle can see them. Julian writes to Robin the next day, and tells her that his uncle won’t listen. He finds out that Robin’s family owns a ranch in Mendicino County, and that they occasionally take exchange students during the summer. Danny

At the January 27, 2011 meeting of the Newark City Council, members of the Alameda County Fire Department were introduced by Mayor David Smith as “part of the Newark Family.” They include:Administrative Services Director P. Steven Pendleton, Fire Marshal Bonnie Terra, Deputy Fire Marshal Holly Guier, Battalion Chief Terence Carey, and Battalion Chief Kris Kerstetter.

Authorize Mayor to sign agreement between City and Cargill, Inc. to extend use of land near Willow Street for police range use ending December 31, 2011. Presentation of employees: Mayor Smith introduced Alameda County firefighters as “part of the Newark family.” He noted that the City has a long tradition of introducing newly hired or promoted employees at City Council meetings. Newark consolidated its Fire Department with Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) last year. ACFD employees were introduced at the City Council meeting: Administrative Services Director P. Steven Pendleton, Fire Marshal Bonnie Terra, Deputy Fire Marshal Holly Guier, Battalion Chief Terence Carey, and Battalion Chief Kris Kerstetter. Council Matters: Reappointment of Newark representatives Mark Gonzales and Eric Hentschke to Dumbarton Rail Corridor Policy Advisory Committee. No alternate representative will be appointed at this time due to inactivity of this committee. Oral Communications: Mayor Smith commented on his recent attendance at the Council of Mayors in Washington, D.C. Highlights of his visit included discussions of the jeopardy of Community Development Block Grant funds, a visit to the White House including a meeting with President Obama, Jobs, Education and Workforce Committee, Community Development Advisory Committee and an invitation to Environmental Protection Agency Secretary Lisa Jackson to visit Newark, home to the “greenest college in the world.” He also noted that in meetings with leading private enterprise companies, a need was expressed for more educated employees. There is a problem with the delivery of education. Smith said, “It’s not just about funding, it’s about commitment.” Open Council Meeting was adjourned to a closed session to discuss litigation matters Mayor David Smith Aye Vice Mayor Luis Freitas Aye Alan Nagy Aye Alberto Huezo Absent Ana Apodaca Aye

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comes up with a crazy idea – he and Julian are going to cancel the math camp and send Julian to stay at Robin’s family ranch instead! He’s going to get to learn all about the old redwoods, farming, and be safe away from his relatives that want him gone. Robin’s parents will never even have to learn that Julian is related to the guy who wants to destroy their beloved trees. At first everything seems to go smoothly. Julian makes it to the ranch intact, and settles into rural life. Then one day his aunt shows up with the sheriff in tow, accusing Robin’s father of kidnapping Julian. Kidnapping? He tries to

explain, but nothing goes right. He is taken from the ranch, and locked in his room. His summer is ruined, he has to live with his uncle again, Danny’s in trouble, and Robin’s parents are hurt and angry. With his mom unreachable, what can Julian possibly do to make everything right? (Amulet hardback, $16.95) For Young Adults: “Reckless” by Cornelia Funke. For years Jacob has traveled to the mysterious land beyond his father’s mirror. He has had lots of dangerous adventures and met incredible creatures that are only mythical in our reality. His father

used to travel in this land, but disappeared years ago, leaving behind his wife and two young boys. Jacob searched, but never found any word. Jacob’s mother died without knowing what had happened to her husband. Jacob knows that Mirrorworld is dangerous. He’s always traveled into it alone, hyper alert to keep from being killed. This time, for the first time, Jacob is bringing along his brother Will, and at her insistence, his brother’s girlfriend Clara. He

thought this was a terrible idea, but his brother demanded. In his haste to get both these strangers through, Jacob makes one mistake. Just one. Unfortunately it may cost his brother his life. Or it may change Will into one of the Goyl, made of stone with no memories or feelings from his old life. Jacob will do anything to save his brother, including meeting his old enemies, endangering friends, engaging in fights to the death, and risking his own future. What if it’s not enough? (Little Brown hardback, $19.99)

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PUBLISHER EDITOR IN CHIEF William Marshak DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak

Desperate times… desperate measures lect data. Ostensibly, a representative sampling, Fremont’s creative merger of Redevelopment areas, its thirst for more money and a recent cap increase by $1.1 billion may have had something to do with its selection.

WILLIAM MARSHAK

he origin of the saying, “Desperate times call for desperate measures” is unknown but closely associated with a similar statement - "The desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy" - attributed to a central character, Guy Fawkes, of an assassination plot in 17th Century England. Worthy of Fawkes and the “Gunpowder Plot” on the life of King James I in 1605 to restore a Catholic king, cities and Redevelopment agencies throughout California are hastily obligating billions of dollars to projects to escape the expected trajectory of Governor Brown’s axe. In his proposed budget, the Governor is requesting the end of Redevelopment Agencies as they exist today. In turn, a river of money supporting an entire industry will evaporate.

Outraged politicians cite loss of local control and fund consolidation, less affordable housing and the end to elimination of “blight.” Governor Brown acknowledges the positive effects of Redevelopment efforts but submits that hard choices must be made to salvage the State of California. He is convinced that a significant amount invested in Redevelopment is wasted on high salaries, consultants and poor choices. Housing efforts will be shifted to County control and although unhappy, City of Fremont prsonnel admit that Alameda County Housing Authority is a good second choice. Fawkes was caught standing next to gunpowder and the Governor is sending his minions to likewise catch Redevelopment rapscallions. An attempt to audit money spent by Redevelopment includes a close look at a group of agencies throughout the State including the Fremont Redevelopment Agency. Within hours of this announcement, State auditors were on Fremont’s doorstep to col-

Some Redevelopment agencies have been criticized for not using mandated funds on affordable housing but Fremont is confident that this is not a shortcoming of its agency. If anything, affordable housing has been highly subsidized and Fremont would like to commit even more to it. Maybe this should be the sole focus of the Agency. Although it can be argued that Fremont Redevelopment funds have been effectively used for infrastructure, some street improvements and affordable housing, the Agency may have a bit more explaining to do when confronted with its primary responsibility - to eliminate blight - in areas such as Centerville. The Agency may point to streetscape improvements along Bay Street in Irvington and the Niles Town Plaza with pride, but they have been long and costly processes. Could these improvements have been completed faster and at less cost through alternative means? The Unified Site and Center Theater are glaring examples of poor administration and lack of will. Decades of administrative expense have resulted in broken promises, developer manipulation and vacant storefronts. The Agency has refused to understand and act on the economic stimulus of a vibrant Center Theater. It parceled out a few bucks for a study then has done its best to sabotage the results. A planned ethnocentric studio will not be invite a majority of citizens to patronize Centerville’s faltering economy. Fremont’s Agency and Board (i.e. City Council) have continued to pursue a flawed attempt to build on “the dirt” of the Unified Site. Agency board members have publically stated that they are tired of hearing about the site and just about anything will do, no matter what effect it has on the business district. This is said even as Dale Hardware which approached Redevelopment years ago with a viable proposal (and was turned down)

is working to invigorate that same area. In one of the first council meetings I attended as a reporter for Tri-City Voice in 2002, the direction of a “Centerville” sign atop a Ralphs supermarket on the property was heavily debated. I was amazed to discover that Ralphs headquarters was not obligated nor interested in building on the site. This was my introduction to Redevelopment. Many iterations later, another developer who initially promised 100 percent retail, later said it was not viable and yet, when confronted with losing his precious exclusive negotiating position, suddenly finds a new prospective market for that location. In a new twist to the age old saying, “Desperate times call for drastic measures” tangentially attributed to Mr. Fawkes who was caught with gunpowder at the ready under the House of Lords building, an entire industry is quickly spending whatever it has or might have in the future to “protect” its money from State treasuries. Fremont even held a special council meeting on Monday, January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - when City Hall was closed. Cities have used any and all methods possible to expand obligations by Redevelopment prior to State action. It is unclear whether these tactics will work or if Redevelopment is the panacea of which local officials boast, but we can always look to Guy Fawkes who is still burned in effigy every November in England.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. RG11554083 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Muvjot Singh, Sukhpreet Kaur for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Muvjot Singh to Muvjot Singh Chauhan Sukhpreet Kaur to Sukh Chauhan 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: 4/8/11, Time: 11:00 a.m., Dept.: 31 The address of the court is 201 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 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 Newspaper Date: January 03, 2011 illegible Judge of the Superior Court 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2030425# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. HG11556396 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Maria Gonzalez Reynoso and Pedro Reynoso for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Maria Gonzalez Reynoso and Pedro Reynoso filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Bianca Angelica Reynoso Gonzalez to Bianca Angelica Reynoso 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: 3-17-11, Time: 2:30, Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Passeo 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: Jan. 18, 2011 C. DON CLAY Judge of the Superior Court 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2029630#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 447293-95 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. Kumon Fremont Mission, 2. Kumon Math & Reading Ctr. Fremont Mission San Jose, 3. Kumon Fremont MSJ, 43430 Mission Blvd., Ste. 220, Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Sierra Learning LLC., 43430 Mission Blvd., Ste. 220, Fremont, CA 94539; California This business is conducted by limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Sierra Learning LLC. /s/ Joshua Easow, Vice President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 26, 2011 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). 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/11 CNS-2034631# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446912 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EARNEST LIVE-IN-HOME CARE, 40824 TOWNSEND TERRACE, FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA CHI HON WONG, 40824 TOWNSEND TERRACE, 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 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/ CHI HON WONG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JANUARY 19, 2011 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). 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/11 CNS-2032996# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446479 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AM/PM Towing, 5640 Boscell Cmm., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Allmon Enterprises, Inc, CA., 5640 Boscell Cmm., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-28-1999 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/ Mary Allmon, Corporate Secretary This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 6, 2011 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). 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2029632# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446855-56 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

(1) T & L Realty, (2) Gohalfpercent.com Inc., 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy. #390, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Efunding Solution Inc., California, 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy. #390, Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2011. 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/ Tommy Tse, President of Efunding Solution Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 18, 2011 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). 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2029546# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446302 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Minitots Care, 4814 Barbara Ct., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Farah Mirza, 4814 Barbara Ct., 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 10/18/2010 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/ Farah Mirza This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 30, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2029543# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446865 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Peco Care Home, 34914 Peco St., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda 2424 Almaden Blvd., Union City, Alameda, CA 94587 Rashpal Singh Waraich, 34914 Peco St., 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/ Rashpal Singh Waraich This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 18, 2011 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). 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2028823# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446635 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ozuna Essence Of Life, 32779 Lake Mead Drive, Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda. Beverly Borsa, 32779 Lake Mead Drive, Fremont, CA 94555. Jenna Hall, 38536 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ Beverly Borsa, Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on January 11, 2011. 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). 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2025918# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445862 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Camp 4 Outdoors, 43905 Hugo Terrace, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Jay Ganjei, 43905 Hugo Terrace, Fremont, CA 94538. Zac Rubenson, 679 Hamann Dr., San Jose, CA 95177. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 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/ J. Ganjei This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 13, 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). 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2021039# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446085 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zhi Wei Restaurant, 1773 Decoto Rd., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda. Zhi Wei Restaurant, Inc., California, 4254 Apollo Circle, Union City, CA 94587. This business is conducted by corporation. 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/ Jun Chen - CFO/CFO/ Secretary This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 22, 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 sec-

tion 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). 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2020944# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446295 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dadlani Law Group, 4549 Lodovico Ct., Fremont, CA 94555, County of Alameda Jai Prakash Dadlani, 4549 Lodovico Ct., 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 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/ Jai Dadlani This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 30, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2020942#

GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Union City (“City”) and the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Union City (the “Agency”) will hold a public hearing on February 22, 2011, commencing at 7:00 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, to consider one or more Disposition and Development and Purchase and Sale Agreements (the “Agreements”) pertaining to the sale of real property located in the City (collectively, the “Property”) to the City. The Property is as follows: Address APN # Description 1100 Decoto Road87-340-1TOD parcel (former PG&E site) 1100 Decoto Road87-340-2TOD parcel (former PG&E site) 1100 Decoto Road87-340-3TOD parcel (former PG&E site) 1100 Decoto Road87-340-4 (partial)TOD parcel (former PG&E site) 1100 Decoto Road87-340-5TOD parcel (former PG&E site) 1100 Decoto Road87-340-6TOD parcel (former PG&E site) 1100 Decoto Road87-340-7TOD parcel (former PG&E site) 1320 Decoto Road87-19-12-2Union Square office buildings 1320 Decoto Road87-19-12-3Union Square office buildings 1320 Decoto Road87-19-12-4Union Square office buildings Second Street486-3-28Block of Mission, E, 2nd, and D 33411 Mission Blvd.486-3-29Block of Mission, E, 2nd, and D 33421 Mission Blvd.486-3-30Block of Mission, E, 2nd, and D 33435 Mission Blvd.486-3-34-3Block of Mission, E, 2nd, and D 33459 Mission Blvd.486-3-34-4Block of Mission, E, 2nd, and D 33421 Mission Blvd.486-3-35Block of Mission, E, 2nd, and D 33623 Mission Blvd.486-6-32Teen Workshop Decoto Road87-21-4-5Emanuele school (small portion) 3841 Smith Street483-15-5Historical Museum (old fire station) 35473 Monterra Circle87-20-18Affordable condo held for resale 4995 Horner Street482-20-9Cleared parcel held for resale 33500 Fourth Street486-6-1-2Scattered affordable rental homes 33507 Second Street486-6-14-3Scattered affordable rental homes 33459 Fifth Street486-12-23Scattered affordable rental homes 33505 Seventh Street486-24-119Scattered affordable rental homes The Agreements provide for the disposition of the Property to the City for the eventual development of residential, public improvement, retail, and other uses consistent with: (i) City and Agency applications for funding under the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Infill Infrastructure and Transit Oriented Development programs, (ii) the City’s General Plan, (iii) the City’s Municipal Code (including existing zoning designations), and (iv) the Redevelopment Plan adopted for the Union City Redevelopment Project and Implementation Plan adopted in connection therewith. In addition, development of the Property by the City or any subsequent owner shall generally conform to the development intent that has been discussed or adopted by the City and Agency in public meetings, including, but not limited to, the Union City Transit-Oriented Development, Blocks 2, 3 and 4 Design Guidelines approved by joint resolution of the City and Agency on June 12, 2007. A copy of the proposed Agreements and the report required pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33433 are available for inspection and copying in the office of the City Clerk, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Friday February 4, 2011, Friday February 18, 2011, and Monday February 21, 2011. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65009 that any legal challenge to these actions may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council and/or Agency board, as applicable, at or prior to the hearing. Interested persons may appear and be heard, or written comments may be sent to the Council/ Agency prior to the hearing. Written comments may be mailed to: City Clerk, City of Union City or delivered to the Information Desk, City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. Questions may be directed to Steve Sprotte, Management Analyst, at (510) 675-5393. City Clerk 1578113.1 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2035397# CITY OF UNION CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FLEET DIVISION PURCHASE OF ONE REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER CITY PROJECT NO. 11-02 NOTICE INVITING BIDS The City of Union City invites bids for one (1) new or low-mileage/pre-owned regenerative air sweeper. Specifications and bid proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can only be obtained at the Department of Public Works, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, or by calling (510) 675-5308. Sealed bids must be submitted by completing the bid forms and returning them so that they will arrive in the office of the City Clerk no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday February 24, 2011. Bids will be opened at that time in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California. Bids shall be in a sealed envelope marked for that purpose. Bidder’s Bond is waived in this bid proposal. Only bids from recognized and established agencies or dealerships shall be considered for this bid proposal. A contract for the delivery of the vehicle will be awarded to the successful bidder by the City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting within thirty (30) days of bid opening. The City of Union City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or portions thereof, and to consider factors other than price alone in determining the bid best suited to the needs of the City. Equipment budget/estimate $200,000 plus applicable tax & license fees By order of the City Council of the City of Union City, State of California. City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Union City, Alameda County, California. Date: January 27, 2011 2/1/11 CNS-2034851# ORDINANCE NO. 757-11

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY APPROVING Municipal Code Amendment (AT-08-10) to: Re-establish Language Requiring Residential Waste Containers to be Screened from Public View; Re-establish Requirement that Sign Copy be Limited to Business Name and Address; Re-establish Senior Housing Parking Standard; Delete Smoking Lounges from the List of Conditionally Permitted Uses in all Commercial Zoning Districts; and Update Floodplain Combining District for Consistency with Current FEMA Guidelines THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNION CITY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Ordinance including Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, will: · Amend Section 7.04.050(C), 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. The rest of the Chapter remains unchanged; and · Amend Section 18.30.070(J), Design Criteria, 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. The rest of the Chapter remains unchanged; and · Amend Section 18.32.160(F), Off-street Parking, of Chapter 18.32, Residential Districts, to reestablish senior housing parking standard. The rest of the Chapter remains unchanged; and · 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. The rest of the Chapter remains unchanged; and · Amend Chapter 18.98, Floodplain Combining District, of the Zoning Ordinance for consistency with current FEMA guidelines. SECTION 2. A red-lined copy of the proposed amendments to the Municipal Code, labeled Exhibit B, is attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference; a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk. SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 18.64 of the City of Union City Municipal Code, the City Council of the City of Union City does hereby find the following textual changes to the Zoning Ordinance to be necessary and desirable to achieve the purposes of Title 18, Zoning, of the Municipal Code of the City of Union City, and to promote the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the residents of the City of Union City. SECTION 4. The Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). SECTION 5. Within fifteen (15) days from and after adoption, this Ordinance shall be published once in the Tri-City Voice, a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in Alameda County and circulated in the City of Union City, in accordance with California Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after its adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on January 25, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Duncan, Ellis, and Gacoscos, Vice Mayor Navarro, Mayor Green NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None APPROVED: /s/ Mark Green MARK GREEN, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Renee Elliott RENEE ELLIOTT, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Benjamin T. Reyes II BENJAMIN T. REYES II, City Attorney 2/1/11 CNS-2034106#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALMA M. DUTRA CASE NO. FP11557495 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Alma M. Dutra A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Marlene Galvan in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Marlene Galvan 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 February 24, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, California 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Bernard M. King, King, Snell Mildwurm & Fox, 39650 Liberty Street, Suite 420, Fremont, CA 945382261, Telephone: (510) 770-5770 2/1, 2/4, 2/11/11 CNS-2034636#

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100141207 Title Order No. 10-8-504922 APN No. 087-0008-080 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/10/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RYAN P LILOMAIAVA AND AKOSITA LUPE LILOMAIAVA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 03/10/2004 and recorded 03/17/04, as Instrument No. 2004111043, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda

County, State of California, will sell on 03/01/2011 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: 34756 CLOVER STREET, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $401,444.41. 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: 01/30/2011 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 # 1006.125919 2/01, 2/08, 2/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2035637# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100143214 Title Order No. 10-8-513403 APN No. 087-0334-103 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/02/2007. 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 ROBERT BARR, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND MINERVA RAVAGO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/02/2007 and recorded 07/23/07, as Instrument No. 2007273685, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 03/01/2011 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: 1169 SILVER STREET, UNION CITY, CA, 945875485. 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 $888,620.08. 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: 01/30/2011 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 # 1006.124940 2/01, 2/08, 2/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2035636# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100139627 Title Order No. 10-8-499924 APN No. 483-0108-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/20/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JASVINDER KUMAR AND SATVINDER KUMAR, dated 08/20/2004 and recorded 08/31/04, as Instrument No. 2004394087, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 03/01/2011 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: 4303 CHIPPENDALE DRIVE, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $445,588.43. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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: 01/29/2011 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 # 1006.124785 2/01, 2/08, 2/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2035633# Trustee Sale No. 744305CA Loan No. 3060297714 Title Order No. 100647260-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/10/2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/22/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005513197 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Dong Kyu Kang and, Helen Kang, 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 fed-

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PUBLIC NOTICES eral 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: $559,243.43 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 35103 Garcia St, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 087-0007-056 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 1/28/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Rikki Jacobs, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P796695 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2035018# TS # CA-10-358713-RT Order # 100267475CA-LPI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): TEOFILO A CAPULE JR AND ADELE N CAPULE Recorded: 06/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005263325 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 2/25/2011 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: $374,694.45 The purported property address is: 33739 SLENDER CT FREMONT, CA 94555 Assessors Parcel No. 543-0422-014 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 PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, N.A 3232 Newmark Dr. Miamisburg OH 45342. 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. P795683 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2034690# Trustee Sale No. 739451CA Loan No. 3013128131 Title Order No. 090886996-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-09-2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02-22-2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-17-2007 Book , Page , Instrument 2007028183, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Jesus Cervantes, a married man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $517,719.79 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3390 Alder Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 501-1808-051-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 01-26-2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee James Tolliver, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P795899 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/2011

2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2034215# Trustee Sale No. 245445CA Loan No. 3011308024 Title Order No. 622786 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/9/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/22/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10/11/ 2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006382272 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Vicky W Guo, a single woman, Edmund H Lee, a single man as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: AN UNDIVIDED 1/50TH INTEREST IN AND TO LOTS 6 AND 7, TRACT 4701, FILED JANUARY 9, 1984, IN MAP BOOK 142 AT PAGE 35 TO 38, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE FOLLOWING: A. UNITS 89 THROUGH 138, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION RECORDED MARCH 29, 1984, SERIES NO. 84060378, OFFICIAL RECORDS. B. EASEMENTS FOR PATTOS, BALCONIES AND CARPORTS AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO ABOVE. PARCEL TWO: UNIT 131, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE. PARCEL THREE: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE PATIO P-131, AND CARPORT C-131, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $323,030.95 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 216 GALANO PLAZA, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 087-0032-222-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 1/31/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Elvia Arciniega, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 P795223 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/ 2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2033212# Trustee Sale No. 245498CA Loan No. 0684716442 Title Order No. 624527 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/10/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/22/2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/21/2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2004561732, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Jerry William Terpening and Christine Ann Terpening, husband and wife, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. , Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $231,293.75 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 33089 Mission Boulevard Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 087-0091-035-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 01/31/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Loren Lopez, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 P795058 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/ 2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2033210# Trustee Sale No. 245474CA Loan No. 0665998811 Title Order No. 623347 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/8/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/22/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09/15/2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2004417322 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Wickson Kong and Flavia Hang Kuan Wong, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship, as Trustor, Long Beach Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: AN UNDIVIDED (1.60%) INTEREST AS A TENANT IN COMMON IN AND TO LOT 1, TRACT 4159, FILED FEBRUARY 3, 1982, MAP BOOK 132, PAGES 15 THROUGH 16, INCLUSIVE, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING

THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION OF SAID LOT 1, WHICH NOW LIES WITHIN LOT 2, TRACT 5341, FILED FEBRUARY 4, 1986, MAP BOOK 158, PAGES 89 THROUGH 90, INCLUSIVE, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: A. UNITS 1 THROUGH 46 AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED FEBRUARY 2, 1983, SERIES NO. 83-018005, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AMENDED BY DOCUMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 28, 1983, SERIES NO. 83-032018, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND RE-RECORDED MAY 26, 1983, SERIES NO. 83090453, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND FURTHER MODIFIED BY AMENDED AND RESTATED ENABLING DECLARATION ESTABLISHING A PLAN FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP, RECORDED JUNE 7, 2004, SERIES NO. 2004251554, OFFICIAL RECORDS. B. THE RESTRICTED COMMON AREAS AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION AND MODIFICATIONS THERETO AND/OR DEPICTED ON THE PLAN. PARCEL TWO: UNIT 25 AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE. PARCEL THREE: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED CP-29 (CARPORT), AND PT (PATIO) OR B (BALCONY) AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $177,066.42 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3300 Wolcott Common 217, Fremont, CA 94538 APN Number: 525-1669025-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 1/31/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Elvia Arciniega, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 P795217 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/ 2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2033207# Trustee Sale No. 245421CA Loan No. 0702973140 Title Order No. 622087 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/22/2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07/14/2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2005298753, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Johnson P Lazaro and Greta O Lazaro, husband and wife as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $757,449.37 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 38341 Farwell Dr Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 5010818-095-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 01/28/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee Elvia Arciniega, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P795073 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2033010# Trustee Sale No. 744332CA Loan No. 0686836339 Title Order No. 100650733-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-06-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02-22-2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-14-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005016692, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Wenceslao L Santos and Lorna A Santos, husband and wife, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $346,196.51 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 36504 Oak Street Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 501-0231-061 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 01-28-2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Zelma Thorpes, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 P794718 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/ 2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2031849# TS # CA-10-396217-RM Order # 100636073CA-BFO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/16/1997. 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): Frank Santos, Jr. and Katherene Santos , husband and wife Recorded: 01/29/1997 as Instrument No. 97026006 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 2/25/2011 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: $4,627.91 The purported property address is: 42617 Roberts Ave Fremont, CA 94538 Assessors Parcel No. 525-1646-072 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 not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 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. P789520 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2030760# TS # CA-10-398297-RM Order # 100655562CA-BFO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/31/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): Marshall Johnson A Single Man Recorded: 02/ 14/2007 as Instrument No. 2007071140 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 2/25/2011 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: $324,204.36 The purported property address is: 34738 Fairchild Commo Fremont, CA 94555 Assessors Parcel No. 543-0444-280 543004440280 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. P789525 2/1, 2/8, 02/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2030759# Trustee Sale No. 733019CA Loan No. 5304289910 Title Order No. 3206-213654 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/15/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006441717 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Jose A. Pinon and Nubia Carmen Orozco, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS), Solely As Nominee For Lender, 1st National Lending Services, it’s successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust,

interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: 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: $708,991.01 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 30723 Churchill Court, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 4820010-060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 1/21/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Brandon Royes, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 P794259 1/25, 2/1, 02/ 08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2030538# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10395474-CL Order #: 100629557-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CHADWICK WONG , AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 9/6/2006 as Instrument No. 2006338677 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/25/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $269,811.95 The purported property address is: 6318 JOAQUIN MURIETA AVE NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessor’s Parcel No. 901-0189-384-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 1/31/2011 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights’ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3875761 02/01/2011, 02/08/2011, 02/15/2011 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/11 CNS-2030462# Trustee Sale No. 230312CA Loan No. 0729763425 Title Order No. 602117987 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 02/15/2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/01/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006442537, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Rochelle L Lacomba and Larry L Lacomba, wife and husband as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual 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 covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $899,612.05 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 241 Barton Drive Fremont, CA 94536 APN Number: 507-0537-006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 01/20/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Kathy Harding, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 P793933 1/25, 2/1, 02/ 08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2030133# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100134003854 Title Order No.: 100477387 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/05/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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 05/04/2007 as Instrument No. 2007174210 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MORADO B. SALONGA AND ELIZABETH P. SALONGA, 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: 02/14/2011 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: 36180 TOULOUSE STREET, NEWARK, CALIFORNIA 94560 APN#: 092A-0504-087 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 $553,148.93. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 01/20/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3888114 01/25/2011, 02/01/2011, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2029972# Trustee Sale No. CA08001748-10-1 . Title Order No. 100636330-CA-LPI Loan No. 0729407635 APN 501-1404-002 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 7, 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 February 22, 2011, at 12:00 PM, at the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA, MTC Financial Inc.dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 17, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006315448 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA , executed by: Ernesto Perezalonso, an unmarried man, as Trustor, in favor of Washington Mutual Bank as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 37720 Arlene Ct, 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be $583,604.86 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: January 25, 2011 MTC Financial Inc dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001748-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P792966 1/25, 2/1, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2028940# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100124355 Title Order No. 10-8-452223 Investor/ Insurer No. 6894225843 APN No. 483-0098-078 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SUKHWINDER SINGH AND VANITA SHARMA, dated 10/17/ 2006 and recorded 10/24/06, as Instrument No. 2006396877, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 02/22/2011 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: 4214 QUEEN ANNIE DRIVE, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $509,104.48. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/08/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale

Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3886670 01/25/2011, 02/01/2011, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2028912# Trustee Sale No. 735903CA Loan No. 5304153942 Title Order No. 3206-237117 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-23-2007. 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 02-15-2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-30-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007045587, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Jesusito Puno, an unmarried man, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS) solely as nominee for Lender, Loan Center of California, Inc, it’s successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA Legal Description: A Condominium Comprised of: Parcel One: An undivided 1/40th interest in and to lots 12 and 14, tract 4701, filed January 9, 1984, map book 142, pages 35 to 38, Alameda County Records. Excepting therefrom, the following: A. Units 249 through 288, as shown on the condominium plan attached as Exhibit ‘’A’’ to the declaration of annexation recorded August 31, 1984, series no. 84-179472, Alameda County Records. Parcel Two: Unit 255, as shown on the condominium plan referred to in parcel one above. Parcel Three: An exclusive easement to use patio P-255, and carport C-255, as shown on the condominium plan referred to in parcel one above. Excepting from parcels one, two and three, all oil, gas, minerals, geothermal and hydrocarbon substances in and under or that may be produced below a depth of 500 feet below the surface of said property without any right of entry upon the surface of said land for the purpose of mining, drilling, exploring, or extracting such oil, gas, minerals, geothermal, or hydrocarbon substances. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $310,358.35 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 205 Entrada Plaza, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 0870033-119 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 01-21-2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Elina Ukman, Assistant Secretary For Sales Information: California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P793441 1/25, 2/1, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2028822# T.S. No.: 10-39572 TSG Order No. 33-80152861 APN 525-0967-038 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/15/2007. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/15/2011 at 12:00PM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/24/2007 as Instrument No. 2007198677 of official records in the Office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: MICHAEL E. KREBS, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, Will Sell At Public Auction To The Highest Bidder For Cash (payable in full at time of sale 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, 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: 4753 NATALIE AVENUE, Fremont, CA 94538 . The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to wit: $626,405.02 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 7/21/2010 Date: 1/24/2011 Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200 Orange, CA 92868-2913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting and Publishing (714) 573-1965 Rick Mroczek, Trustee Sale Officer “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” P790906 1/25, 2/1, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2028762# Trustee Sale No. CA07000204-10-1 Title Order No. 100508003 Loan No. 0007030210 APN 507-0506-016-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 25, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 22, 2011, at 12:00 PM, at the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc.dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on September 30, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004444127 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA , executed by: Helen E. Roux, a widow, as Trustor, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 840 Uinta 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, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publica-

tion of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $269,870.23 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: January 25, 2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000204-10-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code § 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded or the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P792662 1/25, 2/1, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2028757# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 227829CA Loan No. 5303325624 Title Order No. 602112333 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-15-2005. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02-15-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-23-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005503232, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: ERNESTO MEDINA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC., IT;S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: PORTION OF LOTS 3 AND 4, IN BLOCK 4, AS SAID LOTS AND BLOCK ARE SHOWN ON THE MAP OF ‘’TRACT 1558, NEWARK, ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA’’, FILED JANUARY 31, 1956 IN BOOK 36 OF MAPS, AT PAGES 95 AND 96, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERN LINE OF HANGER STREET, DISTANT THEREON NORTH 33° 00’ 26’’ EAST 120 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWESTERN LINE OF LOT 1 IN SAID BLOCK 4, A SHOWN ON SAID MAP; RUNNING THENCE ALONG SAID LINE OF HANGER STREET, NORTH 33° 00’ 25’’ EAST 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 56° 59’ 36’’ EAST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 33° 00’ 25’’ WEST 60 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN SOUTH 56° 59’ 35’’ EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AND THENCE NORTH 56° 59’ 35’’ WEST 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $569,453.19 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5584 SOUZA AVE NEWARK, CA 94560 APN Number: 092A0947-005-03 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 01-19-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ELVIA ARCINIEGA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3886989 01/ 25/2011, 02/01/2011, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2028311# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 445402CA Loan No. 3013079177 Title Order No. 612775 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-14-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02-15-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-222006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006467224, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: FRANCIS R VILLAPANDO AND, MAILA S VILLAPANDO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 24, TRACT 3991, FILED DECEMBER 11, 1978, MAP BOOK 108, PAGES 11-14, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $592,709.12(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 30703 WAINWRIGHT CT UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 483-0117-024-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 01-24-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac

CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP CA2-4379 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3885315 01/25/2011, 02/01/2011, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2028066# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 1030788-FF-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED01/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(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: SUSAN P. VANDERBURGH AND ERIK W. VANDERBURGH, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007042430 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California. Date of Sale: 02/08/2011 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: $777,123.54 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8157 FAIRWAY COURT, NEWARK, CA 94560 A.P.N.: 092A-0517-029-00 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: 01/12/2011 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3878443 01/18/2011, 01/25/2011, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2025319# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 438925CA Loan No. 000000010532574 Title Order No. 215711 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1207-2002. 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 02-08-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-16-2002, Book , Page , Instrument 2002587338, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: STANLEY MICHAEL PRZEPIOSKI, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 8, TRACT 3585 FILED OCTOBER 23, 1974, MAP BOOK 82, PAGE 91-93 INCLUSIVE, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,828,801.16 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 35312 SEVERN DR NEWARK, CA 94560-1465 APN Number: 092A-0729-086-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 01-13-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP CA2-4379 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3881452 01/18/2011, 01/25/2011, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2024816# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09262146-TC Order #: 090192036-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DONATO P. RAZON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 3/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006108687 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 2/14/2011 at 12: 30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $978,607.55 The purported property address is: 1141 PLATINUM STREET UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessor’s Parcel No.

087-0334-010-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908-4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3880178 01/18/2011, 01/25/2011, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2024763# Trustee Sale No. 438075CA Loan No. 3011691643 Title Order No. 188026 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/7/2006. 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 2/8/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/16/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006426028, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: EDWIN D SUNGA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, 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: $514,795.40 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 30865 TIDEWATER DRIVE, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 4630091-055-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 1/12/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P790854 1/18, 1/25, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2024622# Trustee Sale No. 740573CA Loan No. 3014376747 Title Order No. 100141560-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/10/2007. 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 2/8/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/21/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007306675, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Corie R Zablan, a single woman, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: 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: $662,587.77 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 33050 Lake Wawasee, Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 5430348-045-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 1/14/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Ave MailStop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P790946 1/18, 1/25, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2024616# TS # CA-10-395921-LL Order # 614126 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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): Edwin Mack Agbuya and Charlene Gallegos Agbuya, husband and wife Recorded: 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006406094 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 2/18/2011 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: $360,622.92 The purported property address is: 37200 Meadowbrook Common 102 Fremont, CA 94536 Assessors Parcel No. 501-1816-196-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to CitiMortgage, Inc. 1111 Northpoint Drive Coppell TX 75019. 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: 866-450-3172 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. P787128 1/25, 2/1, 02/08/2011 1/25, 2/1, 2/8/11 CNS-2023736# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100132710 Title Order No. 10-8-473120 Investor/ Insurer No. 872263758 APN No. 483-0060-126 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CHIN HSIN YANG, dated 06/06/2006 and recorded 06/30/06, as Instrument No. 2006251924, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 02/15/2011 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: 4306 PLANET CIRCLE, 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 $421,283.45. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank 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: 01/15/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3852837 01/18/2011, 01/25/2011, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2023109# Trustee Sale No. 17339CA Loan No. 1007525809 Title Order No. 100622856-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/17/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/8/2011 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 04/26/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006167557 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Balbir S Johal a married man as his sole and separate property and Lukhbinder Johal a married man as his sole and separate property as joint tenants as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., 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: $575,164.92 The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 4249 Nerissa Cir , Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0418-199 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: 1/18/2011 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. P788318 1/18, 1/25, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2022721# Trustee Sale No. 244325CA Loan No. 0684499817 Title Order No. 557638 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/8/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01/11/ 2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005011396 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Joyce Curtis Gibson, an unmarried woman, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining

principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL ONE: AN UNDIVIDED 1/9TH INTEREST IN AND TO BUILDING 12, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN, TRACT 5659, FILED JULY 1, 1987, BOOK 171, PAGES 1 THRU 4, INCLUSIVE, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS, ATTACHED TO THE ‘’BAYPOINTE AT ARDENWOOD ENABLING DECLARATION ESTABLISHING A PLAN FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP’’, RECORDED JULY 28, 1987, SERIES NO. 87-210032, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS AND AS MODIFIED BY DECLARATION OF ANNEXATION, RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 1987, SERIES NO. 87-296145, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: A) UNITS 1-156, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ABOVE REFERRED TO. B) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE PORTIONS OF THE RESTRICTED COMMON AREA DESIGNATED AS GARAGE SPACE, PATIO, BALCONIES, STAIRWELLS, FIREPLACE, CHIMNEY STRUCTURES AND FLUES, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL TWO: UNIT 91, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN ABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL THREE: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND OCCUPANCY OF THOSE PORTIONS OF THE RESTRICTED COMMON AREA DESIGNATED AS GARAGE SPACE, PATIO, BALCONIES, STAIRWELLS, FIREPLACE, CHIMNEY STRUCTURES AND FLUES, AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE ‘’BAYPOINTE AT ARDENWOOD ENABLING DECLARATION ESTABLISHING A PLAN FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP’’ ABOVE REFERRED TO. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $390,884.20 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5252 Fairbanks Common, Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0453121-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the folowing 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: 1/17/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P788668 1/18, 1/25, 02/01/2011 1/18, 1/25, 2/1/11 CNS-2021862#

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Comcast takes control of NBC Universal

night spoofed Comcast’s impending takeover from General Electric Co. As a clock bell sounded, a neon “GE” atop an office building fizzled out and was replaced by a “K” inside a swoosh resembling Comcast’s logo. “Wow, out with GE, in with Kabletown,” said Tina Fey’s character, Liz Lemon. “Seems like one of us should sing ‘The Circle Game’ right now.” Conditions imposed on Comcast were serious, though. Regulators forced Comcast to make the full suite of NBC Universal content available as a single package to online competitors on terms comparable to those reached with more established rivals such as Dish Network Corp. and DirecTV. NBC Universal is also expected to match new deals for smaller chunks of programming between other media firms and online video providers if it has comparable programming on hand. As an example, NBC Universal might have to make the Bravo channel’s “The Real Housewives of New York City” available to Netflix Inc. if Viacom Inc. cuts a similar deal for MTV’s “Jersey Shore.” The company also had to give up the decision-making power associated with its 32 percent share of Hulu, the online video service it co-owns with The Walt Disney Co., News Corp. and Providence Equity Partners. Hulu is one of the services that makes viewing “30 Rock” possible online. The rules highlight the new battleground for entertainment in the home between traditional power players such as Comcast, which has lost subscribers in the economic downturn, and companies such as Netflix, which added them with its cheap service and compatibility with a range of devices. Netflix ended the year with 20 million customers after adding 3.1 million during the fourth quarter, by far the most during any three-month period since its service launched in 1999. In the deal, Comcast paid General Electric just under $6.2 billion in cash and contributed its pay TV channels such as E! Entertainment Television and The Golf Channel, worth $7.25 billion, to NBC Universal. GE’s stake in NBC Universal fell to 49 percent from 80 percent, but GE plans to diminish that to zero by being paid out from the venture over about seven years. Earlier this week, GE bought out the 20 percent stake held by France’s Vivendi SA for $5.8 billion in order to complete the deal. As part of Comcast’s takeover, NBC Universal changed its corporate logo to NBCUniversal - without the space, the peacock or the globe silhouette. Officially, the company’s name is still NBC Universal, but the space-less design is meant to represent the unity of its two main divisions. Ahead of a town hall meeting with their new corporate bosses on Thursday, some 25,000 NBC Universal employees each received a certificate for 25 Comcast shares, worth $22.84 each on Friday; a family pass to one of the Universal theme parks; and other materials, including a ``Big Idea Book’’ in which they were to record their own.

Fremont City Council Right to Negotiate with Blake Hunt Ventures, Inc. and Center Street Housing, LLC. This would extend the agreement for an additional six months to allow completion soil contamination study. Project would be refined during that time. Discussion of time delay and need for this project at the present time versus effort on infrastructure in Centerville (4 Aye, 1 Nay – Dutra) Consider impact of proposed Governor’s Budget to de-establish Redevelopment on affordable housing and use funds prior to any State action. Staff will explore various options including a Master Public Improvement Grant Agreement between City and Redevelopment, new loan agreements with developers, augmenting existing programs, purchase City property for housing, taxable affordable housing bonds.

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Public Financing Authority: Authorize purchase and sale of tax allocation bonds of Redevelopment Agency to obligate Agency in anticipation of State action to de-establish Redevelopment. Council Communications: Appointments and reappointments by Mayor Wasserman: Art Review – Preston Metcalf; Recreation – John Herndon; Planning – Raj Salwan; Patterson House – Bill Reynolds Update Council assignments to outside commissions, committees and boards. Referral by Councilmember Natarajan to consider hosting a Speak Up California dialogue about government reform. Mayor Bob Wasserman Aye Vice Mayor Suzanne Lee Chan Aye

Anu Natarajan Aye Bill Harrison Aye Dominic Dutra Aye (1 nay, 2 recuse)

February 1, 2011

Union City City Council $459,656. Not all restorations will have full-year impacts because FY 2010-11 is halfway complete. Redevelopment Agency Adopted resolution documenting Redevelopment Agency (RDA) investments in the project area that have a positive impact, both financial and otherwise, on the community. This documentation is meant to help oppose the Governor’s proposal to disband redevelopment agencies. The RDA would not be allowed to collect tax increment, issue tax allocation bonds or enter into future contractual obligations which would have a severely negative financial impact. Oral Reports Vice Mayor Navarro will attend the first meeting of the Associated Community Action Program on February 2.

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Lorrin Ellis served as facilitator for the Union City Chamber of Commerce retreat on January 22. On January 14, he attended the opening of the Parent Resource Center at Hillview Crest Elementary. Mayor Green appointed City of Newark Councilwoman Ana Apodaca as the Association of Bay Area Government’s South Bay representative. Oral Communications Helen Kennedy introduced teachers from the Hongzhou Youth Activities Culture Center in Hongzhou, China. Myrla Raymundo announced the publication of her book, “Union City: An Oral History.” Mayor Mark Green - Yes Vice Mayor Jim Navarro - Yes Emily Duncan - Yes Lorrin Ellis - Yes Pat Gacoscos - Yes

Almost, Maine

A hilarious and surreal look at the uncertainty, wonder, and joy of love

alifornia Conservatory Theatre presents “Almost, Maine,” a contemporary romantic comedy set in a small town in northern Maine that doesn’t quite exist. On a cold, clear, moonless Friday night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the Northern Lights hover in the star-filled sky above, residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised; hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. However, the bruises heal and the hearts mend ...almost. First developed in 2002 at The Cape Cod Theater Project and the Portland Stage Company, “Almost, Maine” opened off-Broadway in early 2006 at the Daryl Roth Theater. The play was, and continues to be, widely praised for its smart, funny take on life and love. Says director Ken Sonkin, “This play is an effervescent yet deeply felt tragicomedy; a romance couched in reality that features a dash of the absurd. Playwright John Cariani weaves an undertone of melancholy and yearning and a touch of magical realism into a series of tales that happen on a single night in the play. The North-

ern Lights or the Aurora Borealis, a phenomenon sometimes seen in the northernmost regions of the world, have been around since the earth formed an atmosphere. The lights shine when the suns rays get trapped in the earth’s magnetic field. Each of the oh-sohuman relationships in the play are touched by this magical occurrence, reminding us of the unexpected challenges and joyfulness that love brings.” For tickets and information e-mail CCTofSL@yahoo.com, visit www.CCTofSL.org, or call (510) 632-8850. Almost, Maine February 4 – 27 Thursday – Saturday: 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 2 p.m. Preview Performance: Thursday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. California Conservatory Theatre 999 East 14th Street, San Leandro (510) 632-8850 $15 Previews; $25 Adults; $22 Seniors/Students

Law Day contest for high school students SUBMITTED BY TAMIKO M. LEE Do you know a high school student who loves history or a teen who loves recording and editing video? The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division is inviting high school students to participate in its Law Day Video Contest for a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C., to celebrate Law Day. This is the first year of the contest and the division plans to host it annually. The contest is the perfect opportunity for

teenage history buffs and aspiring producers alike to put their skills to work. The 2011 contest theme is “The Legacy of John Adams: From Boston to Guantanamo.” Students are asked to showcase how John Adams, America’s first “lawyer president,” influenced our nation. Video entries should be as creative as possible in conveying President Adams’ legacy and its effects throughout history. The contest deadline is March 1. Four finalists will receive a free trip to Washington, D.C., for the ABA Law Day

celebration, including roundtrip airfare for two people (if necessary for a guardian to travel), hotel accommodations, and a $100 per diem for two days. The winner will be announced during the Law Day celebration. Complete contest rules and details can be found at http://www.abanet.org/yld/lawday/. For questions, contact Renee Lugo at Renee.Lugo@americanbar.org or (312) 988-5626.

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Birth

Special Life Events

Marriage

ife Cornerstones will acknowledge

important events that occur during the cycle of life in our community. In order to give a broad and fair opportunity for all citizens to be recognized, a basic listing is offered at no cost. Such announcements may include births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, bar/bat

mitzvah, Quinceañera, etc. Many cultures celebrate different milestones in life and this list will be as inclusive as possible. Due to space limitations, only a brief announcement is possible without charge. Those who decide to publish more extensive information and/or a picture may do so at

low prevailing rates – as low as $35 - on this page. Although every attempt will be made to include announcements in a timely manner, since TCV is published bi-weekly, submissions received after Friday of the week preceding a distribution date may not be published until a later issue.

Obituaries Please contact TCV at (510) 494-1999 or email tricityvoice@aol.com for submissions or further information. Free listings are limited to residents and families of the

Greater Tri-City Area.

Obituaries Dennis A. Splan RESIDENT OF HAYWARD June 12, 1972 – January 22, 2011

Loren Bainer

Thomas F. Curley RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 12, 1935 – January 23, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 5, 1928 – January 11, 2011

Inger M. Moyer

Jayam Ganapathy

RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 23, 1930 – January 25, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 14, 1947 – January 11, 2011

Frank Miranda

Edith C. Nelson RESIDENT OF FREMONT June 13, 1923 – January 26, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT April 27, 1958 – January 11, 2011

Tariq Khanzada

Magdalena Padilla RESIDENT OF UNION CITY July 22, 1929 –January 27, 2011

RRESIDENT OF FREMONT October 8, 1959 – January 12, 2011

Darlene H. Deichler

Xiaoheng (Cora) Chen

RESIDENT OF FREMONT July 16, 1922 – January 27, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 8, 1972 – January 12, 2011

Karma D. Vullo

Emily C. Loba RESIDENT OF NEWARK January 7, 1908 – January 28, 2011

RESIDENT OF FREMONT June 19, 1919 – January 15, 2011

Thamarai K. annan Kendapady

LETTERS POLICY The Tri-City Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and include an address and daytime telephone number. Only the writer’s name will be published.

RESIDENT OF UNION CITY April 20, 1956 – January 16, 2011

Loretta B. Roque RESIDENT OF PLEASANTON October 23,1928 – January 17, 2011

Letters that are 350 words or fewer will be given preference. Letters are subject to editing for length, grammar and style.

Berge • Pappas • Smith

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

Chapel of the Angels (510) 656-1226 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont

Letter to the Editor

Alameda County Water District response A January 21 Letter to the Editor urged TriCity Voice readers to protest Alameda County Water District’s (ACWD) proposed 8% rate increase. Unfortunately, the letter contained factual errors that need to be corrected. The author characterized the existing $11.62 bimonthly service charge as “exorbitant.” Actually, as shown on the chart below, ACWD’s existing service charge for most residential

posed increase in the bimonthly service charge to $12.55, ACWD would continue to rank among the lowest in the Bay Area for service charges (and for overall water rates). The letter also asserts that reasons for the proposed rate increase include “…20 percent more for employee pensions.” ACWD employees participate in the state CALPERS pension plan. The plan is funded by em-

customers is the fifth lowest among our 30 comparator agencies in the Bay Area. With the pro-

ployee and employer contributions. No pension increases for ACWD employees are

Letter to the Editor Today, it’s about justice for everyone. It’s about who we are at Ohlone College…. “A world of cultures united in learning.” And

planned. It is true that the rate charged ACWD by the state for the employer contribution increased by 1.1% from last fiscal year and that there will likely be further future increases—in part, to recover losses in the recent market and real estate downturn. ACWD customers have done an excellent job of conserving water and have supported the District’s efforts to assemble a diverse portfolio of water supplies (e.g. local runoff, groundwater, desalination, San Francisco’s Regional System, the State Water Project). Consequently, during the recent drought, ACWD customers did not face mandatory conservation measures like those imposed by some of our neighboring water agencies. The ACWD Board has directed staff to investigate alternative rate structures that acknowledge customers who conserve water by requiring customers who use water inefficiently to bear a greater cost for providing those higher quantities of water. This effort is underway. The ACWD Board and employees are keenly aware of our responsibility to use ratepayers’ funds wisely. This includes not only efficiently building, operating, and maintaining infrastructure in a sustainable manner, but recruiting and retaining a high quality staff. Together, these form the basis for continuing to deliver reliable, high quality water service to Tri-City customers 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. We invite any interested customers to attend our public rate hearing at ACWD Headquarters, 43885 South Grimmer Boulevard, on February 10, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the proposed rates and to provide comments to the Board. Walter L. Wadlow General Manager Alameda County Water District

Justice for everyone on this wonderful day, we’re a step closer to both of these things. The discussion regarding Ohlone College CEO’s salary is a topic that is

not about the budget and salaries, it is a matter of principle… equal pay for equal work. It’s the story of women across this country still

earning 78 cents for every dollar men earn - women of color even less. This means that today, in the year 2011, countless women are

still losing thousands of dollars in salary, income, and retirement savings over the course of a lifetime. Equal pay is by no means just a women’s issue - it’s a family affair. It’s about parents who find themselves with less money for tuition and childcare. Families where one breadwinner is paid less than she deserves is the difference between buying a house or car - or not. The last thing that all of us can afford is to lose part of each month’s paycheck to discrimination. President Obama signed into legislation the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 which will make it easier for women to get the pay they deserve regardless of their gender, race, or age… equal pay for an equal day’s work. This legislation helps restore protection against pay discrimination for women. In addition, the President has formed a National Task Force and National Council on Women and Girls to focus on these issues and others that impact them. For my two children - a son and a daughter - and all those who will come after us, I want to set an example. I want them to grow up in a nation that values their contributions, where there are no limits to their dreams and opportunities their mothers and grandmothers were denied. In summary, the issue is injustice and inequality in an economically difficult time. Equal pay for equal work that’s what Ohlone College is all about. I am not asking for special favors or exceptions, just equality for hard work done and proven by performance, deliverables and accountability. Our CEO is paid less than all other CEOs in the Bay Area. Increasing her salary elevates it to the average. Now is the time to do the right thing. Now is the time to correct this injustice. Thank you. This is an edited version of a personal statement made by Ohlone College Board Trustee Teresa Cox at Ohlone College Board meeting January 12, 2011

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WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE

February 1, 2011

Book Review

n “Sanctuary” by S.C. Williams opens readers’ eyes to the possibility of a strange, secret world parallel to our everyday lives

irst in fantasy story trilogy takes readers to chaotic world of gargoyles, fairies A good deed lands an unsuspecting suburban family on a collision course with a parallel universe in local author S.C. Williams’ “Sanctuary,” the first book of her forthcoming threepart fantasy series. The family resides in the Hayward Hills and learns that no good deed goes unpunished. They inadvertently break a law by rescuing a fallen baby gargoyle one dark and rainy night and soon encounter a chaotic world of gargoyles, fairies, dragons and elves. One by one, the teenage children follow their mother, Christina, into the strange parallel universe where they morph into fairies and gargoyles. Each member of the family becomes a hapless pawn of a mysterious group known as The Others. It is only then that the family learns why this universe exists. The family’s home (the author’s own home set among the canyons) becomes a sanctuary for all in the fantasy realm and they soon realize humans are not so simple after all. When the two teenage children become trapped in this fantasy world, they discover they cannot leave without first striking a deal with The Others. “I believe there is a void in the literary world where the ‘Harry Potter’ series ended,” Williams points out. “People who never before tried to read fantasy did

so, and are hungry for more.” While Williams emphasizes the fictional storyline, she wants her young readers to realize we live our daily lives in the midst of a strange, nebulous other world. While the real world co-exists with this parallel universe, there are times when the two collide. “Sanctuary” tells the story of what happens on impact and how a family of humans must confront this new world around them. Similar to the popular “Harry Potter” and “Percy Jackson” books and movies, readers of all ages with an interest in fantasy will fall in love with “Sanctuary’s” enchanting and mythical world with its own rules and norms through which Williams’ characters skillfully negotiate their way. The author does not rely on the disingenuous device of “magically rescuing” them. “I was born in Hayward and belong to what is perhaps the last generation that spent summers roaming and exploring the canyons in the Hayward Hills, the setting for “Sanctuary,” explained author Stephanie C. Williams who recalls leaving in the morning without a care in the world other than to return home in time for dinner. “The canyons, of which I have such fond and vivid memories, exert a draw and I felt I had to write about them.” “Seven years ago I began writing manu-

scripts and illustrating them with no real plan. Friends and family persuaded me to publish and share my fantasies and dreams with the rest of the world. ‘Mad Lavender’ and ‘Star Man Heart Star Girl,’ taken from a section of the sidewalk of the same name at Cal State University East Bay, are the second and third books in the trilogy. The

locations in all three exist in the Bay Area. A fourth book, ‘Annihilation by Appointment Only,’ is in the pipeline. It has been great fun to write and share,” says Williams appreciatively. “In my senior year at Moreau, unbeknownst to me, my art teacher contacted Pepperdine which offered me a one-year schol-

arship to study art. I was persuaded to read Urban Planning as a “safer” alternative; urban design includes much graphic design. So, I spent my first career as a transportation planner for the Sacramento Regional Transit District, Caltrans and the City of Union City before meeting my husband, Curtis, and becoming a print buyer and purchasing manager in Silicon Valley and settling in Newark. After seven years, my husband expanded his accounting practice and we purchased a retiring accountant’s business in Hayward and eventually moved back. I never dreamed I’d return,” she reflected. According to Williams’ personal experiences and observations, passions never die; people should indulge their enthusiasm for something they feel because it will return later with even greater intensity and demand attention. Williams received an emphasis in graphics from University of California, Davis and remains active in the arts and craft communities both showing, selling and teaching art. She also creates jewelry and beaded tapestry designs. Fans of “Sanctuary” and fantasy can look forward to “Mad Lavender” and “Star Man Heat Star Girl,” which Williams has already written and illustrated, starting next year. “Sanctuary” (ISBN 1453720634) is available at The Book Shop, 1007 B Street, Hayward and online at www.Amazon.com. For more information, contact Stephanie C. Williams at scw.sanctuary@gmail.com