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April 19, 2011

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n just the last 25 years, solar energy, hybrid cars, alternative fuels, recycling, greenfriendly appliances and conservation have become prevalent. Growing awareness of pollution in water, land, air and food is fueling a movement toward preservation of natural resources and use of “organic” farming methods. Although there is much debate about the causes and significance of global continued on page 38

BY MAURICIO SEGURA PHOTO BY MIRIAM G. MAZLIACH Let's take a journey through time; three millennia is just about right. We arrive to gaze at the grandeur of an oasis surrounded by pristine desert. To the north, the setting sun glistens off well-polished white limestone of 1,000-year-old pyramids. A vast metropolis filled with ornate statues and architecture surrounds a great temple as it oversees the center of a mighty empire. And winding its way through the land like a cobra seeking shade, is the palm tree lined refreshing waters of the great Nile River. Egypt is where we have arrived, at the height of its power with Pharaoh sitting on its throne. It seems peaceful enough. But as we walk through the streets and talk to residents, we learn that our arrival is in a time of major unrest. For the past 400 years, Israelites have been kept as slaves. Men, women, and children work from sunup to sundown. Age is not a factor; if they can walk and function, they must work. But now Moses, once an adopted member of the royal family, has been chosen by the God of Abraham to free his people from bondage.

Spring whispers its way into winter-chilled bones and plots of earth, urging all to stretch out and blossom in increasing warmth and light. And in this season of rebirth and rejuvenation comes the celebration of Easter, where the joyful cry of the believing heart is “He is risen!” While Easter is widely marked by bouncing bunnies, hidden eggs, and baskets of goodies, it all began thousands of years ago with a man, an empty tomb, and a promise of eternity.

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

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI

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

Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 21

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 15

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

Classified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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

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

Editorial/Opinion . . . . . . . . . 27

Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 37 Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Cancer Control Month Focuses on the Importance of Early Detection, Prevention

id you know that cancer is not a single disease, but rather a group of more than 100 diseases? One thing all these conditions have in common is they occur when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Each year, about half a million Americans lose their battle with cancer, while millions of others continue to live with a diagnosis of cancer they’ve received sometime during their life. Following a tradition begun in 1938, President Barack Obama has proclaimed April to be Cancer Control Month “to renew our commitment to increasing awareness about cancer and reducing the burden of this devastating illness.” “The number of new cases of cancer continues to increase each year,” says oncologist Vandana Sharma, M.D., medical director of the Cancer Genetics Program at Washington Hospital. “One of the most important ways we can control cancer is to learn about and follow expert recommendations on prevention and early detection. This is something we should do for a lifetime, not just during Cancer Control Month.” Early detection,increased survival If certain cancers are detected at an early stage before they

Vandana Sharma, M.D., medical oncologist and medical director of the Cancer Genetics Program at Washington Hospital says early detection, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and knowing your family history of cancer can help prevent or lower your chances of getting cancer. Washington Hospital’s Community Cancer Program is one of only four programs in California to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

spread to other parts of the body, it is more likely they can be cured, Dr. Sharma explains. Screening, or looking for cancer even before it causes symptoms, is used to check for some forms of the disease, including breast cancer in women, prostate cancer in men, and colorectal cancer in both men and women. In order for screening to be an appropriate strategy for early detection, two elements are necessary, according to Dr. Sharma.

First, the cancer must be fairly common in the overall population. Screening is not done for cancers that occur rarely. Secondly, there must be a test that has been proven to detect the disease effectively. “For example, we perform screening for colorectal cancer because the disease is common and there is a good test for it,” says Dr. Sharma. “However, we don’t screen the general population of women for ovarian cancer

because it is less common and there is no good test.” In addition to finding cancer before symptoms occur, a colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer does more than detect the disease at an early stage. It can actually prevent the cancer from occurring when the physician performing the test finds and removes polyps that are at high risk for becoming cancerous. Practice prevention Besides having recommended screenings at the appropriate time and frequency, you can also follow a number of practices that have been proven to prevent or lower your chances of getting cancer. Many of these involve lifestyle changes. One of the most important is to avoid smoking. “Smoking has been proven to contribute to cancer of the lungs, esophagus and bladder,” states Dr. Sharma. “Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer for both men and women in the U.S. Recent data shows smoking may also play a part in causing breast cancer.” Another way to help prevent cancer is to maintain a healthy body weight by controlling your diet and exercising regularly. You may also need to limit your intake of alcohol. For example, women

who are at high risk for breast cancer should drink no more than three glasses of wine or other alcoholic beverages per week. To help avoid skin cancer, the most common form of cancer, limit your exposure to the sun and tanning beds. “This is especially critical for young women,” reports Dr. Sharma. “Recent studies have identified a link between the use of tanning beds by teenage girls and increased rates of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer.” New data also suggests that taking an aspirin regularly may help to prevent cancer. A vaccine against HPV, or human papilloma virus, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to help prevent cervical cancer in women and anal cancer in both men and women. HPV has been shown to cause the majority of cancers of the cervix and anus. For specific details about any of the preventive measure outlined above, you should talk to your doctor about your own personal risk for cancer and what you can do to help prevent the disease. Know your family history Another important aspect of cancer prevention is knowing continued on page 11

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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Hip Pain in the Young and Middle-Aged Adult

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Heel Problems and Treatment Options

Voices InHealth: Demystifying the Radiation Oncology Center

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

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

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

Peripheral Vascular Disease: Leg Weakness, Symptoms and Treatment & Peripheral Vascular Disease: Percutaneous (Under the Skin) Treatment Voices InHealth: Washington's Community Cancer Program

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Tips to Making Your Golden Years Healthier

Living with Heart Failure & Heart Irregularities

Do You Suffer From Anxiety or Depression? (Late Start)

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Drooping Eyelid Problems & Four Major Eye Disorders and Vision Problems

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

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

Women's Health Conference: Complimentary Therapy: Art,Yoga and Voices InHealth: Decisions Meditation in Cardiac Care

Financial Scams: How to Protect Yourself (Late Start)

Inside Washington Hospital: The Green Team

Surgical Treatment for Diabetes (Late Start)

Superbugs: Are We Winning the Germ War?

Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time (Late Start)

Maintaining Heart Health with Diabetes

Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions

Arthritis: Do I Have One of 100 Types?

Keys to Healthy Eyes

Eating Out with Diabetes

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Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011

Sepsis: Treatment of a Top 10 Killer

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

Have You Recently Lost Health Care Coverage?

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YManagement of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting March 9, 2011 Disaster Preparedness

Insurance Information for People with Diabetes (Late Start)

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Men's Health Fair: Stroke and Interventions Used Voices InHealth: The Greatest Gift of All Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety

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Inside Washington Hospital: Advances in Cardiac Care

Washington Township Health Care District Board Meeting April 13, 2011 (New)

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Alzheimer's Disease Research Update

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Diabetes Health Fair 2010: Learn How Exercise Can Help Diabetes

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Washington Women's Do You Suffer From Allergy or Asthma Conditions? Center: Cholesterol and Women Think Pink: Women's Cen(Late Start) ter Update

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Your Concerns InHealth: Vitamin Supplements Cancer Caregivers: Complementary Therapy (Late Start) Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day

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Diabetes and Your Hormones

Voices InHealth: Bras for Body & Soul

Robotic Assisted Surgery for Menstrual Issues (Late Start)

Cancer Caregivers: Mobilizing Resources

Osteoporosis and What to do to Prevent it

Cancer Caregivers: Panel Discussion

Men's Health Fair: Heart Healthy Living

Men's Health Fair Panel Discussion

Voices InHealth: The Legacy Strength Training System

VVoices InHealth: Nursing Excellence - Journey to Magnet Status

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Center for Joint Replacement Ranked #1 in California

uring the April 13, 2011 meeting of the Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors, it was announced that Washington Hospital was the recipient of the 2011 HealthGrades Award for Patient Safety Excellence, which places the Hospital among the top five percent in the nation for Patient Safety according to HealthGrades. Washington Hospital is the only hospital in the East Bay and among one of only 268 hospitals nationally to receive this distinction. HealthGrades is the leading, nationwide health care ratings, information, and advisory services company. The company uses proprietary, objective provider ratings and expert advisory services, to compile its ratings. HealthGrades produces its ranking and ratings in a report released annually. “This wonderful accomplishment belongs to everyone in the

organization -- all of the doctors, employees and volunteers,” said Nancy Farber, chief executive officer of Washington Hospital

Healthcare System. “It is a tremendous reflection of everyone’s commitment to the Patient First Ethic at Washington Hospital.”

California confirms the fact that the CJR staff provides high level, patient-focused care on a daily basis.”

Washington Hospital is the only hospital in the East Bay and among one of only 268 hospitals in the nation to receive the 2011 HealthGrades Award for Patient Safety Excellence, which places the Hospital among the top five percent in the nation for Patient Safety according to HealthGrades. Keeping patients safe from falls (above) is one of many safety initiatives that have been successfully implemented at the hospital.

HealthGrades has also named Washington Hospital’s Center for Joint Replacement (CJR) as the number one joint replacement program in California. CJR has now been ranked among the top 10 in California for six years in a row and has been ranked among the top five percent in the nation for five years in a row. Pictured above is Dr. John Dearborn, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the Center for Joint Replacement and CJR staff members.

CJR Ranked #1 in California HealthGrades has also named Washington Hospital’s Center for Joint Replacement (CJR) as the number one joint replacement program in California. CJR has now been ranked among the top 10 in California for six years in a row and has been ranked among the top five percent in the nation for five years in a row. “The distinction from HealthGrades is especially noteworthy because it is the result of the cumulative efforts of everyone affiliated with the Center for Joint Replacement,” says Dr. John Dearborn, orthopedic surgeon and medical director of the Center for Joint Replacement. “Being ranked number one in

Washington Hospital received several distinctions from HealthGrades in 2011 including: Stroke • Ranked Among the Top 15% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke • Five Star Rated for Treatment of Stroke Orthopedics • Ranked #1 in California for Joint Replacement • Ranked Among the Top 10 in California for Joint Replacement - Six Years in a Row • Ranked Among the Top 5% in Nation for Joint Replacement – Five Years in a Row • 5 Star Rated for Joint Replacement Six Years in a Row

• 5 Star Rated for Total Knee Replacements Six Years in a Row • 5 Star Rated for Total Hip Replacements Eight Years in a Row • 5 Star Rated for Back and Neck Surgery Two Years in a Row “Many of Washington Hospital’s programs and services have been certified or commended for excellence during the past year and I’m proud to see that the collaborative efforts of physicians and staff to improve patient care are receiving well deserved recognition,” said Patricia Danielson, RHIT, president of Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors. “The residents in this District have come to expect the best care from Washington Hospital and the distinction of the patient safety award from HealthGrades helps confirm the aggressive efforts of Washington Hospital’s staff to create a safe environment for patients to receive care.”

Washington Hospital Excellence See Our Achievements Online Washington Hospital has been recognized with a number of prestigious honors and awards in the last year. To learn more about our recent achievements, please visit www.whhs.com/about/awards

Local Families Are Encouraged to Think Big and Small When Planning

he earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan, and closer to home, the 2010 natural gas explosion in San Bruno, are stark reminders of natural and manmade disasters that can send communities—and the world—reeling in their wake. And in the event of a disaster, there is no question: your family’s priorities have to shift in an instant. After all, supplies and services that we often take for granted—like fresh water, and food—may no longer be readily available. “I think that every time we have another event in the world—the most recent being in Japan—it points to the need for people to be personally prepared, because the official re-

sources we rely on could be potentially stretched so thin that you cannot depend on police, fire or other emergency services,” says Kris LaVoy, R.N., Washington Hospital’s Chief of Compliance. LaVoy, who points out that recommendations may vary across local, state and federal agencies, advises having enough emergency supplies to last for at least five days. “People in the community have to think about being on their own for a period of time, and obviously that involves having on-hand water, food—and from my perspective as a health professional— medications, which is definitely something people shouldn’t forget about in their disaster planning,” she says.

Having a basic first aid kit stored somewhere on your property or in your car is an important thing to have in the case of an emergency. For more information about disaster preparedness, including streaming videos of how you can better prepare for an emergency situation, visit www.whhs.com/disaster-preparedness

LaVoy, who takes blood pressure medication herself, is well aware that most insurance carriers often do not allow subscribers to order extra medication for emergencies. For must-have prescriptions, she suggests asking—though not expecting—your family doctor if he or she has samples that you can keep with your emergency kit.

“In general, the concept of first aid is very important in an emergency,” LaVoy explains. “Part of your preparedness should be a reasonably good first-aid kit, because the hospital will likely be overtaxed and may not be able to accommodate bumps, continued on page 11

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Auto Review

Mercedes-Benz CL 550 Super Car OBESITY IS A SAFETY CONCERN

besity has been linked to a variety of health problems, and it seems that automobile safety can be added to the list. Recent research indicates that being obese increases the risk of death in severe automobile crashes. According to an analysis of data involving over 150,000 drivers in severe motor vehicle crashes, moderately obese drivers (both men and women) were 21% more likely to die than nonobese drivers. Severely obese drivers were 56% more likely to suffer a fatality. For its part, the auto industry is developing crash test dummies in various body sizes to better assess and counter the risk. This research could result in seat modifications that provide better protec-

tion, such as a greater range of seat adjustability. Of course, no matter what your size, you want to make sure that you're driving a safe car every time you get on the road. At BAY STAR AUTO CARE, our ASE-certified technicians can provide the regularly scheduled maintenance that will catch small and inexpensive problems before they become big and dangerous issues. We can also advise you on how best to adjust your seat if you are taller, shorter, or wider than the average person. Call for an appointment today. HINT: The most important step that drivers and passengers can take to avoid injury in motor vehicle accidents is to buckle their seat belts each and every time they enter a vehicle.

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

BY STEVE SCHAEFER

ith the exception of a Bentley convertible I drove four years ago, the Mercedes-Benz CL550 represents the most expensive car I’ve ever tested for more than 10 minutes - $127,825. That represents not only the price of a three-bedroom house in many communities in the U.S., but also buys you an exquisitely styled and crafted super cruiser that is a technological goldmine. CL class Mercedes-Benz vehicles have their roots in the upscale 300 S model that appeared after World War II. There have been coupe versions of the larger Mercedes-Benz cars ever since. This one is based on the current full-size S Class sedans. I took my Palladium Silver CL on the monthly First Sunday Drive with the Mercedes-Benz Club of America local chapter.

EPA Green Vehicle Guide gives the CL an Air Pollution score of 6 (good) and Greenhouse Gas number of 3 (not so good, but not surprising either). The interior of the CL is spacious and glorious. A mostly wood steering wheel glistens in the sun while the leather areas at

Sunday Drive to protect the car’s beautiful (and low slung) nose. The Mercedes’ doors close themselves the last inch or so. I got used to gently placing them near closure and letting them pull tight. With my next test car I had to slam the door twice because I was used to this gentle touch.

Along scenic rural back roads, the 4,619-pound CL handles tautly on the bends and was alert when cruising at speed. That may be thanks to Direct-Steer, which

the 3 and 9 positions supply grip. The burl walnut trim is gorgeous and a center-mounted clock resembles an expensive tank watch. There’s a roll-top storage area for the two rear passengers. I espe-

varies the steering ratio with the steering angle. On my way home from the Sunday Drive, I picked up a nail in the right rear tire and got a warning on the display screen that the pressure was dropping. I pulled over immediately and called the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance number. In 20 minutes, a young man pulled up and promptly changed the tire for me—in the rain. The CL550 carries a 429horsepower 4.6-liter V8 under its beautifully crafted hood. With twin turbochargers and 518 lb.ft. of torque, it rockets the car from 0-60 in just 4.8 seconds. 4Matic All-Wheel-Drive traction sends it effectively to the ground. Potent ventilated disc brakes - the fronts cross-drilled - pull you down to a stop quickly. The new 4.6-liter V8 makes beautiful music. It replaces last year’s 5.4-liter mill, yet it not only delivers 12 percent more power, but 32 percent more torque too. That means more for less and fuel economy numbers of 15 City, 23 Highway. I averaged 18.4 mpg. That’s remarkable for such a big, powerful vehicle. The

cially admired the sleek ridge of climate control buttons along the center console. A real bonus is ambient lighting along the dash and doors. You can choose from three moods: solar (amber), neutral (white) and polar (ice-blue)—and set the intensity at five different levels! The instrument panel gauges are clean and simple but I thought the center panel looked two-dimensional. Well, I was right. One night I reached over and touched a little button at the lower corner of the dash and the entire center rectangle became an infrared camera view of the road. The Night View Assist Plus screen showed much more detail than my view through the windshield. The deer, pedestrian or stalled car you spot using this device in the fog will make it more than worth its cost. You can adjust the air suspension for Sport or Comfort. I kept it on the firmer Sport setting most of the time. Also, you can vary the ride height—lower for high speed cruising (lower wind resistance equals better fuel economy). I raised the car when getting off a ferry boat during my

Standard seats in the CL are incredible, but the ones that came with my Premium Package had massage in them too. These are not meant to relax you into slumber but to keep you alert as a driver. To combat drowsiness—a major cause of accidents--Mercedes-Benz also provides Attention Assist as a standard feature. Years of research have led to a sophisticated system that continuously evaluates more than 70 different parameters in order to identify driver drowsiness and, if necessary, provides a warning. This is a genuinely special car; I was amazed at how many features I kept turning up. As its custodian I was enthralled by its content and performance but also worried about scratching a wheel or something worse happening. Let’s hope that some of the marvelous design, performance, fuel economy and safety features filter down to the other Mercedes-Benz models.

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

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Alameda County Library News

oetry has the power to shine light on the darkest rooms hidden deep within the soul, to illumine time and place altering one’s perception of worlds both interior and exterior forever. What better time to sample this power than during National Poetry Month. Started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, Poetry Month is celebrated by poets, poetry lovers, libraries, schools and students who join together to share their love of poetry. Here are the thoughts of a few poets: Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn. ~Thomas Gray Poetry is life distilled. ~Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. ~Robert Frost Poetry is all that is worth remembering in life. ~William Hazlitt.

How many of us still remember the poetry that we memorized while in school? To find out more about National Poetry Month visit www.poets.org, a really enjoyable site for poetry lovers. This month in honor of National Poetry Month you will find poetry displays at Tri-City libraries located in Centerville, Fremont, Irvington, Newark, Niles, and Union City. Library offerings include a smorgasbord of poetic writings from Shakespeare to Hip Hop. You will find classic American poets as well as global editions from around the world in their original languages, or bilingual editions How many of these favorite poems have you read? Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman, ”A Dream Within A Dream” by , Edgar Allan Poe, “There is another sky” by Emily Dickinson, “The Road Not Taken “by Robert Frost, “Chicago” by Carl Sandberg, “I, Too, Sing America” by Langston Hughes, “I carry your heart with me” by e.e.Cummings, “A Girl” by Ezra Pound, “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou, “The song of Despair” by Pablo Neruda. Why not try a taste of the Beat poets like Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg or

Lawrence Ferlinghetti. If you’re still hungry, you can move on to contemporary poets including Philip Levine, Joseph Brodsky, Billy Collins, Nikki Giovanni, Gary Soto, and Elizabeth Alexander. Travel across the Atlantic with classic British poets William Shakespeare, William Blake, William Wordsworth, John Keats, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Dylan Thomas, and W.B Yeats. Discover the great lyrical Spanish language poets including Federico Garcia Lorca, Octavio Paz, Pablo Neruda, and Jorge Luis Borges, to name a few. Chinese language poets include Li Po, Tu Fu, and Wang Wei. Some of the best of these are translated by Sam Hamill in the book Crossing The Yellow River: Three Hundred Poems from the Chinese. Ancient Persia was famous for poetry and the poems of Hafez and Rumi are not to be missed. Indian poets such as Rabindranath Tagore and modern era Dom Moraes or Filipino poets such as Sarah Gambito are also delightful to try. For students of all ages who would like an online guide to help them understand poetry better click on www.aclibrary.org Click on Research on the blue bar on the top of the page then on A to Z resources. Go to L and click on Lit Finder. Covering world literature and authors throughout history, LitFinder contains a wealth of literary works including over 150,000 full-text poems. Another excellent online resource is available in the letter L. Click on Literature Resource Center where you'll find in-depth information on the lives and writings of 120,000 authors from all time periods along with critical reaction to their work. There is also plenty of children’s poetry in various languages. Some of the most popular poets writing for children include Shel Silverstein, (Where the Sidewalk Ends), Roald Dahl, (Candy Man) and Dr. Suess (The Cat in the Hat). Children love poems about fairies, dogs, baby animals, monsters, and mermaids. Reading poetry aloud as a family activity is a wonderful way to encourage a lifelong love of reading and to help your children develop their imaginative and creative minds. Come to the library. Taste some poetry.

Forensics team places at national tournament SUBMITTED BY PATRICIA RUSSELL PHOTO COURTESY OF FATIMA ANSARY The Chabot College Gladiator Forensics Team took sixth place among all community colleges at the March 23-26 Pi Kappa Delta National Championship Tournament in Portland, Oregon. Hosted by Mount Hood Community College, the tournament featured the best of intercollegiate forensics in a full range of individual and team events. The Gladiators team won an “Excellent”

compete in this event, which will be held April 21-23 at James Madison University in Virginia. Toan Nguyen, Program Oral Interpretation of Literature, 10th in the nation. A short story by Chabot College English Instructor Zac Walsh was used in this program. National Excellent Award Winners: Fatima Ansary, Communication Analysis; Brad Bettridge, Debate; and Eileen Zedd, Extemporaneous Speaking.

Left to right: Toan Nguyen, Jessica Hollie, Eileen Zedd, Christine Warda (in back row; is an instructor at Chabot), Jason Ames, (Director of Forensics/Instructor), Fatima Ansary, Jake Hewitt (in back row), Brad Bettridge, and Kathryn DiNatale.

Award overall. “Excellent” awards are given to teams and individuals placing in the top third; “Superior” awards are granted to teams and individuals in the top 10 percent, explained Chabot College Instructor and Director of Forensics Jason Ames. Following are the tournament award winners: National Superior Award Winners: Eileen Zedd, Persuasive Speaking, fourth in the nation and Great Western Region representative for the national tournament showcase. Zedd is the State Gold Medalist and State Champion in Persuasive Speaking, qualifying her to participate in the Interstate Oratorical Competition, the oldest collegiate forensics competition in the United States. The top two collegians from each state are invited to

Gladiator national team members Jessica Hollie, Jake Hewitt, and Katy DiNatale each earned a “Good” recommendation in at least one of their events. Recent state awards include: Brad Bettridge, Eileen Zedd, Jake Hewitt, and Jessica Hollie as Bronze Medalists in Parliamentary Debate; and Arturo Diaz, Bronze Medal in Poetry Interpretation. For further Forensics Program information call (510) 723-7438 or JAmes@chabotcollege.edu. Chabot College Gladiator Forensics Team “Speak Up” Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Chabot College, Little Theatre 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-7438 www.chabotcollege.edu Suggested donations are $5-$10/parking is $2

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Fremont Crime News SUBMITTED BY DETECTIVE BILL VETERAN, FREMONT PD On Thursday, April 14 the signal lights at several Irvington intersections went out after a tree trimmer misjudged the trajectory of a falling branch. The branch hit a 12,000 volt power line causing it to snap and fall onto the road. Officer Fowlie investigated the incident. Two residential burglaries occurred on Lake Mead Drive on Thursday, April 14. In the first incident, loss of electronic equipment and a 2007 Honda Oddesey van was reported. Another house was robbed of electronic equipment. Police canvassed the neighborhood and learned that a 17-year-old white male juvenile was seen knocking on doors in the neighborhood. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and dark hat. A resident on Hillview Drive called because his “alcoholic” brother-in-law was hallucinating and had armed himself with a shotgun. Multiple units responded. The resident was eventually able to secure the weapon. By telephone, Officer T. Martinez was able to convince the suspect to come out of the house.

Union City report On Friday, April 8, an officer spotted a vehicle swerving between lanes on Alvarado-Niles Road near Almaden Boulevard and conducted an enforcement stop. The officer found 8.2 grams of rock cocaine wrapped for future sales. The driver, who was on parole and had a suspended driver’s license, was arrested without incident for possession of cocaine base for sale. Officers were sent to investigate a just-occurred robbery at a residence on Morales Court on Saturday, April 9. Officers met with the victim who said she was upstairs in her residence when she heard footsteps. The victim exited the bedroom and was confronted by an intruder exiting another bedroom who punched her in the face. The suspect demanded money from the victim who complied and the suspect then fled the residence. Possible evidence was recovered at the scene. On Sunday night, April 10, officers responded to an auto accident involving a pedestrian in the area of Meteor Drive near Chippendale. Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears the pedestrian ran across Meteor Drive in front of an oncoming vehicle that struck him. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a broken leg and possible head trauma. An officer responded to a report of a residential burglary that occurred on Hartnell Street on Monday, April 11. A witness provided a suspect vehicle description and its license plate number. The suspects, a male and female, were tracked to their residence on Eric Court and arrested. All of the stolen property was recovered. On Tuesday, April 12, officers responded to an auto accident involving a juvenile pedestrian. A parent double parked her vehicle in the middle of 15th Street in front of Searles School to drop off her 6year- old child. A passing vehicle struck the child as she darted out in front of the vehicle. The child was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a minor injury to her leg, and as a precaution, of any other injuries. Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, along with the Fremont SWAT team, served search warrants at two locations in Union City, April 12. They were looking for suspects and evidence in a string of armed takeover robberies that have occurred at numerous locations in Fremont and Union City. In the robberies, the armed suspects would enter and take over fast food and convenience stores, rob the store, and on at least one occasion, pistol whip the store employee. Due to the nature and severity of the crime, the tactical units were tasked with serving the warrants for the safety of all involved. The search warrants resulted in the arrest of all four suspects and the seizure of evidence. On Wednesday night, April 13, officers responded to the Wal*Mart store located at 30600 Dyer Street to investigate a Petty Theft. While officers were enroute to this call, it was upgraded to a robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. The police dispatcher provided a suspect vehicle description as it was leaving the parking lot. The first arriving officer saw the vehicle exiting the Union Landing Shopping center, but was out of position to stop it. The officer provided the information to other responding officers, who picked up the vehicle as it turned off its headlights and fled onto Southbound I880. The first officer responded to the store and made contact with the Loss Prevention Officer and learned that male and female suspects had attempted to steal merchandise from the store, and fought with the Loss Prevention Officer to escape. The suspects got into their vehicle, and the Loss Prevention Officer attempted to pull the male suspect out of the driver’s seat. The suspect placed the vehicle in reverse and dragged the Loss Prevention Officer through the parking lot until he was cast off. Officers found the vehicle abandoned near Deep Creek Road in Fremont. Fremont Police assisted with a perimeter search of the area and eventually located and arrested the suspects. On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 – 13, officers with the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit, as well as Traffic and other units, conducted the “911 for Kids” presentation at Hillview Crest Elementary School. This followed a presentation made at Kitayama School the previous week.

5 charged in $37M heist at California tech firm AP WIRE SERVICE FREMONT, California (AP), Apr 14 - Five men have been charged in a $37 million armed heist at a technology firm that authorities called the largest computer chip robbery ever in the San Francisco Bay area - one of America's tech hotspots. The men were arrested after as many as 15 people armed with rifles and handguns and wearing gloves and masks stormed a loading dock at Unigen Corp. on Feb. 27. The robbers tied up several employees and locked them in a room before spending a halfhour loading flash memory chips into a truck. Other suspects were still being sought. Authorities declined to say what led authorities to the five men who were arrested. Most of the chips were later found inside a small storage garage, although investigators said some ended up in Asia. Defendants face charges that include armed robbery, false imprisonment and burglary, authorities said Wednesday. They also face an enhancement known as excessive taking, which reflects the value of the components taken, said Michael Sterner, director of the Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team, a task force that investigated the case. The defendants were arrested over a 10-day span that ended on April 7. They were being held without bail and were expected to be assigned attorneys and enter pleas on Friday during a court appearance. The California Attorney General's Office is prosecuting the case.

Police seek robbery suspects SUBMITTED BY TONY DUCKWORTH, PATROL, FREMONT PD Fremont Police are looking for two suspects who robbed Don’s Antique Auto Parts on Niles Boulevard. The incident happened on Wednesday, April 13. The suspects robbed the business owner at gunpoint and one of the suspects assaulted the victim before both fled the business. Police describe one of the suspects as Black male in his late teens with a bulky build. He was last seen wearing tan pants and a dark jacket. The second suspect is a Hispanic male also in his late teens. He was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt. The victim was being treated at a local hospital and is expected to be released soon. If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the Fremont Police Department immediately at (510) 790-6800.

Man robbed of wallet SUBMITTED BY COMMANDER BOB DOUGLAS, NEWARK PD A suspect robbed a man of his wallet on Monday, April 12 in the Mi Pueblo parking lot on Newark Boulevard. Police describe the suspect as a black female in her early twenties, about 5’ 5” tall weighing 130 lbs. She asked the victim for money to purchase gas. When the victim reached into his wallet, she grabbed the wallet and ran back to her vehicle, a blue Expedition. Officer Johnson is investigating the case.

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Proactive neighbor aids Police SUBMITTED BY LT. HENRY KWONG, MILPITAS PD PHOTOS COURTESY OF MILPITAS PD A vigilant neighbor helped in the arrest of burglary suspects in Milpitas. A burglary was reported in a house on Burley Drive near South Temple Drive on Friday, April 1. According to the neighbor, two suspects broke into the residence and a third suspect was seen seated in a car parked nearby. Police de17-year-old San Jose resident was booked into the scribed the suspect Santa Clara County Juvenile vehicle as a maroon Hall for burglary 1991 Toyota Camry 4-door sedan. The suspects stole a laptop computer and jewelry before fleeing from the area. The neighbor

Police located the suspect’s vehicle in San Jose. A vigilant neighbor took the photos

18-year-old San Jose resident Winfield Mon was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for burglary

taken from another residential burglary that had just occurred on La Crosse Drive earlier the same day. The detectives also collected items possibly stolen from other residential burglaries that occurred in San Jose. Winfield Mon was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail and another 17-yearold suspect was booked into the Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall for burglary and possession of stolen property. The third suspect is at large, described as an Asian male. Anyone who sees a stranger trying to enter a neighbor’s residence when the neighbor is not at home is strongly urged to contact the police department immediately by calling 9-1-1.

photographed the suspects and the suspect vehicle, providing the pictures to the investigating officers. Using the pictures, Milpitas Police located the suspect vehicle and two of the suspects in San Jose on Wednesday, April 6. Detectives searched a residence in San Jose and located items taken from the home on Burley Police found stolen items in a residence in San Jose Drive as well as items

BY ABRAHAM CRUZ The City of Milpitas faces a $10M budget gap because of a significant structural deficit. The Citizens Budget Task Force identified the high cost of labor as a leading reason for the deficit and recommended a reduction of the size of city staff. Labor costs need to be restructured so they are more manageable. Council introduced an ordinance on April 15, 2011 to provide for reductions to the city’s workforce. The ordinance is intended to create performance-based criteria for layoffs and eliminate seniority and bumping rights. This will ensure retention of highly efficient employees instead of someone with more seniority but less job knowledge and/or experience (in their respective employment position). Also affected is the re-hire list, which would be shortened from seven years to three years and would be based on need. If layoffs become a reality, the overall goal is to maintain a smaller yet more efficient workforce. Many of the Council’s concerns focused on the need for ongoing performance-based reviews to make the process’ fairness. Numerous city employees attended the meeting and objected to the proposed changes to the municipal code. Some of the public comments were from employees with many years of service and their concerns reflected Council’s. City employee Gerardo Amador explained

one of the problems with eliminating seniority. Amador has worked for the city for 10 years and his is concerned he might be laid-off because he has moved to various jobs or departments every few years, with little experience and seniority in each position; his employment situation is complex and not addressed within the proposed ordinance. Chris Darker, United Public Employees of California, submitted a letter to Council expressing concern. The ordinance was not presented properly to Council, as his union had not met and conferred on the issue. Darker has met with leaders of the different bargaining units and they unhappy with the language of the proposed ordinance; they threatened impasse or an Unfair Labor Practice complaint. In response, City Attorney Michael Ogaz said he felt appropriate notice had been submitted, but suggested further discussions would be necessary to ensure proper discussion and implementation. City Manager Tom Williams has met with all of the City’s labor groups and solicited their input and feedback; some of the feedback addressed concerns of implementation and age discrimination. Williams offered to meet with Mr. Darker at 10:00 A.M. the next day to discuss the proposed ordinance changes and meet and confer process. Mayor Jose Esteves favored further discussion and legal compliance with the ordinance and the stakeholders. Council passed a motion to bring back the ordinance at the next City Council meeting with more options and revisions based around job performance within job classifications. The last round of layoffs occurred two years ago.

SUBMITTED BY GENEVA BOSQUES, FREMONT PD Tri-City Animal Shelter has six adorable rabbits available for adoption. There is no adoption fee for these rabbits. They are all very sociable and will be spay/neutered and microchipped for free when adopted. To view some of the available rabbits, go to www.petharbor.com and search "Fremont Animal Shelter". The Tri-City Animal Shelter is located behind the Fremont Police Department at 1950 Stevenson Boulevard and is open on Tuesday - Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pet Licensing hours are from Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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hrough newspaper clippings from East Bay newspapers starting in 1870, details of the Nauert family can be traced. In 1870, George H. Tay & Company created a foundry in warehouse buildings built by John Horner at his landing on

Alameda Creek. These buildings were moved away from the landing and down the street. The foundry hired Charles R. Nauert to be its business manager and superintendent. Charles was born around 1841 in Buffalo, New York. He married Hattie Heyer, who was born about 1855, sister to Charles W. Heyer, Auditor of the German Savings & Loan Association of San Francisco. Charles arrived in Alvarado about the time that the foundry opened. The Nauerts home was on Smith Street, next to the Odd Fellows Hall and the Alvarado Hotel. The land on which the Nauert home and Odd Fellows Hall stood is currently an empty lot, unused since the buildings were demolished in the late 1960's. Charles and Hattie had five children, Mildred H. (Millie), August B. (Gus), Katheryn Alva (Dot), Oscarna B. (Ossie), and Henry P. The only childbirth noted was Henry, born in Alvarado in February, 1891. In March 1876, when Charles was the Alvarado Poundmaster, he was sued by Mr. Williams for impounding two of Williams' calves for straying. Williams argued that the Pound was "not a legal pound, because it was not definitely by order of the Supervisors at a special place, and hence putting his stock in an illegal pound is an illegal act, and the Pound Master is liable for all damages caused by such wrongful act."

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In November 1890, a parlor of the Native Daughters of the Golden West (N. D. G. W.) was created in Alvarado. Olivina #61 parlor was founded with twentyone members, including Hattie Nauert. The Nauert ladies stayed active in the Olivina Parlor and Mildred Nauert was elected as Second Vice President in August 1895. In July 1896, Mildred was elected as President of the Olivina Parlor and her mother, Hattie Nauert, was Financial Secretary. In January, 1898, Ed Farley was unloading coal at a home on east Smith Street, when his horses became spooked and bolted. They ran west on Smith Street, crashing and seriously damaging Charles

Nauert’s wagon which was parked in front of his home. The horses were eventually stopped by John Ralph and others. Later in 1898, gas was installed at the Nauert home, one of the first on Alvarado to have gas. The 1900 Census showed Nauert family members and their ages; Charles, 58; Hattie, 45; Mildred, 24; Augustus, 21; Katherine, 18; Oscarna, 15; and Henry, 9. On August 9, 1908, Hattie passed away at the age of 53. In November of 1921, Charles celebrated his 80th birthday. In May of 1924, his home was completely remodeled and repainted. The last mention of Charles in newspaper clippings was in January of 1931, the year of his 90th birthday. It is unknown exactly when Charles passed away. Mildred Nauert Mildred was active in a number of local groups. In July of 1895, Mildred Nauert led the Christian Endeavor on a Sunday Evening with the topic, "A Clean Life." In July, 1896, Mildred Nauert was elected as Vice President of the Christian Endeavor Society. She was active on both local Whist and Bridge clubs. In March 1896, a leap year dance was given by the young ladies of Alvarado in the Odd

In 1898, Gus took a number of photographs of the Alvarado area including the family home, the George Tay & Co. Foundry and a bicycle relay that was held in Alvarado. In May of 1901, Gus purchased a new "runabout", an old style of car, with pneumatic (air) tires. Gus was also a board member of "The Andrade" club, a club comprised of younger men. Gus attained a position of invoice clerk with the America Steel & Wire Co. in July of 1901. He stayed with that company for a number of years, coming home on weekends and spending two weeks of vacation in Alvarado. By 1908, Gus had a position with Pacific Steel & Wire. By 1935, Gus was living in Los Angeles. Katheryn Nauert Kathryn (Dot) started at Union High School #3 in Hayward in the fall of 1897. In June, 1903, she directed the one-act comedy "To Oblige Benson" for the Alvarado Camp, Woodmen of the World. The play was staged at the Odd Fellows Hall, followed by a special dance. By 1904, Katheryn was living in San Francisco, but there are no details of her vocation. The local newspaper documented her visits to the Nauert home over the years. Oscarna Nauert

Odd Fellows Hall, next door to the Nauert home. In 1922, she was involved with a local polling station. She continued to live in the Nauert home up into the 1960's. From reading the newspaper clippings, it appears that Mildred did not marry.

In 1905, Oscarna gave a bridal shower for Elma Salz of Centerville, who was marrying Irving L. Brown of San Francisco. Elma was the daughter of Sigmund Salz. In 1906, Oscarna provided the same service for her friend, Nina Dyer, who was marrying Frederick L. Washburn of Chicago. In 1911, it would be Oscarna's turn to be married. Announcement of her engagement was made at a card party hosted by her school friends, Mrs. William Wallace Haley and Mrs. Leo P. Haas. Envelopes were passed around to be opened at the same time by the guests. The cards had the names of the engaged couple, Oscarna and Harry D. Heitmuller of San Francisco, with tiny red hearts. Harry was a baseball player in the early 1900's, playing for Seattle, Oakland and Los Angeles. At the time of the wedding, he was the manager of a San Francisco tool company. On April 24, 1912, Oscarna and Harry were married at the Nauert home, at 7 o'clock in the evening. The ceremony was presided over by Rev. Liebe of San Francisco. After the ceremony, the couple left by automobile to Hayward to catch a train to Yosemite Valley for their honeymoon. The couple would settle in Oakland, and Oscarna would make frequent trips back to Alvarado to visit her family. In June 1948, Harry Heitmuller passed away at the Nauert home, then occupied by Mildred Nauert. He was 67 years old.

Gus Nauert

Henry Nauert

In the August 16, 1895, edition of The Hayward Review, in the "Around Town" section, there was the following cryptic line; "Ask Gus Nauert where he was Tuesday evening. If he did not worry his parents did." I'm sure there is a story behind that line, but there are no more details.

In April 1896, Henry Nauert, then five years old, helped avert a train wreck when he noticed a broken switch on the tracks. He immediately notified the Southern Pacific Railroad section foreman who had a crew make repairs before the 7 o’clock special came through town.

Fellows Hall. The Grand March was lead by Miss Millie Nauert and Mr. John Ralph. Mildred was elected by the Mistletoe Lodge, Lodge No. 54, Degree of Honor, Ancient Order of the United Workman (A. O. U. W) as delegate to the Grand Lodge. Both the N. D. G. W. and the A. O. U. W. met at the

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Cancer Control Month Focuses on the Importance of Early Detection, Prevention your family’s health history. “The majority of cancers are random, but for 10 percent to 20 percent of people with cancer, it runs in their family,” explains Dr. Sharma. “It’s important to talk with your family about their medical history, and this includes siblings, parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents for three generations. Knowing your family history will help your doctor determine the best way to screen you for cancer.” If you have a family history of cancer for which there is a screening test, doctors usually recommend that you start having the test at an age 10 years younger than when your relative was diagnosed. For example, it is normally recommended that women begin having mammograms to detect breast cancer when they are 40. However, if a woman’s mother had breast cancer at age 45, the daughter should start having regular mammograms at age 35.

Learn More About Washington Hospital’s Cancer Services To learn more about the Washington Cancer Genetics Program, visit www.whhs.com/cancergenetics or call (510) 608-1356 for more information. For more information about the services and programs that are provided through the Community Cancer Program at Washington Hospital visit www.whhs.com/cancer or call (510) 745-6433.

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bruises and strains. In a true disaster situation, you may not be able to go to an emergency department like you would normally, so first aid is a must for families. “Another thing you should think about as well: is there somebody in the house with special needs? The very young, elderly or disabled may have special requirements that you really need to think through if emergency services aren’t readily available.” Still, there is something else that can be just as critical as individual supplies, according to LaVoy. “Another aspect of emergency preparedness that I feel very strongly about is the whole idea of a plan,” she says. “It’s likely that something is going to happen when the family is in six different places, because that’s the way our lives are. You have to form a family plan for how you’re going to communicate and meet up. An out-of-area central contact person—not someone down the block—should be designated. That way, everybody knows if they can’t reach each other, they can call ‘Aunt Martha’ to find out if the other family members are safe and accounted for.” Ideally, LaVoy encourages families to think both big and small when contemplating what they would need in case of a disaster. “I always want to remind people of the importance of water,” she says. “You can live a long time without food, but water is the big issue. I can hardly imagine at this point in time people who haven’t thought of water, but don’t forget that you’re going to have water needs besides just drinking. Additionally, when you’re gathering disaster supplies, don’t forget about personal hygiene

and bathroom needs. Wet wipes, toilet paper and those sorts of things become a real must-have in these situations.” Ultimately, LaVoy says it pays to think ahead and to look at your family’s needs, big and seemingly small. “In a true emergency, what are you going to do for sanitation?” she points out. “You’ve got to have a bucket and plastic bag. Over and over the guidance is ‘Think worst case, think being on your own.’ The fact is that you will likely need to be self sufficient for a period of time if something major occurs.” For detailed information about disaster preparedness, including a streaming video of a seminar presented by Kris LaVoy, R.N., visit www.whhs.com/disaster-preparedness

Get Prepared & Get Involved Everyday citizens can learn how to come to the aid of the community during a widespread emergency as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and through Personal Emergency Preparedness training (PEP). For more information, go to www.fremontCERT.org or to http://www.fremont.gov

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP), Apr 13 - Leaders in San Luis Obispo County want a halt to the relicensing process for the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant along the central California coast. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to send a letter to Pacific Gas & Electric asking the operator of the south county plant to withdraw its relicensing application. PG&E has asked the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend the power plant's operating licenses an additional 20 years. Diablo's licenses for the twin reactors expire in 2024 and 2025. Diablo Canyon sits on a bluff 85 feet above the Pacific Ocean near Avila Beach, within 3 miles of two earthquake faults. The company has been under pressure from area lawmakers to conduct extensive, three-dimensional testing in the area before seeking new licenses, a concern heightened by the Japanese nuclear crisis. Diablo Canyon, where reactors began operating in the mid-1980s, has a long history of seismic issues. The discovery of the offshore Hosgri Fault in 1971, after the plant was mostly completed, forced a costly redesign. Then in 2008 a geologic fault was discovered about a half-mile from the seaside reactor, raising new concerns about safety. Preliminary research at the site found its reactors could withstand a potential earthquake generated by the recently identified Shoreline Fault, but California regulators say more detailed study is needed. The fear is the two faults could begin shaking in tandem, creating a larger quake than either fault would be capable of producing on its own. PG&E says the plant is built to withstand a magnitude7.5 earthquake, the maximum considered possible for the site. Earlier this week, the company asked the NRC to delay issuing new licenses, even if approved by the agency, until after testing is completed. The company said it plans to complete its fault research no later than 2015. The Santa Maria Times says county supervisors want PG&E to withdraw the applications and focus on the seismic studies for the next few years. --Information from: Santa Maria Times, http://www.santamariatimes.com/

BY BEN FELLER AP WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT

CHICAGO (AP), Apr 15 - Failure by Congress to raise the U.S. debt limit “could plunge the world economy back into recession,” President Barack Obama declared Friday, and he acknowledged that he must compromise on spending with Republicans who control the House to avoid such a crisis. “I think he's absolutely right that it's not going to happen without some spending cuts,” the president told The Associated Press in an interview in his hometown, agreeing with House Speaker John Boehner's assessment. Obama urged swift action, saying he doesn't want the United States to get close to a deadline that would destabilize financial markets. He said he was confident Congress ultimately would raise the limit. “We always have. We will do it again,” said Obama, who voted against raising the debt limit as a freshman senator from Illinois. The interview came a day after the Democratic president held the first major fundraising events of his re-election campaign, which was launched a week ago in a nation still reeling from high unemployment and struggling to recover from economic recession. “I'm the person who is best prepared for us to finish the job so that we're on track to succeed in the 21st century,” Obama said. That's the heart of his argument for voters to give him a second term over more than a half dozen Republicans seeking the White House. As the 2012 campaign gets under way, it's being shaped by a deep disagreement over federal spending in Washington between Republicans who control the House and Democrats in power in the Senate and White House. Obama and Republicans compromised a week ago on a spending bill to avert a government shutdown, a preview of the debate that's certain to dominate the coming months on deficits and the ceiling on money the nation can borrow. The president said that he doesn't expect either side to get everything it wants in negotiations and that he's pushing for “a smart compromise that's serious.” He warned of dire consequences if the debt ceiling is not raised before it hits its limit of $14.3 trillion; the administration says the latest Congress could possibly act is by early July. But Obama said some longer-term questions about where the government trims its operations will have to be left until after the 2012 presidential election. Obama's remarks about the relationship between lifting the debt ceiling and the need for spending cuts was the clearest acknowledgement yet by the president or the White House that the two issues are intertwined. Republicans, particularly tea party-backed lawmakers in the House, have repeatedly said they would not vote to increase the debt cap without a significant step toward long-term deficit reduction - a point reiterated by Boehner on Thursday. To win a second term, Obama must convince the recessionweary nation that he deserves more time to help the economy recover from a recession that began under George W. Bush. “I think the economy is going to continue to improve, and I think I'm going to be able to make an effective case that given the extraordinary circumstances that I inherited when I came in - the worst recession since the Great Depression - that not only have I been able to yank this economy out of that hole and get it back on a track to growth but that we've been able to make changes in our economy,” Obama said. He pointed to rewriting Wall Street regulations, overhauling the health care system, investing in clean energy and helping make college more affordable. continued on page 39

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Likely GOP contenders plot tea party strategies BY PHILIP ELLIOTT ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON (AP), Apr 15 - It's a tricky time of courtship. As the tea party turns 2, the still-gelling field of Republican presidential contenders is the first class of White House hopefuls to try to figure out how to tap the movement's energy without alienating voters elsewhere on the political spectrum. Look no further than this weekend's events marking the tea party's second anniversary to see how the candidates are employing different strategies. Some will be out front as the tea party stages tax day rallies across the country. Others, not so much. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, an establishment Republican making a play for tea party support and clamoring to be heard over bigger names, is among those jumping in with both feet. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is being more coy. Pawlenty, for his part, planned to hold court at a gathering on Boston Common - in the city where colonists staged the 1773 Tea Party revolt against the British government - and earlier in neighboring New Hampshire. And he's headed for Iowa a day later for similar appearances that are likely to include "Don't Tread on Me" banners and tirades against Washington spending. Pawlenty led the Concord

crowd in chanting “Yes, he did!” a negative take on Obama's “Yes, we can!” campaign slogan - as he listed what he called Obama's broken promises. “Thanks for being modernday Paul Revere patriots who are sounding the alarm and sending the message across this state and the entire United States of America that we're here to take back our country,” he said before heading here, where crowds in Revolutionary War costumes began to gather for a late-afternoon rally here. For his part, Obama said he welcomed the activists’ work to “force some questions to the surface about who we are as a people, and what can we afford and what kind of government do we want.” “Obviously I have very different views than many in the tea party and certainly they would say they have very different views from me in terms of the proper role of government in our society,” Obama said in an interview with The Associated Press, “but my general view is that the more engaged the American people are, the more focused they are, then the better off our democracy will be over the long term.” Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, perhaps the Republican most closely identified with the tea party, is slated to attend a weekend tea party rally at the continued on page 39

AP WIRE SERVICE OAKLAND, Calif. (AP), Apr 15 - A judge has rejected a San Francisco Bay area water district's analysis of a project to raise a dam in the Sierra. The judge said the analysis by the Oakland-based East Bay Municipal Utility District failed to identify the project's potential environmental dangers. The ruling was

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made public on Thursday. The district approved the $6 million study of a project to raise the dam at Pardee Reservoir in 2009. The analysis concluded that the district would have to build a major desalination plant or raise the dam to meet its drought protection goals. Officials with the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance,

March jobless rate dips to 12 percent in Calif BY ADAM WEINTRAUB ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP), Apr 15 - California's unemployment rate dipped slightly to 12 percent in March, the lowest figure since September 2009, the state reported Friday. The March figure marked the third straight monthly decline for the state's jobless rate and came despite a drop of more than 11,000 nonfarm payroll jobs during the month. Nearly 2.2 million Californians were unemployed in March, down by 79,000 from the same period a year ago, the Employment Development Department said. California has added 155,900 nonfarm payroll jobs since September 2010, an average of about 26,000 a month, department spokesman Kevin Callori said. In addition, the state has provided 14.5 percent of the job gains in the U.S. over the past year, although California has 11 percent of all the jobs in the nation, he said. The March jobless rate was down from February's revised figure of 12.1 percent. However, observers cautioned that the methodology used to calculate the

number changed over that period, so comparisons were difficult. The total number of payroll jobs in California declined by 11,600 from February to March, with only four of 11 industry sectors adding jobs. Still, Stephen Levy, chief economist for the Palo Alto-based Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy, said nearly 91,000 jobs have been added during the past three months. "Some of the unemployment rate decline is likely from people dropping out of the labor force, but much is from people getting jobs," he said. Analysts had expected strong job-growth numbers in February would be revised downward, but the gain held up, Levy said. The March decline, he said, was likely "an aberration in a very strong set of revisions and a very strong three-month trend in job numbers." A separate federal survey of households estimated that 15.9 million Californians held jobs in March, down 61,000 from a year earlier. That survey includes selfemployed workers and does not count people who are out of the labor force and not seeking work.

one of the plaintiffs, told the Contra Costa Times the district should have considered a less costly alternative. The district said because it had not actually proposed to build the dam, it did not have to fully identify environmental damage. --Information from: Contra Costa Times, http://www.contracostatimes.com

IRSWhistleblower Collects BY MARYCLAIRE DALE ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA (AP), Apr 08 - An accountant who tipped off the IRS that his employer was skimping on taxes has received $4.5 million in the first IRS whistleblower award. The accountant's tip netted the IRS $20 million in taxes and interest from the errant financial-services firm. The award represents a 22 percent cut of the taxes recovered. The program, designed to encourage tips in largescale cases, mandates awards of 15 to 30 percent of the amount recouped. “It ought to encourage a lot of other people to squeal,'' Sen. Charles Grassley told The Associated Press. The Iowa Republican helped get the IRS Whistleblower continued onpage 39

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

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SUBMITTED BY THE OHLONE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

his is the third in a series of articles individually highlighting Rotary Clubs of the Tri-Cities as the Ohlone College Foundation’s 2011 Citizen of the Year. This week’s focus is on Niles Rotary and includes a snapshot of the contributions that have earned them the title of 2011 Citizen of the Year. The Rotary Club of Newark has been around almost as long as the City of Newark. The City of Newark was established in 1955, and the Rotary Club of Newark started in May of 1961. We are excited that we have been able to grow together! The following will give you an idea of how we spend some of our time throughout the year. A project that we have participated in for a number of years is the Haystack Coin Toss at Newark Days. We partner with Newark Days and match funds to set up a haystack where kids of all ages dig through fresh clean hay to try and find $600 worth of coins. It is a fun event for everyone. Boy Scouts stand by at the end to clean up the hay and then keep any money that has been left behind. We continue to support the Newark Memorial High School Annual Wrestling contest. Coach Swift from Newark Memorial High School greets us warmly every year and we help present trophies to the winning wrestlers at the end of a long day. Coach Swift counts on every penny we donate and shares it with other groups in the PE department. The holiday season gives us many opportunities to celebrate

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as we traditionally volunteer to help with the League of Volunteers (LOV) Thanksgiving Day prep by carving turkeys and ham. We also help the Viola Blythe Center at Christmas sorting canned goods and wrapping gifts. Once or twice a year we participate in what we fondly call “The Senior Cleanup”… no… soap and shampoo are not involved! We select a senior citizen residing in Newark who needs help cleaning their yard. This is a labor intensive event for the strong of heart and body but we love it. Our Club Youth Service Director is very involved in working with the Newark High School Interact Group. These students are an important component in helping to make our major fundraiser the Crab and Pasta Feed a success. We offer them the opportunity to attend camp RYLA which is a youth leadership training camp. The Interactors also participate in international projects each year. They chose to donate to Polio last year, shelter boxes this year, and they also donate many hours to the Viola Blythe Center. Projects that we have participated in the past are Read Across America where we read aloud to kids in elementary school in Newark. We also participate in Junior Achievement. Participants spend half a day teaching in a local Newark elementary school, giving the teachers a welcome break. We help raise money for the local chapter of Blue Star Moms by holding a pasta feed. Blue Star Moms are mothers and families that have a son or daughter serving in the armed forces. Our event raised twice as much as we had hoped. Our Club’s biggest event of the year is our Annual Crab and

Pasta Feed. The first one was held in 1981. Months of planning go into making this a successful event. This year we added a "Fund a Need" cause to our live auction. We wanted to raise enough money at the event to purchase a defibrillator for Newark Memorial High School. The guests at the event were so generous we were able to buy two defibrillators. On the international level, we support The Coaniquem Burn Center Foundation in Chile. Since 1979 more than 80,000 children have been assisted in the rehabilitation centers. The burn center was damaged last year during the big earthquake and helping them continues to be one of our funding priorities. The Club has also adopted a child in the center. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self. And that is what Rotary is all about service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarian community service projects target many of today's critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment and illiteracy. But it is also about fun and fellowship. Our Club enjoys working on these projects together. The Citizen of the Year Champagne Luncheon is the last major social event before summer for community members in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. The event is held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the beautiful Ohlone College Newark Center on Cherry Street in Newark. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit coy.ohlone.edu or call 510-659-6020. This article was edited from information written by Janet Drews of the Newark Rotary Club.

Public meetings ponder redistricting SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LINGXIA MENG The Citizens Redistricting Commission is holding a series of public hearings to encourage community participation in the redistricting process. The public hearings will help the Commission to develop the redistricting plan and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in June. California law requires that once every 10 years, following the decennial census, the boundaries of the supervisorial districts be adjusted. This practice ensures equal representation for all. Since 1991, Santa Clara County has convened a Citizens Redistricting Commission to oversee the process and act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors. The Citizens Redistricting Commission consists of 11 members: two from each of the five districts and a Chairperson appointed by the President of the Board of Supervisors. A website is available on the www.sccgov.org

main page under Hot Items. If you have questions, contact: Melissa Erickson, Redistricting Program Manager, at (408) 299-5172 or melissa.erickson@ceo.sccgov.org Thursday, April 21 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mountain View City Hall 500 Castro Street, Mountain Vew Thursday, May 5 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. County Government Center Lower Level Conference Room 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose Thursday, May 19 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. County Government Center Board Chambers 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose (webcast available at www.sccgov.org)

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Tri-City Stargazer APRIL 20 – APRIL 26, 2011 BY VIVIAN CAROL For All Signs: Mercury turns direct this week, early the morning of April 23rd. Mercury's retrograde phenomenon occurs three times per year so we've all experienced many of them. This one has been more serious than most because of its particular position in the zodiac at this time. Normally it represents communication and paperwork snarls, shifts in schedules and confusing messages. However, this episode of the retrograde has represented emotional difficulties as well. For many, old and painful history has surfaced to be re-grieved; challenges to self-esteem have forced a reexamination of issues we thought had been laid to rest. Though not pleasant to experience, the result of reworking these things will generate a stronger definition of self and is ultimately healing. Aries: (Mar 20—Apr 19) Venus, goddess of love, enters the long lineup of planets in your sign this week. The first thing she brings is some kind of surprising event concerning the “others” in your life. She may offer an unexpected invitation. She commonly brings the arts and interest in things of beauty to the forefront. Taurus: (Apr 20—May 20) During this period of time you may have one or more surprises as secrets are revealed to you. This will make many things more clear about your past experiences. Take a fresh look at where you want to direct your attention. Use this month to let go of past hurts and take a deep breath of healing energy. Gemini: (May 21 – Jun 20) You are somewhat edgy and irritable this week. Parts of your mind are scattered into so many corners that it is hard to pull everything together. But you know clearly where boundaries need to be drawn and are not hesitant to do so. The best of verbal warriors is concise and says what is needed, but no more. Cancer: (Jun 21 – Jul 20) Although there is a lot going on around you, it seems that you are given a personal breather this week. Spend some time doing something you love. Nurture gar-

dens, animals, or people. If you are in the market for a piece of property, now is the time to begin your research. Leo: (Jul 21 – Aug 20) Your general attention is shifting for the next month into the arena of your career and overall life direction. Whatever you have created thus far will be noticed and perhaps applauded. As a talented leader, you may attract an invitation to manage an upcoming project. Funding comes your way. Virgo: (Aug 21 – Sep 20) You may be preparing for a discussion with a partner or someone with whom you share resources. It is time to dig deeply into yourself so you can be as fully honest as possible within important relationships. Speak from your heart and do not allow your ego, which wants only to look good, to take your words hostage. Libra: (Sep 21 – Oct 20) A new friendship or romance that begins now may really grab your attention. Unfortunately it is not likely to be stable or long-lasting. The relationship comes along to snap you out of a rut and open your eyes to new possibilities. This is a good time to investigate high tech equipment, but don’t buy until May. Scorpio: (Oct 21 – Nov 20) Irritability and a tendency to

short temper may be your companion this week. Beware the temptation to obsess over minor issues. Take especially good care of your body at this time. You are in a physically low cycle and subject to accidents or minor injuries with tools, or vehicles. Sagittarius: (Nov 21 – Dec 20) For the next two weeks you will be in a generous, gregarious frame of mind. Your energy level is great. You may be tempted to spend more money than you have this week or make other impulsive moves that you might regret later. You could be devoting a lot of energy to a new romance. Capricorn: (Dec 21 – Jan 20) This is likely a period in which you are worrying over issues related to family matters or property. By nature you do not like to waste time with anxiety. You are one to take action. But right now, the best solution is not available. You may be in a waiting position, one in which you really can’t make a choice. The proper path will emerge soon. Aquarius: (Jan 21 – Feb 20) You have a desire to break loose of routine now. You may be more forward and inventive than your norm in personal relationships. Unusual twists may develop concerning artistic interests. You will

be more than normally attracted to things of beauty. The “new car” bug may bite. Pisces: (Feb 21 – Mar 20) New media or a renewed form of communication will bring refreshment to your daily life. Aspects favor adding a roommate or visiting with siblings. Avoid making im-

pulsive purchases this week, lest you buy something you really don’t want. Take some time and look into all your options before you purchase.

Are you interested in a personal horoscope? Vivian Carol may be reached at (704) 366-3777 for private psychotherapy or astrology appointments (fee required).

www.horoscopesbyvivian.com

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A haunting experience at two of Hayward’s historic houses

All-Day restaurantstyle dining services, a fabulous cafe and room service on request serve residents who are on the go or those ready to relax at the end of the day. The richly appointed common areas, library, game room, and patio complete the total living experience.

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re you curious about things that go “bump” in the night or have you ever tried ghost-hunting on your own? The Hayward Area Histori-

by APRA on recent findings at the houses, information about evidence collection and review and participation in an investigation inside one of the houses. This is the third year the paranormal investigations have been offered at the historic houses. HAHS Collections Manager Heather Farquhar was the first to

pecially with a young and active crowd looking forward to the fun, all-night program. The members of APRA, who have partnered with HAHS since the first paranormal event, are both scientific and skeptical about their findings. However, their analysis of evidence they have so far collected points to

Easter Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, April 24th 11:00-1:00 $15/person Enjoy an Exclusive Easter with your loved ones and exciting egg-tivities for children of all ages. Enjoy Mimosa's, Music and more in our Courtyard . RSVP for a Free Easter Egg Basket for Children! Egg Hunt starts at 12:30 ! Meek Mansion at night. Many in the community believe that both Meek Mansion and McConaghy House in Hayward are haunted. (Image courtesy of Hayward Area Historical Society).

cal Society (HAHS) and American Paranormal Research Association (APRA) are providing the opportunity for brave investigators to hunt the paranormal at Meek Mansion and McConaghy House in Hayward. The event, Voices from the Past, takes place on two separate nights, May 13 at Meek Mansion and May 14 at McConaghy House, from 7 pm to 3:30 am. Participants can sign up for one or both nights. Tickets are $75 per night or $100 for both nights. Each evening includes a presentation

suggest hosting overnight paranormal events. Farquhar says, “We’re often asked the question, ‘Are the houses haunted?’”. Ghost-hunting at the houses has turned into a fun and popular program and the paranormally inquisitive have already started signing up for this year’s event. HAHS hosts the events as a fundraiser, with proceeds going towards care of both properties. The program also raises awareness of the community’s architectural treasures and draws the interest of new audiences. So far, outreach has been successful, es-

possible paranormal activity. It is that tantalizing possibility of finding further evidence or experiencing the paranormal firsthand that keeps visitors coming back. Meek Mansion is located at 17365 Boston Road, Hayward, and McConaghy House is located at 18701 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward. Space for Voices from the Past is limited and advance reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your spot, call (510) 581-0223 and ask for Heather Farquhar or send an email to heather@haywardareahistory.org.

Honoring people with purpose BY ALISSA GWYNN

ne in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer within her lifetime. For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer. As a disease that affects so many people across different ethnic backgrounds and family histories, breast cancer is an unpredictable and somewhat mysterious disease that has only recently yielded to progress of medical treatment options. A variety of support groups and foundations have been established to assist those affected by breast cancer, providing a continuum of care and raise awareness to lower the risk of developing or allowing the progression of undetected breast cancer. HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, is hosting the Second Annual “People With Purpose” luncheon honoring Susan Buseck, MSW, Vandana B. Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., Rina Olea, and Lisa Stambaugh with Hope, Empowerment, Renewal, and Support awards, respectively, on Thursday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in Milpitas. The luncheon will feature a two-course meal and presentation by keynote speaker Bo Caldwell, best-selling author of The Distant Land of My Father and City of Tranquil Light and breast cancer survivor. Caldwell was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer in 2004, and much like other cancer patients, underwent a series of chemotherapy and radiation treatments soon thereafter. Today she is cancer-free, and says of her experience, “having a serious illness…deepened my faith. When I was diagnosed, I’d never faced a challenge like this before. It forced me to rely in God in a way I never had before.” Caldwell’s second novel published in September 2010, City of Tranquil Light, was heavily influenced by her experience with cancer. She began the book in 2002, wrote about 80 pages, and had kept the project on the back burner for nearly four years until 2006, when she was inspired to finish the remainder of the novel. She says, “It wouldn’t have been the same novel [if I hadn’t been affected by cancer]; it was deeply influenced by my experience.” All guests at the luncheon will receive an autographed copy of Caldwell’s novel, The Distant Land of My Father, included in the ticket price of $65. All proceeds will benefit HERS Breast Foundation’s four programs: Bras for Body & Soul®, We Support, You Survive, Lymphedema Project, and Hair with Care. Karen Jackson, Community Development Director of HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, says, “[our fundraisers] enable us to serve any woman regardless of financial status.” For more information or to purchase tickets, email Karen@hersfund.org. People With Purpose Luncheon Thursday, April 28 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sheraton San Jose Hotel 1801 Barber Lane, Milpitas Karen@hersfundorg Tickets: $65

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The Fremont Symphony Orchestra presented its annual free Children's Concerts on March 22 and 24 in Fremont

Those compositions are orchestrated by Mark Volkert, a professional orchestrator, and played by the orchestra. Young Composer winners in Fremont are: Rahul Swaminathan - Ardenwood School - 4th grade

and Milpitas. More than 3500 children attended the concerts. Featured performers were Hilda Huang, 14, piano, in Fremont and Stephen Waarts, 14, violin, in Milpitas. Both Hilda and Stephen are Young Artist winners in the Symphony's Young Artist Competition. Another highlight of the concert was the winners of the Young Composer Competition, run by Fremont Unified School District every year. Each child writes a musical composition and seven winners were chosen this year.

Athena Lim - Chadbourne School - 5th grade Liberty Forster - Warm Springs School - 6th grade Tyler Zhu - Harvey Green School - 5th grade Mitch Wexler - Mission San Jose School - 6th grade Katie Chen - Parkmont School - 6th grade Malar Kumarappan - Weibel School - 5th grade For more information about the Children’s Concerts, call the Symphony office at (510) 371-4860 or email info@fremontsymphony.org.

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Movie Review

she can trust. Ghost face comes back with new techniques and much bloodshed from start to finish. The police force is helpless; no one can feel safe. They also bring unintended comedy to the movie, a result of an incredibly unrealistic plot. However, the acting is convincing enough to make the audience paranoid of every telephone ring and dark corner. There is no depth in the killings and people are dying for no reason other than to spread fear. Jill (Emma Roberts), Sidney’s cousin, is one of the main targets since it appears Ghost face is targeting all those close to Sidney.

BY JENNIFER GAU

ho would have thought that director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson would find the opportunity to create another “Scream” thriller? Plus, they were able to pull it off with some new faces in addition to the same old trio. It stays true to the original slasher fest with people falling victim left and right to a merciless masked murderer. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) returns to her hometown, Woodsboro, to finish her self-help book tour. It has been ten years since the awful tragedies plagued the town caused by “Ghost face.” However, with Sidney’s presence in town, random murders begin happening again. Sidney comes back wary of fighting against the twisted minds of the masked killers. Her old friends Gail Weathers (Courtney CoxArquette) and Deputy Dwight “Dewey” Riley (David Arquette) are the only people

The writer and director intend to make you squirm in your seat while watching numerous innocent people make bad decisions leading them to doom. It’s interesting that the same three actors have been starring in the “Scream” franchise since 1996. Not many movies can sustain that kind of actor retention. “Scream 4” is not a waste of money, but it is not a movie to go out of your way to watch. Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes Rated: R

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BY PASTOR MARY INMAN Grass greens on the Coastal Range, apple trees flaunt blossoms, and devoted followers turn their gaze to the last few days of Jesus the Christ. CrossWalk is a self-guided, interactive, and multimedia walk through Jesus’ final days. Place your feet in the garden, at the trial and at the cross. In the garden, discover your own betrayal of devotion. Shoulder the guilt of your own failings there, and at the "mirror room". Wash your hands off any responsibility for his death at the trial, and drive your own nail of dissidence and offense in the cross. At each station read insightful and poignant messages.

It provides different yet meaningful experiences for all ages. 8-year-old Ethan experienced CrossWalk for the first time last year. “Jesus did that for me?” he queried. Lori Heineman, an administrator at the congregation, says, “I grew up celebrating the Stations of the Cross. At CrossWalk, I was so moved to be alone at each "station" and be able participate in meaningful ways, with wonderful visuals, music and lighting. I look forward to it every year." “At the CrossWalk I came face to face with my apathy and indifference. I’m beginning to realize Christ’s incredible love for me,” said Larry Heard, who participated last year. Roz Coffey, mother of three, ages 15, 12 and 9 said, “CrossWalk has been relevant and meaningful to my husband and me and to each of our children. The prisoner badge and number I am given at station two, especially affects me. I take it, strip the back off and stick it to my

clothing, admitting my guilt and the resulting sentence of death. What a relief to eventually take off the badge and place it on the ‘door to freedom’, allowing Jesus to take my offenses.” Don Prewitt, founder of the Fine Arts group, CREO, and producer/director of CrossWalk, invites you to contemplate the sufferings of Jesus Christ as you walk and pray through the last hours of his life. Prewitt hopes you will leave this 30-minute experience with a new perspective on personal freedom and forgiveness. CrossWalk April 19-22 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Harbor Light Sanctuary 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 744-2233 For families and children: 7 and older Free

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

Wednesday, Apr 20

Saturday, Apr 23

Backpacking Basics

Investor Education R

Excellent Eggshells $

7 - 8:30 p.m.

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

11 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Choosing the right gear and clothing

Discussions and questions with a financial advisor

Eggshells as flowerpots

REI Fremont 43962 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-0305 Wednesday, Apr 20

Hayward Main Library 835 C St., Hayward (510) 881-7980

Saturday, Apr 23

Women’s Council of REALTORS Luncheon $

Saturday, Apr 23

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Fremont, Hayward, Union City and Newark police chiefs

Battleship Potemkin, Young Oldfield and Our Congressman

Newark-Fremont Hilton Hotel 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 886-2662

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

Thursday, Apr 21

Saturday, Apr 23

East County Transportation Forum

Tree Care Lecture

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Selecting, planting, pruning and general tree care

Open House and Project & Program Presentations

Movie Night $

10 a.m. - Noon

Dublin City Hall 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin www.alamedactc.org

South Bay Community Church 47385 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont (510) 490-9500

Wednesday, Apr 20

Saturday, Apr 23

Fremont Bicycle Master Plan Update

Starry Nights

7 p.m.

Explore the night skies with local astronomer Chris Kelly

Updates and its progress

City of Fremont Council Chambers 3300 Capital Ave., Fremont (510) 494-4535

8:30 p.m.

Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve Casa Loma Rd., Santa Cruz (408) 224-7476 Saturday, Apr 23

Wednesday, Apr 20

Weatherization Assistance Program

2 - 3 p.m. Qualify and apply for free energy-efficiency measures

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

What: Let’s Go Green Together!

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lamp exchange, farmer's market, gardening tips and more

Washington Hospital, Conrad E. Anderson Auditorium 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont www.whhs.com/green Saturday, Apr 23

Thursday, Apr 21

Egg Olympics

Spring Luncheon $

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Face painting, games, balloons, storytelling, crafts and Easter egg hunt

Coffee, tea, lunch and The Richard Herman Band

Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 North Third St., Hayward (510) 881-6766 Thursday, Apr 21

NASA Missions Update

7 p.m. NASA Missions to the Solar System

Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 Friday, Apr 22

Science for Youth Lecture

4 - 5 p.m. Topic: Plants

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Friday, Apr 22

CrossWalk

6 - 9 p.m. For families and children: age 7 and older

Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 744-2233 Saturday, Apr 23

Earth Day R

9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Learn how to reduce, reuse, recycle

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

UNITY OF FREMONT invites you to a Musical Worship Service by the Serendipity Choir “Spirit Moving Through You”

Sunday April 17, 2011 10:00 AM A positive path for spiritual living

36600 Niles Blvd, Fremont

www.unityoffremont.org 510-797-5234

Saturday, Apr 23

Art of Living

10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Benefits of breath and yoga exercises

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 449 1213 Saturday, Apr 23

Fremont Area Writer Club Meeting

2 - 4 p.m. Beth Wilson on "The Power of the Muse"

DeVry University Campus 6600 Dumbarton Cir., Fremont (510) 791-8639

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

Mission Springs Community Church 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont (510) 490-0446

Zine Workshop for Teens

2 - 4 p.m. Make your own Zine

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Saturday, Apr 23

Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance Performance

2 - 3 p.m. Indian dance and music

Union City Branch Library 34007 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 745-1464 Saturday, Apr 23

Loving Neighbors Walk-a-Thon

9 a.m. - Noon Donations to help disadvantaged neighbors

New Vision Church 1201 Montague Expressway, Milpitas (408) 719-0000 Saturday, Apr 23

CBC Spring Celebration $R

5:30 p.m. Dinner, program and entertainment

Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Pkwy., Fremont (510) 7941-3428 www.cbcsfbay.org Saturday, Apr 23

Earth Day Cleanup R

9 a.m. - Noon Help save the Bay

Ravenswood Point, East Palo Alto (510) 452-9261 x109

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Saturday, Apr 23

Sunday, Apr 24

“Love Japan” Silent Auction

Easter Egg Hunt

Social/Ballroom Dancing

5 - 8 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - Noon

4 - 8 p.m.

Come and support Tsunami victims in Japan

Crafts, obstacle course, jump houses, cookie decorating and flower planting

Continental sounds of the Karl Lebherz Band

New Vision Church 1201 Montague Expressway, Milpitas jisook007@gmail.com

Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (510) 651-2030 x233

Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave., Newark (510)793-6279

Saturday, Apr 23

Sunday, Apr 24

Saturday, Apr 23

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Egg Toss $

Coyote Hills Bird Exploration

7:30 a.m.

Noon - 1 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon

Bring one bag of candy per child

Learn to identify birds with a naturalist

Christ Community Church 10000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408) 240-7933

How far can you toss your egg without breaking it?

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 Saturday, Apr 23

Creating Native Habitats at Home $R

10 - 11 a.m. Learn to create a native plant garden

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Saturday, Apr 23

Bonnet Parade and Egg Hunt

9 a.m. Entertainment, egg hunt and activities

Kennedy Park 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 574-2160

The Hunt 2011

Tuesday and Apr 26 - 27

1 p.m.

Tutor Orientations R

Easter egg hunt

Call for time

Live Oak Park 4025 Rivermark Pkwy., Santa Clara (408) 615-2260 http://ourbeautifulday.org

Teach someone to read

Saturday, Apr 23

Hayward Main Library 835 C St., Hayward (510) 881-7910 Wednesday, Apr 27

Mission Gold Jazz Band

Mind and Meditation

7 - 9 p.m.

1 - 3 p.m.

Danceable Dixieland music

Calmness of mind, increase energy and focus

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

Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 449 1213

Saturday, Apr 23

Search for the Golden Egg $

Egg Hunt Extravaganza

2 p.m.

9:15 a.m.

Listen for clues in search of the golden egg

Kennedy Community Park 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City (510) 675-5488

Wednesday,

Saturday, Apr 23

Sunday, Apr 24

Tickets $10 per child in advance, $13 at the door

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

Wednesday, Apr 27

Community Meeting

6:30 - 8 p.m. BART Warm Springs Project

Warm Springs Community Center 47300 Fernald St., Fremont http://www.bart .gov/news/artic les/2011/news20 110405.aspx Thursday, Apr 28

Sunday, Apr 24

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A Taste of the Refuge

8 - 11 a.m.

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Discover which plants are edible

Evidence-based strategies that inspire action

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 792-4275

DeVry University Campus 6600 Dumbarton Cir., Fremont (510) 791-8639 Thursday, Apr 28

Marketing Strategies

9 a.m. - Noon Execution for small business owners

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1421 Continuing Events:

Exhibits

Thursdays through May 7

and

Saturdays,

Winter Members Show

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Photography, paintings, ceramics, greeting cards

Green Shutter Gallery 22654 Main St., Hayward (510) 538-2787 Sundays Saturdays, through May 31

Artwork on Display

Library Hours SoulfulArt by artist Brenda Price

Milpitas Library 160 North Main St., Milpitas (408) 262-1171 Tuesdays, through Jun 7

Union City Parent Project $R

6:15 - 9:15 p.m.

For parents of kids 10 years and older

Location to be announced (510) 675-5217 www.parentproject.com

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Join Citizens for Better Community (CBC) and become a modern day warrior at their 19th annual Spring Celebration. CBC is a non-profit community service organization, creating and conducting programs in education, health, civic participation, scholarship, internship, and youth leadership education. The annual Spring Celebration fundraiser helps them continue to provide the wonderful service projects that assist, strengthen, and enrich the community. This year’s theme is “Foshan – Legend of the Warriors, Modern Day Warriors Unleashed,” and honors CBC Citizen of the Year Irene Yung and CBC Volunteer of the Year Michiko Yee. The event kicks off with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner, program, and entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy salad and a delicious entree of their choice: pan seared pork loin with pineapple rice; Hoi sin glazed chicken with whole grain wild rice; or Japanese eggplant with miso sauce, sugar snap peas, tofu, ginger glaze, straw mushrooms with a side of pineapple fried rice, as well as passion fruit mousse torte and Sugar

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Bowl Bakery baked goods for dessert. O-Mei Kung Fu and Chinese Academy provide the evening’s entertainment, and guests can take home a nice prize by participating in the raffle. The Spring Celebration highlights the importance of community service while providing a fabulous social opportunity with great food and entertainment. Tickets are $88 per person or $800 for a table of 10. Black tie or dress suit is requested attire for men, and long dress or Cheong Sam for women. For more information or to register, contact Kathy Jang at (510) 790-0740 or visit online at www.cbcsfbay.org. Spring Celebration Saturday, April 23 5:30 p.m. Fremont Marriott 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont (510) 790-0740 www.cbcsfbay.org Tickets: $88

BART is coming to Warm Springs BART wants to hear from you Submitted by BART

SUBMITTED BY BART Crews building the Warm Springs Extension began work in Lake Elizabeth on April 14. For the safety of park users, the pedestrian pathway at the eastern lobe of the lake will be reconfigured. The reconfiguration is expected to remain in place for several months. Pedestrians will continue to be able to walk around the lake using the revised route. Park users should look for signs directing them to the alternate route. For additional information, the public is invited to visit the Community Relations Field Office located in Fremont Central Park, off Stevenson Boulevard, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm., the project information line at (510) 476-3900 or e-mail bartwarmspringsextension@bart.gov.

BART is extending further Southward in Alameda County, moving the end of the line 5.4 miles from Fremont to a new station in Warm Springs. Construction is already underway and is anticipated to be complete in late 2014. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) invites you to attend a community meeting to discuss the Warm Springs project and provide input on key station elements including access, parking, fares and amenities. Meetings are open to the public. Translation services and child care are available if requested three days (72 hours) before the meeting by calling Walter Gonzales at (510) 464-6428. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday, April 27 6:30 - 8:00 pm Warm Springs Community Center Multi-Purpose Room 47300 Fernald Street, Fremont Thursday, April 28 6:30 - 8:00 pm Milpitas Community Center 457 East Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas For more details, contact Walter Gonzales, BART Government and Community Relations at (510) 4646428 or wgonzal@bart.gov

SUBMITTED BY RENE DALTON A special joint meeting of the Fremont Bicycle Pedestrian Technical Advisory Committee and Fremont Recreation Commission has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Fremont City Council chambers at 3300 Capitol Ave., in Fremont. An update of the Fremont Bicycle Master Plan has been scheduled for this meeting. The City’s Consultant, Alta Planning and Design will discuss the Fremont Bicycle Master Plan update and its progress. The public is invited to attend and give input during a public comment period.

NASA Missions Update SUBMITTED BY LISA TABER The Milpitas Public Library will host a free multimedia presentation on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Eric Norris will showcase NASA Missions to the Solar System, including updates on the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity and the new Mars rover Curiosity being launched later in 2011. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The Library is located at 160 N. Main Street in Milpitas. For more information call (408) 262-1171 ext. 3617.

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Coach Runyon notches 800 career win BY BIFF JONES Ohlone College Renegades softball head coach Donna Runyon won her 800th game as a Junior College softball coach last Thursday, April 14, when her club went on the road and defeated Coast Conference North rival Chabot College Gladiators, 9-1. After spending six years at Cypress College in Orange County she came north in 1988 and has been at Ohlone ever since. Not only did the Renegades want win 800 for Runyon to come against their Alameda County rivals, but they also were looking for pay back to the 3-2 defeat Ohlone suffered at home against Chabot last month. Both teams started their ace pitchers, Jessica Varady for the Renegades and Cheyanne Bennett for the Gladiators. Top of the first saw Ohlone third baseman and lead off hitter, Brittany Hillman draw a walk. She then stole second and came home on a two-out single by Ste-

Chabot tennis had a strong outing against De Anza in Coast Conference tourney play. (By Mike Heightchew)

Ohlone got another run in the fourth inning and put the game away with a four-run fifth. Kaley Marden and Hatley led off with singles. Following an out, the Renegades reeled off four straight hits including a double by Sara Ragusa. When Ragusa tried to score

Ohlone got its coach her 800th win as a community college head coach with its 9-1 win over Chabot on Thursday. (By Don Jedlovec)

fanie Hatley. Chabot answered in the second on a leadoff single by third baseman Amanda O'Conner. She was sacrificed to second by Desiree Ramos, took third on a ground out and scored on a wild pitch. Hillman led off the third for the Renegades with a single and scored ahead of Varady's two-run blast. After an out, Hatley hit a homerun followed by another home run by Lauren Ermitano. However, Ermitano was not wearing the same jersey number that was turned into the umpires with the batting order prior to the start of the game, thus the dinger was negated.

from second on a single, she was called out. However, the base umpire ruled she had been obstructed by the shortstop when going from second to third and she was ruled to be safe on the play at the plate to give Ohlone a 9-1 lead. Varady struck out eight in the five innings of work, giving up just two hits to improve to 21-5. Earlier in the week, Chabot (14-15, 9-6 CCN) traveled to CCN foe Mission College of Santa Clara on Monday and won a pitchers duel, 3-0 in 10 innings. Bennett went the distance giving up two hits, striking out nine. All three runs in the tenth came on

singles by Jennifer Ybara, Bennett, Stephanie Vandenbusch and a sacrifice bunt by Jessann Stymars. Tuesday, Mission traveled to Ohlone in a rematch from earlier in the year in which the Renegades took nine innings to win 1-0. This time Ohlone banged out 11 hits for an 8-1 win. Varady again went the distance while giving up just one hit and striking out eight. Marden and Ashley Vignola went 2-3 with Marden getting three RBIs and Vignola a pair. Last Saturday Ohlone hosted West Valley College and Mendocino College. Against West Valley, Varady improved to 23-5 as the Lady Renegades (27-7-1, 13-3 CCN) plated three runs in the final frame, surpassing their opponent with a 5-4 win. Ermitano started and got a 7-3 win against Mendocino to improve to 4-0. Womens Tennis Chabot hosted the Coast Conference women's singles and doubles tournament last Thursday through Saturday, April 14 to 16. In the singles final Namrata Sher of Chabot defeated Stephanie Quan of De Anza: 6-2, 6-1. In doubles it was Sher and Andrea Poljakovic over Quan and Brittany Hatzell: 6-2, 6-3. Qualifying for Nor Cal in Fresno, May 5 to 7 from Chabot were Sher, Poljakovic and Lauren Kane in singles and Sher-Poljakovic, Kane-Michaela Holgate in doubles. Also, Nathan Schorken of Chabot qualified for Nor Cal men's singles in Fresno at the CC men's tournament held last week at Foothill.

Chopra wins fog-disrupted Nationwide Tour event BY KEVIN YIN

Daniel Chopra was declared the winner of the Fresh Express Classic at TPC Stonebrae in Hayward on Sunday, April 17, after a pervasive shroud of fog prompted tournament officials to cancel the event’s fourth and final round which was scheduled to end that evening. Chopra had entered Sunday’s final round as the tournament leader thanks largely to a spectacular performance in the competition’s third round on Saturday. Chopra shot a 9-under par 61—a new course record at TPC Stonebrae—on Saturday to vault from the middle of the field all the way into first place with a total score of 198, one stroke ahead of Russell Knox and Luke List who were tied for second at 199. Play was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, but the start

was delayed by over four hours by fog. When the fog suddenly cleared in the early afternoon, the go-ahead was given to proceed with the final round. However, when the fog returned with a vengeance at 5:30 p.m., officials finally called the tournament. Because Sunday’s round was cancelled before it could be completed, by Nationwide Tour rules, the total scores after the end of play Saturday were used to determine the champion. That meant Chopra would be the winner, thanks to his one stroke lead going into Sunday. “I was just getting into my rhythm again and starting to play well in the round and get myself back tied for the lead and then the buzzer sounds and I have this (trophy),” Chopra said. The inclement weather denied spectators an opportunity to see

what was shaping up to be a dramatic finish. Through seven holes on Sunday, Knox had pulled even with Chopra in first place, with both 12-under par. Instead of an opportunity for the win, however, he must be contented to share second place with List. “[I’m] a little disappointed. I was tied for the lead with Daniel,” Knox said. “I’m not really sure how things would have turned out in the end, but I would have had a decent fighting chance and I would have loved to have played, obviously.” It was Chopra’s third win in his career on the Nationwide Tour; the 37-year-old also has two wins on the PGA Tour. He collected $108,000 for the top prize. Knox took home $52,800 for his share of second place, which was the largest prize of the 25-year-old’s career.

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Newark and Logan’s first meeting goes as advertised BY NICK ZAMBRANO PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW In a game that was sprinkled with a few homeruns and a pitching duel that matched punch for punch, no one saw the first meeting between Newark Memorial and James Logan ending the way it did. In the highly-touted match up between Newark’s Marissa Chapa and Logan’s Raeann Garza, it was perceived that this April 13 contest would be a low-scoring one. Through three innings, Garza held the Lady Cougars lineup to two hits, a walk and six strikeouts. As for Chapa, her first three innings were similar, with four strikeouts and three hits. In the bottom of the fourth inning, things started to get interesting. After striking out Logan cleanup hitter Jazmine Reed, Chapa was squared off against the dangerous Caley Bonansea. Bonansea has been a thorn in

free pass and loaded the bases. Chapa got the second out on a Melina Rodriguez pop out. But it was second baseman Ali Reed that saved the lead with a diving grab off of Tatyana Salazar’s bat that ended the inning. Logan finally tied the game up in the bottom of the seventh when Kimberly Goulart scored on a single from Clarissa Blaquera. However, the Lady Colts could not spring another run home and left the bases loaded after Chapa retired Martinez, Reed and Bonansea in order. It would all come down to bottom of the ninth when Logan opted to play some small ball. After Garza reached base via a single, Marissa Perez laid down a sacrifice bunt that got Garza to second. After Martinez got on via a fielder’s choice, it all came down to Jazmine Reed, who opted to drop a beautifully placed squeeze bunt with Garza already heading for home on the play. It worked to perfection and

After a tough loss to Logan, Newark Memorial rebounded in its 8-0 win over Irvington two days later.

every pitcher’s side, and was coming into the game batting .381, with one homer and 13 RBIs. There was little give and take between the two combatants as they were forced into a full count showdown. Chapa mustered the next pitch in there but Bonansea took it and parked behind the center field wall to give Logan a midgame lead of 1-0. Following the Bonansea homer, she retired the next six hitters; the Lady Cougars fed off Chapa’s performance and responded in the sixth. After an error by Logan first baseman Kelia Barkow allowed Chapa to reach first, Erica Contreras stepped into the batter’s box. Not wasting any time, Contreras took Garza’s delivery for a tworun home run to right center. In the home half of the sixth, Logan tagged Chapa with backto-back, one-out singles from Alexis Martinez and Reed. Newark opted to give Bonansea a

off of all things, Logan won 3-2 on a squeeze from their cleanup hitter. “It was her (Reed’s) call. It’s awesome, she’s a very unselfish player” said Logan coach Teri Johnson. The Lady Colts are now in sole possession of first place in the Mission Valley Athletic League at 5-0. After facing the Lady Cougars, Logan will travel to Reno for the Reno Easter Tournament; results of the tournament were unknown at press time. WASHINGTON 7, MISSION SAN JOSE 0 After losing their last three games, the Lady Huskies decided they had enough and took it out on the girls from Mission San Jose High. In their last three games, Washington could only manage a combined three runs while surrendering 14 runs. Emily Gibson rebounded from her rocky outing against Newark Memorial last week to go

Mariners hanging on in HAAL BY GARY VAN DEN HEUVEL While it still may be too early to classify last week’s games as do-or-die situations for Moreau

seven strong innings and record 12 punch outs. At the plate she went 2-4 with a run scored. On top of that, her battery mate Lindsay Carroll had the biggest offensive splash. The sophomore’s two-run home run was part of the Lady Huskies’ (8-7, 23 MVAL) three-run sixth inning. She’d finish the game 1-4 with three runs batted in. While they were shut out, the Lady Warriors (0-4 MVAL) did have a few bright spots. Despite getting tagged for seven runs, Muntaha Samad hurled seven innings and racked up eight strike outs. Senior Megan McLaughlin had a triple and sophomore Cassie Broadwin grabbed a double. JAMES LOGAN 10, AMERICAN 0 Before becoming a part of the epic battle with Newark Memorial, Raeann Garza was in shut down mode back on April 12 against American. In a mercyshortened game, Garza went six innings, struck out six and gave up only two hits. Proving that she is a double threat, Garza went 2-4 with a double. The Logan offense came out firing on all cylinders and collected four runs in the first inning. In the second inning they would tagged another two runs to the scoreboard. It wasn’t until the sixth inning that the Lady Colts broke things open with another four-run outburst. It was Alexis Martinez whose star shined the brightest during Logan’s hit barrage. The Lady Colts’ three-hole hitter went 3-4 with four RBIs, three runs scored and capped it all off with her first home run of the season. Catcher Caley Bonansea continued her stellar sophomore campaign with her 3-4 performance. She finished a homerun short of the cycle but managed four RBIs. IRVINGTON 0, NEWARK MEMORIAL 8 The Lady Vikings couldn’t find an answer at the plate in their Tuesday, April 12, match-up with Newark. Irvington hitters were to two hits and struck out 18 times against Newark pitcher Marissa Chapa. Once again, Chapa went the complete seven innings for the win. Dueling against Chapa was Kendra Campbell for Irvington. Campbell’s outing was the polar opposite as she did go seven innings but surrendered 11 hits and seven runs. Offensively, Campbell connected for one of the Lady Vikings’ hits; the other belonged to Kylie Mahana. Newark leadoff hitter Regan Rodriguez supplied some of the offense in the shutout going 1-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored; Erica Contreras had two RBIs; and Maria Jimenez went 2-4.

Catholic High School’s baseball team, nonetheless, last week was a pivotal one for the Mariners. Any missteps could have put Moreau into a deep hole in the Hayward Area Athletic League, where Bishop O’Dowd is threatening to lap the field. The Mariners were up to the task, riding their potent offense to two league wins. Moreau unloaded first on Mt. Eden High School, spanking the Monarchs 9-1 (April 13). Moreau opened the game continued on page 26

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Mariners hanging on in HAAL with a four-run first inning and didn’t look back. Ronald Zelaya homered and drove in four for the victors, but the Mariners spread the wealth, with two-hit games from Michael Temple (who also scored three runs), Brian Hickel and Daniel Aguirre. Richard L’Heureux drove in two runs. Another four-run first inning, this time against Tennyson (April 14), kept the Mariner momentum rolling, but this time Moreau needed all the offense they could muster to hold off the Lancers 10-8. Brett Adami had two hits and scored twice, and teammates Zelaya (4-4, 3 RBIs, 2 R) and L’Heureux (2 H, 3 R) stayed red hot. David Souto contributed two hits and drove in three for the Mariners, who got a scare when Tennyson scored four times in the seventh inning. Moreau’s two wins lifted them into a third-place tie with Mt. Eden, both schools sporting 3-2 HAAL records. Perched in first is O’Dowd at 7-0, trailed by Arroyo (4-1). Further down the standings is Hayward High School (1-3), who ran into the

O’Dowd buzz-saw in an 8-1 loss. Tennyson High School (0-3) has yet to win a league contest. Moreau softball is in a similar scenario as their baseball counterparts, in third place with a 3-2 league record. Last week, the Mariners split their two games, first getting shut out 7-0 by first place Castro Valley (6-0 HAAL). The Moreau bats were dormant against the Trojans save for Jessica Marin and Alyssa Castillo, who each singled twice. Aside from that, Moreau couldn’t manage any extra base hits. The Mariners bounced back with an 11-1 road win at Tennyson High. Castillo was lightsout on the mound, notching 10 strikeouts. Marin had three hits and scored three runs, and Shelby Long tripled, scored a run, and drove in four. Castro Valley’s reign of terror continued in a mercy rule-shortened 21-1 skunking of Tennyson, whose second loss of the week dropped them into fifth place with a 2-3 record. Hayward High School’s woes continued with an 11-1 loss to Bishop O’Dowd.

BY GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. Fremont Christian and California School for the Deaf baseball and softball teams dueled on the CSD campus Tuesday, April 12. It was quite a day for the Warriors softball club, winning a road Bay Counties League match. It was a close game until the sixth. CSD actually held a 3-1 lead going into the fourth. But a single Lady Warriors run in the fourth cut the lead to 3-2; another two runs in the fifth gave them a 4-3 lead; but it was the sixth- and seventh-inning outbursts that gave Fremont Christian the convincing win. In the sixth, the Lady Warriors blew the game open, plating six runs. For good measure, they didn’t take the foot off the gas, scoring another five runs in the seventh. While Fremont Christian was blowing the game out to a 15-3 final, the pitching buckled down, not allowing a run in the final four frames. (Baseball’s score was unavailable at press.) Two days later, the CSD softball team was back on their home field, hosting Athenian High School. CSD got its offense back in order, putting up a 10-spot. However, with a 10-7 lead going into the final inning, the pitching let them down. Athenian erupted for eight runs in the seventh, taking control of the game for a 15-10 win. Meanwhile, Fremont Christian was on the opposite end of a blowout, losing to Arroyo, 22-0. However, Fremont Christian softball finished its week with a 15-0 triumph at home over ICA of San Francisco. CSD athletics -- baseball, softball and track and field -- went to Indiana School for the Deaf over the weekend. Baseball and softball both took part in their respective sports’ Hoy Tournament -- a contest between all the United States’ schools for the deaf. Track participated in the Berg Seeger Classic. No scores, however, were available at press. In Central Coast Section action, Milpitas High School’s baseball club took on Pioneer on Saturday, April 16, and lost 13-4 on the road. For a full rundown of all prep school athletics’ scores, log onto the Tri-City Voice Sports website, http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

Fremont girls win national chess tourney SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE MOTOYOSHI Girl power was in full force at the 8th Annual Girls National Chess Championship in Chicago (April 8-10) where a team of Fre-

This week in Mission Valley Athletic League baseball swung off with a series of blowouts on Wednesday, April 13. Washington High School Huskies (6-5) upset the Mission San Jose High School Warriors (9-5) with a final score of 6-2 primarily due to a dominant third inning where the Huskies got off to an early 4-0 lead.

eighth place overall, while Serafina tied for 18th place. In the U-8 division, Shivangi Gupta, Amirah Rafi Mohamed and Anvi Surapaneni (all Weibel Elementary second graders) maintained a combined score that kept them ahead of their competition

of the top girls in the country. Additionally, Anvi was a member of the team (NorCal House of Chess) that won first place in the Susan Polgar National Open in Phoenix, Ariz. Much of the success of these young chess champs can be at-

Weibel Elementary represented well in national chess tournament. From left to right: Alisha, Desiree, Serafina, Anvi, Amirah and Shivangi; behind: coaches Ted Castro and Dr. Alan Kirshner.

mont elementary students took first place in the U-8 and U-10 divisions. This prestigious competition attracted teams from over 120 schools from 30 states and Canada. In the U-10 division, Weibel Elementary students Desiree Ho, Alisha Chawla and Serafina Show competed strongly against higher-ranked teams, even besting Hunter College Campus School from New York, the team favored to win. To determine the first-place team in this tournament, the top three scores for each team were added together; whichever team’s total score was highest garnered the number one slot. Desiree and Alisha both won four of their six games, giving their team enough points to come out on top. As individuals, the girls performed admirably, as well. Desiree and Alisha tied for

throughout the tournament, beating teams with more players and higher rankings. Their individual achievements were also notable. Shivangi and Amirah tied for fifth place; Anvi tied for 10th place. Another Fremont student (not a Weibel team member), Chenyi Zhao, earned a second-place finish overall. It is no surprise that this group of talented young girls performed so well. They have been competing successfully in tournaments around the world. These are the same girls who snagged the National Elementary Championship title in Atlanta, Ga., last year. Alisha also represented the United States in the World Youth Championships twice (in Vietnam and Turkey). Serafina won second place in the most recent state championship in Santa Clara and is also a girls state champion (K-3). Desiree is one

tributed to frequent practice and quality coaching, both of which they receive from the Weibel chess program and the NorCal House of Chess, both Fremontbased organizations. Weibel’s chess program, which is run by Dr. Alan Kirshner, has produced female players who have qualified to compete in the past three World Youth Championships. Coach Ted Castro, who heads the NorCal House of Chess and also teaches at Weibel, has consistently trained championship-level players who compete in the national and international circuit. For more information about NorCal House of Chess or Ted Castro, please check www.norcalhouseofchess.com or email Castro at castro.ted@gmail.com. Regarding Weibel chess, visit www.weibelchess.org/calnorthyouthchess.org or email Kirshner at alan.kirshner@comcast.net.

Spring sports rundown BY SIDA LU Spring prep sports teams continued their play this past week against a variety of competition in both league, nonleague and tournament matches. Tennis Moreau Catholic High School crushed their Hayward Area Athletic League rivals Mt. Eden, 5-2, by sweeping all three doubles matches. Moreau's freshman No. 2 singles player Matthew Leli preserved the victory with a hard-fought victory over Mt. Eden sophomore Alex Lee 7-6 and 6-2. This pushes Moreau to 7-6 in HAAL competition and 8-8 overall. Volleyball On April 12, Moreau traveled to John F. Kennedy for a league match, hoping to earn their first league victory. The Mariners fought hard but fell short as they were swept 3-0 by the Kennedy Titans: 25-23, 2725, 27-25. Kennedy's Campbell led the way with 20 digs, infuriating the Mariners offense as he refused to give up points. Fellow Titan Estabillo anchored the team on offense, recording 15 kills and two aces. On Moreau's side, setter Radich had 19 assists and eight digs to lead the team.

Warriors slipping, Colts continue to dominate BY MIHIR BHAGAT PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW

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Irvington was able to slug out six runs in a 6-2 win over Newark Memorial last week.

Unfortunately for the Warriors, they continued the losing trend throughout the rest of the week. On Friday, April 15, they suffered a brutal 13-3 loss to Irvington. They experimented with multiple pitchers but it was to no avail as the Vikings simply dominated. MSJ’s struggles carried on to Saturday when they traveled to College Park to take on the Falcons yet fell 5-3 after digging

themselves into a 4-0 deficit in the first inning. "All we can do is move on, work harder at practice, refocus, and come out with a ton of intensity against Logan on Wednesday," said MSJ captain Matt Imhoff. Meanwhile, the Irvington High Vikings (5-5-1) took on the Newark Memorial High Cougars (7-6) and imposed their strength with a 6-2 victory with five of

their runs coming in the second and third innings. The key difference in the game was the batting as the Vikings put up a .316 in comparison to the Cougars .167. Irvington couldn’t follow up on the win as they were shutout 9-0 by the Alameda Hornets on Saturday, April 16. When the John F. Kennedy Titans (6-8) visited the Encinal Jets they were demolished 11-1 primarily because of star pitcher Ray Cole who had seven strikeouts and allowed a mere three hits in five innings. Later, on April 15, the American Eagles (5-7) kept the Titans winless within league play as they posted a 3-2 win in credit to senior Jason Davis who had 2 RBIs. Finally, the James Logan High Colts (12-1) swept through this week with ease as they registered commanding wins over both American and Newark Memorial. In their victory over the Eagles, Michael Johnson was the star as he hit a double and a home run to give him a total of two runs and four RBIs. Led by senior Pascual Flores and pitching aces Brandon Yau and emerging sophomore Alex Martinez, the Colts are quickly running away with the MVAL title with little signs of slowing down.

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Democracy in action WILLIAM MARSHAK

he latest round of decisions regarding a proposed Fremont Skate Park resulted in a final (?) and unanimous vote by the Fremont City Council to move ahead with construction of the $2M project. Need for the park and use of Park Development Impact Fees for the facility never seemed to be seriously at issue. The proposed location, adjacent to Aqua Adventure Waterpark in Central Park, was, however, contested by neighbors with homes located across Paseo Padre Parkway from the site. Arguments in favor of alternative locations in Central Park included concerns of noise, lighting, vandalism and safety; all were rejected by a council that steadfastly adhered to Staff recommendations. During the disputed action, proponents and opponents offered a stark contrast of style and demeanor but exemplified the strength of our democratic system. Staff presentations were made with little emotion yet an obvious bias for conclusions reached through their studies. Judging from previous councilmember comments, the decision never seemed in doubt but council politely listened to public arguments.

As public comment progressed, presentation and style were dramatically different between a primarily young group of skateboard enthusiasts and neighborhood opponents. Opposition to the location of the skate park was well organized and members of this faction decided on a tactic of disputing documents required for construction. Most arguments focused on perceived errors in the Mitigated Negative Declaration designed to investigate environmental impacts. Technical criticism, successful in the recent past, continued as a method to force delays and persuade the council to change its mind. In contrast, representatives of the skateboard community were less polished and organized, often simply stating their desire for a skateboard park… soon. Some were specific about the chosen location, but the general tenor of comments centered on their patient attendance at meetings and a desire for timely action. The impression left by these statements was that technicalities and locations were of less importance than a place to skate; documents, soil analysis, noise and lighting studies were for others to consider and debate. However, their respectful participation in local government was heartening to see and hopefully represented a practical demonstration of a society that listens to all.

though within his purview, scolding was probably a reflection of his frustration with the lengthy process more than what was actually said. Even though it is difficult to listen to charges and allegations without censure, our system allows expression from all citizens, no matter what our personal convictions. The mayor made good points about the use of loose logic in public comments, but would be well served to also examine and curb some of the gratuitous and vacuous comments made by councilmembers at council meetings as well. Did the council make the right decision? The mayor seems confident that it has and asked those in opposition to stop by in a year and give him a report. I hope they will.

Anger and impatience flared only once as during his closing comments, Mayor Wasserman chided neighborhood opponents for implying that Staff had deliberately misrepresented facts and misled council. Al-

EDUCATION Miriam G. Mazliach GOVERNMENT Simon Wong PROTECTIVE SERVICES Meenu Gupta SPORTS Giovanni Albanese Jr. SPORTS REPORTERS Biff Jones Jeff Weisinger Gary van den Heuvel David Nicolas Sanjna Shukla Kevin Yin TRAVEL & DINING Denny Stein PHOTOGRAPHERS Mike Heightchew Don Jedlovec DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Gerry Johnston ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Colleen Ganaye ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Pahoua Sayaovang Patricia Cragin BOOKKEEPING Vandana Dua CARTOONS Angelo Lopez STARR TEAM J. D. Wolfe REPORTERS

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The same day, the Logan Colts attempted to defend their home floor and 3-1 record against the 2-2 American Eagles. The Colts came out hot, racing out to a 25-20 victory behind setter Neal Barrina's distribution of the ball. American's duo of setter Timothy Kim and hitter Allen Tam would be too much for Logan's defense, however, as Kim recorded 47 assists, four kills and six digs and Tam had 18 kills and two blocks to help the Eagles win the next three games, 25-20 25-23 25-23, and drop the Colts to 3-2 on the season. Badminton The Logan Badminton team would avenge their volleyball team's loss to American by destroying the Eagles 16-1. The Colts swept boys and girls singles and doubles matches, before giving up a mixed doubles match to the American duo of Hsu and Kwan. Two days later, Logan hosted Dougherty Valley in a nonleague bout and was victori-

ous, 12-5, behind their exceptional doubles play. The Colts swept all the doubles matches and controlled three singles matches to preserve their victory. Golf Moreau's golf team also came out to play at the Lake Chabot gold course on Thursday, April 14, hoping to improve their 5-1 record against the 5-2 Castro Valley team. Brian Periquet of Castro Valley had the best game of the day, shooting a 38 or 2-over par but his teammates were unable to match his sweet stroke and Castro Valley fell 210-203. The Mariners improved to 6-1 in league play and 7-3 overall while the Castro Valley Trojans dropped to 5-3 in HAAL games and 5-5 overall. For a complete rundown of prep spring sports scores, log onto the Tri-City Voice Sports website, http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449665 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Frame It Photography, 17032 Via Corona, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, County of Alameda, 37 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580, Alameda Scott Moura, 17032 Via Corna, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Jaci Moura, 17032 Via Corna, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 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/ Scott Moura, General Partner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 25, 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). 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2078620# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449795 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elite Real Estate Properties, 39680 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, County of Alameda Wentworth Enterprises, Inc., 39680 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539; California Corporation This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1997. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ George L. Duarte, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 29, 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). 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2074590# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 449445 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Evolution Embroidery, 30009 Ahern Ave., Union City, CA 94587, County of Alameda Joel Gonzalez, 31953 Potsdam St., Hayward, CA 94544 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-1-2005. 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/ Joel Gonzalez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on March 21, 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). 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2074249#

GOVERNMENT CITY OF UNION CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY CONTRACT NO. 10-23 FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPL-5354(029) NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled: DYER STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECTwill be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City, City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2010 AT 2 P.M., at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Chambers of said building. The Contractor shall possess a Class A or C-12 license at the time this contract is awarded. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. This contract is subject to the State contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 12990. Plans, specifications and proposals 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. In addition, you may call (510) 675-5308 for a copy of the Plan Holder’s List. Plans and specifications fees are as follows: NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 65.00 PER SET WHEN PICKED UP AT THE PUBLIC WORKS’ COUNTER OR $ 70.00 IF REQUESTED TO BE MAILED General Work Description: The work to be done, in general, consists of making full depth asphalt concrete spot repairs, planing (milling) existing asphalt concrete pavement, placing asphalt concrete overlay, and other such items indicated and required by the plans, Standard Specifications, and these technical specifications. Call Public Works at (510) 675-5308 to request bid packages to be mailed. All questions should be faxed to Michael Renk, City of Union City, at (510) 489-9468. The successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond. Minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor are set forth in the special provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and prevailing wage rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the contractor and his subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rates. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the wage rates appear in the Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates, (current semiannual which have been predetermined and are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in said publication. CITY OF UNION CITY DATED: 4/14/11 4/19, 4/22/11 CNS-2084321# NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FREMONT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF FREMONT WILL HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS. SAID PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011, AT THE CITY OF FREMONT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER, RANCHO HIGUERA CONFERENCE ROOM, 39550 LIBERTY STREET, FREMONT, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME ANY AND ALL

Item 1. TRIPLE “E” KIDZ – 43373 ELLSWORTH STREET – (PLN2011-00178) – to consider a Zoning Administrator Permit for a tutoring and learning center primarily for children ages 5 to 12 years old in the Mission San Jose Planning Area. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per guideline 15301, Existing Facilities. Project Planner – Terry Wong, (510) 494-4456, twong@fremont.gov For further information on any of the above items, call (510) 494-4440 and request to speak with the project planner in charge of the particular project. * NOTICE * If you challenge the decision of the Zoning Administrator in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing. LEONARD POWELL ZONING ADMINISTRATOR/HEARING OFFICER 4/19/11 CNS-2084137# SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE As Introduced April 12, 2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 225 DRISCOLL ROAD FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT (R-1-10) TO PLANNED DISTRICT P-2010-280 On October 12, 2010, 2010, the Fremont City Council introduced the above Ordinance rezoning property located at 225 Driscoll Road from Single Family Residence District (R-1-10) to Planned District P-2010-280. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is posted in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capital Street, Fremont, and is available for review upon request. The second reading for adoption is currently scheduled for April 26, 2011, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 4/19/11 CNS-2083477# CITY OF FREMONT PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Fremont City Council will hold public hearings to consider the following proposals. Said public hearings will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2011, Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg. A, Fremont, CA, at which time all interested parties may attend and be heard: FY 2011/12 CDBG FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND FY 2011/12 ACTION PLAN Public Hearing (Published Notice) on the Use of Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds for FY 2011/12, and Adoption of Resolution Approving the FY 2011/12 CDBG Program Final Statement of Community Development Objectives, and FY 2011/12 Action Plan; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG Grantees NOSE-IN ANGLE PARKING – CAPITOL AVENUE Public Hearing (Published Notice) to Introduce an Ordinance to Allow Nose-In Angle Parking Along a Portion of Capitol Avenue If you challenge any decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 4/19/11 CNS-2083474# CITY OF UNION CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY PROJECT NO. 10-13 NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled: Union City Transit Oriented Development (TOD) – EAST PLAZA Improvements, City Project No. 10-13will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City, City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until 2:00 PM , MAY 12, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Chambers of said building. The Contractors shall possess Class A – General Engineering – license at the time this contract is awarded. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. This contract is subject to the State contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 12990. Plans, specifications and proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can only be obtained at the offices of ROMA Design Group, 1527 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, or by calling (415) 616-9900. Plans and Specifications may also be viewed at the various builder’s exchanges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and at the Public Works Counter at the City of Union City. This is a federally funded project. Plans and specifications fees are as follows: NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 300.00 PER SET WHEN PICKED UP AT ROMA’S OFFICES OR IF REQUESTED TO BE MAILED VIA BIDDER’S FedEx ACCOUNT NUMBER AND $350.00 IF REQUESTED TO BE MAILED VIA OVERNIGHT COURIER OR SUFFICIENT CHARGE TO COVER DELIVERY CARRIER’S COST. General Work Description: The work to be done, in general, consist of, but is not limited to, necessary demolition, grading and disposal of existing dirt, construction of new roadway including asphalt paving, concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm drains, water lines, manholes, storm water inlets, fire hydrants, street lights, street signs and striping, pavement markers, architectural concrete, planter walls, steps and paving, site furnishings, graniteclad water fountain feature, conveyance, placement, and installation of City-furnished site sculptures, irrigation system, trees, landscaping, and all necessary and other such items indicated and required by the plans, Standard Specifications, and these technical specifications. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $7 Million and allows 185 working days to complete the project. All questions should be faxed to Farooq Azim, City of Union City, at (510) 489-9468. The successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond for the project. Minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor are set forth in the special provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and prevailing wage rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the contractor and his subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rates. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the wage rates appear in the Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates, (current semiannual which have been predetermined and are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in said publication. CITY OF UNION CITY DATED: April 13, 2011 4/19, 4/22/11 CNS-2082569# CITY OF UNION CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY PROJECT NO. 10-25

CARRIER’S COST. General Work Description: The work to be done, in general, consist of, but is not limited to, necessary demolition, grading, drainage, hardscape improvements such as architectural sidewalk, site furnishings, play area improvements, landscaping, irrigation system and lighting, etc., and all necessary and other such items indicated and required by the plans, Standard Specifications, and these technical specifications. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $1.8 Million and allows 185 working days to complete the project. All questions should be faxed to Farooq Azim, City of Union City, at (510) 489-9468. The successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, and a Maintenance Bond for the project. Minimum wage rates for this project as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor are set forth in the special provisions. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and prevailing wage rates determined by the Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the contractor and his subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rates. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the wage rates appear in the Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates, (current semi-annual which have been predetermined and are on file with the Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in said publication. CITY OF UNION CITY DATED: April 13, 2011 4/19, 4/22/11 CNS-2082547# Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900857, East Bay Economic Development Alliance Website and Graphic Design Services, Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 228, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900857, East Bay Economic Development Alliance Website and Graphic Design Services, Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, Canyon Room, Castro Valley, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on June 2, 2011 County Contact: Kai Moore (510) 208-4882 or via email: kai.moore@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Nonmandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 4/19/11 CNS-2082531#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MILDRED H. BIELAWSKI CASE NO. FP08423120 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Mildred H. Bielawski A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Louis J. Willett in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Louis J. Willett be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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 4-28-11 at 9:30 AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way; Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Elise M. Balgley, 3900 Newpark Mall Road, Third Floor, Newark, CA 94560, Telephone: (510) 791-1888 4/8, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2066327#

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that personal property in the following units will be sold at public auction: on the 26th DAY OF April 2011at or after 11:3 0 ampursuant to the California Self-Storage Facility Act. The sale will be conducted at: Thornton UHaul, 4833 Thornton Ave. Fremont, CA 94536. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: clothing, furniture, and / or other household items stored by the following people: Name Unit # Paid Through Date Michael Martinez B159 2/2/2011 Hyun Kim B172 2/5/2011 Janice Hood B182 1/26/2011 Adam Rollins B294 1/31/2011 Fred Stanfield C114 1/29/2011 Faris Ossandon C241 2/2/2011 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2079257#

TRUSTEE SALES

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled: Promenade & Playground Project, City Project No. 10-25will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Union City, City Government Building, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, California, until 2:00 PM , MAY 12, 2011, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Council Chambers of said building. The Contractors shall possess Class A – General Engineering – license at the time this contract is awarded. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. This contract is subject to the State contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 12990. Plans, specifications and proposal forms to be used for bidding on this project can only be obtained at the offices of ROMA Design Group, 1527 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, or by calling (415) 616-9900. Plans and Specifications may also be viewed at the various builder’s exchanges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and at the Public Works Counter at the City of Union City. Plans and specifications fees are as follows: NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $ 150.00 PER SET WHEN PICKED UP AT ROMA’S OFFICES OR IF REQUESTED TO BE MAILED VIA BIDDER’S FedEx ACCOUNT NUMBER AND $200.00 IF REQUESTED TO BE MAILED VIA OVERNIGHT COURIER OR SUFFICIENT CHARGE TO COVER DELIVERY

TS # CA-10-343923-BM Order # 30217286 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/13/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Arnold Tiongson and Vinalyn Tiongson,

husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 03/19/2008 as Instrument No. 2008095820 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 5/17/2011 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: $604,881.31 The purported property address is: 42979 Everglades Park Dr Fremont, CA 94538 Assessors Parcel No. 525 1304 062 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 MetLife Home Loans a division of MetLife Bank NA 4000 Horizon Way Foreclosure Dept. #6205 Irving TX 75063. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 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. P824426 4/19, 4/26, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2083681# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110000814 Title Order No. 11-0000797 Investor/ Insurer No. 1698794299 APN No. 483-0048-035 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/01/2005. 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 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 WILLIAM M.K. HIRAM, JR. JOYCE F. HIRAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/01/2005 and recorded 06/08/05, as Instrument No. 2005232204, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 05/17/2011 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: 3269 SANTA ISABELLA COURT, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $287,752.62. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 04/15/2011 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# FNMA3953894 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2082865# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10403640-VF Order #: 100703228-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/4/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LEO B SARMIENTO AND MYRNA R SARMIENTO , MARRIED TO EACH OTHER Recorded: 6/6/2007 as Instrument No. 2007212726 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/13/2011 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: $300,687.47 The purported property address is: 32629 ENDEAVOUR WAY UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessor’s Parcel No. 483-0103-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3955002 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2082247# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 238360CA Loan No. 0696584382 Title Order No. 192091 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-19-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-10-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-032005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005425712, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: ZOILO BUENVIAJE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND MARIA PATRI MAY M. DELA CRUZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AND PATRICIO MACARAEG, II, AN UNMARRIED MAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS IN COMMON, 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: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 44, ‘’TRACT NO. 3099’’, FILED MAY 21, 1969, BOOK 59 PAGE 88, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $702,005.58 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 32398 SHEFFIELD LANE UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 475-0142-125-00 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: 04-13-2011 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. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.p riorityposting.comASAP# 3966945 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2082144# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110169800398 Title Order No.: 110028772 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/17/2006. 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 01/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006030696 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANA MARIA MENDEZ, 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: 05/09/2011 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: 37062 WALNUT STREET, NEWARK, CALIFORNIA 94560 APN#: 092-0125-014-01 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 $292,837.29. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/13/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3960442 04/ 19/2011, 04/26/2011, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2081964# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 439479CA Loan No. 3014593655 Title Order No. 236850 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-27-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-06-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-112007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007356846 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: GURBIR SINGH MAROKE AND, HARDEEP KAUR MAROKE, 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 11, TRACT 7405, FILED JULY 16, 2004, IN MAP BOOK 277, PAGES 27 THROUGH 36, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,170,843.00(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1129 PLATINUM STREET UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN Number: 0870334-013-00 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: 04-12-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ZELMA THORPES ZELMA THORPES, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 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) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3966118 04/15/ 2011, 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011 4/15, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2081626# Trustee Sale No. 743970CA Loan No. 1063076440 Title Order No. 100616823-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/10/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/29/2006, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2006121189 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Donato P. Espera and Annie Espera, husband and wife, as Trustor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 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: $556,360.45 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3459 Dayton CMN, Fremont, CA 94538 APN Number: 525-1663-144 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: 4/15/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P820948 4/19, 4/26, 05/03/2011 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2080936# Trustee Sale No. 745982CA Loan No. 3010680431 Title Order No. 110001800-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/26/2006. 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 05/3/2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10/13/2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006384929, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Juan Diego Medina, 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 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: $710,006.22 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4510 Santee Road Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 5430252-081 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: 04/11/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee Casimir Nunez, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P821835 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079681# Trustee Sale No. 427581CA Loan No. 0698461449 Title Order No. 602111533 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-25-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-03-2011 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-01-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006294399, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: ELDER O. JEREZ AND ANA L JEREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE FALLON 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: $1,069,836.20 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4375 SEDGE STREET FREMONT, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0408-018-00 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: 04-07-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee DEREK WEAR-RENEE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P821829 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079678# Trustee Sale No. 447295CA Loan No. 0703206037 Title Order No. 690203 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/2/2005. 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 5/3/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/23/2005, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2005503335 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Shala Sanger and Jamil Sanger, husband and wife, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $734,968.23 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 33281 Palomino Common, Fremont, CA 94555 APN Number: 543-0457-03600 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: 4/8/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Casimir Nunez, Assistant Secretary California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P821922 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079395# T.S. No. T10-65420-CA / APN: 087-0336-024 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Vincent R McGautha, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. c/o Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-5760472 Recorded 11/08/2006 as Instrument No. 2006417490 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 05/3/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $624,673.44 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1013 Carnelian Terrace Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 087-0336-024 Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-576-0472 Date: 04/12/ 2011 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P821484 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2079224# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 901-0190070 Trustee Sale No. 1313582-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX3761 TRA:11-002 REF: POSTIGLIONE, PAOLA UNINS Property Address: 6047 JOAQUIN MURIETA UNIT E, UNIT E, NEWARK CA 94560 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 21, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On May 02, 2011, at 12:30pm, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 27, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006072929, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PAOLA POSTIGLIONE UNMARRIED WOMAN & XAVIER RIVERA JR UNMARRIED MAN ALONG WITH ANA D POSTIGLIONE & JULIO C POSTIGLIONE WIFE AND HUSBAND WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST

BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1225 FALLON STREET OAKLAND CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6047 JOAQUIN MURIETA UNIT E, UNIT E NEWARK CA 94560 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $265,034.88. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9: 00am to 4:00pm (714)730-2727 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 11, 2011 CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: - Authorized Signature ASAP# 3949678 04/ 12/2011, 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2078933# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 246972CA Loan No. 0704401850 Title Order No. 690170 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-29-2005. 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 05-03-2011 at 12:30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-13-2005, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2005392538 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: MARTIN ALBA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND ANNETTE G. ALBA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, CITY OF NEWARK, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, TRACT 3363, FILED JULY 10, 1974, MAP BOOK 82, PAGE 41, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $489,330.73(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 36696 PORT SAILWOOD DRIVE NEWARK, CA 94560 APN Number: 092A-0988004-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-12-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ZELMA THORPES ZELMA THORPES, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800892-6902 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) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3961293 04/12/ 2011, 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2078923# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000078 Title Order No.: 110006645 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/03/2006 as Instrument No. 2006372450 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAIME RIVERA AND MARIA RIVERA, 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: 05/02/2011 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: 33200 11TH ST, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 486-0102-008 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 $624,418.63. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/01/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3950020 04/ 12/2011, 04/19/2011, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2076942# T.S. No.: 2010-07405 Loan No.: 706023553 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 speci-

fied in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MARI KLEINEIDAM, UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006408779 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 5/2/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the steps of the county courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,314.20 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2504 Copa Del Oro Drive Union City, California 94587 A.P.N.: 475-0151-014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 4/1/2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2076931# Trustee Sale No. 745992CA Loan No. 3014999944 Title Order No. 110001954-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/3/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/29/2007, Book NA, Page NA, Instrument 2007406687 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Leonardo J Acosta, 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: $619,421.18 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5574 Buchanan Place, Fremont, CA 94538 APN Number: 531-0020-146 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: 4/8/2011 California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee Derek Wear-Renee, Assistant Secretary CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P817802 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2076491# Trustee Sale No. 09-16465 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 10/1/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/3/2011 at 12:00 PM., Allied Trustee Services, (Trustee) under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 10/5/2009 as Instrument 2009314818 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, property owned by: Linda E. Clark will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: A.P.N.: 543-0427-120 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4901 Bridgepointe Place, Union City, CA 94587 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. The estimate total amount of the unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $11,731.30 property will be sold subject to the right of redemption. The claimant, Bridgepointe Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 3/17/2011 Allied Trustee Services, Nicole Thornsberry, Authorized Signature For Sales Information Please Call: (714) 573-1965 Allied Trustee Services 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville CA 95678 (800) 220-5454 P818355 4/12, 4/19, 04/26/2011 4/12, 4/19, 4/26/11 CNS-2075776# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7104.13788 Title Order No. 4223110 MIN No. 100241010018397329 APN 483-0073-200 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/09/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Kailash Kumar, a

married woman as her sole and separate property Recorded: 06/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006236508,of Official Records of Alameda County, California. Date of Sale: 04/25/11 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street., Oakland, CA The purported property address is: 32040 PALOMA COURT, UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 483-0073-200 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 $534,920.68. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. Date: March 31, 2011 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Julian Ojeda, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.189087 04/05, 04/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2075234# Trustee Sale No. CA08002156-10-1 . Title Order No. 100660876-CA-LPI Loan No. 3000075408 APN 543-0394-051 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/2/2011 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 01/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007033947 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA, executed by: Maria Amanda Aranzeas, an unmarried woman, as Trustor, in favor of Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indymac 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 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: 4134 Sabio 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 publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $434,276.60 (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: 4/5/2011 MTC Financial Inc dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08002156-10-1 . 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 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P819697 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2075193# Trustee Sale No. 428918CA Loan No. 5303567811 Title Order No. 602114462 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 4/26/2011 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02/10/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006053454 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Richard Carter a single man, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) Solely As Nominee For Lender Suntrust 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: 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: $741,589.05 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3217 San Luces Way, Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 4830041-038-00 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: 3/31/2011 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. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com P819148 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074896# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100177900664 Title Order No.: 100375238 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006426602 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DONALD E. MORTENSEN AND LEONILA L. MORTENSEN AS TRUSTEES OF THE MORTENSEN 2005 TRUST, 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: 04/25/2011 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4163 QUEEN ANNE DRIVE, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 483-0098-094-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $405,626.10. 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: 03/31/2011 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# 3955277 04/05/2011, 04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074491# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA-105202 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 26, 2011, at 12:30 PM, AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, in the City of OAKLAND, County of ALAMEDA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by MARIANO P. CASTILLO AND RUBY T. CASTILLO, TRUSTEES OF THE MARIANO P. CASTILLO AND RUBY TIONGSON CASTILLO REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 31, 2002, as Trustors, recorded on 11/15/2007, as Instrument No. 2007395295, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 543 -0438-076 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 4379 HOLT STREET , UNION CITY, CA 94587. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $604,719.80. 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 borrowers) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 4/5/2011 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 5422550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http: //www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3949820 04/05/2011, 04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074352# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-510270 INC Title Order No. 090533954CA-DCI APN 092A-0511-072-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/25/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN

EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/25/11 at 12:30 p.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/29/05 in Instrument No. 2005324527 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: Jean Ton Nguyen and Leon H. Nguyen, wife and husband, as Trustor, OneWest Bank FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 35998 BETTENCOURT STREET, NEWARK, CA 94560 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $588,655.42 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 3/28/11 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 www.aztectrustee.com For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 3955789 04/05/ 2011, 04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2074230# Trustee Sale No.: 20100134004827 Title Order No.: 609586 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/14/2007. 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. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007194947 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Manuel Cabral and Elvira Cabral, 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: 4/25/2011 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32979 PULASKI DRIVE, Union City, CA 94587 APN#: 087-0092-031-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $400,973.89. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 3/30/2011 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P818852 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2073870# Trustee Sale No.: 20100159900359 Title Order No.: 100074683 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/2/2007. 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. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/09/2007 as Instrument No. 2007391489 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Manuel A. Sanchez and Gladys Sanchez, 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: 4/25/2011 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1440-1442 H ST, Union City, CA 94587 APN#: 486-0045-059-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $543,840.30. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, LLC as Trustee Dated: 3/30/2011 NDex West, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P818879 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2073869# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 131462614 APN: 483-0113-078 TRA: 15051 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9729 REF: Lagua, Felicisimo IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 08, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 09, 2011, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 27, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006469107 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Felicisimo R. Lagua and Herminia R. Lagua, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the steps to the entrance of the county courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 31231 Fredi 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. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $399,434.81. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 920229004 Dated: April 19, 2011. (R-375797 04/19/11, 4/26/11, 05/03/11) 4/19, 4/26, 5/3/11 CNS-2072772# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015012208 Title Order No.: 100761951 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE

OHLONE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TRUSTEE VACANCY – The Ohlone Community College District is accepting applications for appointment to a vacant Trustee position, Area 1. Candidates must reside in the city of Newark. Applications are available on the Ohlone Community College District Board website, www.ohlone.edu/org/board. Candidates may also contact the President’s Office, (510) 659-6200, to request an application packet. The completed application and any supporting materials must be received in the President’s Office, Room #1216 in Building 1 on the Ohlone Community College District Fremont Campus, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539, no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011.

SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER KONEY (AKA PICKLEWEED)

ach summer, the Hayward hills are alive with the sound of camp songs and laughter from Tenderfoot, Potowatomi and Vida Nueva campers. Generations of children have participated in this all-outdoor program of the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD). Hundreds of supervised campers sing the

Flea Song, listen to camp stories, write countless skits with songs (“skongs”), splash in the creeks and build life-long friendships in the canyons and trails of East Avenue Park. A long-time tradition since the 1960’s, Camps Tenderfoot, Potowatomi and the more recent Vida Nueva and X-Camps have provided children, ages 5-14, with supervised outdoor play, nature exploration, getting dirty, discovery and connecting to the world and each other.

PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/02/2006 as Instrument No. 2006411486 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MIKE BLANCO AND MARGARITA BLANCO, 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: 04/25/2011 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: 37219 WALNUT ST, NEWARK, CALIFORNIA 94560 APN#: 092-0136-011 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 $441,559.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 03/29/2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3947867 04/ 05/2011, 04/12/2011, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071948# T.S. No.: 2010-07479 Loan No.: 705828424 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RUFINO VILLARUZ AND CONSTANCIO VILLARUZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 7/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006282671 in book---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 4/25/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the steps of the county courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $674,880.57 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 33017 Carrara Terrace Union City, CA 94587 A.P.N.: 475-0061-066 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 3/ 25/2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant

4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071922# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 129103902 APN: 483-0073-056 TRA: 15-009 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7534 REF: Singh, Kuldip IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 23, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 25, 2011, at 12: 00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 30, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005371800 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Kuldip Singh, A Married Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the steps to the entrance of the county courthouse 1225 Fallon Street Oakland, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4212 Apollo 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. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $427,716.82. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 24, 2011. (R-375535 04/05/11, 04/12/11, 04/19/11) 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071822# Trustee Sale No.: 20110169800047 Title Order No.: 110001821 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/ 25/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDex West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/30/2008 as Instrument No. 2008145045 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed By: Segaran Logeswaran, 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: 04/25/2011 Time of Sale: 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St. emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA. Street Address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 38626 Country Terrace, Fremont, California 94536 APN#: 501-1592-074 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 $226,149.26. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. For Trustee Sale Information Please Call: Priority Posting & Publishing, Inc. 17501 Irvine Blvd., Suite One Tustin, CA 92780 714-573-1965 www.priorityposting.com NDex West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 03/30/2011 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. P815249 4/5, 4/12, 04/19/2011 4/5, 4/12, 4/19/11 CNS-2071299#

Many fond memories have been created at Camp, as has the tradition of having an ultra-secret Camp name. As a Recreation Supervisor, I have special dispensation to reveal my true identity, as well as my camp name, for the sake of accountability and quality supervision. I arrived at my Camp name as a result of careful thought and consideration of my multiple assignments: I oversee the Nature Unit for Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD), including the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center and Sulphur Creek Nature Center, in addition to supervising East Aveenue Camps and other programs. My primary office is at the Hayward Shoreline which boasts of plentiful shoreline plants, including pickleweed. With its crazy-sounding name, its strength and prevalence, its gorgeous changing colors and its usefulness as a tool for interpretive programs, “Pickleweed” was a natural choice for my Camp name. Even adults, who have long since moved on from Camp into professional roles reference their camp name and identity with fond memories. “Jaguar” went to Camps Tenderfoot and Potowatomi as a camper, a Junior Counselor (volunteer) and a Camp Counselor. Although she now lives in her college town of Santa Barbara, she and her sons visit her parents in Castro Valley for at least one week each summer so her kids can experience camp. “Running Deer,” now a Certified Financial Planner, was a Junior Counselor at Camp and has a son who is also a Junior Counselor with the Camp name “Sphinx”. In collecting stories, I came across several current and former Camp staff members that were more than willing to share their Camp experiences with one caveat - their identity beyond their Camp name would not be revealed. What is this delightful experience in the outdoors each summer? How is it that the camaraderie, camp traditions and supervised outdoor play have had such a lasting impact on participants? That is one of those questions to be asked by the side of Ward Creek in the canyon of East Avenue Park before hiking back up to the amphitheatre to catch just one more skort by Tenderfoot or Potowatomi campers. Registrations are now being accepted for this summer’s sessions of Camp Tenderfoot, Camp Potowatomi and Vida Nueva Leadership Camp. Please visit www.haywardrec.org or call (510) 881-6700 for more information and to register.

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n Tuesday, April 19 the AC Transit Freedom Bus will tour three East Bay schools in an unprecedented effort to integrate art, education, civil rights and public transportation. The tour comes on the heels of a community celebration last month when nearly 200 people-community and business leaders, elected officials and a host of student artists-- launched the bus in tribute to America’s Civil Rights movement. With colorful student art depicting the 1955 Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott on the outside, and prize-winning student art on the inside, the Freedom Bus honors that historic bus protest spurred by Rosa Parks, and pioneers like Claudette Colvin. The Freedom Bus demonstrates the learning and personal growth of students when they have the opportunity to study relevant and important topics, make their own meaning artistically, and share their creative ideas with real audiences. The goal is to promote the understanding and teaching of civil rights history through the arts. “Making learning visible; students beautifully express the civil rights history that continues to define the critical issues we face today,” said Sheila Jordan, Superintendent of Alameda County Schools. “Our partnership with AC Transit demonstrates the importance of lessons in history, social science, and art while combining an important message regarding accessible transportation for all.” The Freedom Bus will make stops at three schools, displaying its artwork as part of more indepth educational programs at each school. “Considering that a passenger on a public bus was the catalyst for a civil rights movement, it is only fitting that AC Transit be a part of this historic educational project,” said AC Transit Interim General Manager Mary King. Freedom Bus tour stops: Tuesday, April 19 Berkeley High School, 1980 Alston Way, Berkeley: 10:50 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Juvenile Justice Center, 2500 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro: 1p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lorin Eden Elementary, 27790 Portsmouth Ave., Hayward: 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

For more information contact: Freedom Bus Project at (510) 788-0450 or visit www.freedombusproject.com.

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Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096 For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477 Tuesday, April 19 2:30 - 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 - 4:15 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr, Fremont 5:25 - 6:10 p.m. Booster Park, Gable Dr. and McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 - 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. and Camellia Court, Fremont Wednesday, April 20 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Hillside School, 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 4:30 - 5:10 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:25 - 5:50 p.m. Lomond Way & Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, April 21 2:45 - 3:40 p.m. Bay School, 2001 Bockman Rd, San Lorenzo 4:05 - 4:40 p.m. Falcon Dr. and Merganser Dr., Fremont 5:20 - 5:50 p.m. Los Robles Apts, 32300 Almaden Blvd., Union City 6:05 - 6:35 p.m. Mission Gateway Apts., 33215 Mission Blvd., Union City Monday, April 25 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Pioneer School, Blythe St. and Jean Dr., Union City 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Alvarado Elementary, Fredi St. & Smith St., Union City 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado Blvd. & Fair Ranch Rd., Union City 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School, Deep Creek Rd & maybird Cir. Fremont

Tuesday, April 26 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Schilling School, 36901 Spruce St., Newark 3:25 - 4:00 p.m. Ash St. & Wells Ave., Newark 4:50 - 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. & Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 - 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park, Dyer St. & Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, April 27 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 9th St, Union City 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 5:15 - 5:50 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Baywood Apts., 4275 Bay St., Fremont Thursday, April 28 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Stellar Academy, 38325 Cedar Blvd, Newark 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. Ardenwood School, 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Weibel School, 45135 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont 5:50 - 6:20 p.m. Contempo Homes, 4190 Gemini Dr., Union City Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991 For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060 Wednesday, Apr 20 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 - 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 - 4:00 p.m. Foothill School 1991 Landess Ave, Milpitas

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Birth

Special Life Events

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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

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Obituaries Jonathan L. Woodard RESIDENT OF NEWARK February 7, 1986 – April 1, 2011

Gerda E. Westendorf RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 3, 1925 – April 6, 2011

Frances Meier RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 13, 1926 – April 8, 2011

Betty J. Rubbert RESIDENT OF UNION CITY April 23, 1929 – April 8, 2011

Encarnacion C. Quiocho RESIDENT OF NEWARK December 25, 1915 – April 9, 2011

Porferio G. Cabanesas RESIDENT OF HAYWARD December 23, 1956 – April 11, 2011

Patricia Rivera RESIDENT OF CASTRO VALLEY November 9, 1965 – April 14, 2011

Dorothy I. Newcomb RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 5, 1931 – April 15, 2011

Jesus Daniel Alvarez RESIDENT OF SAN LEANDRO June 30, 1992 – April 16, 2011

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Gulzar Begum RESIDENT OF SAN RAMON December 3, 1930 – April 6, 2011

Sister Maria Victoria Hernandez (Thelma E. Hernandez) RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 25, 1915 – April 8, 2011

Kevin J, Guo RESIDENT OF FREMONT March 5, 1963 – April 11, 2011

Clifford H. Wellmaker RESIDENT OF NEWARK December 12, 1933 – April 16, 2011

Gwenavere W. Dalrymple RESIDENT OF FREMONT September 24, 1935 – April 15, 2011

Sister Clarissa Marie Koscielski RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 12, 1920 – April 16, 2011

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Special Life Events Santa Clara County Librarian Melinda Cervantes

honored as the 11th State Senate District's Woman of the Year SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND MARINA HINESTROSA Santa Clara County Librarian Melinda Cervantes has been selected by State Senator

Melinda Cervantes

Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) as the 11th State Senate District's Woman of the Year. Members of the California State Legislature present the annual Woman of the Year awards to recognize outstanding women in their districts. Cervantes was chosen from among 876,000 constituents in the 13 cities and towns from the three counties that make up the 11th State Senate District. Cervantes will be honored by Senator Simitian at an event in the district scheduled for May 21. “Melinda certainly deserves this recognition for her leadership and service to Santa Clara County residents,” said President Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. “Her vision of how libraries can help develop minds and provide a variety of resources is directly connected to her accomplishments. Libraries in five of our cities have been substantially expanded or remod-

eled during her tenure as Santa Clara County librarian and this is just one of her achievements.” Cervantes has been Executive Director and County Librarian of the Santa Clara County Library since 2002, where she has maintained and enhanced its national reputation. Every year, since 1999, Santa Clara County Library has been ranked first or in the top three nationally in the “Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings,” and is recognized by the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service as one of “America's Star Libraries.” “Melinda is truly an inspiring leader and visionary and has brought national recognition to our County’s library system,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss, Delegate for the Library District Joint Powers Authority. “This is a fitting honor for an exceptional woman.” Cervantes said she is most gratified that community members have supported libraries by passing library-operating measures. The extent to which the library is embraced by the community is also evident in the seven Friends of the Library groups that supplement the library’s budget and staff with fundraising and volunteering, seven Library Commissions, two Library Foundations and the eleven-member Library Joint Powers Authority Board. “I am honored to receive this recognition from Senator Simitian, a champion for California public and school libraries,” said Cervantes. “Also, I am extremely grateful for our staff and the extraordinary support we receive from our diverse communities to help our libraries grow, be stronger and continue to have a place in this ever-changing world of information access.” Melinda Cervantes currently serves as Chair of the Executive Board of the Urban Libraries Council and Co-Chair of the Silicon Valley Reads Advisory Board. Cervantes has a 30-year library career that spans several San Francisco Bay Area counties and states. She is also active in many local, state and national library associations For more information about Santa Clara County Library services, visit www.santaclaracountylib.org

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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 Fremont City Council April 12, 2011 Consent: Police Training Center indoor range dedication plaque Vacation of right-of-way at Curie Street and Pacific Commons Purchase synthetic turf material for Centerville ballfield Comprehensive BART extension project agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Food service supplies and delivery agreement with Sysco San Francisco, Inc. not to exceed $100,000 for Aqua Adventure Waterpark Scheduled Items: Rezone property at 225 Driscoll Road to develop a 9-lot single family residential subdivision on the eastern side of the Seventh Day Adventist Church by Santa Clara Development. Approve proposed Affordable Housing Plan that includes two very low income units off site or in-lieu fees. Other Business: Approve Fremont Skate Park design, art design and Site Master Plan at location selected adjacent to Aqua Adventure Waterpark. Opponents from the neighborhood near the selected location argued that the negative declaration of environmental impact was deficient and an alternate site would be more suitable. Mayor Bob Wasserman Aye Vice Mayor Suzanne Lee Chan Aye Anu Natarajan Aye Bill Harrison Aye Dominic Dutra Aye

Chevy’s partners with Relay For Life “Have fun, raise money, make a difference.” The community is invited to do just this by coming to Chevy’s Restaurant in Union City on Wednesday, April 27 and having a meal in support of Relay For Life. Chevy’s will donate 25 percent of the night’s proceeds to the fight against cancer during the hours of 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Go to www.relayforlife.org/unioncityca to download a flyer and bring it to Chevy’s, located at 31100 Courthouse Drive in Union Landing. The committee is planning one fundraiser each month, and has already received proceeds from events at Applebee’s and Fresh Choice. The next committee and team meeting is Monday, May 9, open to anyone looking for information or to get involved in Relay For Life. The Union City event will take place at James Logan High School on August 27. For more information contact relay manager Scott Townley at (925) 768-0566, or scott.townley@cancer.org.

Air District receives Clean Air Award

Newark City Council Newark City Council April 14, 2011 Minutes: Approve Minutes of March 24, 2011 meeting (Councilmember Huezo – abstain) Presentations: Mayor Smith read a commendation for Kuhuk Goyal, Newark Memorial High School student, as a National Merit Scholarship finalist and an impressive list of activities and accomplishments. He plans to attend University of California Berkeley in the fall. Written Communications: Review of approval by Zoning Administrator of a one-story addition to a single family residence at 5991 Robertson Ave. Public Hearings: Consider property owners’ objections to 2011 Weed Abatement Program. Due to a clerical error at Tri-City Voice, notice was not printed in a timely manner. The matter has been continued until April 28 to allow proper publication and notification of the date change. Consent: Accept HVAC upgrade as part of Phase 1 at Newark Community Center. All work by Cal-Bay Construction, Inc. is now complete. Authorize a Contractual Services Agreement with Mike Yorks Investigations for pre-employment

Mayor Smith read a commendation for Kuhuk Goyal, Newark Memorial High School student, as a National Merit Scholarship finalist.

background investigations and reports on Public Safety candidates. Non-consent: Authorize a five year contract renewal with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for photo red light enforcement. A presentation by Newark Police personnel supported the contract citing safety concerns, positive cash flow and enforcement safeguards through quality review of citations. A video of accidents and near accidents was shown to demonstrate the advantage of red light cameras. Opposition speakers noted the negative effect of cost and whether red light cameras were effective or fair. Conclusions drawn from statistics were questioned. Several speakers asked for postponement of final contract signing due to inconsistency of provisions.

Council Matters: Authorize the City Manager or his designee to take action on administrative matters during the month of August when council is in recess. Appointments: Reappoint Isabel Ash, Carol McCarty, Mary Hammock and Margrith Reichmuth to the Senior Citizen Standing Advisory Committee for two-year terms expiring April 14, 2013. Carol Emmett, whose term is also expiring, has declined to seek reappointment. Adjournment: Adjourn to closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. Mayor David Smith Yes Vice Mayor Luis Freitas Yes Ana Apodaca Yes Alan Nagy Yes Alberto Huezo Yes

High school freshmen work together to make an environmental difference

BY RAJESWARI RAMANATHAN PHOTOS BY RIJU KRISHNA Irvington High School has a legacy of Change Projects and increasing the number of service hours freshmen complete every year. Change Project, as the name suggests, is a year-long freshmen benchmark in which students have to choose an environmental issue and work to eradicate or “change” the issue.

collecting 5,719 pounds of e-waste ranging from broken camcorders to flat-screen televisions. They also collected 130 pounds of scrap metal recycled by Elite Recycling Services. Compensation fees of $171 were generously donated to the Irvington Science Department. Kartikeya Krishna said, “I learned how to communicate ideas more thoroughly and make formal presentations. I was able to apply and practice the

SUBMITTED BY RALPH BORRMANN Breathe California honored the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the regional agency responsible for protecting air quality in the nine-county Bay Area, with a 2011 Annual Clean Award as one of 12 local “Green Leaders” who have made a significant contribution to clean air in the region. The Air District’s award was bestowed for adoption of the nation’s first air quality guidance limits for greenhouse gas emissions and cumulative local toxics exposure from proposed plans and development projects. “It’s gratifying to be recognized for the hard work our staff puts in, year after year, to improve air quality in the Bay Area,” said Jack Broadbent, the Air District’s executive officer, who accepted the award. “Our CEQA thresholds will ensure growth takes place in a way that protects public health in all of our local communities.” The Air District’s air quality thresholds of significance were published in the agency’s updated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, approved by the Air District’s Board of Directors in June 2010. The CEQA Guidelines act as a reference for local governments to use in determining the air quality impacts of proposed plans and projects. CEQA requires state and local public agencies to identify and mitigate the environmental impacts of any plans or projects that they approve, carry out, or fund. For the first time, the Air District’s guidelines include greenhouse gas emission thresholds, designed to minimize the climate change impacts of development in the region. Under the new air quality thresholds of significance, local agencies will also need for the first time to consider the cumulative impacts from existing sources of air pollution in a given area in the process of evaluating the additional health risks that would be brought about by a proposed project. The cumulative risk provision will be especially protective of communities that already have significant air quality concerns. The Award was announced at the 21st Annual Clean Air Awards Luncheon, held at the Merchant Exchange Building in San Francisco on April 15. The event was attended by over 200 local environmental leaders. California Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg gave the keynote speech. For more information, visit www.baaqmd.gov

From left to right: Danish Vaid, Sanjeev Reddy, Kart, and Zubin Mehta.

One of the highlighted projects includes e-waste and scrap metal recycling by four freshmen students: Kartikeya Krishna, Sanjeev Reddy, Danish Vaid, and Zubin Mehta. They were thankful for advisors, English teacher Liz O’Connor and science teacher Poonam Sharma, who prepared them for the project. In addition to presenting their completed assignment for Irvington High freshmen and Horner Jr. High School students, the group recently showed their work to Amy Rakley, of Fremont’s Climate Action Plan and Ken Pianin, Solid Waste Manager of the Environmental Services Division. This student group worked with Irvington teacher, Mr. Clint Johns, for their service activity,

school-wide outcomes at Irvington High School: Personal and Social responsibility, Communication, and Critical Thinking.” In addition to the collection drive, the students also cleaned the streets in the Irvington and Weibel area by picking up trash and passing out educational flyers to the public. Krishna said that while many people are motivated to recycle, many don’t know how to properly dispose of their electronics. “If just catering to the near Irvington District in Fremont and garnering 5,719 pounds, the amount of electronic waste we could save if we applied this statewide could very well be exponentially greater,” said Krishna. “I’ve definitely become a more responsible person because of Change Project.”

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SUBMITTED BY NEW VISION CHURCH New Vision Church of Milpitas (led by Senior Pastor David Yi) is hosting a “Neighborhood Walk-A-Thon” event at the Milpitas High School football stadium on Saturday, April 23. Our church celebrated its 30th anniversary in February and is hosting a series of celebratory events throughout the year. This walk-a-thon will be a first show of commitment to the local community and the city of Milpitas. This event is being sponsored by church members through self-donation or recruitment of sponsors. All donations collected through this event will be used to help disadvantaged neighbors in our community. The funds will help less advantaged students at John Sinnott Elementary School, feed the hungry through Milpitas Food Pantry (www.milpitasfoodpantry.org), and support battered women and their children through InnVision (www.innvision.org). In addition to our church members’ support, we welcome other individual or company-wide sponsorship. For more information, please contact the New Vision Church Event Committee: (408-605-6225, 408-202-0490) or walkathon@newvisionchurch.org. This event is open to anyone who desires to serve his or her neighbors. Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves and Milpitas school district superintend-

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ent Dr. Karl N. Black will also attend and speak at the event. Registration will start on Saturday morning, from 9 a.m. followed by opening remarks and a simple service. The Walk-A-Thon will begin approximately at 9:45 a.m. Awards will be offered to the participant who raises the most in donations, and prize-winning raffle tickets will be distributed to participants as well. The event will come to an end around noon. Participants are encouraged to wear light clothing and hats. In the festive spirit, cotton candy and balloons will be provided for children, and the New Vision Church Brass Band will provide musical entertainment. This will be a pleasant spring outing for all ages to share in a Saturday morning with family, friends, and community members in support of a good cause. New Vision Church Walk-A-Thon Saturday, April 23, 2011 9AM to 12 Noon Milpitas High School(Football Stadium) 1285 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, (408) 719-0000 www.newvisionchurch.org New Vision Church is located at 1201 Montague Expressway, Milpitas

BY SIMON WONG PHOTO COURTESY OF RAJIV SAMAGOND Union City residents are the beneficiaries of the efforts of yet another young man on the way to becoming an Eagle Scout. Rajiv Samagond, a 16-year old Fremont resident and member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 176 completed his Eagle Scout Project at Alvarado Boulevard and Galaxy Drive, Union City, in early March 2011. Samagond and his crew of volunteers planted and staked 30 flowering eastern redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) and planted flowering low maintenance shrubs (daylilies, nandina, flax and sea lavender) to rejuvenate an old landscaped area to which 20 cubic yards of mulch was added to help abate weeds and retain soil moisture. The old irrigation system was repaired to accommodate the new plantings and a new irrigation controller will water the area automatically. Eagle Scout is the highest attainable rank in boy scouting and requires years of dedication and hard work. Fewer than five percent achieve it. Samagond spent two years as a cub scout and has been a boy scout for five years. He has earned the 21 merit badges towards qualifying as an Eagle Scout; a dozen are compulsory and the remaining nine are elective. Samagond chose Soil & Water Conservation, Wilderness Survival, Geology, Reading, Pulp & Paper, Mammal Study, Snow Sports, Small Boat Sailing and Scholarship. While he enjoyed them all, he had most fun with Communications, Swimming, Camping and Small Boat Sailing “The idea for my project came from one of my orthodontist’s staff members, Jackie Kirk. Her husband, Nelson Kirk, happens to be Union City Grounds Supervisor. Mr. Kirk and I brainstormed ideas and found a project that worked for me,” Samagond explained. “There was thorough planning before groundbreaking. The planning phase is the most critical; I spent approximately four

SUBMITTED BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC AFFAIRS April is National Poetry Month. Santa Clara County Poet

Rajiv Samagond (center, back row) from BSA Troop 176 with volunteer crew and Union City Public Works employees William Bontadelli (left, front row) and Eugene Gordillo (right, front row), Eagle Scout Project at Alvarado Boulevard and Galaxy Drive, Union City.

months refining all the details and writing my report, identifying each step and anticipating every eventuality. What was needed? What was there to do and who should be assigned to those tasks and functions? The intent was to enable someone else to pick up my report and execute the project exactly as I envisioned. I’d recommend the experience which develops and tests organizational and leadership skills,” he added. “I must thank Troop 176 Eagle Counselor Mr. Curt Strommen for his indispensable, guidance and help through the process to achieving Eagle. Mr. Nelson Kirk helped me plan my project; without his critical information and assistance, the results would not have been so good. My troop’s scoutmaster Mr. Schlobohm and the Troop Committee also reviewed and approved my project.” According to Samagond, completion of

Laureate Sally Ashton is asking the community to participate in a project to compile an online collection of well-loved poems. “I invite Santa Clara County residents, non-writers and writers, to participate in the creation of a collection of poems that reflect and celebrate our personal

this project is an important milestone, personally and on the path to becoming an Eagle Scout. He derives a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment from being able to make a long-term difference to the landscaping at Alvarado Boulevard and Galaxy Drive. Moreover, it not only beautifies the neighborhood but visitors leave with a good impression. The experience also gave Troop 176’s younger members an idea of what an Eagle Scout project entails. “I’ve always aspired to become an Eagle Scout and, as I progressed through the different leadership positions and ranks, it became a definite goal. Becoming an Eagle Scout is an important part of scouting for me and an honor but I also see it as a responsibility,” reflected Samagond. As for the future, the American High School sophomore is unsure of what he wishes to study at college but, currently,

experiences with poetry,” said Ashton. “Whether it’s a poem you first read in school or one you came across at a particular moment in your life, let’s take note of how poetry has had an impact on our lives, large or small.” Participants should select one well-known published poem that has proved meaningful at some point in their lives, listing the

computer science and law are possible career paths. For more information about Scouting within the San Francisco Bay Area Council, visit www.sfbac.org. Alternatively contact Joe Barton at (510) 577-9227 and joeb@sfbac.org or Steve Armstrong at starmstr@comcast.net about the different scouting units in the Mission Peak District (serves Fremont, Union City and Newark) and Tres Ranchos District (serves Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and San Leandro). For more information about Scouting within the Santa Clara County Council, visit www.scccbsa.org. Alternatively, contact Ken Schott at (408) 280-5088 or ken@scccbsa.org about the different scouting units in the Coyote Creek District (serves Edenvale, Evergreen, Milpitas, Berryessa, Alum Rock, Mt. Pleasant, parts of downtown and East San Jose).

exact title and author’s name. Also include a brief (100 word maximum) written explanation of what the poem means to them. Participants should include their name, city and occupation. Participants should send their Favorite Poem to the Poet Laureate by May 15, 2011, via email at poet.laureate@ceo.sccgov.org, with “Favorite Poem-Your Name” in the subject line.

After the submission period closes, the County’s Poet Laureate will publish selected entries at the Poet Laureate blog throughout the year and hold several “Read-ins” of Favorite Poems throughout the county. View samples and keep up with the Poet Laureate by subscribing to her blog posts at http://poetlaureateblog.org/.

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Moses' pleas, however, have fallen on deaf ears. Pharaoh’s stubbornness has resulted in God's wrath. So far, nine plagues have devastated the country and its people, but Pharaoh stands his ground. News is now spreading that the tenth - and worst - plague is about to occur. The first-born of each family will be slain by the spirit of the Lord unless doorposts are marked with the sacrificial blood of a spring lamb. Night falls and as families huddle together, cries of agony echo throughout the city as the spirit of the Lord takes the lives of every first-born not protected as instructed… including Pharaoh's own son and heir to the throne. Finally brought down by this unbearable event, Pharaoh instructs Moses to gather his people and leave Egypt. The Israelite exodus from Egypt begins in haste before Pharaoh can change his mind. There is no time to allow bread to rise so unleavened bread, “Matzah,” is baked by the followers of Moses. This “passing over” by God’s spirit, sparing Israelite children and delivering them from bondage in Egypt, is the basis of Passover, or Pesach. Rabbi Avi Schulman of Temple Beth Torah in Fremont says, “Passover is our overall core experience. We recount our days as slaves and our deliverance from it. It is the main day to focus and thank God for our freedom to worship.” From April 19 through the 25th, Passover will be observed in Jewish homes and synagogues worldwide. An array of special foods is prepared for the occasion, beginning with a Passover Seder. The Seder (meaning order) is a ritual

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performed around a meal retelling the story of liberation from slavery in Egypt. Foods associated with the Seder evoke twin themes: slavery and freedom. Six items comprise the Seder plate: Maror and Chazet - two bitter herbs symbolizing the bitterness of slavery; Charoset – a fruit paste symbolizing the mortar used to build slave homes in Egypt; Karpas – parsley to be dipped in salt water during the ceremony; Zeroa – a roasted lamb bone symbolizing the sacrifice; and Beitzah – a hard-boiled egg, also a symbol of sacrifice. Once plates are ready, the ritual comprised of 15 steps begins, culminating in the symbolic achievement of freedom. The first step, called the Kadeish, is a blessing said by the head of the household accompanied by drinking the first of four cups of wine. After a hand washing, the Karpas, or appetizer, is dipped in salt water and eaten. Matzah bread is then traditionally broken and the Passover story told, with an emphasis on helping children to focus and understand while being entertained. People around the table take turns reading blessings between more cups of wine and hand washing. The bitter herbs are eaten in a sandwich followed by the hard-boiled egg. The last part to be eaten is the remaining broken Matzah bread as the rest of the evening is filled with prayer and praise songs. Though technically a Jewish holiday, synagogues in the U.S. have been reaching out to communities in recent years to share this celebration of freedom. We can all be thankful for our freedom, regardless of race or religion.

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warming, depletion of the ozone layer surrounding the Earth and destruction of rainforests, recycling and conservation is gaining worldwide acceptance. After all, no one wants to be confronted by an evening news report on a sunburned Polar Bear standing on a chunk of Arctic ice, growling at tourists while floating past Key West, Florida. It is estimated that one of every 25 Americans is contributing to a cleaner and more environmentally sensitive planet. The impetus for national - and international - recognition and increasing environmental consciousness was given a boost in 1970 when U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin and Denis Hayes organized an environmental “teach-in.” This first “Earth Day” was held on April 22, 1970 in Philadelphia with smaller events in a dozen cities throughout the U.S. Twenty million people participated and a full hour of prime time news, hosted by Walter Cronkite, covered the event that evening. Denis Hayes founded the Earth Day Network which now coordinates annual Earth Day festivities in over 141 nations. The organization works year round in an effort to educate citizens in local communities including 12,000 high schools and 2,000 colleges across the country. Earth Day is officially recognized on April 22 but volunteer events are scheduled throughout the days before and following that date. Everyone is encouraged to participate in local events but can also find personal options through recycling efforts, neighborhood cleanup, energy efficient use of appliances, planting trees or vegetables; opportunities are limitless. The City of Fremont, Washington Hospital and local Tri-City organizations plan to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 23. "Let's Go Green Together" will feature a number of interactive booths

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supporting environmental sustainability, conservation, pollution prevention, reducing waste and much more. The event will also feature games and activities for children. In partnership with the nonprofit Rising Sun Energy Center, residents can bring a 300-watt or higher halogen floor lamp between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and exchange it for a free energy-efficient fluorescent version. Call (510) 665-1501 ext. 16 if you have any questions about the exchange program. Let’s Go Green Together’ Saturday, April 23 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Interactive booths, games and activities for children Washington West 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 494-4570 www.fremont.gov www.whhs.com/green

East Bay Regional Parks at Coyote Hills, will host “Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle” on Saturday, April 23 featuring family craft making, an environmental puppet show, and recycling games. Call (510) 544-3220 for further information. Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Saturday, April 23 9:30 a.m. – Noon; 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Crafts, puppet show, games Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 795-9385 www.ebparks.org/parks/coyote_hills To find additional Earth Day activities, volunteer opportunities and personal actions that can make a difference, visit: http://www.earthday.org/.

The story is found in the Bible, in the last chapter of the book of Matthew. Jesus has been sentenced to death by men and leaders who are afraid of him, believing the claim that he is Christ, the Son of God, to be untrue and blasphemous. He is mocked, beaten, and crucified on a cross, and yet for his followers, there is hope; for Jesus had predicted all that would happen to him and the cross was not the end. His body is laid in a tomb cut out of a rock with a large stone rolled across the entrance. At the request of the chief priests and Pharisees, guards are placed at the tomb and a seal put on the stone. They have heard Jesus say that he will rise after three days and are afraid that his disciples will steal the body and claim the impossible has happened. When the three days pass and two women named Mary are at the tomb, there is a violent earthquake. A bright angel descends from heaven, rolls away the stone and sits on it, then speaks the words that are still rejoiced today: “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” (Matthew 28:5-6) Easter is the celebration of a promise fulfilled and atonement made, the joyful assurance that a living God reigns. The resurrection is the triumph over death and sin, creating a way for all mankind to be sanctified through Christ with the promise of eternal life for all who believe in him. The celebration of Easter is marked by Christians with church services, family meals and spring dresses. In addition, painting eggs and Easter egg hunts are common during this time for believers and non-believers alike. The greater Tri-City area offers several activities over the Easter weekend for all interests.

www.ci.union-city.ca.us Tickets $10 per child in advance, $13 at the door This annual event offers egg hunts for four age groups: 0-2, 3-5, 6-7, and 8-10; a mini carnival from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., a bake sale, and Scholastic Book Fair inside the community center. Breakfast is also available for an additional $5.

CrossWalk April 19-22 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Harbor Light Church 4760 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 744-2233 Free Contemplate the sufferings of Christ with an interactive walk through his final days. Children should be seven years old or above.

The Hunt 2011 Saturday, April 23 1 p.m. Live Oak Park 4025 Rivermark Pkwy., Santa Clara (408) 615-2260 http://ourbeautifulday.org Free Put on by the Beautiful Day Group, this event is one of 20 happening through the organization in various locations. Kids will hunt for over 5,000 eggs in addition to enjoying refreshments, candy, and prizes.

Bonnet Parade and Egg Hunt Saturday, April 23 9 a.m. Kennedy Park 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 317-2302 Free Led by the Easter Bunny, the Bonnet Parade is for ages 6 and under to display homemade bonnets. Prizes will be awarded for the prettiest, most unusual, and most colorful creations. The egg hunt is for children between ages 3 and 9. Egg Hunt Extravaganza Saturday, April 23 9:15 a.m. Kennedy Community Center 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City (510) 675-5488

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 23 9:30 a.m. – noon Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Rd., Fremont (510) 651-2030 www.bridgescc.org Free Gather friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy activities for kids of all ages, including crafts, face painting, cookie decorating, and jump house in addition to a search for 11,000 candy and prize-filled eggs. Community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 23 10 a.m. Easter Sunrise Worship Service Sunday, April 24 7:30 a.m. Christ Community Church 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas (408) 240-7933 www.cccmilpitas.org Bring one bag of candy per child Kids ages 2 through 4th grade are invited to an Easter egg hunt, short program, songs, and raffle prizes. Attendees are asked to bring one bag of wrapped candy per child. The church is also holding a 7:30 a.m. outdoor sunrise service on Sunday in addition to services at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Egg Toss Sunday, April 24 Noon – 1 p.m. Hunt for the Golden Egg 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 Admission: $5 adults, $4 children On Easter Sunday Ardenwood invites kids of all ages to test their egg handling skills in a good old farm favorite – the egg toss. The team who can toss the farthest without breaking wins. Then the hunt begins for a big golden egg full of prizes for one lucky winner. Admission price covers all available activities at the farm including house tour and train ride.

SUBMITTED BY PIP ZIMAN The community is invited to attend a Yom HaShoah (Day of Remembrance) Holocaust Commemoration Service on Sunday, May 1, 7 p.m., at Temple Beth Torah in Fremont. The service is sponsored by the Tri- City Interfaith Council and there will be participation from leaders of different local faith communities. A free will offering will be received for “Facing History and Ourselves,” an organization helping classrooms and communities worldwide, link the past to moral choices today. For more information visit: www.facinghistory.org. George Heller, a Holocaust survivor will speak during this special service. A native of Hungary, Mr. Heller will speak on “Having Faith in a Time of Peril.” In May of 1945, The American army liberated Heller and others at Mauthausen and the surrounding camps. Upon liberation, he worked as a translator for the U.N. Relief and Rehabilitation Administration before securing a visa to the United States. In the U.S., Heller has made a successful career in computer technology. His optimistic attitude guides him through life as he says, “It is really true that anything is possible.” Holocaust Commemoration Service Sunday, May 1, 7 p.m. Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont (510) 656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org

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Obama: Raise debt ceiling or risk global recession The 2012 presidential race is the first in which the tea party coalition, which rails against the growth of government, excessive spending and Obama’s presidency, will play a major role. Obama said his views differ from the tea party in terms of the proper role of the government in society, but he also said “anytime the American people are actively engaged in the political process, it's good.” On the subject of the nation's continuing war efforts, Obama refused to estimate how many troops he would pull out of Afghanistan this summer, saying he's waiting for a recommendation from Gen. David Petraeus, who is overseeing the mission. “I'm confident that the withdrawal will be significant,” he said. “People will say this is a real process of transition, this is not just a token gesture.” On Libya, Obama said he doesn't anticipate any stepped-up U.S. military role, even as he conceded that a stalemate exists on the ground. He credited the United States and NATO with averting a “wholesale slaughter” of civilians and said Libyan leader

Moammar Gadhafi is under increasing pressure to leave. The president said Gadhafi is “getting squeezed in all different kinds of ways,” running out of money and supplies. On terrorism, Obama pledged during his first campaign that he would close the Guantanamo Bay prison camp for terror suspects, but it hasn't happened. He has been opposed by some in Congress, and he said he needs congressional help to close the prison. He said he still believes terror suspects should be tried in civilian federal courts and wants the U.S. “not to elevate folks who are murderers and thugs into something special. Our criminal justice system is, and our trial system is capable of prosecuting terrorists.” Still, he conceded that he has been unable to overcome public fears about terrorism trials in the United States. “It's my job to give people some assurance that we can handle this effectively, and obviously I haven't been able to make the case right now and without Congress' cooperation we can't do it,’ he said.

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IRS-Whistleblower Collects Office authorized in 2006. The IRS mailed the accountant's lawyer a $3.24 million check that arrived in suburban Philadelphia by first-class mail Thursday. The sum represents the award minus a 28 percent tax hit. The lawyer, Eric L. Young of Blue Bell, won't release the name of his client or the firm because his client remains a small-town accountant, and hopes to continue to work in his field. “It's a win-win for both the government and taxpayers. These are dollars that are being returned to the Treasury that otherwise wouldn't be,” Young said. “It's very difficult to be a whistleblower,” said Young, who has represented more than a dozen such tipsters, including one in a $2 billion Pfizer case involving off-label drug marketing. “Most people would be inclined to turn a blind eye to it. The process can be time-consuming, arduous and stressful, from both a personal and professional standpoint,” he said. The accountant filed a complaint with the IRS in 2007, just as the IRS Whistleblower Office opened, but heard nothing for two years. Frustrated, he hired Young to help push the issue. “We were able to help him get it back on track,” Young said.

In the accountant's case, the IRS did not deem the issues he raised complex. But the agency said the information he shared pointed out new questions for a routine IRS audit that was already under way. The Whistleblower Office received nearly 1,000 tips involving more than 3,000 taxpayers in fiscal years 2008 and 2009, according to its annual reports to Congress. Hundreds of them alleged tax underpayments of more than $10 million, and dozens more underpayments of $100 million or more. The accountant's case is the first in the program to reach fruition. “Quite frankly, I'm shocked that they finally got around to using it,” said Grassley. He has been discouraged by the program's slow start, which some blame on ambivalence about whether tipsters should receive potentially huge windfalls. The IRS may also fear embarrassment, the senator said. “When you got a whistleblower that's saying somebody didn't pay $20 million in taxes, that that's an embarrassment to the full-time employees of the IRS,” he said. Neither Stephen Whitlock, director of the Whistleblower Of-

fice, nor the agency's public affairs office returned messages about the program late Thursday. However, the annual reports note a new policy of waiting to pay awards until the two-year window for taxpayers to appeal their payments has expired. Young's case might therefore be the first in a series of awards that are ripe for payment. The office has about 17 employees, who refer complaints to IRS agents and investigators around the country to pursue. Before 2006, the IRS could choose to reward tipsters, but were under no obligation to pay them a share of the taxes recovered. Many of the tips involved mom-and-pop operations or ex-spouses. The whistleblower program only promises awards for returns of $2 million or more. “This law is not designed to snag the guppies, but to harpoon the whales,” said Patrick Burns, a spokesman for Taxpayers Against Fraud, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit whose members include many lawyers for whistleblowers. “Whistleblower programs have been incredibly successful in the arena of health care and defense spending, and now they are being tried as a weapon against tax cheats and Wall Street scoundrels,” Burns said.

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Wisconsin Capitol, the site of recent protests over legislation that would strip union rights for most public workers. Tea party darling Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachman, all but drafted into the race by tea partyers, plans to share the steps of the South Carolina Statehouse with another of the movement's favorite daughters, Gov. Nikki Haley. And little-known businessman Herman Cain, who is hoping tea party backing can make him more than a longshot, planned to hit rallies in New Hampshire, Iowa, Michigan and Texas. “A sleeping giant - we the people - has awakened, and it's not going back to sleep,” Cain said. “We the people are still in charge of this country, no matter what you decide to call us.” Real estate magnate Donald Trump, who says he's serious about running, picked a tea party rally in Boca Raton, Fla., to make his stand. And former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum told a crowd on the New Hampshire Statehouse's lawn that the 2012 election is a choice between the nation's founding fathers or Obama. “Are we a country that is again going to believe in ourselves, in free people, in limited government, so we can transform the world and leave our country better than we found it?” Other contenders are proceeding with more caution. Barbour plans weekend stops at county GOP conventions in Charleston, Columbia and Lexington, S.C. But he had no big tax day rallies on his schedule in a state where tea party activists have gained influence. As he weighs a presidential bid, Barbour has been more subtle than others in courting the movement. He talks about issues the tea party cares about, first and foremost the economy. It's the same approach that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has been taking. He talks about lower taxes and re-

duced government and visited an accountant's office near Orlando on Friday. He decries the Internal Revenue Service, a top target of tea partyers. And in his defense of the Massachusetts health care overhaul that he pushed through, he invokes the 10th Amendment that guarantees states' rights. In an opinion piece published Friday in the Orlando Sentinel, Romney praised the tea partystyle activists: “The growth of government is not some inexorable force. In a democracy, we the people decide. Thanks to the tea party, there's real hope that we can rein in our profligate federal government.” But he spends the bulk of the column decrying President Barack Obama on policy, not invoking the Founding Fathers. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has followed a similar model. He had no public events scheduled for anti-tax rallies but has proved eager to criticize Washington spending. The tentativeness toward becoming a tea party candidate is understandable. No candidate can afford to ignore these anti-establishment, anti-tax, conservative-libertarian rabble-rousers whose enthusiasm fired up the GOP base and helped Republicans win control of the House in November. But wrapping themselves in the tea party mantle carries risks for candidates. They could get pushed too far to the right during the primaries if they embrace the tea party's conservative platform. There's also the potential stain of being linked to a group that Democratic critics have labeled extremist, if not racist. Even so, the Republicans must compete in early primary states where tea party activists have made inroads in the GOP establishment and made clear that they intend to have a say in the presidential race. “We want to find the best candidate and the best vehicle for us

to reclaim our republic,” says Jerry DeLemus, a tea party leader from Rochester, N.H. “The Republican Party is a vehicle that we can use to effect positive change.” Iowa's tea party leaders, meanwhile, have mapped out a strategy to engage supporters and roadtest presidential candidates with hopes of influencing the leadoff nominating caucuses. They are planning a bus tour through the state this summer, featuring at least four GOP presidential prospects, as well as a series of caucus training sessions. New Hampshire's tea party activists made gains within the state's central GOP committee, and elected Jack Kimball as the state GOP chairman over the establishment's pick in January. And the tea party footprint in South Carolina also has expanded, with activists becoming more influential inside GOP county organizations. The tea party's birth can be traced to spring 2009, when libertarians and conservatives rose up in small towns and big cities alike to oppose Obama's policies on such issues as the $787 billion economic stimulus measure, Wall Street bailouts and his health care plan. Some activists point to a CNBC anchor's televised tirade about taxes as the launching point. Others dispute that. Whatever its origin, there's no doubt about the tea party's power. “We’ve changed the political landscape in Washington and in statehouses across the country,” says Amy Kremer, chairwoman of the Tea Party Express. “We have to keep going and keep beating the drum.” --Associated Press deputy polling director Jennifer Agiesta in Washington, AP White House Correspondent Ben Feller in Chicano and writers Holly Ramer in Concord, N.H., Jim Davenport in Columbia, S.C., and Tom Beaumont in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed to this report.

BY DAVID PORTER ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWARK, N.J. (AP), Apr 06 - A former lawyer and stock trader were arrested Wednesday and charged with running an insider trading scheme straight out of the movie "Wall Street" that brought in so much money the suspects spoke at one point about burning $175,000 in cash to avoid detection. Garrett Bauer, of New York, and Matthew Kluger of Oakton, Va., face multiple counts of insider trading and obstruction in addition to single counts of conspiracy and money laundering. Authorities said the scheme netted more than $30 million in profit over the last five years. “Their ‘greed is good’ mentality eventually led to their criminal acts being exposed," said Michael Ward, head of the FBI office in Newark, using the famous line spoken by Michael Douglas in Oliver Stone's 1993 movie. Bauer was scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Newark on Wednesday afternoon, while Kluger was to appear in federal court in Alexandria, Va. According to the criminal complaint, Kluger illegally took information on upcoming company mergers from his Washington, D.C., law firm, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, and passed it on to a middleman who has not been identified. The middleman would pass the information to Bauer, who would buy stock ahead of the mergers. Among the mergers were Adobe Systems' acquisition of Omniture, Hewlett-Packard's acquisition of 3Com and Oracle's purchase of Sun Microsystems. The Oracle-Sun merger made the scheme more than $11 million in illicit profit, the complaint alleges. In a statement emailed Wednesday, the law firm said: “We were shocked to learn of the conduct the government has alleged a former employee committed against us and two other prominent law firms. We have provided our full support to the federal investigation and will continue to do so. In light of the pending actions by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the SEC, we are not in a position to comment further.” Authorities allege the conspiracy dates back to the mid-1990s when Kluger worked for prominent New York law firms Cravath Swaine & Moore and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, though the substantive counts released Wednesday relate to activity when he worked for Wilson Sonsini. Spokespeople for Cravath and Skadden did not immediately return messages seeking comment Wednesday. Bauer and Kluger were able to escape detection by using prepaid, disposable cellphones and by not having direct contact before the stock purchases, according to Daniel Hawke, regional director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's market abuse unit. During one phone conversation recorded by the unnamed coconspirator, Bauer allegedly tells the person to destroy $175,000 in cash because his fingerprints are on it. "You know what, if you feel better burn the money and I'll give it back to you," Bauer says. “Burn it?” the person asks. “I would burn it in a fire,” Bauer responds. It is not known whether the money actually was destroyed.

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April 19, 2011

BY MONA SHAH

opular Indian movie star Paresh Rawal returns to the Bay Area with a thought provoking play “Krishan v/s Kanhaiya.” With irrepressible wit and humor, he explores an atheist’s battle with God.

Krishan (Paresh Rawal) is an atheist who runs an antique shop together with a loyal employee Vasant. Atheist Krishan mocks and ridicules his wife who is very devout. “I cannot understand how her observing of Kadwa Chauth will add more years to my life,” he says. One day an earthquake destroys his shop. The insurance agent visits Krishan at his home and informs him that the claim will be rejected because the loss occurred due to an “Act of God.” Krishan challenges the agent to prove that the earthquake was in fact the Act of God and if so, he would sue God for recovery of damages. He files a case against God. He does not hire a lawyer. Instead he sets out to settle the score himself. Filled with numerous hilarious court scenes, “Krishan v/s Kanhaiya” challenges age-old beliefs and brings out a deeper meaning in them. In the course of the play, God comes and explains to Krishan why he cannot win. Slowly, the bond between Krishan and God deepens and people around start considering him a demi-god. Suddenly, Krishan dies. Then, he meets God and pleads to be sent back to earth to help people. What happens next? Find out on Sunday, April 24. Krishan v/s Kanhaiya Sunday, April 24 6 p.m. Chabot College Auditorium 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (408) 834-7711 www.sbixentertainment.com Tickets: $79-$39

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