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BY EMMA VICTORIA G. BLANCO Mark your calendars as the Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) presents the 17th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit, showcasing the incredible talents of local photographers. With the assistance of the City of Fremont’s Recreation Services Department and Alameda County Libraries, FCAC is pleased to sponsor the popular exhibition, which kicks off with an Opening Night Reception (open to the public) on November 19 and runs through December 20 at the Fremont Main Library. Seventeen years ago, the city leased a Country Way Drive building to the FCAC and as a condition of the lease, the Council agreed to contribute a citywide event. A FCAC committee of three members (Larry Epstein, Alvin Dockter, and Elise Ciraolo) organized and planned a juried photography exhibit; the first exhibit was held in 1994 with Larry Epstein as chairperson. Three years later, Dockter succeeded him and served for six years. Dockter reminisced about his tenure as the show’s chairperson and stated, “[it] was a recontinued on page 34

A groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of a 98-apartment complex for senior citizens is slated for today, Tuesday, November 16. Peralta Senior Apartments, located on Peralta Boulevard just east of Fremont Boulevard in Fremont, is expected to open in early 2012 with 98 one- and two-bedroom apartments for low income seniors The development will also include 9,035 sq. ft. of clinic and day center space for On Lok Lifeways, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider offering medical, social and supportive services to frail seniors to help them age in place. continued on page 16

Soulciety’s Empowerr III: Under the Big Top

SIMON WONG PHOTO BY RON CARIÑO Soulciety’s Executive Director Ron Cariño and Program Director Aaron Horner have known each other since 7th grade and have worked within the community since graduating from Mt. Eden High School 15 years ago. Since its inception two years ago, Soulciety has grown rapidly and attracted a loyal following. In August, Soulciety was presented with awards from San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom for its work to improve the lives of youth in Hayward, the Bay Area and the Philippines. In mid-October, the University of Phoenix honored Horner with the 2010 Community Service Award. Soulciety aims to “uplift the spirit of individuals and society as a whole through enrichment and empowerment of the lives of youth, young adults and other members of society and to promote physical, mental and emotional growth and well-being. This is done by helping them develop and realize their creative and leadership potential.” continued on page 18 INDEX Auto Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Protective Services . . . . . . . . 8

Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 19

Kid Scoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Life Cornerstones . . . . . . . . . 31

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 15

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

TechKnow Talk. . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Hope, Healing and Caring Breast Cancer Foundation’s Shop Expands Services to a Diverse Community

embers of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation (HBCF) have worked hard during the past two years expanding the foundation’s programs and reaching out to more women in the local community whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer, according to HBCF’s Executive Director, Dr. Vera Packard. The foundation’s mission—to empower women affected by breast cancer, supporting their well-being with post-surgical products and educational services, regardless of financial status—is perhaps best illustrated by Bras for Body & Soul, located at 2500 Mowry Avenue, (Washington West) Suite 130 in Fremont. HBCF’s vibrant and welcoming specialty bra shop serves all women with a particular focus on empowering breast cancer survivors. Growing with the community “We usually see an average of 1000 clients a year with 700 of those who are breast cancer survivors,” says Packard. “In the past two years we were fortunate to serve 75 women who couldn’t afford our products. This is really

remarkable in this economy that we were able to do that.” Packard, who joined the HBCF family in 2008, says the foundation’s programs, including Bras for Body & Soul, have seen tremendous growth in breast cancer awareness programs, services provided and outreach to a diverse population of women. “Our breast cancer walk had an increase of 35 percent in the past two years, which is outstanding,” Packard enthuses. “We also created a beautiful event—People with Purpose—which was held April of last year and will be held again next year.” Bras for Body & Soul’s services will also expand in the near future to include a lymphedema project to provide vital compression garments to women who have developed chronic swelling

of a limb, usually a hand or foot, following to breast cancer surgery. In addition, the shop offers its Hair with Care program, staffed by a trained wig specialist, to help women who are going through the devastating process of losing their hair from chemotherapy. Serving a community rich in diversity To better serve a broader population of women in the community, Bras for Body & Soul staffs a breast care specialist who helps

meet the needs of Spanish-speaking clients without an interpreter. Saelia (Sally) N. Chaparro, who has worked as a medical assistant, X-ray technician and also volunteered for the American’s Cancer Society’s Every Woman Counts campaign, came to work for Bras for Body & Soul nearly two years ago.

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“I came here because I was doing mammograms at the time and one of my girlfriends, who lost her mother when she was younger, got breast cancer,” Chaparro explains. “At the time, I had no idea about Bras for Body & Soul, but when it was time to get bras and a prosthetic, I came with her and we had a great experience here. “As we were doing the fitting, my friend turned and said to me, ‘You need to work here!’ And I said, yeah right.” Chaparro ended up taking her friend’s advice and hasn’t looked back since.

with a smile and a lot of relief.” Chaparro says she takes particular pride in serving the shop’s Spanish speaking clients, because it hits close to home. “My biggest trial working with the American Cancer Society was my mom, who just went recently for her second mammogram,” she says. “She never taught us to do those things and I told her, ‘How can I tell other women about the importance of mammograms when you won’t go?’” When doing something as personal as getting fitted for a breast prosthesis or a wig, Chaparro says often something is missing when friends or family try to translate for a loved one. “Sometimes the language Saelia Chaparro (right), is a bilingual speaking breast barrier, even with a translator, care specialist at Bras for makes women hold back from Body & Soul. The bra shop also offers a trained saying what’s in their heart or wig specialist to help mind,” she explains. “Maybe women who have lost they’re talking through their their hair from daughter and they don’t want chemotherapy. To learn her to hear something, but more about the wide variety of services and when I get them in the fitting products available room one-on-one, I can ask through Bras for Body & certain questions and I can see Soul, call (510) 791-1911. them opening up a little bit. “They can speak more honestly. When you have an interpreter there’s something lost “I feel so honored that I’m in the translation. When I start to even doing this job because I see speak to them, they let that guard so many women hurt to the core down and they can be more honest of themselves,” she says. “Once we get into our own fitting room, with their feelings—like expressing the mask comes off and I talk to what type of bra they want.” them and do the fittings. There’s For Chaparro it helps to see each a lot of tears and smiles; it’s won- woman who comes into the shop as derful. Each woman is different; a family member or friend. most of the time they do leave continued on page 7

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Influenza and Other Contagious Respiratory Conditions Women's Health Conference: Do You Suffer From Allergy or Asthma Conditions?

Think Pink: Breast Health Awareness

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Planning Your California Advance Health Directive: Now is the Time

Inside Washington Hospital: Pediatric Care

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

Inside Washington Hospital: Patient Safety Take the Steps: What You Should Know About Foot Care (New)

World Kidney Day

How Diabetes Affects People of Indian/South Asian Descent

Washington Urgent Care: When You Should Go and What We Treat (New)

Community Based Senior Supportive Services

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lower Back Disorders

(Late Start) Surgical Treatment for Diabetes

(Late Start) Inside Washington Hospital: Rapid Detection of MRSA

Cough or Shortness of Breath, What to Do About It Connecting the Dots Diabetes and Gum Disease

Washington Women's Center: Cancer Genetic Counseling

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Breast Health Program

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Keeping Employees and Businesses Healthy Learn More About Washington Hospital’s Well For Work Program Productive employees are the lifeblood of any successful business. When employees are injured or ill and have to take time off work, it can have a dramatic negative impact on any business, which can have a ripple effect throughout the local economy. That’s why, as part of its commitment to the well being of our community, Washington Hospital launched its “Well for Work” occupational medicine program nearly a dozen years ago. “Well for Work provides a wide range of services to meet employers’ and employees’ needs for both preventive care and treatment of work-related injuries or illness,” says Mike Rogers, Washington Hospital’s Manager of Offsite Services. “With four urgent care clinics located throughout the Tri-City area – along with the facilities of

Wellness at Your Workplace: Mike Rogers,Well For Work Program Coordinator and Sherrie Kneebone, Nurse Practitioner, Washington On Wheels (W.O.W), work together to provide convenient occupational health care services to local businesses and employers. Call (510) 608-1320 to learn more about Washington Hospital’s Well For Work program.

Washington Hospital, the Washington Outpatient Rehabilitation Center and the Washington Outpatient Surgery Center – we offer convenient access to expert care, including extended hours and weekend care at some locations.” “We have a skilled team of primary care physicians at each clinic, as well as a network of boardcertified orthopedists, neurologists, physiatrists and other specialists,” says Rogers, who manages the Well for Work Program. “Because Well for Work is part of Washington Hospital Healthcare System, businesses and their employees have access to our broad range of advanced treatment and rehabilitation services when needed.” Some of the services offered through Well for Work include: • Pre-employment physicals to evaluate a potential employee’s ability to perform a particular job. • Annual employee examinations. • Immunizations and vaccinations. • Post-injury return-to-work examinations. • Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) and Department of Transportation (DOT) examinations. • Drug and alcohol testing. • OSHA-mandated hearing testing and screenings for employees who must wear respirators. • Screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. • On-site ergonomic workstation evaluations to ensure employee safety. • Rehabilitation and physical therapy services provided at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. “We work as partners with our clients to build a healthy business,” Rogers explains. “Ideally, it’s good to develop a relationship with employers before an injury happens. We like to have our physicians visit business sites to learn about the work the employees are doing, so the doctors are aware of potential work hazards and what would be needed for an injured employee to return to work.” According to Rogers, the Well for Work Program is committed to developing relationships with specialized employers and help improve worker health and safety. “Each business is different, and the better we understand a company’s operations, the better we are able to take care of them and their employees,” he says. Rogers says that close communication between business clients and the Well for Work physicians and staff is key to the program’s effectiveness. continued on page 7

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top by Washington Hospital and you get the immediate sense of a busy medical center on the move. The Hospital is expanding and transforming its infrastructure to stay ahead of the curve in providing the most advanced, comprehensive array of services to meet the health care needs of the Tri-City area. Many changes now taking place on the Hospital’s campus are supported by Measure FF, a $190 million bond measure passed by the voters of Washington Township Health Care District in 2004. The plan is to rebuild and upgrade important facilities on the Washington Hospital campus so our community continues to have a top-notch health care system that will carry us well into the 21st century. Under the guidance of the District’s Board of Directors, with additional over-

Current construction projects at Washington Hospital include the state-of-the-art Central Plant and a new and expanded Center for Joint Replacement (above), both slated to be completed by early 2012.

Currently under construction, the new Consolidated Central Plant (pictured above) will provide utility service to support the future replacement of nearly all buildings on the Washington Hospital campus.To stay updated on the progress of Washington Hospital’s construction projects, visit www.whhs.com/construction.

sight by a voluntary Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, nearly every building on the campus is being expanded and upgraded to house the Hospital’s comprehensive and evolving range of services in safe, comfortable and accessible surround-

ings. Although Washington Hospital is already a safe structure, these changes will also ensure compliance with all requirements of SB 1953, California’s legislation mandating seismic safety for medical centers by 2030.

Right now, five projects are under construction or have been completed in the first phase of the Hospital’s 2010 to 2030 Site Master Plan, including a new loading dock and a network of underground utility tunnels. The tunnels will continued on page 7

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Auto Review

2011 Lincoln MKT: today’s luxury cruiser STEERING OUT OF TROUBLE

hen loss of power steering occurs, drivers are advised to stop operating their vehicles. The power steering system is powered by a hydraulic fluid pump that pressurizes fluid, which is transferred through hoses to the power steering box or rack and pinion (depending on the steering system design). The first step in diagnosing failure of this system usually rests with checking the steering fluid level and leaks, something the average vehicle owner can do on his or her own. Beyond that, an inspection of the entire steering system may be required (pump, hoses, rack and pinion, or steering box) in an effort to identify and replace worn or failed components. This, of course, is a job for an auto technician. Loss of power steering can clearly have many causes. It can

also have some catastrophic consequences, if it happens while you’re driving. At BAY STAR AUTO CARE, we're proud to say that we use ALLDATA®, a computer file for auto techs that will help locate a particular problem. It is the industry leader in providing factory repair information and includes all the diagrams, repair information, and detailed technical service bulletins and recalls for your vehicle. It is the nation's leading provider of automotive repair information and solutions. And, of course, we can repair any broken system – from steering to cooling – quickly and safely. Call for an appointment today. HINT: Investigating loss of power steering may also involve checking the drive belt that transfers energy from the engine to the hydraulic steering pump.

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

The phrase of “good news and bad news” is the introduction to the continuation of our auto column but with a new columnist. For several years, Dick Ryan has been a consistent and welcome, wellread columnist of our newspaper. Sadly, Dick recently passed away after an extensive illness. TCV and its readers will miss his contributions and insights into the world of automobiles and racing. In his stead, TCV is fortunate to have enlisted the talents of Steve Schaefer who has extensive experience and knowledge of automobiles and has graciously accepted future column assignments.

BY STEVE SCHAEFER

s Lincoln goes after today’s luxury vehicle buyer, it can’t simply offer big sedans or rely on the Navigator SUV to pull the load. The MKT crossover SUV offers comforts and high tech features galore in a distinctive package to attract luxury crossover intenders. Based on Ford’s sleek Flex, the MKT has a completely different

personality. It seats six or seven— depending on the second row seating configuration—and combines the comfortable car-like handling and performance with the up-high, cargo-carrying benefits of a SUV. There is a distinct air of nostalgia in Lincoln’s designs. A split-wing grille is part of its plan to differentiate the brand. Harking back to early-mid 20th century models, the design combines smoothly integrated bumpers and horizontality with retro, bringing back some of the glamour and appeal that has been lost. The overall design of the MKT is stunning; besides the stylish face, a chamfered line runs along the sides, kicking up dramatically at the end of the rear doors. The rear tapers down to full-width tail lamps—definitely a look back to the 1960s and 70s. These, however, contain hightech LEDs. A posh interior is a must for a luxury crossover. The Canyon Premium leather inside my White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic tester looked and felt plush, with its heat and cool settings and 12-way power adjustment for driver and front passenger. The second-row passengers’ optional bucket seats get recline and lumbar adjust-

ments too and a center console where they can select climate and seat heating settings. It includes a refrigerated compartment. Drivers look onto a silver-accented steering wheel, instrument panel, and dash that flow across one door, around the dash and onto the other. Materials and fitand-finish are very good, and other than some fussiness with the center console armrests, feel solid. The artificial wood grain trim, neatly enclosed in thin chrome edges, is enthusiastic in its graining. You can order your MKT with Ford’s 3.7-liter Duratec engine that puts out 268 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque, which is good for a V6. However, opt for the new Ecoboost 3.5-liter V6, and you receive 355 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. Using twin turbochargers, it gives V8 power with V6 fuel consumption. The EPA says 16 City, 21 High-

way (average 18 mpg). I averaged 19.6 mpg in mixed driving, which is good for a 4,900-pound vehicle. The EPA green scores for the MKT are a respectable 6 for Air Pollution, but just 3 for Greenhouse Gas. Ecoboost MKT offers brisk performance and, thanks to carefully computer-designed insulation placement and wind noise reduction, you hardly hear it working. The suspension keeps things level and firm enough to please the driver, yet compliant and smooth for the passengers. As a luxury vehicle, many features come standard and you can add more with the check of a box. My tester had a power liftgate and third-row seats that elegantly folded themselves down, providing a flat, carpeted cargo space. The second-row passengers have their own pull-up sunshades. Everyone can enjoy the standard Sirius satellite radio programming and SYNC voice-control system. I tried using SYNC to change musical selections on XM but often had to repeat my requests to get it to respond; and I had to ask it in steps: Audio, Sirius, Preset 3, for example. It’s faster to reach up and touch a button. The

same goes for raising or lowering the ambient temperature or working with the navigation system. Anything that keeps the driver’s eyes on the road is good, but the SYNC system still seems less intuitive than I’d like it to be. My tester had automatic headlights and brights. It politely lowered them whenever another car approached. The collision warning system beeped and flashed a red bar of lights in the dash top if I approached a stopped car without braking. This is a great safety feature, but it went off in some innocuous situations. Prices for MKTs start at $44,995, including destination charges, for the 3.7-liter model with two-wheel drive. Add $1,995 to that for all-wheel-drive or $5,000 to it for the 3.5-liter Ecoboost model (which comes with all-wheel drive standard). My tester, with the Elite Package, sparkling paint job, second-

row buckets and console, and collision warning system, totaled out at $58,370. The Elite Package in my tester added a sensational power panoramic vista roof, a helpful blind spot warning system, theater-style THX Surround Sound and a voice-activated navigation system. We’ll see if fine efforts like the MKT will resonate with buyers and develop an enthusiasm for not only these larger models, but also for the upscale smaller cars that regulations and changing buyer tastes will require in this decade.

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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Hope, Healing and Caring continued from page 2

“For Hispanic women, the older women, I always serve them as I would serve my mother or best friend,” she says. “I would want my mom treated with compassion and kindness and that’s how I treat every woman I see so when they leave here they feel like we have their best interest at heart.” Caring for women Bras for Body & Soul is located in the same building as the Washington Women’s Center, which offers diagnostic, treatment

Keeping Employees and Businesses Healthy continued from page 2

“We have a ‘First Call’ program set up so that the doctor calls the employer after the employee’s first visit,” he says. “We integrate information from all the health-care providers caring for each employee and provide ongoing status reports to keep employers informed of the employee’s status.” To help employers manage their health-care costs, Well for Work encourages visits to the urgent care clinics, rather than the much more expensive hospital emergency room. “We generally can handle urgent care cases outside of the ER,” Rogers says. “We also try to treat all appropriate cases as ‘first aid’ whenever possible to keep the company from having a large number of unnecessary OSHA recordable injuries. We also work with employers to design modified work programs so that employees can return to work much more quickly.” Well for Work also enlists the services of the Washington on Wheels (W.O.W.) mobile health clinic. “We send the van to company locations to provide annual exams, vaccinations and other services directly to the business,” Rogers explains. “That way, employees don’t have to be away from work to come to the clinic individually. Using W.O.W. saves both time and money for our business clients.” Learn More About Well for Work For more information about the Well for Work program, visit www.whhs.com/occupationmedicine/ or call (510) 608-1320.

and educational services to the women of Washington Township Health Care District. To learn more about women’s health services at Washington Hospital, visit www.whhs.com. To learn more about upcoming events through the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, as well as services and products available through Bras for Body & Soul, visit www.hersfund.org or call (510) 790-1911.

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serve as a huge conduit to move electricity, water and steam from Central Plant to wherever they are needed on the campus. Utility connections will be completed over the next year. Other major projects, which are more visible to passers-by, are a state-of-the-art Central Plant and a new and expanded Center for Joint Replacement, both slated to be completed by early 2012 Powering the campus Washington Hospital’s ambitious construction effort began in early 2009, with groundbreaking for the 37,000square-foot Consolidated Central Plant, which will support round-the-clock availability of electrical power, hot water and steam. The plant will also house a modern, energy- and water-efficient laundry. The freestanding power plant will have more than enough capacity to support all functions of Washington Hospital’s campus of the future. It will also power the existing Hospital and any future building projects that are part of the Master Plan. This ensures the Hospital will continue to be fully operational throughout construction. Thus far, the facility’s underground and aboveground structures have been completed and the boilers, emergency generators and other heavy equipment have been installed. In the next year, laundry equipment will be added, the building will be finished, and the utilities connected. Ready for a disaster The Central Plant is also vitally important because it will make it possible for Washington Hospital to continue functioning in the event of a power outage or major disaster, such as an earthquake. With the new generators supplying up to three times the amount of emergency power available to the existing facility, the Hospital will be able to continue functioning independently for at least five days. In fact, the length of time emergency power will be available is only restricted by the amount of fuel in the campus storage tanks. If fuel can be replenished, the Hospital will be able to continue functioning for an unlimited period of time.

Watch Construction Progress Online Visit us online at www.whhs.com/construction to view construction video updates and watch current time-lapse footage of the construction of the Hospital’s new Central Plant and Center for Joint Replacement. To learn more about upcoming construction projects and upgrades at your community hospital, tune into upcoming Washington Township Health Care District board meetings on InHealth, A Washington Hospital Channel, on Comcast Channel 78.

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Fremont Property and Evidence Unit BY MEENU GUPTA PHOTO COURTESY OF FREMONT PD The Fremont Property and Evidence Unit in Fremont Police Department is responsible for receiving, maintaining, and disposing of evidence. “Some items such as those in unsolved homicides we must keep forever, other items such as safekeeping property can be held for 60 days,” said Robin Neal, who has been with Fremont PD for 30 years. In 2006 Neal was awarded California Association for Property and Evidence (CAPE) “State Property Officer of the Year.” She has also been a part of four recognitions as Professional Employee of the Month at Fremont Police Department since 2003. This year she was awarded the Meritorious Service Award from CAPE. Neal will be retiring in December after almost 36 years in Law Enforcement.

(From Left) Captain Rich Lucero, Chief Craig Steckler, Property Officer Robin Neal, Lt. Gus Arroyo, and Captain Frank Grgurina. Robin Neal was awarded the Meritorious Service Award from California Association for Property and Evidence (CAPE)

Fremont PD has used PropertyRoom.com since 2003 for auctions; they also use Ernst Auction Park and have been with them since 1991. The auctions bring in a modest amount, usually around $5,000 a year. Fremont Police take in approximately 15,000 items of evidence a year. “We utilize a bar code system by “Tibruon” to track these items in our 10,000 square foot ware-

City of Union City Report SUBMITTED BY RICK LAFORCE Thursday, November 4 On Thursday (11/4), officers were sent to investigate a major injury traffic accident at the intersection of Alvarado Niles Road and Central Avenue. Through the course of the officer’s investigation, it was determined that the driver of the suspect vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed and rearended another vehicle stopped at the red light. This propelled the second vehicle into the rear of a third vehicle, which was also stopped for the red light. Drivers of the second and third vehicles were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the suspect vehicle was believed to be driving while under the influence of alcohol and was arrested at the scene. He, too, was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Saturday, November 6 Officers were sent to investigate a fight between a male and a female in the area of 12th Street and ‘G’ Street. Arriving officers located a couple walking away and stopped them to investigate. The female immediately became confrontational. She pushed an officer and attempted to strike him. The officer arrested her for resisting/obstructing an officer. It was later learned that the suspect and male had been involved in a heated domestic dispute prior to police arriving on scene. A call of gun shots being heard in the area of 11th Street near Decoto Road resulted in a police investigation. Responding officers were advised that the victim of a shooting was at a residence on 13th Street. Through the course of the investigation, officers learned that the victim was riding his bicycle in the area of 11th Street near ‘G’ Street when two unknown suspects appeared and shot him. The victim sustained no life-threatening wounds and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. This case is being actively investigated by the Union City Police Investigations Unit. Tuesday, November 9 The Union City/Newark SWAT team served a California Department of Justice search warrant at a residence on Santa Catalina Way as a part of an area-wide gang investigation. Once the scene was secure, the Department of Justice agents executed the search warrant and arrested two subjects without further incident. Weapons and narcotics were located at the scene.

house,” said Neal. “The items are logged into our tracking system and tracked for every move while in our possession.” Volunteers are utilized for transporting some evidence, though they are not used in the in Property Warehouse facility. Citizens interested in volunteering for the Fremont Police Department should contact Volunteer Services at (510) 790-6691.

Too much turkey is no excuse for not buckling up SUBMITTED BY FREMONT AND MILPITAS POLICE DEPARTMENTS In a joint statement, Traffic Lieutenant Mark Riggs Fremont Police Department and Chief Graham of the Milpitas Police Department advise travelers that as the holidays approach, officers will be out in force sending the strong message to “Click It or Ticket.” Chief Graham noted, “No one wants to start the holidays off wrong with a ticket. Save your money for turkey and buying presents for loved ones – don’t throw it away simply because you failed to buckle up.” While seat belt use is at a record high of 83 percent nationwide, 45 million Americans still fail to buckle up when they get in a motor vehicle. Even though in California 96.2 percent use their restraints, it still means that over 1.5 million Californians don’t buckle up. During the holiday period, over 35 vehicle occupants who are not buckled up will be killed in motor vehicle crashes each day nationwide. Statewide, overall traffic deaths declined by 23 percent, from 3,995 in 2007 to 3,081 in 2009, due in part to the increased use of seat belts. Total traffic fatalities are at their lowest levels in six decades. “Sadly, the holidays, which for many are the happiest time of the year, is also one of the deadliest and most tragic,” said Lieutenant Riggs. continued on page 31

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Measuring the infinite: yardstick on the universe

or as long as people have existed, we have gazed into the clear night sky and wondered, “How far, how fast, how big, how old?” The answers to these questions have remained unknown through the course of human history, but science and technology have now begun to provide some preliminary answers. The key to many astronomical measurements is light, so let’s begin there. Historically, light was thought by most to travel instantaneously from one place to another. However, during the Renaissance, scientists begin to take seriously the possibility that it possessed a finite speed. Early attempts to prove it, by opening a lantern and observing it in a distant mirror, for example, failed. But the invention of the telescope allowed observation of objects much farther away, such as Jupiter’s moons. Astronomers detected a slight difference in the orbital period of these moons, based on whether the Earth was moving toward or away from them. Such observations were advanced as proof of the finite – though extremely fast – speed of light as early as the 17th century. A variety of more sophisticated methods were employed to refine the estimate of light’s speed over the next 200 years, and by the early 20th century, the speed of light had been calculated to within one-tenth of one percent of the currently accepted value. Today, very precise measurements of light speed are based on laser interferometry techniques, which involve splitting a laser beam into two paths of unequal length, then recombining them and studying the resulting interference patterns. It is a mind-boggling speed. In one second, light travels about 300,000 kilometers (186,000 miles), or more than seven times the circumference of the Earth. No wonder early researchers were unable to notice a delay in a mirror on the next hill! When the Apollo astronauts were on the moon, communications were delayed by 1.3 seconds in each direction – the speed of light over the intervening 240,000 miles. When Mission Control in Houston asked a question, they had to wait about three seconds for a response. As we peer deeper into the universe, the speed of light helps us understand the vastness of even our local neighborhood. Light from the sun reaches Earth in about eight minutes, but it travels more than four years to arrive here from the next nearest star. The distance light travels in one year is called a “light year,” so the distance to the nearest star is about four light years. Our Milky Way galaxy is about 100,000 light years across and most other galaxies are millions of light years away. The human mind is utterly incapable of imagining such enormous distances. As the term implies, since light from distant objects has taken so long to reach us, we are in effect looking back in time when we observe them. For example, a nova (or exploding star) observed in 2006 was about 5,000 light years away. So we can think of that event taking place some centuries before the great pyramids were constructed in Egypt. A supernova visible on Earth in 1987 was about 170,000 light years away, having occurred when our remote ancestors were using crude stone tools to hunt African game. How are these incredible distances measured? Again light plays a key role. As a siren approaches a stationary observer, the sound waves are compressed, increasing the pitch. As the source of the sound passes and recedes, the sound waves expand, reducing the pitch. Fortunately for astronomers, the same phenomenon occurs with light. Light from objects moving away from us is shifted to a longer wavelength. The faster the objects are receding, the more pronounced this “red shift.” When astronomers measure red shifts, they find that almost every object in the universe is moving away from us! The further away a celestial body is, the faster it is receding. How can this be? It is because the universe is expanding. Imagine marking some dots on a deflated balloon. As the balloon is inflated, the dots all move away from each other. Another common analogy is a loaf of raisin bread. As the loaf is baked it expands, and the raisins all move away from one another, at a rate proportional to their separation. Thus the distance of a luminous object can be determined by measuring its red shift. Such measurements are confirmed by observing the brightness of certain types of nearby objects, then measuring the brightness of similar objects far away. The brightness decrease is proportional to the inverse square of the distance. Certain types of variable stars, which behave like

cosmic lighthouses, are also useful in confirming distance measurements. Cosmology, the study of the nature and evolution of the universe, seeks answers to “big questions” that sometimes blur the boundaries between science and philosophy. It is a field of considerable current research. Observing distant objects and measuring how fast they are racing away from us allows cosmologists to calculate the expansion rate of the universe. Simplistically, if there is enough mass in the universe, it will eventually cease to expand and gravity will draw it all back together. If there is insufficient mass to arrest the expansion, it will continue expanding forever. Current thinking is that the expansion rate may be increasing and there is just about the right amount of mass, called critical density, to eventually stop it, or nearly so. But that is at best an informed guess and is complicated by the apparent presence of so-called dark energy and dark matter—so named because forces we cannot see seem to be influencing the expansion rate. Looking back in time instead, can the expansion be simulated “backward,” to pinpoint the time when the universe began? Such calculations, based on several assumptions, yield an age of about 13.7 billion years. The orbiting Hubble Space Telescope has recently imaged objects as far away as 13 billion light years that, if these calculations are accurate, provide a view of the universe in its infancy. Is the universe finite or infinite? The short answer is that no one knows. Infinity is as much a philosophical concept as a scientific one. Cosmologists tend to think of an infinite universe as one that expands forever. But that begs the question of whether such a universe is infinite always, or only after an infinite period of expansion. Into what, or where, does an infinite universe expand? Are such questions even meaningful? And what if the three dimensional space we perceive is merely a cross-section or intersection of higher-dimensional universes, as some cosmologists believe? Can a three dimensional infinity exist inside a “larger” space of four, five, six, or more dimensions? This is probably a good time to cue the theme from Twilight Zone. The more we learn about the universe, the more evident it becomes that fact is far stranger than science fiction. As with most scientific explorations, each cosmological answer has given rise to a host of new questions. For example, will two parallel lines extended into space stay parallel forever, or will they eventually intersect? This simple question has profound implications regarding the structure of the universe, its governing physical laws, and its ultimate fate. The knowledge we have gained of the cosmos is nothing compared to the depth of our remaining ignorance. Opportunities abound for future generations to discover answers to our most ancient questions and to shape our understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe.

After five years and 58 TechKnow Talk columns, the TechKnow Guy is retiring. Many thanks for your questions and comments. Stay curious and never stop exploring!

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History

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Union City housing in the early 1970s

BY MYRLA RAYMUNDO

hat was Union City like many years ago? The area was just a vast piece of land when agriculture was an often-profitable prospect in Alameda County. With its fertile soil, marshes, and proximity to San Francisco, farmers were able to easily exploit the resources located in the County. Union City formed in 1958 from the towns of Alvarado and Decoto. Henry C. Smith’s town of New Haven, formed in 1851 became Alvarado in 1853 and the County seat. People worked and built small, modest homes. Streets were lined with beautiful homes, some large and some little lined up by the railroad tracks. The town of Decoto was formed in 1867 when the Western

Old House in Alvarado

health spa, planned recreation, and security guards. You’ll pass by a rainbow of gladioli on the right, and a stream flowing on the left until the nar-

l6,000 square feet of indoor recreational facilities, including saunas, library, ceramics room, billiard and card rooms, plus a large outdoor heated swimming pool by a waterfall. Today, Union City’s diverse community can be found in a variety of housing including upscale homes with one and two-story designs and three-car garages. The homes are beautifully detailed with accents and amenities. Housing in Union City has come a long way from its early years.

Casa Verde Housing

Pacific Railroad purchased 284 acres from the three Decoto Brothers. During the winters, 27,000 trees were planted. The area was mostly orchards and farmland. Homes were built and lined up along narrow streets, some beautiful with artistic designs. In the early 1970s, immigrants came to settle in Union City. At that time, it began to change from a small agricultural town to a residential community with the construction of housing subdivisions such as: Casa Verde Housing The west side of Union City was first used as pastureland. Here, Casa Verde, one of the first housing complexes, was built. It

The Tropics

Casa Verde Park is a big sprawling piece of land with hundreds of upscale housing built in the early 70s. There are two, three, four, and even some five-bedroom homes with huge living rooms, family rooms, fireplaces, and dining rooms. Some have swimming pools, nice gardens, and barbecue pits. The construction of this area brought many new arrivals to Union City. Dry Creek Apartments As you pass by Whipple Road along Mission Boulevard, you will see the Dry Creek Apartments. It is surrounded by a 1,000-acre ranch and State Horse Park trails set among giant trees on a natural creek. It offers quiet seclusion in a luxurious setting. Facilities include a heated pool,

rowing lane comes to a fence which leads to the “secret garden.” This is the Dry Creek Cottage and Garden. At the end of the apartment complex there is also a beautiful house that used to be the old Decoto School House. The Tropics Passing Alvarado-Niles east, you’ll find casual California living at its very finest. The Tropics is a custom designed mobile home community in a park setting for people 55 and above only. Each home unit is planned to provide maximum privacy, spaciousness, and easy living, with quiet, relaxing surroundings and no through traffic. The residential park setting includes a big, beautiful, airconditioned clubhouse with

MYRLA RAYMUNDO, MBA Myrla Raymundo is the founder of the Union City Historical Museum in Union City. For the past 16 years, Myrla has served as President of the Friends of the Union City Library. She is the author of the book “Union City Through the Years..”

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SUBMITTED BY GRETCHEN M. MORA This weekend, Cub Scouts from Niles Pack 112 will start their annual food drive campaign called “Scouting For Food.” The scouts will distribute flyers door to door in an effort to collect non-perishable food on Saturday, November 20th for the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Pack 112 will join the ranks of roughly 40,000 volunteers in the Bay Area Boys Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturers and Explorers who will be collecting cans of food for the annual food drive. Pack 112 hopes to top their record of 3000 cans last year and collect over 3,100 cans of food. The food helps the needy right here in our own communities and is espe-

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cially important during the current economic crisis. The Alameda County Community Food Bank expects 150,000 pounds of food to be collected on November 20th. As expected, the food banks are seeing a huge increase in the number of clients at their food pantries. Food banks have come to rely upon the huge influx of food right before the holidays. Thanks to the Scouts and thousands of parents and volunteers, many people who would otherwise go hungry have food for the holidays. Part of the Mission Peak District of the San Francisco Bay Area Council which encompasses the City of San Francisco and the County of Alameda, Pack 112 is sponsored by Niles Congregational Church and has been serving the Niles community for over 15 years. Look for a Scouting for Food flyer on your door beginning November 13th. It will have information about the types of food we are collecting. Please place the food in a recycled bag or box and put it outside in view of the street by 9am on Saturday, November 21. For more information, please contact our website at http://pack112fremont.ScoutLander.com.

‘Something for our community’

eth Armstrong of the Niles Congregational Church was inspired by the community spirit of another member, the late Mary Hewitt “who got us out into the Tri-City Community.” Members of the congregation began to formulate plans for a food drive and contacted the Tri-City Interfaith Council to involve other churches “to make a bigger impact.” In the offices of TriCity Volunteers, Beth was reminded of the effects of a poor economy; increased demand and declining contributions. “We have challenged our congregation and the greater Niles community to bring in 1,000 cans of food during a three week period prior to Thanksgiving.” Through flyers and personal contact, people are urged to bring donations to a collection point at First Christian Church on Niles Boulevard. “We would like to get the word out to the larger community since we know this is a big need with many people out of work including some in our congregation.” Barrels are being placed by other members of the interfaith alliance in strategic locations throughout the Tri-City Area to assist the effort. A large thermometer will be posted and keep track of collection progress. If the importance of this food drive was not evident, during the brief meeting at TriCity Volunteers on November 4th, Tri-City Volunteers Executive Director Melissa Ponchard was informed by her staff that the monthly allocation of FDA food resources

BY ALISSA GWYNN PHOTO COURTESY OF FREMONT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT On your marks, get set, GObble! On November 20, Fremont Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the second annual Turkey Trot – Family Fun Run at Central Park. The Turkey Trot, a three mile run/walk around Central Park and Lake Elizabeth, will be split into multiple age divisions (3-7, 8-11, 12-16) with a first place winner in each age group. This year there will also be a new open race bracket for competitive runners ages 17 and up. The open race for older runners begins at 8:45 a.m., and the Family Race (all other

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Please visit www.qualityoflifeinsurance.com Beth Armstrong of Niles Congregational Church hopes to fill in the food collection thermometer with its goal of 1,000 food items.

had been exhausted. She says, “We only get one shipment per month from the FDA.” Although there is an additional supply from the Emergency Food Bank, it is depleted within two weeks. Obviously, donations are critical to the inventory of Tri-City Volunteers and many other organizations that provide assistance to the Tri-City community.

ages) begins at 9:00 Racers may check in between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at the Fremont Community Center, located at 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy. Kids will receive a free t-shirt, goodie bag, and face painting. Come out and join in on the fun; mascot Tom-E-Turkey will be there cheering racers on! The pre-registration date has already passed, but racers may still register on the day of the race for $15. Turkey Trot November 20 8:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fremont Community Center Central Park 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 790-5541 $15/Race Day

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Crown employees support breast cancer research SUBMITTED BY MIRIAM ROHE In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage hosted an office fundraiser, netting $3,250 in one day. That amount was matched by Crown for a grand total of $6,500. Crown encouraged employees to dress in pink and to donate to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. As a reward for participation, staff members received a free professional chair massage. Winner of the best pink costume was Debbie Joaquin, with runners up Ronda Najera and Denise Lohman. Many Crown employees have been affected by breast cancer in-

SUBMITTED BY PAMELA EVANS Save money. Conserve resources. Create green jobs. What’s not to love? Free energy audits, including rebates to help pay for modifications, are available to East Bay companies through a partnership between the Alameda County Green Business Program, PG&E and Laney College. Just ask Pam Banducci, owner of Pete’s Foreign Auto Repair in Fremont. Pete’s needed more efficient lighting for its Green Business Program re-certification. The GBP put the company in touch with the B.E.S.T. (Business Energy Solutions Team) Lighting Program. B.E.S.T, a PG&E partner, covered the entire cost of new fluores-

Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage corporate office employees were encouraged to dress in pink and to donate to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

cluding Janet Bowen who said “All support for Breast Cancer Research and Treatment is much needed. Awareness for regular checkups saves lives it may be your life or that of a loved one.” Crown’s CEO, Robert Bowen, stated “This campaign would not have been possible without the hard work of Nancy Menne, Simon Mason and Rick Hosea. It is important for all women to be

diligent about having their annual mammogram as well as performing their own self examinations. Breast cancer if detected early is curable, and it is important that people have regular checkups and go to the doctor if they notice any changes.” For more information on Crown Worldwide, visit www.crownwms.com. qqq

cent boxes. Banducci’s total bill, including installation in 23-foot high ceilings, was just over $500. She estimates the improvement will pay for itself in about a year. “They were wonderful,” she gushes. “The lighting is 50 percent brighter, we added a fixture, and yet we are paying 30 to 40 percent less for electricity.” “It’s the best of both worlds,” she added, no pun intended. “We’re minimizing our electrical usage and using new, green technology. Once the initial investment pays for itself, we’ll start reaping an even greater reward. Plus we have a better lit work environment!” That’s not all. The audits are providing on-the-job experience to a select group of students in Laney College’s Building Performance & Energy Efficiency Program. The students are specially trained to conduct assessments and prepare practical recommendations for each business they audit. “Our auditors explain best practices for energy conservation in an office environment, includ-

ing energy-efficient lighting, good HVAC maintenance, and office equipment settings that cut energy use,” explains GBP Coordinator Pamela Evans. “If a lighting upgrade is needed, they’ll share information about programs such as B.E.S.T. Lighting and SmartLights, which offer lighting evaluation, replacement and rebates.” Free energy audits aren’t the only benefit to becoming a county-certified Green Business, Evans adds. There are also new business opportunities and free marketing, promotion and advertising. The Fremont City Council, for example, recognized new and re-certified Green Businesses at its Nov. 2 council meeting. Whoever said, “It ain’t easy being green” didn’t have the opportunity to take advantage of free energy conservation audits provided through Alameda County’s Green Business Program and its partners. To enroll and become eligible for a free audit, contact:

GreenBusinessCA.org Pamela.Evans@acgov.org (510) 567-6770

Government sells spoils of Madoff’s lavish life BY VERENA DOBNIK ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP), Nov 13 Anyone wanting to walk in the shoes of fallen financier Bernard Madoff is in luck: Thousands of belongings from his New York City penthouse, including his used shoes, went on the auction block Saturday. Auction proceeds, expected to top $1.2 million, will go to more than 3,000 clients Madoff swindled in a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. The disgraced 72year-old convict is behind bars for life in a federal prison in North Carolina. A 1917 Steinway grand piano from his living room went for $42,000 - six times the minimum estimate of $7,000. The buyer was an 81-year-old Long Island real estate executive. “I’ve got loads of pianos, but this one has history - it’ll make an interesting conversation piece,” said John Rodger, an amateur pianist who will keep the Steinway in his home in East Islip. The Manhattan sale is the last auction in New York of Madoff belongings. A third and final auc-

tion is to be held in Florida to sell off items from a Palm Beach home that went for more than $5.5 million last month. Three hours into the New York auction, the highest bid was for an oil painting by the late American artist Frederick Carl Frieseke that sold for $47,500. A stainless-steel Rolex watch with an oyster band sold for $40,000, against an estimate of $65,000 to $70,000. When Madoff was arrested two years ago, U.S. marshals seized everything in the apartment and his Long Island beach house: worn socks, new monogrammed boxer shorts, Italian velveteen slippers bearing the initials “BLM” in gold embroidery. All of it is being sold. His wife, Ruth Madoff, was ordered to leave their home. Her diamond engagement was up for sale Saturday, worth at least $300,000 but expected to fetch far more. The auction started in the morning in a ballroom of the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers at fever pitch. Buyers raised their hand to signal a bid - accompanied by a bloodcurdling shout from one of

the bid-spotters from Texas if it was a winning price. Their swaggering style - as if herding bulls instead of selling them - seemed appropriate for a sale of the belongings of a Wall Street trader who cherished the winning bull in every form. He bought statues and paintings of them, and even named his boats “Bull,” “Sitting Bull” and “Little Bull.” A leather bull foot stool - including a tail that had broken off - sold for $3,300, against a presale estimate of $250 to $360. The Madoffs apparently didn’t make much room for house guests. The auction included their early 19th-century bed with fabric hangings and “intense sun fading,” at a pre-auction estimate of $8,000 to $11,400. “Just $500?” the incredulous auctioneer, Bob Sheehan, said of the first bid, adding, “This was the only bed in the whole house, I’m not kidding! $500? My God, it’s not a pullout.” It sold for $2,250. Madoff loved shoes. He owned about 250 pairs, many never worn - made in Italy, France, Belgium and England.

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Your Weekly Horoscope 11/14 - 11/20 BY MINERVA (AP) ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Sometimes it's best to accept the fact that you have to ride the horse in the direction it's going. If you keep pushing yourself, or keep trying to prove that you're right you'll wind up creating nothing but trouble. TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 20 Regardless of what others tell you, they care about how this goes. At this point your choices will affect them as much as they affect you. Keep that in mind as you decide whether or not to bring things to a close. GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 20 Others are being manipulative. You're not someone who enjoys being controlled. Circumstances are such that you have to go along with this or find a way to change it without turning it into a scene. CANCER: JUNE 21 - JULY 20 You've got your hands full. Unfortunately, others are oblivious to the fact that you're on overload. Instead of pitching in with a little support they continue to expect you to be the one to handle it all.

LEO: JULY 21 - AUGUST 20 You didn't expect this. As much as it has turned things upside down, you need to remember that everything evolves out of chaos. Don't over analyze this. What appears to be chaotic is there to change your tune. VIRGO: AUGUST 21 SEPTEMBER 20 Lots of things need to be redefined. Once again, it's time to examine yourself. Work continues to be an issue; it too is subject to examination and redefinition. Don't cling to anything that has outworn its purpose. LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 21 OCTOBER 20 You keep assuming that others are on the same page. If they are, hopefully the two of you can get this to work. If they aren't, you'd be wise to check in with yourself one more time before you make a commitment. SCORPIO: OCTOBER 21 NOVEMBER 20 You need space and time to think about what you want to do next.

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It's been so long since you've had to rearrange things you'd be smart to slow down and look at where you stand and where you want to go from here. SAGITTARIUS: NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20 You'll have to come to terms with yourself before you can settle this. What you're quick to blame on others is less about them than it is about you being too demanding or too controlling. Back off a little bit.

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with the fact that the one you blame for everything isn't the villain. The sooner you forgive them the better. PISCES: FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 20 At a time when your own story is enough to deal with everyone needs something from you. Beyond that, you have more than your share of money woes. Worry less. Pray more. This is where faith kicks in.

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

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE Alameda County Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (510) 790-8096. For more information about the Bookmobile call (510) 745-1477. Tuesday, Nov. 16 2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. Cabrillo School 36700 San Pedro Dr., Fremont 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Dr., Fremont 5:25 p.m. - 6:10 p.m. Booster Park Gable Dr. and McDuff Ave., Fremont 6:25 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. Camellia Dr. and Camellia Court, Fremont Wednesday, Nov. 17 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Hillside School 15980 Marcella St., San Lorenzo 4:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. Palomares Hills HOA Clubhouse, 6811 Villareal Dr., Castro Valley 5:25 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Lomond Way and Greenridge Rd., Castro Valley Thursday, Nov. 18 2:45 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. Bay School 2001 Bockman Rd., San Lorenzo 4:05 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Falcon Dr. and Merganser Dr., Fremont 5:20 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Los Robles Apts. 32300 Almaden Blvd., Union City 6:05 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. Mission Gateway Apts. 33215 Mission Blvd., Union City Monday, Nov. 22 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Pioneer School Blythe St. and Jean Dr., Union City 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Alvarado Elementary Fredi St. and Smith St., Union City 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Greenhaven Apts., Alvarado

Blvd. and Fair Ranch Rd., Union City 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Forest Park School Deep Creek Rd. and Maybird Cir., Fremont Tuesday, Nov. 23 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Schilling School 36901 Spruce St., Newark 3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ash St. and Wells Ave., Newark 4:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mariner Park, Regents Blvd. and Dorado Dr., Union City 5:40 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. Sea Breeze Park Dyer St. and Carmel Way, Union City Wednesday, Nov. 24 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Purple Lotus Buddhist School, 33615 9th St., Union City 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Warm Springs Community Center, 47300 Fernald St., Fremont 5:15 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. Jerome Ave. and Ohlones St., Fremont 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Baywood Apts. 4275 Bay St., Fremont Milpitas Bookmobile stops Renew books by phone (800) 471-0991. For more information about the Bookmobile call (408) 293-2326 x3060. Wednesday, Nov. 17 2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Pioneer Park, 60 Wilson Way, Milpitas 2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Friendly Village Park, 120 Dixon Landing Rd., Milpitas 3:20 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Foothill School 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas Wednesday, Nov. 24 - No Services (holiday)

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SUBMITTED BY MELANIE LEWERT The Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association (SNA) is holding a free logo contest open to all Milpitas residents including the youth of our community.

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The Association’s logo is dated and we need the community’s help to design a new one. Traditionally, logos are a drawn graphic design but for this competition, this is not compulsory. Please email entries to

locule63152@mypacks.net by November 27, 2010. Prizes include Dave & Buster Power Cards, movie tickets for the Great Mall and gift certificates for GreatJump (the ultimate trampoline arena). The invitation and details of the contest can be found at www.neighborhoodlink.com/mi lpitas/sunnyhills (look for the Logo Contest link). Entry rules can be requested from locule63152@mypacks.net (please enter “SNA Logo Contest Rules” in the subject line).

BY JULIE GRABOWSKI

Park District (HARD) for four years and revealed herself to be Forget sitting on the a girl of many fine qualities; couch watching the Macy’s kind, responsible, thoughtful, Thanksgiving Day Parade; compassionate, dependable, and how about kicking off the mature. The educational fund holiday with a few laps in pays tribute to Karen’s successthe pool? On Thursday, ful academic record, her characNovember 25, the Hayter, and her involvement in ward Plunge hosts the 9th aquatics, which sparked the Annual Karen Gordin Turkey Swim. Turkey Swim, an adultToussaint was the first swimbased lap swim, with food mer to use the pool on Thanksand raffle prizes throughout the morning. “It’s giving morning, but was then joined by Karen, and a great way to work out so you can eat more!” one by one other staff members came until there was says Recreation Supervisor Nicole Roa. a group of about 14. At Karen’s suggestion the Serving as a fundraiser for the Karen M. Plunge opened to the public on Thanksgiving, and Gordin Scholarship Fund, attendees are asked to 70 people came out to swim before their holiday fesmake a minimum $4 donation to the fund which tivities. awards two college scholarships each year for stuNow the Turkey Swim is part of the annual festividents working in aquatics while pursuing their ties, bringing out 75 to 100 people each year. Together educational goals. Students applying for the with the Karen M. Gordin Scholarship Fund, the event scholarship must be enrolled in college, have a helps support aquatics in the Bay Area as well as pays 3.0 cumulative GPA, and have current certificaloving tribute to one of the Plunge’s own. tion and work experience as a lifeguard or swim Operating since 1936, the Hayward Plunge is an instructor. Winners are selected by a committee, affordable, accessible resource for the community ofwhich includes Karen’s parents. The fund also fering year-round programs including swim classes, provides funding for low-income families to give certification classes, water fitness, and summer swim their children swimming lessons, and aids those teams. The lap swim program runs seven days a who need to get certification. week, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 Karen Gordin was a lifeguard and swim inp.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6 structor at the Hayward Plunge who was killed a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Public swim is in a car accident on her way to work in Noavailable on Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. From vember of 2001. A car involved in a police just learning kids to ninety year olds perfecting their chase jumped the median and hit Karen’s vehi- stroke, amputees to pregnant women, the Plunge is cle head on. She was 19 years old, celebrating home to a variety of needs and faces. her birthday that very day. For those who would like to support the fund but The fund was designed by employees of the can’t attend the swim, checks made out to The Plunge together with Karen’s family in the Karen M. Gordin Scholarship Fund can be mailed wake of her death, due to the outpouring of af- to Bank of the West, 1058 B St., Hayward, CA fection and financial contributions. According 94541, or hand delivered to the Hayward Plunge, to retired Recreation Coordinator II Robin 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541. Toussaint, it was clear that something had to be This Thanksgiving is a great time to start a new done, both to get through the grief and honor tradition and support a worthy cause. 9th Annual Karen Gordin Turkey Swim the girl whom so many loved. “In her Thursday, November 25 short life she touched a lot of people,” 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. says Toussaint. Hayward Plunge Indoor Swim Center Karen was a full-time student, not 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward only working as a lifeguard, but also as (510) 881-6703 an intern at Channel 2. She worked www.haywardrec.org for the Hayward Area Recreation and $4 minimum donation

Turkey Trot Sunday, Nov 21 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (times approximate, arrive early)

James Logan High School Cross Country team is sponsoring their third annual Turkey Trot at Cesar Chavez Middle School on Sunday, November 21. Events include: Open 5K & 10K at 9 a.m.; Grades K– 4 400 Meters at 10 a.m. ; Grades 5-6 800 Meters at 10:30 a.m. and Grades 7– 12 1600 Meters starts at 11 a.m.

Cesar Chavez Middle School 2801 Hop Ranch Road, Union City Grades K thru 8—$10 ; 5K—$15 The first 200 runners will receive a FREE T-Shirt

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Peralta Senior Apartments is designed as an environmentally-sensitive development constructed with sustainable building methods and features designed to ensure energyefficiency and sustainability. An on-site community room, landscaped central courtyard, and raised gardening beds for resident use will be included in the new facility. Identification of needs and a connection to community-based services will be provided by the City of Fremont Human Services Department - Senior Support Services Division. This $37.8M development is the result of a partnership between Eden Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fremont, City of Fremont, County of Alameda, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, California Department of Housing and Community Development,

StopWaste.Org, Union Bank, N.A., and Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. Hayward-based Eden Housing, a longterm owner-operator of its developments has, since its inception in 1968, developed 5,688 housing units and 61,100 square feet of adjoining commercial/retail space in 80 properties. About 25% of Peralta Senior Apartments will be “frail elderly” who can elect On Lok Lifeways services, all-inclusive care. On Lok Lifeways began nearly 40 years ago to serve vulnerable seniors in Chinatown and North Beach (San Francisco). On Lok Lifeways provides seniors with primary and preventive care, nutrition, prescription drugs, physical therapy, social services and other acute and long-term care. For more information about Peralta Senior Housing, visit www.edenhousing.org.

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Theater Review

BY JANET GRANT What do you get when you place four sisters coming of age in New England during the Civil War, an absent father (off serving as chaplain to the Union troops) and an overwhelmed, financially burdened mother left to handle things? An American classic of

man, this was an upbeat and appealing production suitable for the entire family. A talented cast delivered each character with such familiarity that none of us would fail to recognize them anywhere. Stacy Sanders was absolutely terrific as high-spirited and ambitious Jo. She drives the show with her en-

course! Louisa May Alcott’s much loved novel of the March family came to life Friday night at the Douglas Morrison Theatre with their opening production of “Little Women - the Musical” by writer Allan Knee, composer Jason Howland and lyricist Mindi Dickstein. Bringing Alcott’s gentle epic to the musical stage was a challenge as the years 1863-1867 had to be whittled down to a few hours, but Artistic Director Nancy McCullough Engle and her fine cast and crew managed to pull it off and with flourish to spare. From some superb stage crafting, to the hard-working orchestra directed by Matt Ferreira, to the amazing multi-tiered stage by Scenic Designer, Kim A. Tol-

ergy and wonderful voice. Miss Sanders was especially enjoyable in the fun and over-the-top staged visualizations of her bloodand-guts novel. Kelty Morash was charming, playing bratty and obnoxious Amy with just the right amount of belief while Lauren Rietzel warms the stage as oldest sister Meg; and Katie Robbins as sweet, fragile Beth imbues her character with gentle strength. Her emotional duet with Jo to “Some Things are Meant to Be,” brought a tear to my eye. Making her DMT stage debut, Pamela Hicks as Marmee, was a nurturing presence on stage. Serving also as Vocal Director for the production, her amaz-

ing voice leant such pathos to some of the show’s most haunting ballads, such as “Here Alone,” and “Days of Plenty.” Josh Milbourne was wonderful as the impetuous, good natured Laurie; and Jeffrey Morrill as Laurie’s dashing tutor, John Brooke was fabulous with his rendition of “More Than I am.” Rounding out the ensemble was Lisa Saaz who added a nice comedic quality to her draconic and haughty Aunt March; Don Hardwick as the crotchety old Mr. Laurence did a fine job as Laurie’s grandfather and his duet with Beth to “Off to Massachusetts,” was delightful; and Ron Tanon was charming as Jo’s friend and foil, the romantically flustered Professor Bhaer. His “How I Am,” was especially appealing as he struggled over his growing feelings for Jo. Much like Alcott’s book published in 1868, DMT’s production of Little Women is enchanting. Not a grand spectacle mind you, this musical’s appeal lies in its more low-key approach. It is, at its heart, a fairly simple story yet still a timeless tale about the power of family, friendship and romance. And from the look of Friday night’s almost packed house, that’s the type of tale that is just enough. Little Women Friday, Nov 12 – Sunday, Dec 5 8 p.m. (Sunday at 2 p.m.) Douglas Morrisson Theatre 22331 N. 3rd Street, Hayward Box Office (510) 881-6777 (Open Tuesday – Friday: 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.) www.dmtonline.org Adults: $28; Seniors: $25; Students: $20

Scenic coastal photography outing SUBMITTED BY SACHIE JOHNS Join the Fremont Art Association’s Digital Photography Group (FAADPG) on a scenic and light walking photo tour on Saturday, November 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Point Lobos and the Big Sur area have been called the greatest meeting of land and water in the world. The craggy cliffs of the Ventana Wilderness plunge into the Pacific Ocean and support a vast community of terrestrial and aquatic plants and animals. We will try to shoot both the Point Lobos area and the waterfall at Julia Pfeiffer Burns Park on this all day field trip. This is your chance to photograph the mystical coastline im-

mortalized by Ansel Adams and the Westons. Award-winning photographer Cooksey Talbott will lead this adventure. We will meet at the FAA Gallery and proceed as a group to the Big Sur area. This is a two and a half hour trip and we are seeking volunteer drivers who can help with our ride pool. The cost of gas will be shared. Wear walking shoes, bring a hat, water, coat, lunch, snacks, camera, lens hood, polarizer, tripod (optional), and lens kit. Participants are required to sign a Release of Liability. For questions, call Cooksey at (510) 742-0548. For details, go to faadpg.ning.com.

Scenic Photo Outing Saturday, Nov 20 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fremont Art Association 37659 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-0548 www.faadpg.ning.com

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The organization has several programs that reach out to the young. The Bridge is an overseas education mission program which has visited the Philippines. Staff, volunteers and associates have taken computers, books, school supplies, food, clothes, personal hygiene and medical supplies and taught locals the importance of health. Mentors delivered creative arts workshops including break-dancing, hip-hop and poetry, and sports workshops, such as basketball and baseball, to augment the educational experience. The Bridge will return to the Philippines in January. There are plans to expand the program to South America within the next few years. Contact Ron Cariño at ronnie@soulciety.org for more information. The Early Sunrise Program nurtures child development and builds and strengthens child-parent relationships. The program, based at Calvary Baptist Church, Hayward, serves low-income families with youngsters aged 3-4 years. Parents learn about childhood development and are encouraged to engage with their children through activities such as reading. This also fosters literacy and helps prepare a child for school. Art develops literacy and reading, music, dance, creative arts and cultural performances imbue families with an appreciation of different cultures. Positive representations of one’s own culture reinforce self-esteem. To learn more about, or to register for, Early Sunrise, contact Cathy Horner at cathy@soulciety.org (English) or Mariana Aguilar (Español) at mariana_aguilar510@yahoo.com Live Soul Sessions is the only creative arts and leadership afterschool program in Hayward. It provides a safe environment in which youth can engage in positive activities that interest them. They are taught how to maintain health through diet, nutrition and dance, the importance of involvement and the leadership skills necessary for effective service to the community. The opportunity to learn how to break-dance, beat-box… with

the likes of RJ Kool Raul Navalta is unique. To find out more, contact Aaron Horner at aaron@soulciety.org. Creative arts are used to raise awareness of the hazards of tobacco through Smoke & Ashes (formerly Project 4A Change). Education includes the tobacco industry’s marketing to youth, chemicals in tobacco, how they affect the human body, tobaccorelated death, how to manage peer pressure to smoke and second-hand smoking. Founded in 2003, it has reached 20,000 middle school students in San Mateo and Alameda counties, combining education with dance, poetry and music. It takes breath to dance, recite poetry, sing and live. For more information, contact Ron Cariño at ronnie@soulciety.org. Soulciety stages Empower, an annual performing arts spectacular. Empower III: Under the Big Top, “featured dance, poetry, music, with a creative twist of circus arts, all wrapped in a powerful storyline and message of self-actualization and purpose,” playing to a full house on November 6 and 7 at Chabot College Performing Arts Center, Hayward. The Ring Master (played by breakdancer RJ Navalta), transforms from a bitter individual to someone who awakens to the love around him and to Ariane (played by Ariane Padaong, a modern dancer) who sees him for who he is. The message is loud and clear. It takes a concerted effort to jettison prejudices, bigotry and firmly entrenched views of the world allowing a more peaceful individual, able to form better relationships, to emerge. Individuals and organizations interested in sponsoring or partnering with Soulciety should contact Executive Director Ron Cariño at ronnie@soulciety.org. For more information, volunteer opportunities, to donate or register for programs, visit www.Soulciety.org.

November 16, 2010

Fresh & Easy coming to northern California Hiring underway for more than 275 positions

SUBMITTED BY CANDICE JACOBSON

Mar Boulevard) Pleasanton (Rosewood Drive and Santa Rita Road), San Francisco (32nd Avenue and Clement Street), San Jose (Bird AvFresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, a subenue and Minnesota Avenue; Saratoga Avenue sidiary of UK retailer Tesco PLC, the world’s third and Payne Avenue), Vacaville (Elmira Road and largest retailer after Wal-Mart and Carrefour plans to open stores in the San Francisco Bay Area served Nut Tree Road) and Walnut Creek (Ygnacio Valley Road). by a distribution center in the Central Valley. The Each store will employ 20 to 25 people, with company operates more than 150 stores in Califorentry-level positions starting at $10 an hour in nia, Arizona and Nevada. Fresh & Easy is currently hiring for 12 stores, California. The company also offers quarterly bonuses of up to 10 percent, a 401(k) with comincluding Hayward, set to open early in 2011. pany match, a generous paid time off (PTO) program and lifeskills training. “With every store we open, we bring more good paying jobs with comprehensive benefits to the neighborhood,” says Fresh & Easy CEO Tim Mason. “We’re thrilled to hire our first employees in Northern California and to bring fresh, wholesome food at affordable prices to new neighborhoods in the area next year.” The company is environmentally conscious. On average, Fresh & Easy’s first Gold-certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental DeFresh & Easy stores use 30 persign (LEED) store, Cathedral City cent less energy than a typical supermarket. Not only does this More than 275 employees are expected to be help the environment, customers see lower grohired. Applications are currently being accepted cery prices. Each store has a sales floor of apat www.FreshAndEasy.com/joinus for employproximately 10,000 sq. ft., smaller than an ment at Concord (Clayton Road and Ygnacio Valley Road), Danville (Diablo Boulevard and I- average supermarket in the US. To apply for employment with Fresh & Easy, 680), Hayward (Mission Boulevard and visit wwwFreshAndEasy.com/joinus. For more Rousseau Street), Modesto (Oakdale Road and information about Fresh & Easy, visit www.FreLancey Drive), Napa (Imola Avenue and JeffershAndEasy.com. son Street), Pacifica (Cabrillo Hwy and Linda

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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, Nov. 17

Saturday, Nov. 20

Sunday, Nov. 21

Parent Education Night

Leopard Shark Feeding

California Grey Fox

7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Fremont Council PTA

Learn about and help feed the aquarium animals

The only canine which can climb trees

Washington High School 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont lorinaylor@gmail.com Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 18 – 21

Art of Living Course

7 p.m.– 10 p.m. (Thurs. and Fri.) 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.)

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Saturday, Nov. 20

Basic Land Navigation $R

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Don Edwards Visitor Center 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont (510) 745-8695 Sunday, Nov. 21

Visitor Center Open House $

10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The world of the first people in the Bay Area

Techniques for a healthy living

Basics of map and compass reading

Crowne Plaza Hotel 32083 Alvarado Niles Blvd., Union City (510) 709-9209

Sunol Regional Wilderness 1895 Geary Rd., Sunol (888) 327-2757

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

Saturday, Nov. 20

Sunday, Nov. 21

Thursday, Nov. 18

Movie Night $

Herbal Teas $

Peaceful Poets

7:30 p.m.

11 a.m. - Noon

6:30 p.m.

Comedy short subjects

Share and discuss with local poets

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

Sample different types of tea from the garden

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

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

Saturday, Nov. 20 Thursday, Nov. 18

Live Concert

Sunday, Nov. 21

Fremont Area Writers Open Mic

7 p.m.

The Small and the Strange

Performance by Aprylle Gilbert

11 a.m. - Noon

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (408) 607-1027

Learn about plankton. For ages 7 and up

Saturday, Nov. 20

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

Thursday, Nov. 18

Beginning Birding Clinic for Adults R

Monday, Nov. 22

East Bay Stompers Band

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Service

7 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Learn about binoculars, identification books, and birding basics

7:30 p.m.

Aspiring writers can read their work

Barnes and Noble 3900 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 791-8639

Dixie, swing and standards

Bronco Billys Pizza 37651 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 914-7304

Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso (408) 262-5513

Thursday, Nov. 18

Saturday, Nov. 20

Click Clack Moo $

10 a.m. Musical about negotiation and compromise, based on Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen

Cronin and Betsy Lewin Chabot Performing Arts Center 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 723-6976

Prayers, chants, songs, traditional costumes, dancers and musicians

St. Joseph Catholic Church 43418 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-5184

Beginning Bird Watching for Families

Tuesday, Nov. 23

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Learn about local and migratory birds

Ohlone Humane Society brings therapy dogs for children to read

Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso (408) 262-5513

Read-To-A-Dog

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

Saturday, Nov. 20

Seasons and Weather

Tuesday, Nov. 23

Thursday, Nov. 18

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Investment Seminars

Califa Comedy $

Weather and how it affects people and wildlife

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A smart start to mutual funds

Environmental Education Center 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso (408) 262-5513

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

Saturday, Nov. 20

Tuesday, Nov. 23

Birdwalk and Count $

Ohlone College Chops Big Band $

8 p.m. Showcasing the best comedians in the bay area

Acapulco Bar and Grill 19950 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 579-8340 Wednesday, Nov. 19

8 a.m.- 9 a.m.

Open Mic

Collect data to help complete their 2010 bird survey

8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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

Gary Soren Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Music, poetry, storytelling

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 623-6920 Friday, Nov. 19

An Evening with Dr. Philip Zimbardo $

7 p.m. “My Journey from Evil to Heroism”

Jackson Theater, Smith Center at Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 Friday, Nov. 19

Changes to Medicare for 2011

10 a.m. - Noon Learn about the options to supplement your Medicare

Washington Hospital, Conrad Anderson Auditorium 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 791-3428 Friday, Nov. 19

Demo and Class

Noon - 1 p.m. Brain wave vibration and Tai Chi

Central Park near Fremont Community Center 1100 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 979-1130 Saturday, Nov. 20

Webelos Naturalist Program R

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Earn your naturalist badge in two hours

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

Fall Concert Directed by Ken Crowell

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Holiday Boutiques

Thursday, Nov. 25

Turkey Swim $

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Saturday – Sunday, Dec. 4 – 5

Donations benefitting the Karen Gordin Scholarship Fund

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20 and 21

Hayward Plunge 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-6703

Dominican Sisters Boutique and Drawing

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Sun.)

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

One-of-a-kind animal related gifts and photo with Santa Paws

Friday - Sunday, Dec. 3 - 5

Christmas at the Shinn House $

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Fri.) Noon - 4 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.) Tour and make a wreath to decorate the house

Shinn Historical Park 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 795-0891

Fruitcake, baked goods, flavored olive oils, handmade gifts and raffle prizes

Dominican Sisters Motherhouse 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-2468 Wednesday- Sunday, Nov. 24 - Dec. 31

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Tea $R

Noon - 4 p.m. Surprise guest visitor, tea, sandwiches, savories, fruit, sweets and tea

Shinn Historical Park 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-9352

Original pieces of ceramic art at affordable prices

Fremont Art Association Gallery 37659 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 792-0905 Thursdays – Sundays, Nov 26 – Dec. 23

Saturday, Dec. 4

Holiday Craft Fair

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Noon – 6 p.m. (Thurs. and Fri.) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.)

A great selection of beautiful, original, and affordable gifts

Sun Gallery 1015 E St., Hayward (510) 581-4050

Sorensdale Recreation Center 275 Goodwin St., Hayward (510) 881-6778

Thursday, December 2

Milpitas City Hall Rotunda 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas

Discovery Cove Jewelry Boutique

www.milpitasfoundation.org/festival

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

and

Benefits Discovery Cove, FRC’s onsite childcare center

Fridays - Saturdays, through Nov. 21

Fremont Family Resource Center 39155 Liberty St., Bldg. EFGH Pacific Room # H800, Fremont (510) 574-2004

Exhibits

Adobe Art Gallery 20395 San Miguel Ave., Castro Valley (510) 881-6735

Holiday Boutique Show

Festival of Trees $R

Continuing Events:

Annual Holiday Pottery Sale

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fine art and handmade crafts

Milpitas Parks and Recreation Foundation fundraiser for grants and scholarships. Food, champagne, music

Saturday, Dec. 4

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 9

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Humane Society Silicon Valley Animal Community Center 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas (408) 262-2133

FAA Holiday Boutique Quality handmade original art gifts at desirable prices

Thursday, Dec. 9

Animal Arts Craft Faire

Xtigone

8 p.m. Based on the ancient Greek tragedy Antigone

Cal State East Bay University Theatre 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward (510) 885-3261 Thursdays through Dec. 4

Sundays,

Little Women $

8 p.m., 2 p.m. (Sun.) Broadway musical

Douglas Morrison Theatre 22311 N. Third St., Hayward Thursdays through Dec. 18

Sundays,

An O. Henry Christmas $

8 p.m. (Sun @ 1 p.m.) A stranger offers to entertain some homeless souls with a series of cryptic yet charming tales

Broadway West Theatre Company 400-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 881-6777 Saturdays – Sundays, Nov. 27 – Dec. 19

A Star-Spangled Christmas $

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Sun.) Tour the McConaghy House decked out in patriotic ornaments and decorations

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Anime Faire call for registration Holiday Anime Faire Saturday, December 4 Fremont Teen Center To register online, check out www.RegeRec.com otherwise fax or mail this in. More info and updates and directions to the Teen Center at www.holidayanimefaire.com (510) 494-4344 rdein@fremont.gov

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BY JANET GRANT

elle Epoque, French for “Beautiful Era.” Not only does it describe a time of great change in Europe transitioning from the nineteenth to the twentieth century, but it too describes Music at the Mission’s exciting new 2010-2011 season. In its sixth year of bringing dynamic and exciting chamber works to the Bay Area, the series first concert of the season brings together an amazing array of musicians for a night of intense virtuosity. Europe’s beautiful era was named in retrospect when it was considered to be a golden age. It began in the late nineteenth century, at the apex of the Romantic period and ended with the turmoil of World War I. But during that time great advancements were made in science and technology, unusual political stability existed in western and central Europe, and the arts underwent a radical transformation into cultural modernity. On November 20th, Music at the Mission echoes that gilded time through the music of the era. It will trace classical music through the turn of the century, from the heights of the Romantic period to the earliest seeds of twentieth century music. Saturday evening’s program consists of an incredible range of

music written by some of the most gifted composers of this transistionary time. From romance to modernistic variations, six incredible artists will provide a night of compositional greatness reflecting the unique sounds of evolutionary music of the Belle Epoque. The performance con-

sists of “La Plus Que Lente” by Claude Debussy; “Sonata for Violin and Piano” by Maurice Ravel; “Piano Trio no. 3” by Johannes Brahms; “Excerpts from Lyric Suite” by Alban Berg, and “String Quintet no. 2 in G major” by Antonin Dvorak. Saturday’s concert also features pianist and Music at the Mission Artistic Director Aileen Chanco, bassist Bill Everett, vio-

linists Debra Fong and Steve Huber, violist Emily Onderdonk, and cellist Gianna Abondolo. Come join Fremont’s very own Classical Chamber Music series as it celebrates its brand new season at the old Mission San Jose. With six years of bringing its signature “Chamber Music outside the Box” style of repertoire, Music at the Mission promises more of the high-caliber and provocative programs that audiences have been inspired by. On Saturday, an informative, half-hour talk by musician Bill Everett at 7:15 p.m. will precede the concert; the concert begins at 8 p.m. A complimentary champagne reception to meet the artists will immediately follow the concert. Tickets may be purchased online, by mail, or at the door beginning at 6:45 p.m. on the day of the performance. Music at the Mission presents “Belle Epoque” Saturday, November 20 8 p.m. Old Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont www.musicatmsj.org General Admission, $28.50, Students/Seniors, $23 (online) General Admission, $25, Students/Seniors, $20 (at the door) Online (credit card): www.musicatmsj.org or www.artsopolis.com. Mail: 43575 Mission Blvd, Suite 523, Fremont, CA 94539

sold out audiences at concerts the world over, is scheduled to dazzle in its first ever Bay Area concert. The evening will feature best-sellers from six highly successful

BY MONA SHAH AND ANSHUL KRISHNA DDHHOOOOMM!! Does the beat sound familiar? “Dhoom Pichak Dhoom” is the chart-busting song from Euphoria, India’s leading rock band, slated to perform in the Bay Area on November 20. Lovers of Indian rock music are in for a delectable treat. Dr. Palash Sen and his band will enthrall the audience with their unique blend of music compositions ranging from the foot-tapping hits of “Dhoom Pichak Dhoom” to the soulful melodies of “Maaeri.” The timeless music evokes vivid imagery of a natural landscape, a moving train, a woman applying vermilion to her forehead, of village dwellers in a celebratory atmosphere, of life itself. Audience members risk being led down nostalgia lane to the wistful era of giddy college romance and carefree youthful living. One of the most famous and successful bands in India, their different style has created an audience as an alternative to the dominant Indian film or classical music. Euphoria effortlessly mixes the notes from the sitar and the tabla with those from an electric guitar and drums. Lush vocal harmonies complete the landscape, transporting the listener to another world. Euphoria most recently composed the offi-

cial anthem of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The band lineup has changed often through the early nineties but attained stability after 1998. However, nothing has diminished its charm for their fans, also known as Dhoomers. Recently, they have even inducted female members into the band mainly as backup vocalists. The band is led by the multifaceted Dr. Palash Sen. A pediatrician by education, a musician in practice, he performs the vocals and is the raison d’être for the band. He is a visionary in the annals of Indian rock music and has collaborated with leading titans of the Indian music industry. Sen lends his celebrity status to raise awareness to societal woes such as the tragedy of teen suicides. Euphoria, having played to

SUBMITTED BY PATRICIA RYAN Are you in the 4th, 5th or 6th grade? Join our book discussion group on Saturday, November 20, 34 p.m. Call or come in to the Union City Library to pick up this month’s book and reserve your space! This month’s book, The Secret of Platform 13, by Eva Ibbotson. For more information or to regis-

music albums and offer a sneak preview to their forthcoming album. All proceeds benefit projects supported by Association for India’s Development (AID). For tickets, visit http://www.roobaroo.org/tickets.html. Dhoom Dhoom all the way Saturday, November 20 5 p.m. Chabot College Theatre Performing Arts Center Building 1300 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward http://www.roobaroo.org/tickets.html

Tickets: $25, $35, $50, $75, $100

$100 (dinner with band) (415) 320-8243 or (510) 371-5010 www.roobaroo.org

ter, call (510) 745-1464 ext. 7 or email uctween@gmail.com. The Union City Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system, is located at 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, across the street from Logan High School and next door to City Hall. The Library is wheelchair accessible.

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Hurtado leads Broncos in rout against Jets BY KEVIN YIN PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Devin Hurtado scored six rushing touchdowns as the Broncos crushed the Jets, 66-12, in the American Division semifinals of the Fremont Football League playoffs.

It was hardly a surprising result: In two meeting this season between the Broncos and Jets, the Broncos won both games by scores of 55-6 and 44-0. The largest source of suspense on the afternoon was which of the Broncos bevy of talented playmakers would take center stage. As it turned out, it was Hurtado who would reap the greatest

bounty from the harvest. The Jets proved completely unable to handle Hurtado’s blend of speed and power, the former preventing most Jets defenders from ever touching him, while the latter typically ensured that contact would be brief and ineffectual. Two of Hurtado’s six touchdown runs went for 30 yards

apiece and two more went for over 50 yards each. But Hurtado’s most dazzling scamper was a 61-yard touchdown on a sweep where Hurtado started running toward the right sideline, found himself cutoff, then reversed field to the left and outran a succession of Jets defenders to the end zone. “[Hurtado] had a hell of a game. He was one of the guys who played

MVAL volleyball teams fall short in NCS BY NICK ZAMBRANO

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After having their best season in almost 30 years, the Irvington High Lady Vikings volleyball team suffered a tearjerker when they lost to California High in the quarterfinals of the North Coast Section Division I Tournament. Irvington came into the Saturday, Nov. 13, match riding high on an opening-round victory against San Leandro that saw them win uncontested and coach Kim Martin earn her first career NCS victory. After quickly falling behind in the first set, 4-1, the Vikings battled back with the Grizzlies to gain their first lead of the match at 14-12. Before taking the lead, Irvington had tied the set up three times but were unable to answer for Cal’s ability to stretch out a lead. Later in the set, with the score tied at 18-18, the Lady Vikings finally garnished a lead with three straight points to make it 21-18. Cal would not go down as they rallied back to bring the set within one point at 22-21. But the play of Irvington seniors Katie Lopez, Anaszsa Thompson and junior Jinny Yan eventually helped seal the set at 25-21. Much like the first set, the second unraveled the same way, as the Lady Grizzlies jumped out to a 7-0 lead. Irvington needed to dig in to make the set respectively close, and did exactly that. Now down 15-20, Yan provided with a jolt as her clutch spike and block gave Irvington their shortest deficit, 19-21. The set was finally brought down to the wire as Irvington was unable to complete their comeback and fell 23-25, and tying the match, one set apiece. After falling short in the second set, the Lady VIkings came

out and fired on all cylinders in the decisive third set. Up 12-8, Irvington went on a tear and rallied for six consecutive points and looked to be in full control of the third set. That was, however, before Cal came back and sparked a rally of their own. This one for a shocking 10 straight points, evened out the score at 20-20. The bleeding continued when Cal closed another Irvington lead and tied the set up, this time at 2323. Irvington fell behind 24-23 but quickly responded by tying everything back up at 24-24. Then the Lady Grizzlies foreboding comeback finally came to fruition as they were able to muster out the final two points to give a 26-24 win and a pivotal 21 lead in the match. “I think they (Irvington) stopped pounding it for a while and they just let them get back in it. We softened up when we shouldn’t have” said Martin about the whirlwind third set. Cal rode the coat tails from their go-ahead set and marched over the Lady Vikings for a clinching 25-17 set. For Cal, it was a sweet victory to cherish as Irvington beat in their previous meeting this season. They’ll go on to play No. 1 seed Foothill on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. As for Martin and her Irvington squad, it will be a bittersweet ending to a storybook season. This year marked Irvington’s first Mission Valley Athletic League title since 1982. “We played great. I can’t be ashamed,” said Martin regarding Irvington’s season. Martin’s squad finished the season with a 24-6 record overall. In other MVAL volleyball action. Washington advanced up into the Division II quarterfinals by defeating Ukiah High 25-13,

strong from the get go,” said Broncos coach Jamie Cruz. Hurtado was by no means the only Bronco to get in on the feast. Brycen Carbonel scored one rushing touchdown and added another touchdown on a fumble return. Kaleen Abubakari also returned a fumble for a touchdown, and was a terror on the defensive side of the ball, sacking Jets quarterback Junior Diala twice. They built a 38-0 first quarter lead and coasted the rest of the way. Under five minutes in the second quarter, the Jets managed to finally get on the board when Diala finished off a long touchdown drive with a one-yard sneak for a touchdown that made the score 38-6. Their second touchdown—and the game’s only passing touchdown—came when Daila, on a play-action bootleg, hit tight end Richard Cline for a 17-yard score. After Carbonel scored his rushing touchdown, making the score 66-12, the game was called on account of the league’s mercy rule. Next up for the Broncos is the winner of the Raiders and the Bears next Saturday, Nov. 20, in the American Division championship game. Raiders were the only team to deal the Broncos a defeat during the regular season.

25-19 and 25-21. That would be their last win of the season because they would lose their next match to Redwood High in three straight sets. American and Mission San Jose lost their first round matches as well, losing to Maria Carrillo and Heritage respectively. Outside of the MVAL, Moreau Catholic High School, as the No. 6 seed, advanced to the NCS DIII Semifinals with a straight-set win over No. 11 Hercules High in the opening round, then an upset win over No. 3 Miramonte High in five sets. Moreau, the only local girls volleyball team still alive, will go to No. 2 Sir Francis Drake High on Wednesday, Nov. 17, for a 7 p.m. match and a berth in the DIII Championship at stake. And in NCS DVI action, No. 8 Rio Lindo Adventist Academy downed No. 9 California School for the Deaf in five sets in the opening round. NCS Water Polo Washington High School’s Lady Huskies water polo team advanced all the way to the Division I semifinals before losing to the eventual champions, Foothill High, by a 173 count. Irvington High School’s boys water polo went through the same demise as the Washington girls when they lost in the quarterfinals to top-seeded Acalanes High, the future 2010 NCS Division I Champs. Mission San Jose and Newark Memorial’s girls teams also advanced into the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Foothill and Monte Vista high schools, respectively. NCS Boys Soccer Fremont Christian High School’s Cinderella soccer season came to a not-so-happy ending on Wednesday, Nov. 10. After upset wins over No. 7 Archbishop Hanna (3-2 in OT) and No. 2 Point Arena (2-0) high schools in the first and second round respectively, the No. 10seeded Warriors were dropped, 10, by No. 2 Sonoma Academy (who lost in the championship to Anderson Valley, 2-1). Fremont Christian finished its 2010 season 16-3-3. GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ARTICLE

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BY DAVID J. NICOLAS Irvington High School’s girls tennis team was represented by doubles players Vida Bao and Sarina Utamsing and singles player Congrui Lin in the Mission Valley Athletic League tournament. Bao and Utasing, who were awarded MVAL all-league doubles first team honors by coaches, were ousted by Mission San Jose in the semifinal round. Lin fell to the number three seed from American. Coach Dan Leon’s emphasis on his doubles teams helped so-

lidify wins for Irvington all season. Mane Ohanyan and Shilpa Sharma received MVAL all-league doubles second team honors. With only three varsity players returning from last year, Irvington finished 7-5 in the MVAL. Irvington’s team did not advance to the North Coast Section Division I tournament; Mission San Jose made it as the No. 5 seed. In the opening round on Tuesday, Nov. 9, Mission topped Montgomery High, 4-3, but followed up the first-round win with an NCS Quarterfinals loss to No. 4 Miramonte High, 5-2. (Monte

Vista High beat Bishop O’Dowd High, 4-3, in the team championship on Saturday, Nov. 13.) Moreau Catholic’s Jana Lee defended her Hayward Area Athletic League singles title, earning first place in the HAAL playoff competition. Teammate and fellow singles player Nicole Dawang finished at third place. The Mariners finished with a 15-5 overall record and 12-2 against HAAL teams. The Lady Mariners were defeated 2-5 by Piedmont in the first round of team DII NCS play. The North Coast Section singles and doubles tournament begins Tuesday, Nov. 16. Mission San Jose’s Leslie Chan will compete in Oakley in the Division I bracket. Moreau Catholic’s Lee is in the Division II section, which will be held at Hidden Hills in Hayward. Last year, Lee was knocked out in the first round.

Colts, Huskies win MVAL cross country title BY GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. James Logan High’s boys and Washington High’s girls cross country teams finished Coyote Hills’ three-mile race on Wednesday, Nov. 10, as Mission Valley Athletic League champions despite not having an individual win the race outright. In the boys race, Washington High School, which finished third with a score of 68, had the top two finishers. Jesse Chestnut won the race with a time of 17:20; Nolan Petersen finished 34 seconds off the pace (17:54) to come in second. Newark Memorial’s Russell Mendonca (18:01), Mission San Jose’s Avery Kruger (18:01) and American’s Alex Kunz (18:18) rounded out the top five. Konner DeLong of Irvington finished sixth (18:23). Logan’s top runner in the MVAL Championships was Jose Baltazar, who finished the race in seventh with a time of 18:30. Tom Hu (18:49) was the next finisher for Logan, coming in 10th, just behind American’s Spencer Yee (18:35) and Mission San Jose’s Dinakar Guthy (18:39). Logan’s Noel Anaya (18:50), Michael Yee (18:52) and Araham Espinoza (18:55) were the races next three finishers, showing the Colts’ depth. In the end, Logan finished with a score of 53, nine points ahead of the second-place Eagles

from American High. After thirdplace Washington was Mission (73), Irvington (114), Newark (117) and John F. Kennedy (inc.) to round out the boys race. For the girls, Andrea Morales of American, a team that finished in fourth with a score of 94, crossed the finish line first with a time of 20 minutes and 30 seconds, three seconds ahead of Madison Hirsch of Mission San Jose, a team that finished second with 46 points. (Erika Cherk of Mission finished with a time of 21 minutes even to cross the finish line fifth overall.) Washington, who finished with 35 points, an 11-point edge over second-place Mission, had the races’ third- and fourth-place finishers: Jessica Gerards (20:43) and Maggie Sullivan (20:45). Jessica Yee (7th, 21:16) and Rachel Gerards (8th, 21:21) also finished in the top 10 for the MVAL champions. Logan’s girls team finished in third place as a team with a score of 62. The Lady Colts’ top runner was Amihan August, who finished sixth with a time of 21 minutes and 15 seconds. Tiffany Monsulad of Logan also finished in the top 10 with a final time of 21 minutes, 24 seconds. Newark Memorial finished fifth as a team with a score of 111. Their top runner was Alex Cardenas, who finished just out of the top 10, coming in 11th with a time of 21:57. Irvington

was the next team in the MVAL Championships standings with a 134 score. Rachel Heng led the Lady Vikings with a time of 22:32, finishing 16th overall. And Kennedy came in seventh as a team with an incomplete race. Kylie Stoeppel raced well for the Titans, finishing 32nd with a final time of 26 minutes. In the Hayward Area Athletic League Championships at Hayward High School on Saturday, Nov. 13, Mt. Eden (48) won the boys three-mile race, edging out Castro Valley (54). Moreau Catholic (3rd, 77 pts), Bishop O’Dowd (4th, 78), Arroyo (5th, 103), San Leandro (6th, 128), Tennyson (7th, 189) and Hayward (8th, inc.) rounded out the standings. In the girls HAAL Championship race, Castro Valley topped the standings with a 37 score, beating second-place Arroyo (48) by 11. Bishop O’Dowd (3rd, 61), Moreau (4th, 71), and Mt. Eden, San Leandro, Hayward and San Lorenzo (T-5th, inc.) rounded out the team results. Next up for cross country is the North Coast Section’s State Qualifying race on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Hayward High.

Logan on top of MVAL again BY JEFF WEISINGER PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW Who said James Logan High School football was rebuilding in 2010? Logan, despite not having many star players all season, finished another undefeated Mission Valley Athletic League season, defeating Washington High, 286, at Logan to capture their 11th MVAL title in 12 years. Despite finishing non-conference play with a 2-2 record, and numerous questions going into conference play, the Colts (8-2, 6-0 MVAL) simply walked through league play, allowing a total of 19 points in their final three games of the season. “Our defense played well tonight,” said Colts Head Coach George Zuber. As well as the defense played, holding Huskies quarterback Anmol Singh to just 186 yards on 22 completions with a touchdown run and one interception, the Colts also forced Washington to fumble in the first half, which sparked the Colts to a 21-0 halftime lead. Sophomore Miles Long ran for 172 yards with three touchdowns, including the game-clinching play in the fourth quarter. Singh avoided the shutout with a 24-yard run for the score with 8:39 left in the game, cutting Logan’s lead to 21-

6, but Long’s 51-yard touchdown run after Logan recovered an onside kick sealed the fate for the Huskies. The Colts secondary also kept Washington wide out Deandre Carter in check, allowing the Huskies most dynamic player to reel in just 11 catches for 93 yards. Washington, despite starting the season 0-4 through non-conference play, finish the year with an even 5-5 record, including a 5-1 conference record for the second consecutive year. Newark Memorial 34, Irvington 14 Cougars quarterback Nick Pohndorf tossed two touchdowns and Hunter Rockwell and Osana Futi both ran for scores as Newark Memorial ended a struggling year on a high note, defeating Irvington, 34-14, Friday night, Nov. 13, at Tak Fudenna Stadium. Newark Memorial (5-5, 3-3 MVAL) and Irvington (2-8, 2-4 MVAL) went back and forth through the first half, keeping the score tied at 14 when the two sides went to the locker rooms. Vikings quarterback Ariel Hercik opened the scoring on a one-yard sneak and later threw a seven-yard pass to Dylan Werth in the first half. Newark answered back in the third as Jacob Rael caught a two-yard touchcontinued on page 24

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down from Pohndorf, putting Newark up 20-14. Anthony Morales helped Newark seal the win, returning a Vikings fumble 36 yards to put the Cougars up 27-14 with 6:04 left. Trevor Hubby’s 30-yard touchdown reception with 3:53 left solidified Newark Memorial’s win. North Coast Section Tourney Logan enters the North Coast

Section tourney with confidence high. As the 10th seed in the Division I tourney, Logan will host No. 7 seed Berkeley High School on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Washington qualified for the NCS DII tourney (divisions based on school enrollment) with its strong MVAL season. As the No. 7 seed, the Huskies will host No. 10 seed Las Lomas High School on

Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. Also making it to the NCS DII tourney from MVAL was American High School. American finished its season with a 62-0 romp of Mission San Jose High on Saturday, Nov. 13. They will travel to No. 4 seed Casa Grande High for their first-round match-up on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.

Prep football rundown BY BIFF JONES Santa Clara Valley Athletic League Milpitas High School football ended the season on a three-game winning streak with a 20-0 defeat of visiting, and previously unbeaten, Los Altos High School on Friday, Nov. 12. Milpitas starting quarterback Tony Sauceda left the game with an injurt in the first quarter. After backup Brian Nguyen was ineffective throwing the football, the Trojans turned to Jordan Lockett, a wide receiver, to lead the team in a wildcat formation with five minutes left in the first half. Defensively, the Trojans shut down Los Altos, forcing punts on each of their first-half possessions. Lockett got the Milpitas offense going once put in the quarterback position. After a 39-yard Lockett run got the Trojans in the red zone, Sammy Fanua capped off the drive with a six-yard TD run to give the hosts a 7-0 lead. In the third, Lockett continued to move the ball and, on the Trojans second possession, he threw a 26-yard TD pass to give the Trojans a 14-0 lead. And in the fourth, Milpitas got its last score when Lemaki Musika intercepted a Los Altos pass and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown. Milpitas finished its season at 6-3-1 and 3-3 in SCVAL De Anza play. Los Altos finished 8-1-1 and SCVAL El Camino champions. Milpitas, as the CCS, DI No. 4 seed, will host No. 5 seed Salinas High School Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. According to coach Kelly King, Sauceda will play in the game. Bay Shore Athletic League Moreau Catholic High School

Mariners hosted BSAL leaders Encinal High School on Thursday, Nov. 11, in its final regular season match, and were handed a demoralizing defeat, falling 62-28. Mariners jumped out to a 140 lead after one quarter on a pair of touchdown passes from Adam Robinson — five yards to Brendan Nugent; 23 yards to Shahin Marzband. Encinal controlled the second putting up 27 unanswered points for a 27-14 half time lead. Encinal put up 28, third-quarter points to go up 55-21. Both teams then stiffened as they were only able to score seven, fourthquarter points each. Despite finishing the season 63-1, 4-3, MC was not selected for the NCS postseason tournament. Encinal will be the No. 4 seed in the NCS DIII tournament and host No. 13 seed Novato High School Friday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. Bay Football League California School for the Deaf traveled to Burrell Field in San Leandro Thursday, Nov. 11, to take on winless St. Elizabeth High School of Oakland in its final regular season game and came away with a 48-12 win. CSD took 14-6 lead in the first on two Carlos Lopez touchdowns, a pass and run. In the second, the Eagles outscored St. Elizabeth, 21-6. Lopez had another rushing and passing TD, and Jacy Dike-Pedersen had a three-yard run for CSD‘s other score. CSD controlled the second half, outscoring the hosts 13-0 on passes of 16 and 12 yards from Lopez to Steve La. Eagles finished the season 6-4, 1-4 and will play as the No. 5 seed in the NCS DV tournament at No. 4 seed St. Bernard Catholic High School of Eureka on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m.

BY GIOVANNI ALBANESE JR. Cal State University-East Bay’s fall sports season is all-but over. East Bay’s most successful club in the fall, the Lady Pioneers volleyball team, finished off its regular season with a win and loss. On Friday, Nov. 12, CSUEB went to the nation’s No. 6 seed Cal State University-San Bernardino and dropped its match in straight sets: 25-15, 25-14 and 25-18. No one had it for East

Hayward Area Athletic League Hayward High School Farmers hosted Mt. Eden High School Monarchs Friday, Nov. 12, at Sunset Field in HAAL action and capped off its season with a 5021 romp. Monarchs got on the board first on a 33-yard pass from Issac Robinson to Fabian Arrizon. However, the Farmers answered with 16, first-quarter points on two John Hughes rushing scores of 48 and two yards. Mayon Ellison added to Hayward’s lead with a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Mt. Eden cut into the lead with a 12-yard pass from Robinson to Arrizon. After the Monarchs converted a two-point conversion, Hayward’s lead, which they took to halftime, was 28-15. Second half was mostly all Farmers as they outscored their cross-town rivals 22-6 for the 5021 victory. Hayward finished at 5-5, 4-3 and will play in the NCS DII tournament as the No. 12 seed Friday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. against No. 5 seed Northgate High School at Diablo Valley College. Tennyson High School traveled to Burrell Field Friday, Nov. 12, to take on San Leandro High School. After a scoreless first quarter San Leandro exploded for 35 second-quarter points. The Pirates went on cruise control in the second half, outscoring Tennyson 12-0 for a 47-0 victory. Lancers finished the season, 4-6, 2-5 and will be the No. 16 seed in the NCS DII tournament. They will travel to No. 1 seed Concord High School Friday, Nov. 19, for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Log onto the TCV Sports website, sports.tricityvoice.com for all playoff pairings and results.

Bay on the night. Roxanne Neely had seven kills and 13 assists to lead the way in a losing effort. A day later, Saturday, Nov. 13, at Cal Poly Pomona, the Lady Pioneers rebounded from its loss the night before with a straight-set victory — 25-18, 25-18 and 25-23 — to finish the 2010 regular season 20-7, 15-7 in California Collegiate Athletic Association play. Neely again was a team leader for CSUEB with 16 assists, six kills and three aces; K.C. Walsh got back on track with 23 assists, seven digs and four kills; and Kitona Offord (15 kills) and Sukhjit Athwal (11 digs, 7 kills) contributed to the win. Should East Bay be selected for the NCAA DII Championships, regional play begins on Thursday, Nov. 18. At press, the brackets for the tournament were not yet selected. East Bay has spent time in the national rankings, going as high as No. 23.

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Tribble trouble

WILLIAM MARSHAK

ute and seemingly innocuous, Tribbles were created and attained instant stardom when they were the focus of a Star Trek episode in 1967. Soft, gentle asexual creatures, Tribbles produce a pleasant, soothing sound to the human ear. The species eat and reproduce at an astounding pace and, as in the Star Trek episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles,” can wreak havoc. Captain Kirk soon found that these creatures, as adorable as they might be, were eating their way through a precious store of grain and interfering with operation of his starship. Real or not, these fuzzy creatures represent the epitome of unintended consequences arising from initial decisions that appear rational and either inconsequential or benign. In just about any walk of life however, Tribbles can and do appear, multiplying at a prodigious rate until their impact cannot be ignored. Current contemplation of a new General Plan and its implications is a case in point. It is often said that when dealing with complex documents, “the devil is in the details.” This is another way of commenting on the Tribbles within. When planning for city growth, rather than intentional and evident incorrect decisions, consequences of zoning and land use decisions may become evident only after many years of trans-

formation. Recently, an appeal of a land use change was brought before the Fremont City Council. Conversion of residential property to commercial use for a day care center at the corner of Mattos Drive and Fremont Boulevard in Centerville was under review due to a decision by the Planning Commission to deny the application. Opposition centered on code modifications proposed by City staff to allow use of the property as a pre-school facility. Proponents argued that the school operated efficiently and successfully in another location and should be allowed to expand to the new property. The appellant argued that since the use fit within a commercial definition, the appeal could not be denied. The conclusion of this hearing actually revolved around a simplistic and what most of the council felt was an undeniable factor. The Land Use Element of the Fremont General Plan advocated use of the property as commercial, considered a “conforming use.” Continued residential occupancy, while allowed, was a “non-conforming use” and less desirable to the goals of the General Plan. Therefore, arguments of safety, legal modifications, intended use, integrity of occupants or the effect on the neighborhood became immaterial. Only Councilmember Harrison disagreed, siding with a vocal group of Glenmoor residents, while Councilmember Chan found a sudden and impelling reason to skip the meeting and emotionally charged debate. An area of concern that appeared during the dispute could be found in variances from city ordinances that Staff was inclined to consider for the day care facility. Since much of this is done outside public view, issues of parking, trash, safety, excess square footage to name a few seemed to be of little concern to them. However, what staff might consider minor and inconsequential may actually create significant Tribble impacts. The result of all these Tribbles which

show up on planning maps and in administrative decisions can mount and become a danger signal for future land use decisions. Waiving FAR restrictions of parking on the Mattos property under a flimsy argument that upstairs space will not be used for day care and therefore doesn’t count, is disingenuous. Parking restrictions are included in planning documents for a reason, but staff waived them away as Tribbles. A factor as mundane as garbage collection was swept under the carpet as a residential sized issue rather than commercial although a staff and group of children using such a facility will obviously create additional trash than a single family home. These are a few of the concerns that arose during the evening of debate and appear to be dismissed as Tribbles. Are they? The larger issue is whether change of classification and use is the real problem. What happens after a use change is granted and a laundry list of variances is granted combined with an attitude of blind obedience to a course of action without deference to Tribbles. Are neighborhoods and quality of life issues to be ignored when in conflict with almighty planners? Close inspection of how the Planning Department administers variances is just as important as the intended use. Where are the checks and balances in this case? Will councilmembers or planning commissioners review a process that is filled with Tribbles or simply continue to debate and forget?

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County denied opt-out of immigration enforcement program

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Sharon Marshak PRODUCTION/GRAPHIC DESIGN Ramya Raman ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Mona Shah 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 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 Denny Stein J. D. Wolfe REPORTERS Julie Grabowski Janet Grant Todd Griffin Philip Holmes Robin Michel Susana Nunez Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Rajeswari Ramanathan Joe Samagond Shavon Walker Alyson Whitaker INTERNS Alissa Gwynn Fina Mora WEB MASTER RAMAN CONSULTING Venkat Raman LEGAL COUNSEL Stephen F. Von Till, Esq.

Federal officials say they will continue operating the Secure Communities Program in Santa Clara County Jail against the County’s will

SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LAUREL ANDERSON Santa Clara County learned on November 9 that federal and state officials will block the County’s efforts to opt out of the Secure Communities Program, a federal program through which fingerprint data collected by local agencies from those arrested is shared with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). County officials say sharing fingerprint data was required with effect from May 2010, without approval from the Board of Supervisors or any other County official. After the

County raised concerns about the program, Senior ICE official David Venturella, who directs the Secure Communities Program, sent a letter to County Counsel Miguel Márquez stating that ICE would meet with counties to discuss removing them from the program. On September 28, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to seek to remove the County from the information-sharing program. Secure Communities Director Venturella met with County Counsel Márquez on November 9. When Márquez informed Venturella that the County would like to be removed from the Secure Communities pro-

gram, Márquez says Venturella went back on his word that counties would be allowed to opt out of the program. “ICE now insists that there was never any avenue for the County to opt out,” Márquez said. “This is clearly inconsistent with our written communication with ICE, as well as what ICE has told the public and congressional representatives about this program.” According to ICE reports, ICE has already arrested over 500 people in Santa Clara County through Secure Communities since it became operational in May, a quarter of whom had no criminal record.

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MVU plays strong in defeat SUBMITTED BY ELLIE ORR Mission Valley United’s girls under-13 travel soccer team had their last league game of the season against the Burlingame Tornadoes on Saturday, Nov. 13. Despite the 1-0 defeat, MVU played valiantly with a roster missing a number of its key contributors. MVU struggled to connect clean passes with one another. Despite the fact that the ball was on the MVU half of the field a majority of the game, goalkeeper Emily Banks proved just how strong she can play her position. Ending the first half 0-0, the team went into half time confident that they could play better in the second half. Midway through the second half the Tornadoes got a powerful shot on goal and, unfortunately, scored the game‘s lone goal. Becoming a bit discouraged, the team slowly began to lose their energy and their drive to play. Although the game ended with a 1-0 Burlingame Tornadoes win, MVU remains in second place in league standings. Despite the loss, MVU can’t wait to bring back the trophy for State Cup Tournament.

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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).

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Hayward City Council November 9, 2010

Consent Calendar: Amend Washington Boulevard/Paseo Padre Parkway grade separation project design agreement to authorize payment of an additional amount to URS Corporation not to exceed $10,000 and an additional $10,000 if necessary. Ceremonial Items: Eric Figueroa, representative of the League of California Cities, presented Fremont with the Grand Prize 2010 Helen Putnam Award for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation. This recognizes outstanding work on the Washington Boulevard/Paseo Padre Parkway project in the area of Public Involvement, Savings and Efficiency, Tangible Results, Regional Partnerships and Technology. Presentation of ACEC Engineering Excellence Award for the Washington Boulevard/Paseo Padre Parkway Separation Project Recognition of the One Book: One Community Reading Program by the American Association of University Women (Fremont). The book chosen for this year is “Hot, Flat and Crowded by Thomas L.Friedman. Recognition of Make A Difference Day volunteers represented by Raj Salwan, Chair of Human Relations Commission. Oral Communications: Several representatives (Bruce Cates, Lorna Jaynes, Rich Godfrey) of LEAF noted efforts to use portions of the Mission Adobe California Nursery property to network with the community and enlist public support. Tony Pimentel of local skate shop, Caliskatz, asked for clarification of the effect of a lawsuit to reconsider alternate locations for the proposed Fremont Skate Park. Scheduled Items: Consider an appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of an existing residential structure to a commercial structure at 4004 Mattos Drive in Glenmoor area of Centerville. After much discussion, resident objections to the conversion due to the size and location for a pre-school, council voted 3-1 to approve the conversion citing the change from non-conforming to conforming use. The structure is located in a C-O zone. Variances for excess FAR, parking issues and garbage collection bins was discussed and approved. Impacts including safety, traffic and use of the facility were deemed immaterial to the change of use for zoning purposes. *Approve Appeal 3-1 (Harrison dissenting) Mayor Bob Wasserman Aye Vice Mayor Bob Wieckowski Aye Anu Natarajan Aye Bill Harrison Aye* Sue Lee Chan Absent

Consent Calendar December 28, 2010 cancelled. Council will reconvene at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 11, 2011. Re-appointed Ronald Quinn to serve on the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement for an additional term of two years, expiring January 1, 2013. Re-appointed Caroline Abellar and Steven Nichols to Parks & Recreation Commission for terms expiring November 9, 2014. Re-appointed Eva Kamakaea and Hugh McNamara to the Senior Commission for terms expiring November 9, 2014. Commissioner Gary Singh was reappointed to a second term on the Planning Commission. Accepted and appropriated grant money for the Police Department in the amount of $7,000 from the Alameda County Health Department Tobacco Control Program to promote education and enforce tobacco laws in Union City. The grant is for the period from October 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. Negotiated and executed an agreement with the Liberty Park I Homeowners Association (HOA) for the lease of Liberty Park. This will relieve the HOA of the financial burden associated with the park’s maintenance and operation. Lease is for 40 years and the city has the option to extend it for 10 years. The city would also like to add an aquatic facility to Union City Sports Center. The city will pay the HOA nominal rent of $1 per annum for the term of the lease and will pay the amount up front. Renovation costs, estimated at $450,000, and rent will come from the Park Facilities Fund. The Aquatic Facility design and construction, estimated at up to $3M, will come from Measure WW funding. Other operations and maintenance costs may not be known until later but could range from $25,000 to $50,000. Additionally, authorization for the lease does not obligate the city to build the Aquatic Facility or to construct extensive park improvements. Approved Workers’ Compensation coverage for volunteers. State Labor Code requires public entities who utilize volunteers to adopt a resolution declaring authorized volunteers be deemed employees to be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Public Hearings Amendments to municipal code modifying the city’s regulations on smoking and tobacco were approved. The amendments would modify regulations on smoking in public places and places of employment, on smoking in multi-family housing and establish a tobacco retailer license. The site development review and use permit for the Station District mixed site review project on Blocks 2 and 3 of the Intermodal Station District were approved. The Redevelopment Agency will receive revenue for the sale of the project site to the applicant at a cost of $30,000 per new residential unit and will share in a portion of the sales and property tax increment generated by the project. Mayor Mark GreenYes Vice Mayor Richard Valle - Yes Carol Dutra-VernaciYes Manny FernandezYes Jim NavarroYes

Presentation Business Recognition Award for November 2010 presented to Floormasters, Inc., Delta Court, Hayward. Special Joint City Council/Library Commission Work Session Reviewed and considered design options for new Library and Community Learning Center. Consent Authorized City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with City and County of San Francisco for a Cisco TelePresence Video Conferencing System for Hayward Fire Department. Legislative Business Adopted six resolutions of findings and introduced six ordinances to adopt: California Fire Code, California Building Code, California Historical Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Code, California residential Code, California Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code [all for 2010], 2009 International Code for Property Maintenance and to amend the City’s Green Building ordinance for Private Development. Public Comments Lisa Brunner, Hayward Unified School Board Trusteeelect, drew attention to the Extra Credit Teacher Home Purchase Program which aims to facilitate homeownership for eligible teachers, administrators, classified employees and staff members in high priority schools in California. The state-run and state-financed program helps high priority schools attract and retain education professionals by offering down payment assistance to buy a home anywhere in California. Brunner pointed out that the program, which should cost the city nothing, can be used in conjunction with the city’s First Time Home Buyer’s program. Deisy Bates, a Hayward resident for 26 years, implored the city to clamp down on truancy and asked that police offers be posted in the vicinity of schools when they open in the morning. Hayward Unified School District is losing funding because of low average daily attendance. Children are dropped off at school but too many wander off missing study and jeopardizing their safety. The school district and parent-groups are taking action and would welcome stronger enforcement of ordinances to ensure full attendance. Mayor Michael Sweeney – Absent Mayor Pro-Tem Francisco Zermeno -Yes Barbara Halliday – Yes Olden Henson – Yes Marvin Peixoto – Yes Bill Quirk – Yes Mark Salinas – Yes

Cargill helps fund student environmental research SUBMITTED BY JOYCE BLUEFORD

elissa Woodside had just started working for Cargill Salt in Newark when she met Joyce Blueford of the Math Science Nucleus. Impressed with their environmental stewardship work in Fremont, she talked with others at Cargill about the group. She was particularly impressed by the use of high school students to perform not only labor intensive work from planting trees to picking up garbage, but the scientific challenges for many students, especially at the Tule Ponds of Tyson Lagoon. The scientific program hires a select group of high school students to collect chemical and biological data to see if the restoration is working. They meet once a month and examine water samples throughout the wetland. Seasoned interns help train the newer students as they all learn valuable skills from chemical analysis to identifying microor-

ganisms in the water. However, the best part is interpreting collected data. Ms. Woodside asked how Cargill could help students continue their excellent work. Since interns are paid through a contract with Alameda County Flood and Water Conservation District, the greatest need was to replace some of the sampling equipment that wear out with constant use. Cargill decided to donate funds for replacements, but also learn about the area and meet some of the students. In early November, a group of Cargill employees from different parts of the country came to Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon and volunteered their time to plant trees along a new trail and meet some of the students working on the program. Jaspin Lin, Stacey Yi, and Joe Chen from Irvington and Malinda Cheung from Mission San Jose High schools met with the Cargill staff and learned how a science background is necessary to help Cargill communicate with

their customers. The meeting was very educational for both groups. Cargill employees were impressed with the cumulative environmental results at Tule Ponds: greenhouses, sheds, and irrigation systems that over 2500 students have worked on over the last 10 years. This area has become an urban forest that sustains local wildlife and a haven for over 100 different species of bird that live and eat. The western pond turtle as well as yellow legged frogs inhabit once barren 17 acres adjacent to the Fremont BART Station. Locally, Cargill is noted for producing 100% of this country’s sea salt in the Newark and Fremont plants. Every fall, salt is harvested from large evaporating ponds. But Cargill is also an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. They provide food ingredients to many food companies. Founded in 1865, the privately held company with 159,000 employees in 68 coun-

SUBMITTED BY CITY OF FREMONT Elementary teachers in Fremont may register for a free two-hour field trip with their class through Stiver’s Lagoon in Fremont’s Central Park, a unique urban marsh.

Top Row Art Johnson, Fresno; Jasper Lin, Stacey Yi,Terry McConnell,Walnut Creek; Jack Hurray, Florida; Erick Youngberg, Georgia; Judy Steinle, Wisconsin; Joe Chen. Bottom Row Melissa Woodside, San Francisco, Lori Tursic, Idaho; Pat Ludes, Newark; Dennis Buckley, Huntington Beach; Malinda Cheung

tries helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental, and social challenges. Cargill is committed to contributing 2 percent of our global

consolidated pre-tax earnings to programs focused on improving nutrition and health, education and environmental stewardship. For more information on Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon, visit the Math Science Nucleus website (http://msnucleus.org).

Student activities meet the third grade State Standards for physical science, life science, investigation, and experimentation. The program covers topics including wetlands, watersheds, ecology, and the effects of water pollution on habitat and biodiversity.

To register, contact Barbara Silva, Program Coordinator at (510) 494-4575 or e-mail bsilva@fremont.gov. For additional information contact Ranger Sandy at (510) 7905541or sferreira@fremont.gov.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 444486 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: XYZ FASHIONS, 42731 ROBERTS AVE., FREMONT, CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA YEONNETTE JORDAN, 42731 ROBERTS AVE., FREMONT, CA 94538 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ YEONNETTE JORDAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on NOVEMBER 1, 2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/10 CNS-1987396# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 444115 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: N. California Installation Services, 5051 Silver Reef Dr., Fremont, Alameda, CA 94538, County of Alameda Alfonso I Puebla, 5051 Silver Reef Dr., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-20-10 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/ Alfonso I Puebla This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 20, 2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1982023# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 443710 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jewelry By Design, 6299 Jarvis Ave., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda. George C. Reid, 3110 Devereux Ct., Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08-08-97. 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 C. Reid, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 7, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1972698# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 443716 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Absolute Jewelry Appraisal Service, 6299 Jaruis Ave., Newark, CA 94560, County of Alameda Belinda Maloney, 40192 Marietta Dr., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01-01-94 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/ Belinda Maloney, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 7, 2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1972681# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 444044 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Castillo Painting & Etc., 5438 Farina Lane, Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda. Luis Ramon Castillo, 5438 Farina Lane, Fremont, CA 94538. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/2/2009. 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/ Luis Ramon Castillo This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on October 19, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1971887#

GOVERNMENT SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 20-2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA-PLN2005-00186) BETWEEN THE CITY AND PATAG, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GENERAL PARTNER, PFM, INC., RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT

OF THE ARDENWOOD BOULEVARD AND PASEO PADRE PARKWAY INTERSECTION IN THE NORTHERN PLAIN PLANNING AREA On October 26, 2010, 2010, the Fremont City Council introduced the above Ordinance adopting Development Agreement (DA-PLN2005-00186) between the City and Patag, a California Limited Partnership with the General Partner, PFM, Inc., a California Corporation, related to the development of property generally located at the northeast quadrant of the Ardenwood Boulevard and Paseo Padre Parkway intersection in the Northern Plain Planning Area. The development agreement generally allows the development of the project to occur over a fifteen year period, and provides the city with certain, specified benefits. The Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City of Fremont City Council held November 9, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Mayor Wasserman, Vice Mayor Wieckowski, Councilmembers: Natarajan and Harrison

amendments are briefly summarized as follows: 1-Administrative Amendments: These amendments define: the requirements, terms and conditions for applying for and obtaining building permits; the authority of the Building Official; the Board of Appeals; when the submission of plats of survey and soil and structural observation are necessary; and, the terms and conditions for issuance of certificates of occupancy. 2-Soils Reports, Investigation and Soils Observation: The proposed amendments in this area allow the use of existing soils reports, when an addition is matched to the existing foundation system. All current soil investigations and foundation observations are being carried forward into the new code. 3-Structural Inspection: The amendments concerning structural inspection respond to the unique hazards associated with Fremont’s proximity to the Hayward fault and carry forward current local requirements. 4-Roof Coverings: This amendment requires that the fire resistance of roof materials be certified.

NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Chan ABSTAINED: None A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 20-2010 as adopted is available for review upon request in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 11/16/10 CNS-1986448# SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT REZONING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF PASEO PADRE PARKWAY AND ARDENWOOD BOULEVARD (“PATTERSON RANCH”) IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS PLANNING AREA FROM “AGRICULTURE” AND “AGRICULTURE FLOOD COMBINING DISTRICT A,” TO PLANNED DISTRICT “P-2005-186” AND PLANNED DISTRICT FLOOD COMBINING DISTRICT “P-2005-186(F) On October 26, 2010, 2010, the Fremont City Council introduced the above Ordinance rezoning property generally located northeast of the intersection of Paseo Padre Parkway and Ardenwood Boulevard (“Patterson Ranch”) in the Northern Plains Planning Area from “Agriculture” and “Agriculture Flood Combining District A,” to Planned District “P-2005-00186” and Planned District Flood Combining District “P-200500186(F)” The Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City of Fremont City Council held November 9, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Mayor Wasserman, Vice Wieckowski, Councilmember Harrison

Mayor

NOES: Councilmember Natarajan

5-Fire Resistant Construction, Occupancy Separation and Exiting: These amendments extend fire resistivity and occupancy separation requirements similar to those adopted by the State Fire Marshal (SFM) to office and business occupancies ( B), factories (F), storages and parking garages (S), and other miscellaneous and utilities (U) buildings. These amendments also affect the construction of exterior walls and high-rise building roofs; maintain fire resistance of walls separating sleeping units in hotels and motels and extend this amendment to duplexes; do not allow a reduction of rated floor or wall assemblies from 1 hour to ½ hour in all duplexes and multi-residential occupancies when a fire sprinkler is installed (including hotels and motels); require one-hour fire separation between the garage and habitable areas for single family residences, duplexes, apartments, condominiums or townhomes; maintain current 5/8” gypsum wall thickness for separation walls; require 1-hour fire separations between residential occupancies and attached parking garages, business, retail spaces, factory and storage buildings; and require two exits for buildings three stories high and above. 6-Wood Structures and Prescriptive Conventional Construction: Current local amendments disallowing certain types of wall coverings for seismic load-resisting elements which have performed poorly in recent earthquakes are carried forward. 7-Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems: Most existing requirements for Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems (AFES) are continued, with text and structure changes made for clarity. One noteworthy change is a provision to add up to 500 square feet to any residence, with an overall cap of 5,000 square feet, before triggering a retrofit requirement. 8- California Mechanical Code: The protection of hoods and ducts in an enclosure by fire rated materials is added to restrict grease duct fires to the hood and duct and prevent it from spreading to the rest of the building. 9-California Plumbing Code: The proposed amendments are administrative and similar to amendments currently in place in the City of Fremont.

ABSENT: Councilmember Chan ABSTAINED: None A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 19-2010 as adopted is available for review upon request in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 11/16/10 CNS-1986443# SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE As Introduced November 2, 2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT ADOPTING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CATELLUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RELATING TO THE PACIFIC COMMONS PROJECT IN SOUTHERN FREMONT On October 26, 2010, 2010, the Fremont City Council introduced the above Ordinance of the City of Fremont Adopting a Third Amendment to the 2000 Amended and Restated Development Agreement between the City and Catellus Development Corporation Relating to the Pacific Commons Project in Southern Fremont 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 November 23, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 11/16/10 CNS-1986437# SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE As Introduced November 2, 2010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT AMENDING THE PRECISE PLAN FOR PLANNING AREA 5 OF THE PACIFIC COMMONS PLANNED DISTRICT P-2000214, GOVERNING PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF INTERSTATE 880, SOUTH OF AUTO MALL PARKWAY, NORTH OF CURIE STREET AND EAST OF THE FREMONT AUTO MALL On November 2, 2010, 2010, the Fremont City Council introduced the above Ordinance of the City of Fremont Amending the Precise Plan for Planning Area 5 of the Pacific Commons Planned District P-2000-214, Governing Property Generally Located West of Interstate 880, South of Auto Mall Parkway, North of Curie Street and East of the Fremont Auto Mall 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 November 23, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON CITY CLERK 11/16/10 CNS-1986435# Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the Alameda County Community Development Agency, 224 W. Winton Avenue, Suite 205, Hayward, CA NETWORKING/ BIDDERS CONFERENCE – S. COUNTY RFP No. 1 CDA NPS 10/11 – GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 10: 00 a.m., Alameda County CDA, 224 W. Winton Avenue, Suite 205, Hayward, CA NETWORKING/ BIDDERS CONFERENCE – S. COUNTY RFP No. 1 CDA NPS 10/11 – GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES, Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at 1: 30 p.m., Alameda County CDA, 224 W. Winton Avenue, Suite 205, Hayward, CA Responses Due by 4:00 pm on December 09, 2010 County Contact: Damien Gossett (510) 670-6524 or via email damien.gossett@acgov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 11/16/10 CNS-1985914# SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, EXISTING BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, AND GREEN BUILDING CODES, AMENDING FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VII (BUILDING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1 (FREMONT BUILDING CODE), ARTICLES 1 THROUGH 6 AND ADDING ARTICLES 8 AND 9, AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE VII, CHAPTER 3 (FREMONT HOUSING CODE) AND TITLE VII, CHAPTER 4 (FREMONT ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FREMONT ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND AMENDING FREMONT MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE VII (BUILDING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1 (FREMONT BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), ARTICLE 7 (FREMONT FIRE CODE) On October 26, 2010, the Fremont City Council introduced the above Ordinances adopting and amending certain parts of the 2010 California Buildings Standards Codes, specifically the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Existing Building, Fire, Green Building, and Residential Codes. Most of the amendments carry forward existing local amendments to the 2007 California Building Standards Code. The

10-General California Fire Code Amendments: Several sections of the California Fire Code (CFC) related to fire alarm specifications and hazardous materials are amended to allow the Fire Department greater flexibility and application of life safety and property conservation controls. These can be summarized as follows: fire alarm system installation and monitoring requirements have been clarified; spill control and secondary containment mechanisms are required for a wider range of hazardous materials and at lower thresholds; fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects sections have been amended to carry forward language consistent with the continued ban on the sale and possession of “Safe and Sane Fireworks”; additional construction and monitoring requirements have been crafted for hazardous materials with CFC health hazard classifications of 3 and 4, mainly the toxic and highly toxic materials; other technical changes that are consistent with the existing amendments currently in effect in the City of Fremont. 11-Structural. Amendments to structural requirements in the building code include: seismic design requirements for suspended ceilings; limits to the height of light framed buildings with vertical irregularities; requirements for eccentrically braced steel frames; correction of mistakes or oversights in ASCE equations; and modifications to requirements for steel concentrically braced frames. 12-Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings:The existing amendments to the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are conformed to the section numbering in the new building codes. 13- Code Appendices: 2010 California Building Code Appendix Chapter C regarding agricultural buildings and Appendix Chapter I regarding patio covers are adopted. 2010 California Residential Code Appendix Chapter G regarding private swimming pools, spas & hot tubs, Appendix Chapter H regarding patio covers, are Appendix Chapter K regarding sound transmission between attached dwelling units are adopted. 12-California Residential Code: The amendments are identical to amendments to California Building Code. They include requirements for firesprinklers and separation between garage and dwelling. Use of brittle materials is prohibited for bracing of dwellings. 13-California Green Building Code: The amendments require compliance with Tier I requirements for new residential buildings. Mandatory Tier I compliance includes: 15% reduction in overall energy use, 20% reduction in water consumption, 20% reduction in wastewater discharge, 20% of paved surfaces to be permeable pavement, water efficient landscape design, 20% reduction in foundation concrete, 10% of construction materials to include recycled content, 65% of construction waste diverted from landfill, 80% of resilient flooring material to meet minimum VOC materials standard, and insulation materials must meet minimum VOC materials standards. As an alternative to meeting the mandatory Tier I requirements, a project may achieve at least 50 points from the GreenPoint Checklist. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinances are posted in the office of the City Clerk, 3300 Capital Street, Fremont, and are available for review upon request. The second reading for adoption is currently scheduled for November 23, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at City Hall, 3300 Capitol Avenue, Fremont. DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON – CITY CLERK 11/16/10 CNS-1978496#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARLES EDWARD CHURCH AND CHUCK EDWARD CHURCH CASE NO. FP10544657 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Charles Edward Church and Chuck Edward Church A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Dean S. Church in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dean S. Church be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on

December 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Dean S. Church, 13428 Maxella Avenue, #821, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, Telephone: (818) 618-4437 11/16, 11/19, 11/26/10 CNS-1986196#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA JEAN BROWNE AKA PATRICIA J. BROWNE CASE NO. RP10543584 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Patricia Jean Browne aka Patricia J. Browne A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jan Browne in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jan Browne 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 December 14, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Jan Browne, 36640 Bonito Drive, Fremont, CA 94536, Telephone: 510-797-0432 11/5, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1980516#

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL ROBERT BROWNE CASE NO. RP10543593 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Michael Robert Browne A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jan Browne in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jan Browne 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 November 30, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Jan Browne, 36640 Bonito Drive, Fremont, CA 94536, Telephone: 510-797-0432 11/5, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1980485#

TRUSTEE SALES Trustee Sale No. 442936CA Loan No. 3013685718 Title Order No. 436281 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/10/2010 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05/11/ 2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007182961 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Alexandria Meza and Javier R. Meza, wife and husband, as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington

Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $726,732.09 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 44389 Camellia Drive, Fremont, CA 94539 APN Number: 519-1453-05100 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: 11/15/2010 SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT Exhibit DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationName: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 2597850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P769620 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1988250# TS # CA-09-299432-RM Order # 090506663CA-DCI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/3/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 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): Jung Soo Park and Sung Jae Park , husband and wife Recorded: 04/07/2004 as Instrument No. 2004145992 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 12/10/2010 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: $325,592.78 The purported property address is: 5220 Tacoma Common Fremont, CA 94555 Assessors Parcel No. 543-0453-030-00 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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: (714) 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. This notice is sent for the purpose of collecting a debt. This firm is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the holder and owner of the note. Any information obtained by or provided to this firm or the creditor will be used for that purpose. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P769219 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1987678# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 090092737 Title Order No. 09-8-262497 APN No. 531 -0217-046 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/04/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MARTHA ROSA SILVA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 12/04/2006 and recorded 12/12/06, as Instrument No. 2006452633, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 12/14/2010 at 12:00PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, Alameda, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 4953 ADAGIO COURT, FREMONT, CA, 94538. 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 $560,574.53. 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 10/03/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.72148 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1987109# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC239129-C Investor No. 0043582535 Loan No. 0043582535 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. 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:RAJESHWAR SINGH AND JASBIR K. AULAKH, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 8/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006317197 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale:12/7/2010 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Property Address is purported to be: 3556 SMITH ST UNION CITY, California 94587 APN #: 4830025-002-00 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $350,796.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/10/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3812223 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1986820# Trustee Sale No. 233695CA Loan No. 0665690129 Title Order No. 602126623 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-16-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12-07-2010 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-25-2004, Book , Page , Instrument 2004289254, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Marivie Asong and Pepito Asong, wife and husband as joint tenants, as Trustor, Long Beach Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon 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: $467,593.78 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4649 Mowry Avenue Fremont, CA 94538 APN Number: 501-0956-086-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. Date: 11-10-2010 See attached Exhibit Exhibit DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P768143 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1986799# Trustee Sale No. 435856CA Loan No. 3010978116 Title Order No. 602131644 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/7/2010 at 12:00 PM CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08/25/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006326442, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Anita M. Piring and, Wilfredo Piring wife and husband as joint tenants, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $509,563.92 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 31201 Kimberly Ct, Union City, CA 94577 APN Number: 4830099-013-00 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

the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure byone 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: 11/10/2010 See attached Exhibit Exhibit Declaration Pursuant To California Civil Code Section 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P768100 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1986544# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA09-299240-PJ Order #: 135217 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOSE MANUEL CORREA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND, JOSE ANTONIO CORREA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 8/17/2006 as Instrument No. 2006315849 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/10/2010 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: $448,996.19 The purported property address is: 36044 TOULOUSE ST NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessor’s Parcel No. 092A-0504-035-00 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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/16/10 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# 3809059 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1986238# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10379323-CL Order # 100485343-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/21/2007. 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): NICOLE S SILACCI , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/28/2007 as Instrument No. 2007122211 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 12/7/2010 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: $591,950.82 The purported property address is: 6152 POMEGRANATE AVE NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessors Parcel No. 092A-2143-060 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 11/15/2010 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 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. ASAP# 3784807 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010, 11/30/2010 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/10 CNS-1986236# T.S. No. T10-65362-CA / APN: 525-0972-010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/17/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Am Tamim Khan, 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 06/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005263507 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 11/30/2010 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: $492,410.34 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4744 Bach Court Fremont, CA 94538 A.P.N.: 525-0972010 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: 11/9/ 2010 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O’Fallon, MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P766625 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1983008# 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 11/1/2006. 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 877-576-0472 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: 11/30/2010 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: $608,506.66 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: 11/9/ 2010 CR Title Services, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P766628 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1983005# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.22351 Title Order No. 4493146 MIN No. APN 507-0817-042 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/24/07. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Kashif Shan, a married man as his sole and separate property and Ali Shan, a married man as his sole and separate property, as joint tenants Recorded: 11/01/07, as Instrument No. 2007381868, of Official Records of ALAMEDA County, California. Date of Sale: 12/01/10 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: 39109 GUARDINO DR #140, FREMONT, CA 94538 Assessors Parcel No. 5070817-042 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 $312,585.66. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration

from the mortgagee, beneficiary or its authorized agent was recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and reads substantially as follows: The mortgage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of California Civil Code § 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: November 4, 2010 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee David Ochoa, 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 # 1002.175921 11/09, 11/ 16, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1982865# Trustee Sale No. 240759CA Loan No. 3011298605 Title Order No. 346176 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/30/2010 at 12:00 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/03/ 2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006411687 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Nisha Guha and Amit Guha, wife and husband, as Trustor, Washington Mutual Bank, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Legal Description: Lot 5, amended map of tract 3536, filed March 18, 1975, map book 85, pages 50 to 59, alameda county records. Excepting therefrom all oil, gas, minerals and other hydrocarbon substances in and under or that may be produced from a depth below 500 of the surface of said land without right of entry upon the surface of said land for the purpose of mining, drilling, exploring or extracting such oil, gas, minerals and other hydrocarbon substances or other use of or rights in or to any portion of the surface of said land to a depth of 500 feet below the surface thereof Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $592,709.00 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2632 Mallard Court Union City, CA 94587 APN Number: 475-0147-017-00 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”. Date: 11/4/2010 See Attached Exhibit Exhibit Declaration Pursuant To California Civil Code Section 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President California Reconveyance Company, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac California Reconveyance Company is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Deborah Brignac, Vice President 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop N110612 Chatsworth, CA 91311 P766354 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1982806# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10372373-RM Order #: 100408050-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SALVADOR ALEJANDRE AND ARACELI ALEJANDRE , HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/11/2006 as Instrument No. 2006307808 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/4/2011 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $781,890.32 The purported property address is: 6210 BELLHAVEN PLACE NEWARK, CA 94560 Assessor’s Parcel No. 092A-0624-091 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 2780 Lake Vista Drive Lewisville TX 75067 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: 11/09/10 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# 3803170 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1982291# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM253252-C Investor No. 119503340 Loan No. 0307663290 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or

a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: JESSIE L. WHITE AND NAYDINE FAIRLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 1/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006032054 in Book , page of Loan Modification recorded on 7/22/09 inst# 2009233848 Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale:11/29/2010 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Property Address is purported to be: 32315 ANNETTE CT UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN #: 483-0111-106 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $643,983.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/1/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3786422 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1981037# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM253264-C Investor No. 0359315064 Loan No. 0359315064 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:FELIX I MONGOSO AND PAMELA S. MONGOSO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 3/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006120856 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale:11/30/2010 at 12:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California Property Address is purported to be: 4204 APOLLO CIRCLE UNION CITY, CA 94587 APN #: 483-0073-060 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $460,925.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 11/4/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3793490 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1981035# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10378125-VF Order # 100473580-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/22/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check 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): MIGUEL SOMBRERERO AND JACINTA H. SOMBRERERO Recorded: 10/29/2003 as Instrument No. 2003644960 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/30/2010 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: $298,369.04 The purported property address is: 33555 2ND ST UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 486-0006-020-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has 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: 11/8/2010 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 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. ASAP# 3775927 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010, 11/23/2010 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/10 CNS-1981033# Trustee Sale No. 60443 Loan No. 1000151099 Title Order No. 100021864 APN 482-0041-072 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/27/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/29/2010 at 12: 00 PM, Integrated Lender Services, A Delaware Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/12/2005 as instrument No. 2005288860 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by: Celso J. Bagaoisan and Minnie S. Bagaoisan, hus-

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PUBLIC NOTICES band and wife, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, acting solely as a nominee for Franklin Bank, SSB, 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 St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: 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: 4441 Pomponl 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 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: $403,666.68 (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. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATE: 10/22/2010 INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES 2411 West La Palma Ave. Suite 350, Building No. 1 Anaheim, CA 92801, As Trustee (714) 822-3342 For Sale Information please call: (714) 573-1965 Crystal Stephens, Senior Trustee Sales Officer Form 7 for attachment to notice of Sale after June 15, 2009 Ts no. 60443 Loan no. 1000151099 ADDENDUM TO NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL CODE §2923.54 The Mortgage Loan Servicer has (X) has not ( ) obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date filed of execution of this addendum, and the Mortgage Loan Servicer is not aware of any pending or threatened rejection or suspension of the Order of Exemption by the Commissioner. And The timeframe for giving notice of specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does ( ) does not (X) apply pursuant to the Section 2923.53 or 2923.55. “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this document was executed on, at Fort Worth Texas Residential Credit Solutions, Inc. By: Jeffrey W. Gideon Its: Vice President P764346 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/2010 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1978902# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (SUBJECT TO OWNER’S 90-DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER THE DECLARATIONS OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED DATE BY THE Foxwood Townhomes Condominiums Association. 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 December 1, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. of said day at the Fallon Street entrance to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street in the city of Oakland, County of Alameda, State of California, the law offices of Fong & Fong, A.P.C., as Trustee for the Foxwood Townhomes Condominiums Association, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States and payable in US currency at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the City of Newark in the County of Alameda State of California and described as follows, to wit: APN: 092A-2595-196 Unit: 172 Lot: 2 Tract: 5560 Map Book: 163 Page(s): 22 Recorder: Alameda Filed: 9/3/1986 Property owner(s): William F. Sullivan, Christina Sullivan The street address or other common designation of real property is: 6119 Thornton Ave. #A, Newark, CA 94560 The mailing address of subject property owner is: 6119 Thornton Ave. #A, Newark, CA 94560 Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the Power of Sale conferred in a certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, recorded 9/16/1986, Instrument Number 86-226123 of the Official Records of the County Recorder in and for the county of Alameda. The amount owing on the subject obligation is: $15,097.12. DATE: October 27, 2010 /s/ By: Richard Fong, Jr., ESQ. for Fong & Fong, A.P.C. as Trustee for Foxwood Townhomes Condominiums Association 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1977913# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100040621 Title Order No. 10-8-155427 Investor/ Insurer No. 1706437161 APN No. 092-0061-003 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/04/2008. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SANDRA G MAS, AND ANTONIO R MAS JR, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 03/04/2008 and recorded 03/11/08, as Instrument No. 2008087210, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 11/30/2010 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: 6940 GRAHAM AVE, NEWARK, CA, 945603626. 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 $393,179.80. 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: 06/30/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3793040 11/02/2010, 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1977651# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015007312 Title Order No.: 100450736 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006362707 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MANUEL M TORRES AND KATHRYN E TORRES, 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: 11/22/2010 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: 4571 CARMEN WAY, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 483-0101-132 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 $529,134.99. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. 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: 10/31/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3780594 11/ 02/2010, 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1976803# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09330378-CL Order # 090843078-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): JOSE S. YAPYUCO AND ELENITA YAPYUCO , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/16/ 2005 as Instrument No. 2005348584 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/22/2010 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: $576,468.22 The purported property address is: 3286 SANTA MONICA WAY UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 483-0049-099-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has 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: 10/27/2010 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 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. ASAP# 3790929 11/02/2010, 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1976798# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FMB-84150 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/17/2007. 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 November 23, 2010, 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 DOUGLAS M BERMUDEZ AND RAQUEL M BERMUDEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustors, recorded on 4/20/2007, as Instrument No. 2007155916, 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. 483-0100-069 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 32437 DEBORAH DRIVE, 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 $540,912.45. 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 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: 1/8/2010 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By JEAN GREAGOR, 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# 3786295 11/02/2010, 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1976791# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09259285-PJ Order # 090179346-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/23/2008. 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 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): ENRIQUE AMEZQUITA AND, ELIDIA AMEZQUITA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/31/2008 as Instrument No. 2008022936 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/23/2010 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: $447,545.16 The purported property address is: 33460 14TH ST UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 486-0039-137-00 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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 10/25/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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. ASAP# 3788139 11/02/2010, 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1976399# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100086458 Title Order No. 10-8-350049 Investor/ Insurer No. 156969504 APN No. 087 -0338-016 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ADRIAN DILLEY, AND CLAUDIA DILLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/16/2007 and recorded 08/09/07, as Instrument No. 2007295052, in Book , Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 11/30/2010 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: 1057 PEARL TERRACE, 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 $544,371.87. 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: 10/30/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3767763 11/02/2010, 11/09/2010, 11/16/2010 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1976386# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 127852115 APN: 901-0189-124-00 TRA: 11002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6349 REF: Shields, Judy IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 20, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 22, 2010, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 26, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007279091 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Judy Shields, An Unmarried Woman, 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: 6187 Joaquin Murieta Avenue, #f, Unit F 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: $402,830.01. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. California Declaration I, John Kennerty, of America’s Servicing Company (“Mortgage Loan Servicer”), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Services has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date and Place: 7/03/09 Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Signor: John Kennerty Title and/or Position VP Communication 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: October 21, 2010. (R-352082 11/02/10, 11/09/10, 11/16/10) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1974013# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 121484314 APN: 482-0015-051-00 TRA: 15051 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx5618 REF: Silva, Janine IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 08, 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 November 22, 2010, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 17, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005350786 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Eduardo Silva and Janine Silva Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, 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: 4424 Canterbury Way 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: $738,775.97. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the

undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. 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: October 20, 2010. (R-351911 11/02/10, 11/09/10, 11/16/10) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1972652# T.S. No.: 2010-03503 Loan No.: 70266903 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/31/2006. 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: GEORGE L ANDRADE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/8/2006 as Instrument No. 2006417455 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as --of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 11/22/2010 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND CALIFORNIA (COUNTY COURTHOUSE) Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $684,051.01 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 35235 Farnham Dr Newark , CA 94560 A.P.N.: 092A-0726-090 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: 10/20/2010 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant 11/2, 11/9, 11/16/10 CNS-1972371# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 129225402 APN: 483-0096-235 TRA: 15-001 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8932 REF: Lyons, Brenda A IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 09, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 29, 2010, at 12:00pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 15, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007186489 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, executed by Brenda A Lyons and Marshall Lyons, 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 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: 4428 Alamo St Union City CA 94587-3822 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: $432,778.91. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. California Declaration I, John Kennerty, of America’s Servicing Company (“Mortgage Loan Servicer”), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Services has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date and Place: 7/03/09 Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Signor: John Kennerty Title and/or Position VP Communication 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: November 08, 2010. 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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors have given unanimous, final approval for two of three new ordinances for tobacco control that will ban smoking inside multi-unit residences and strengthen other protections against second-hand smoke. The comprehensive measures, Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance,

and the Multi-Unit Residences Ordinance make Santa Clara County one of the most aggressive jurisdictions in the nation in preventing youth tobacco use and protecting residents from secondhand smoke. The Tobacco Retailer Permit Ordinance, requiring licensing of tobacco retailers, will be presented to the Board for its second reading and final approval on November 23, which will enable staff to conduct additional out-

reach to retailers in the unincorporated areas. “The residents of this county deserve strong policies to safeguard their health,” said President Ken Yeager, who brought the ordinance to the Board of Supervisors. “These ordinances make Santa Clara County a national leader in blocking tobacco sales to minors and protecting residents from second-hand smoke.” Under the measure, smoking is banned at the County Fairgrounds

and at all County parks. More protections against second-hand smoke in workplaces in the unincorporated areas of the County will also be put in place. Smoking is prohibited in, and within 30 feet of, any outdoor service area, such as a ticket line or the outdoor portion of a restaurant, in the unincorporated areas. Additionally, motels and hotels in unincorporated areas will become entirely smoke-free facilities. The Multi-Unit Residences Ordinance bans smoking in the

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“Let The Right One In” (2008) and some of the scenes and story sequences are identical. Both films have the same puppy dog romance. However, in “Let Me In,” Oscar and Abby did not exhibit such a strong connection with each other as Oskar and Eli did in the original. Abby is played by Chloe Moretz, who is the foul-mouthed, purple-haired girl in “Kick Ass” (2010). Her face is not covered behind a mask this time and she displays years of wisdom for someone who has been 12-years old “for a very long time.” Intense music intertwines with the silence and makes the heart race. The director, Matt Reeves, makes the silences as important as the dialogue. Whenever Abby goes to feed, the terror is deafening for the audience as well as the citizens of Los Alamos, Mexico. Abby drinks blood to survive and that’s it – no remorse. In the beginning, we see some distinct filming techniques as the director blurs backgrounds and brings to focus main subjects, emphasizing an intensity of the moment. The story, combined with film techniques, gives a dark and creepy feel to the movie. Shadows contrast with pale white snow and skin of the characters. Although gruesome at times, the film is overall an enjoyable thriller that makes you think. Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes Rated: R

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preserve the country’s independence. As he spoke, a military helicopter flew past twice to salute the memorial. “The sacrifices of our men and women will never be forgotten,” he said. “We thank them for what

Vice Commander for the VFW) and Mayor Green made closing remarks. “My father was a veteran. I was welling up during the national anthem,” said Councilmember Carol Dutra-Vernaci

Masonic Homes of California dedicated their new veteran’s memorial at Acacia Creek, Union City, as part of this year’s Veterans’ Day celebration. Mayor Mark Green, Councilmember Carol DutraVernaci and Deputy City Manager Tony Acosta attended with members of Union City Police Department. Acacia Creek is a continuing care retirement community located on the Masonic Homes campus on Mission Boulevard and contracts for services from Masonic Homes staff. Acacia Creek Administrator Lydia Hertzler delivered welcoming remarks followed by Acacia Creek Board member Mike Neben’s Newly dedicated Veterans’ Memorial at Acacia Creek Retirement Community on Masonic Homes introductory speech. of California campus, Union City “We gather here, today, with you because they have done on our behalf. who was pleased with the proof freedom, with many giving the This memorial is dedicated to ceedings. ultimate sacrifice. This monument them.” “It’s one of the reasons why is dedicated to freedom because Pearl Harbor veteran and surwe’re such a great country, befreedom can only be maintained vivor Mickey Ganitch led the cause of the men and women by an enlightened people… May Pledge of Allegiance followed by who have been serving for years,” those who gaze upon this veteran’s the national anthem. Loretta agreed Mark Green. memorial go forth to forever make Gurley, a Masonic Homes resiFor more information about this the land of the free and the dent, read a poem of rememAcacia Creek, visit www.acacihome of the brave,” he announced brance. A moment’s silence was acreek.org to the crowd. then observed by all present and Another veteran’s memorial is Chaplain Joel Ingram gave the the Color Guard retrieved the being constructed in Castro Valinvocation before the colors were colors. Irwin Fershleiser, past ley by the VFW. For more inforposted by the Veterans of Foreign Grand Chaplain, gave the benemation, go to www.cvvm.info or Wars Post #9601. Past Grand diction, while Mike Neben, contact Michael L. Emerson at Master Ken Nagel emphasized Michael Emerson (the District MLEmerson@aol.com. the work of American troops to

Too much turkey is no excuse for not buckling up

“Regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic safety. “Law enforcement estimates indicate that over 1,300 Californians survived by buckling up last year. Unfortunately, about 150 others will

not be gathering with families during the holidays because they choose not to use their seat belts.” National statistics also show that those least likely to buckle up are teens, young adults, males, nighttime riders, motorists traveling on rural roads, and individuals traveling in pickup trucks.

More than 100 local law enforcement agencies statewide as well as the CHP will be participating in this year’s Click It or Ticket mobilization. Funding to support California’s Click It or Ticket campaign was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Theater Review

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“An O. Henry Christmas”

BY SHAVON WALKER “An O. Henry Christmas,” written by Howard Bernman, opened at the Broadway West Theatre November 12, 2010. The plot of four short stories by the author - The Last Leaf, One Thousand Dollars, Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen, and his most famous “Gift of the Magi are woven throughout the play. It is Christmas Eve; Marguerite (Jenni Gebhardt), a young prostitute, is deathly ill and living on the streets of New York in 1893. Her friends Agnes (Paula Chenoweth); Hal (David McGuire), Fran (Rachael Logsdon), Grover (Joel Butler), and Dinty (Jim Coryelle) are fellow transients, occasionally harassed by Officer Guido (James Snell). O.P. (John Baldwin), a mysterious stranger with a Southern accent, visits the little group and entertains them with stories from O. Henry. Eventually, Marguerite recovers and O.P.’s true identity is revealed. Very little scenery and props were used for this play. The actors have only their costumes and a handful of items-a feather, a few scraps of paper, some material and tin cups - but the depth of their performances fill in any gaps. A warm glow from an oil barrel onstage helps the viewer envision a fire burning, while the occasional train whistle reminds them that they are in an abandoned train yard. The actors stumbled over a few lines and

Theater Review

A Tale for Every Fool BY LAUREN DUNN

timing was a bit off in some scenes, but additional shows (and more practice) will eliminate this. All of the actors were wonderful, but Rachael Logsdon literally steals the show. As the Irish orphan Fran, she also plays a Cockney waitress and an American housewife. Her characterization of each woman is flawless, right down to the appropriate accent. I highly recommend that every freshman and sophomore English teacher schedule this play as a field trip; Logsdon and McGuire’s portrayals of Della and Jim in “Gift of the Magi” is worth seeing, particularly by students who may be confused by Henry’s language. Nov 21, Dec 5 and 12 are Sunday matinees. Nov 21 and Dec 5 performances will begin with a continental brunch at 12:15 p.m., followed by the show at 1 p.m. The Dec 12 performance starts at 1 p.m. with theme-

based refreshments during intermission. All other performance times are at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All donations made during the performances will go to a local charity. The close knit cast of this play, as well as the stage crew’s lighting and production help bring O. Henry’s short stories to life. Bring the family, and bring up a cup of coffee or tea from the café downstairs. There is no better way to kick off the holiday season. An O. Henry Christmas Presented by Broadway West Friday, November 12 December 18 8 p.m. (Sunday matinees at 1 p.m.) 4000-B Bay Street, Fremont $22 general and $17 for students, seniors and TBA members; ticket prices for Nov 18, Dec 2, 9, 16 performances are $15. Dec 16 - all tickets $10. All Sunday performances are $22. Ticket prices include refreshments.

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Every individual can relate to brief, and sometimes not so brief, moments of stupidity. However once one overcomes a setback, persevering through the challenge and ultimately gaining strength from the experience, clarity is achieved. American High School’s fall production, “Fools” by Neil Simon, captures

the innocence and perseverance of the cursed Russian village, Kulyenchikov. Plagued by stupidity for over 200 years, schoolteacher Leon Tolchinsky (Zachary Wentworth) arrives in Kulyenchikov, hoping to release the villagers from this burden. Hilarity ensues as Tolchinsky attempts to bring sense to the senseless and give his heart to the most confused villager of them all, Sophia Zubritzky (Sharon Shoa). Director Troy River captures the silliness of the comedic fable, “Fools,” through an immensely talented cast. Seniors Joshua Robertson (Doctor Zubritsky) and Katy Patterson’s (Lenya Zubritsky) comedic timing is impeccable. Throughout the play, they work together and feed off each other’s energy, garnering many laughs. Senior Jeremy Griffith’s (Count

Yousekevitch) refreshing confidence as the Fools foe, somehow manages to win the affection of the audience through his sassy and suave personality. The joy exuded on stage, displayed by the hilarity of the actors, is complemented by a colorful set. Bright contrasts and costumes add to the play’s quirkiness along with various shapes of village buildings.

Junior Zachary Wentworth’s (schoolteacher Leon Tochinsky) episodes of thought, brilliantly display the vulnerability and struggle of his character. Jeremy Griffith (Count Yousekevitch) feeds off the energy of the audience by engaging them with prose and direct questioning. The audience acts as a collective, enriching the comedy with deafening applause. One would be a fool, not to attend American High Schools endearing fall production. Fools Nov 18, 19, and 20 7 p.m. American High School Theater 70 36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510)796-1776 ext. 57702 Students and Seniors: $8 General Admission: $10

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Obituaries DiAnn Anderson RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 16, 1931 – November 4, 2010

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James Bethune RESIDENT OF FREMONT May 10, 1914 – November 13, 2010

Judith A. Votisek RESIDENT OF FREMONT February 8, 1948 – November 11, 2010

RESIDENT OF FREMONT August 5, 1925 – November 4, 2010

Adibah Padellan RESIDENT OF SAN JOSE January 5, 1946 – November 6, 2010

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Cesarina Gnusti RESIDENT OF FREMONT November 17, 1919 – November 10, 2010

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SUBMITTED BY SHELLY LEWIS On November 8, 2010, the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors announced that Robert E. Doyle was selected to become the new general manager of the Park District effective January 1, 2011. Doyle will replace retiring General Manager Pat O’Brien. Doyle, the current Assistant General Manager for Interagency and Regional Trail Planning, Land Acquisition and Environmental Review, has spent 35 years working at the Park District. He began his career as a Park Ranger working in seven Regional Parks, moving to the Planning & Design Department as a Resource Analyst, and then to the Land Acquisition Department as the Trail Specialist, and later Chief of Land and Trail Planning before becoming an Assistant General Manager in 1990. “The choice of Bob Doyle is an excellent selection. Bob’s extensive experience in the overall operations of the Park District and his experience in governmental and legislative affairs render a continuation and enhancement of the strong traditions of the general managers who have lead this agency,” states O’Brien. “The Board and I feel very fortunate that Bob will bring his extensive experience both with the Park District and in legislative affairs to the job,” announced Doug Siden, President of the Park District Board of Directors. Doyle’s achievements at the Park District include authoring expenditure plans for both the $500 million Measure WW Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline and Parks Bond Extension approved by voters in 2008, and the earlier Measure AA approved in 1988. He developed the master plan for the Park District’s nationally recognized multi-use urban trail system, which was the recent recipient of a $10.2 million U.S. Department of Transportation Grant and was the lead negotiator for a partnership with the Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan that has resulted in thousands of acres of preserved open space in East Contra Costa County in the past three years. “Bob has shown his dedication to the environment and the Park District beginning in high school. This is quite remarkable, as is his extensive knowledge of open space in the East Bay,” adds Board Vice President, Beverly Lane. Doyle is a founding member of Save Mt. Diablo, a nonprofit land trust and conservation organization. As Board President, he led the organization from 1,000 to 5,000 members. He also was a board member of the Bay Area Open Space Council, and a founding board member of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, and was appointed to the first Board of Directors of the Agricultural Natural Resources Trust of Contra Costa County. He has received industry recognition including a Mountain Star Award from Save Mt. Diablo (2002) and a Lifetime Achievement Award from California Trails and Greenways (2010). He attended Diablo Valley College, San Francisco State University, and Saint Mary’s College in Moraga as well as completing continuing education courses at University of California at Davis, the International Right of Way Association, and the National Park and Recreation Association. He is a resident of Walnut Creek and was born and raised in Contra Costa County. The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park district in the nation with 65 parks, over 100,000 acres of parkland, and 1,100 miles of trails. It operates in Alameda and Contra Costa counties with a population of over 2.5 million residents east of San Francisco.

SUBMITTED BY GWENDOLYN MITCHELL AND LINGXIA MENG Santa Clara County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith has announced the appointment of County ControllerTreasurer Vinod K. Sharma to the position of Director of the County’s Finance Agency, effective immediately. The Director of the Finance Agency, working with the County Executive, formulates the County’s finan-

cial strategies, serves as the chief accounting officer, and directs the diverse fiscal activities of the County. The Director is also responsible for financial and administrative planning and oversees divisions within the agency, including the Controller-Treasurer, Tax Collector, and the County Recorder. “Vinod has proven to be a talented leader, directing a highly skilled financial management team in achieving the goals and objectives of the organization, not only during his brief time as interim director, but in his role as Controller-Treasurer as well,” said Smith. Sharma has been a County employee for more than 12 years, with various responsibilities in the Finance Agency. In the position of Controller-Treasurer, he promoted the County’s financial viability by managing and safeguarding its assets and financial systems with integrity. Previously, Sharma spent eight years as the Finance Agency Division Manager for Accounting and Property Tax. During his 31-year career, Sharma has worked on diverse, high-level, and increasingly challenging areas of public sector finance, accounting, and administration. Prior to joining the County, he served as an experienced internal auditor with Valley Transportation Authority. He also worked in the internal auditing division and for the Certified Public Accounting firm of Raj and Sharma where he was a managing partner, providing auditing and consulting services to nonprofits and local government agencies. Sharma received the equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance (B.Com Honors) at the Delhi University in India and holds a Certified Public Accountant license from the State of California. Smith also stated that Sharma’s abundant knowledge, strong skills in public finance, and his genuine vision as a dedicated and focused leader will benefit the Finance Agency and the County as a whole. “We have an excellent team of professionals in the Finance Agency,” said Sharma. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with my colleagues and the County leadership in this new capacity.”

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Sherman L. Balch, recipient of the California Hospital Association’s 2010 Leadership in Governance Award SUBMITTED BY PAM RUSSO, ST. ROSE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION The California Hospital Association (CHA) has named Sherman L. Balch, a long-time Hayward resident and an active community member, the recipient of the 2010 Leadership in Governance Award. The Leadership in Governance award is bestowed annually to a distinguished Board of Trustee member whose volunteer service, leadership and commitment to the community have made a significant impact. “Sherman Balch is truly a remarkable man,” says St. Rose Hospital President and CEO Michael Mahoney. “He has laid a pipeline of next-generation projects and technological advances to enhance patient care and operational efficiency at the hospital. His work translates to improved access and quality health care to our community.” Under Mr. Balch’s reign as chair of Hospital Board of Trustees, he led St. Rose through the arduous transition process from its corporate parent to an independent, community, not-for-profit hospital. This was one of the most pivotal organizational strategies in the hospital’s history. His leadership during such a critical juncture allowed the hospital to emerge with a successful financing strategy and continue as a viable health organization focused on the needs of its local community. “The California Hospital Association is pleased to honor Sherman Balch for his years of outstanding service on the St. Rose Hospital Board of Trustees,” adds President of the California Hospital Association, C. Duane Dauner. “Mr. Balch’s leadership has been instrumental in the success of St. Rose Hospital and we are indebted to him for his contributions to the health and welfare of the Hayward community.” Balch was born in Clyde, Contra Costa County, and moved to Hayward about 35 years ago. He has been involved with charitable organizations for much of his life and, about 25 years ago, was invited to join the St Rose Hospital Foundation by the then St Rose Hospital CEO Dean Van Metre. At college, he majored in Forestry and gravitated towards Engineering. During his studies, he also became a tool and dye worker for a few years. He eventually worked for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratories. His experience has proved an invaluable asset to all the organizations with which he has been involved. Balch is a director of the Alameda County Fair Association where he co-chairs the Buildings & Grounds Committee. He is an Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority Commissioner and a director of the Greater Hayward Area Recreation and Foundation. “I thoroughly enjoy what I do,” explained Balch. “I’m appreciative and humbled by the CHA. It’s always nice to have work recognized in the same way that one’s wife asks you to do something and thanks you for doing so. I was told a long time ago by a fellow in the construction industry that you should always spend time giving back to the community that has supported you. Consequently, I volunteered with the Home Builders Association and have moved forward since. I try to help whenever there might be a use for me and to keep myself busy.”

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warding experience. [I was able to meet] so many community participants, [including] FCAC and photo club member volunteers and many photographers.” This year is a milestone for Jason Cheng, chairperson for the fifth consecutive year. In the last couple of years, most of the independent photo labs in town have closed.” Though some changes were bound to occur within the last five years, one thing remains constant… the talent of many local photographers.” This year’s exhibit promises to be a testament to those dedicated to a spectacular show unique to the Tri-City community. Once again, a panel of judges comprised of three prominent representatives from the photography industry had the unenviable task of selecting winning photographs. Winning photographs were selected based on Artistic Merit, Originality, Difficulty, and Technical Aspects. Ellie Webster, Dick Stahlke and new judge, Claudia Peterson, were not allowed to know the names of the photographers or the photographs’ titles during the selection process. Webster is a Fellow of the Photographic Society of America (PSA), acting as Director of the Travel Aides Service and Director of the Nature Division’s Essay Competitions. She is an active member of the Pacific Chapter of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, N4C, and the San Mateo Peninsula Camera Club. Stahlke, who served as past President (20062007) of the Northern California Council of Camera Clubs, has been photographing seriously since 1993. Peterson is the President of 6C (a coalition of six Bay Area camera clubs); she is an award-winning photographer who is also active in the PSA. She is also a recipient of a Gold Medal from Fotoclave, an annual photographic convention put on by a coalition of camera clubs from Northern and Central California. This year, 39 Fremont photographers and members of Fremont photography clubs submitted their photographs for the chance to win recognition and cash prizes. From a total of 139 entries 97 images were deemed worthy for display at the exhibit. A list of the prints selected for exhibit, as well as lists of previous years’ award winners can be found online at www.fremontculturalartscouncil.org. Juried Photography Exhibit November 19 through December 20 Opening Night Reception Friday, November 19 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fukaya Room Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont (510) 745-1400 (510) 794-7166 (FCAC)

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